ZaheerSyed
About Me
An enthusiastic and focused graduate studying MSc Business Analytics at the Manchester Metropolitan University as well as towards the ACCA qualification while having successfully achieved Advanced Diploma in Accounting & Business. Proficient in MS Office (Vlookups, Pivot tables, Dashboards), MS SQL, R, C++, Power BI, Tableau, SPSS, SAP FI/CO, Tally and Quickbooks.
Education
Manchester Metropolitan University
• Expected Grade: 2:1 • Analysed & proposed improvements to data management practices in the MMU library, redesigned DFD & ERD, & produced SQL-based prototype to illustrate improvements. • Performed stock price forecasting, market valuation & financial ratio analysis on UK apparel retail industry. • Prepared statistical analysis using SPSS on causes & impact of rate of under-5 deaths due to acute respiratory infections. • Analysed impact of Industry 4.0 & big data on a media-services provider & production company. • Implemented Monte Carlo analysis, optimized food distribution process, prepared dashboard, and delivered a presentation on how a UK retail chain could increase its revenues. • Analysed real estate prices of EU member states in Power BI & R, & provided recommendations to a company regarding future investment opportunities based on the data analysis. • Utilised Google Analytics to analyse performance data of a company, identified metrics & KPI’s, & proposed a new performance management system. • Active member of Creative Minds, Computing, & Oxfam societies • Modules: Financial Analytics, Business Statistics, Industry 4.0, Data Management, Data Visualisation, Organizational Strategy for Information Systems, Analytics in Marketing
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Passed 12 out of 13 exams (all Fundamental level papers, as well as SBR, SBL & AAA papers of Professional level) • Achieved the ACCA Advanced Diploma in Accounting & Business
University of London
• Strategic Financial Management, Strategic Performance Management, Financial Project
Jaipur National University
• Grade: First Class • Financial Mgmt, Int’l Business, Organizational Behaviour, Strategic Mgmt, MIS, Corporate Mgmt • Prepared research thesis on product performance & buying behaviour of a leading confectionery brand
CBSE Board - UAE
• Graduated in Commerce with 90% • Inter School level winner, MaRRs Int'l Spelling Bee • Finalist, Inter School BITFest Quiz Competition
Work & Experience
Process Mapping Support
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Part of the support crew to the Student Journey Operations team to facilitate the University in transforming the way staff operate processes. My key tasks included: • Transcribing process maps on to Microsoft Visio • Utilising various process mapping software tools • Managing screen shots of systems & link them to process maps • Effectively communicating & working with multiple teams quickly turn around process map production & amendments
Audit Associate
Bin Ghannam Accounting & Auditing - Dubai
• Worked audit engagements & feasibility studies for wide variety of industries including manufacturing, retail, real estate, hospitality & technology • Directly increased profits by 6% whilst also improving client satisfaction rates My responsibilities included: • Assisting team leader through planning, execution & completion stages of audit • Documentation of processes & system flows, & evaluating internal control design & effectiveness • Guiding & helping trainees throughout engagement on various matters • Liaising with client's management & communication of relevant matters to persons at appropriate level of responsibility • Ensuring that work is completed in accordance with professional standards & firm's audit methodology • Undertaking stock audit while keeping an eye out for obsolete inventory & stock discrepancy
Shadow Teacher
The Winchester School - Dubai
• Assisted special-needs students in Year 11 with schoolwork & extra-curricular activities • The task expanded my communication & commanding skills & encouraged me to listen & to be understood
