Zehra Quasim

Accounting Analyst @Life House

Life House is a tech enabled vertically integrated software management company in the hospitality Tech space — successfully operating over 50 hotels and restaurants using our operational expertise to build powerful software to make independent hotels more profitable and easy to operate- Prepared monthly financial statements for 8 hotels and restaurants, completing all aspects of full cycle accounting including accounts payable and receivable, account reconciliations, compliance filings, monthly close procedures, and treasury. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide comprehensive support to on-site general managers and facilitated strategic decision-making processes for budgeting and forecasting- Provided comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship to onboard junior accounting staff, ensuring adherence to accounting policies and procedures in preparing monthly financial reports. Fostered a collaborative team spirit to establish well-defined timelines, clear responsibilities, and adherence to SOPs- Implemented internal controls and streamlined month-end close procedures, including automated invoice processing, approval workflows, and vendor management. As a result of these measures, accuracy and efficiency within accounts payable significantly improved, leading to advancements in financial operations- Conducted comprehensive clean-up procedures for balance sheet reconciliation, analyzing accounts, investigating inconsistencies, and implementing corrective measures to ensure accurate financial reporting by identifying and rectifying discrepancies.