Muhammed
Lazim
Hi, I am Lazim. I am a CMA (US) qualified finance professional with hands-on experience in month-end close, reconciliations, MIS reporting, and tax compliance. I like bringing clarity and structure to numbers that matter to a business.
Technical Arsenal
The core tools and technologies I use to bring ideas to life.
Skills
Core competencies and professional expertise in finance and accounting.
Cost Volume Profit analysis (CVP)
Analyzing how changes in costs and volume affect operating profit.
Variance analysis
Evaluating the difference between planned and actual financial performance.
Financial modelling
Building robust 3-statement models and forecasting tools.
Financial reporting
Preparing accurate MIS reports and financial statements.
Book keeping
Maintaining precise ledgers and transaction records.
AP & AR Management
Optimizing working capital through efficient cycle management.
Reconciliations
Ensuring data integrity across bank and GL accounts.
Process improvement
Streamlining workflows and implementing automation.
UAE VAT
Expertise in VAT compliance and periodic return filings.
Corporate Tax
Navigating corporate tax registration and compliance requirements.
Education
Academic and professional certifications.
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Institute of Management Accountants
Bachelors Degree in Finance
University of Calicut
Featured Projects
A few projects that show what I can actually do
Power BI Dashboard
Interactive Power BI dashboard that tracks important KPIs of a business
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Financial model
3 Statement Financial Model Created Using Microsoft Excel
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Junior Accountant
Protectol Health UAE
- Processed vendor tax invoices and verified supporting documentation for accuracy prior to booking, supporting full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP) transactions.
- Performed daily and monthly bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies between bank statements and general ledger (GL) accounts promptly.
- Managed full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), directly impacting Net Working Capital (NWC) through timely collections, controlled disbursements, and aging schedule monitoring.
- Performed landed cost calculations and periodic stock audits to support accurate inventory valuation and control.
- Managed petty cash disbursements and reconciled petty cash ledgers regularly, identifying and resolving discrepancies against supporting bills.
- Supported month-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger (GL) / nominal ledger accounts, and performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Managed UAE VAT compliance and periodic VAT return filings, calculating Input and Output VAT on transactions; completed corporate tax registration via Emara Tax portal.
- Utilized Odoo ERP for transaction processing and financial reporting; standardized management reports and maintained SOPs.
Finance Intern
Protectol Health INDIA
- Supported GST compliance including GSTR-1 and GSTR-2B filings, ensuring accurate reconciliation and regulatory adherence.
- Recorded journal entries and maintained general ledger (GL) accounts using Zoho Books ERP, supporting month-end close processes.
- Performed bank reconciliations and vendor and customer account reconciliations to ensure reporting accuracy.
- Assisted with petty cash processing and reconciliation, verifying supporting bills before booking expenses.
- Generated ad hoc financial reports and analysis using Microsoft Excel (MS Office), supporting management reporting requirements.