Sohail Mirza has over 20 years of experience in financial analysis and accounting. He has implemented improvements in expense reporting and allocations that have saved over 1,000 labor hours annually. He also developed a new retro labor calculation system that improved data accuracy and saved 3 days of processing hours. Mirza has experience working for companies such as Siemens, ICOB Academy, Johnson & Johnson, and McGraw-Hill in roles including financial analyst, senior accountant, and assistant manager of payroll accounting. He has expertise in areas like payroll accounting, financial systems, and process improvement.

1. Sohail Mirza
(732) 613-1983 | mirzag21@gmail.com
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Summary/Key Accomplishments and Recognitions:
• Implemented continuous improvements in reporting administrative cost data to meet accelerated financial close requirements.
• Increased expense clarity and improved the expense allocation. , saving Overall 1,000 labor hours per year
• Developed and implemented a new retro labor calculation system improving data accuracy, saving 3 days of processing hours
• Implemented continuous improvements in reporting accruals and fringe cost data to meet accelerated financial reporting.
• Developed and implemented a new payroll reports distribution system to meet the corporate controller’s requirements.
• Analyzed/review Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Reports.
EXPERIENCE
Siemens, Corporate Technology, US Princeton, NJ
Financial Analyst (Contract) Sept, 2015 – Present
• Assists in Analyzing Financial results to determine accuracy and completeness of information
• Assists in preparation of various financial reports; compiles and reviews financial plans and budgets
• Perform financial analysis at routine levels including, budgeting and financial and expense performance comparisons.
• Assist with commercial/contract activities, pricing, margin calculations, etc.
• Review monthly closing reports, including Head Count, Travel Expenses and Time Allocations.
• Process monthly journal entries in SAP using Trintech Systems.
ICOB Academy, Old Bridge NJ Key Port, NJ
Senior Accountant (Contract) Sept., 2014 –Aug, 2015
• Developed and implemented a new administrative cost reporting system
• Oversee the accounting functions of the Academy
• Developed/Implemented Quick Books
• Analyze Accounts Payable Invoices and processed Reports
Johnson & Johnson Pharma CO., World Head Quarter New Brunswick, NJ
Senior Financial Analyst (Temp) May 2014- July 2014
• Analyze and Reconcile daily funding reports
• Process Employee changes in SAP system
• Process Escheat (unclaimed Property) on regular basis - SAP
• Improved data source using Bank Pro from Bank of America
• Reviewed remedy tickets and resolved employee payroll issues.
McGraw-Hill Financials Hightstown, NJ
Financial Analyst October 2010 -2014
• Analyzed and Reconciled General Ledger, in addition to processing weekly and monthly payroll reports
• Processed month, and year end close documentation and reviewed monthly/yearly Journal Entries using Oracle Web ADI
• Analyzed and reconciled payroll Taxes for 50 US states, according to department SOPs and work instructions.
• Reviewed/Reconciled Benefits accounts, Garnishments and Escheat(Unclaimed property) account on regular
basis
• Reviewed/Reported financial data to 40 Controllers of the various subsidiary of the company.
• Participates in special projects involving customer master Data relative to institutional contracting.
McGraw-Hill Companies Hightstown, NJ
Assistant Manager of Payroll Accounting August 1999 -2010
• Supervised staff of 5, in processing daily bank transactions, Garnishments and Reconciliation of GL accounts
• Developed variance explanations and reconciliation’s to accounting actual, using Lawson/ORACLE Financial System
• Reconciled company’s Direct Deposit(ACH) and Checking Bank Accounts.(approximately $100 million a month)
• Reviewed/Reconciled Company’s Stock Option account on monthly basis
• Reviewed various Tax reports, worked closely with company’s Tax department
• Actively participated in outsourcing Company’s Tax processing to ADP.
• Assessed adequacy of controls and procedures, and worked closely with Corporate Controllers and subsidiaries of MH.
• Performs all related SOX controls, Act as a liaison and single point of contact for Internal and External Auditors.
• Process monthly/yearly closing journal entries, using Lawson Financial and Oracle Financial Systems.
• Actively participated in transformation of Lawson system to Oracle System
• Work cross-functionally, Controlling, Procurement, Forecasting, Budgeting, Procurement Operations Accounts Payable and
Business owners surrounding, invoice remediation, quantity/price variances, establish best practices surrounding controls.
Quadruple S. Inc.; Franchisees of Dunkin Donuts Levittown, PA
Accountant/ Manager Oct 93 – July 99

2.  Managed five retail food stores, processed daily cash flow; Sales Analysis and oversee HR function of the company
 Preparation of financial statements, and reporting Sales and Payroll reports/forms to the taxing agencies.
 Daily food cost analysis, Inventory Analysis, Accounts Receivable and Payable of the stores.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Comprehensive knowledge of: Payroll Accounting, Payroll Processing, Workman compensation, Payroll Taxes & SOX compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite including MS Excel(V-Look Up/Pivot Tables), MS Word
• Experienced in Lawson Financial System, Oracle Financial systems and SAP
• Expert in Quick Books & Peach Tree.
EDUCATION
Monmouth University – MBA- Management/Finance Long Branch, NJ
Middlesex County College - Associate in Accounting
Edison, NJ
University of Karachi - Bachelors of Science in Accounting Karachi, Pakistan