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Sheik Feroze Khan

Long Stanton,Cambridge

Summary

Seasoned Global Payroll & Finance Manager with 20+ years of experience in managing multi-country payroll operations, compliance, and financial audits across EMEA and APAC. Expertise in payroll transformation, automation, and vendor management, ensuring efficiency and compliance with global tax and labor laws. Proven ability to lead payroll integrations for M&A, mitigate risks, and drive payroll strategy in complex business environments. Adept at cross-functional collaboration with HR, IT, and Finance to optimize payroll systems and governance. Certified Lean Six Sigma professional, skilled in Oracle ERP, payroll taxation, and process automation.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Manager – Finance

IBS Software Europe Ltd
Bracknell, United Kingdom
08.2024 - 02.2025
  • End to End management of global payroll operations across 19 international locations, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies
  • End-to-end management of global employee advances, travel, and non-travel-related claims across multiple geographies
  • Manage month-end closures and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of audits(Quarterly/Half/Annual for Internal/Statutory audits SOX, ITGC, Tax audits)
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (HR, IT, finance) to ensure integrated payroll processes and systems that align with company-wide objectives
  • Ensure effective implementation of global payroll calendar and risk assessments for global operations
  • Ensure that performance incentives are processed in accordance with company policy, while guaranteeing that both liabilities and costs are accurately accounted for in the financial records
  • Drive special payroll projects related to mergers, acquisitions, new entity setups, and organizational expansions
  • Ensure efficient processing of employee claims and advances by implementing streamlined processes and policies
  • Oversee quarterly and annual payroll filings, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements
  • Manage a team of seven professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance reviews to enhance efficiency
  • Present departmental improvements and key successes to senior management through structured reports and analysis
  • Train staff to maintain high standards, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and process efficiencies
  • Manage quarterly and annual tax filings, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements
  • Regularly communicate department improvements, achievements, and payroll successes to senior management through detailed reports
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of monthly and quarterly payroll data, providing findings and insights to the Head of Finance
  • Monitor and manage the performance of department staff, conducting annual appraisals to ensure effective employee management
  • Monthly sessions for new joiners on Finance activities and processes for all geographies

Assistant Manager – Finance

IBS Software Private Ltd
Trivandrum, India
10.2007 - 02.2025
  • Global Payroll
  • Accounts Payables(AP), Bank reconciliations, Treasury Management, GL
  • Handled a team of 5-6 members
  • SPOC for all the global entities in respect of Employee claims (Travel and Non Travel claims)
  • Preparation of monthly BRS for 40 plus bank accounts globally
  • Inter-company fund movement across entities
  • Responsible for handling and extending support to statutory and internal audit functions of the company

Accountant

Marikar Motors Ltd
Trivandrum, India
06.2005 - 10.2007

Education

B.Com -

University of Kerala

Plus Two - undefined

Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala

SSLC - undefined

The Board of Public Examinations, Kerala

Skills

  • Global Payroll & Compliance
  • Payroll Transformation & Automation
  • Employee Claims & Advances
  • Financial Management & Reporting
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Management
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Software Proficiency

Accomplishments

  • Led the Oracle ERP upgrades and successfully implemented Payroll Applications, improving efficiency and automation.
  • Implemented a One Bank solution across multiple geographies, enabling fully automated and seamless payment processing.
  • Managed payroll projects related to company mergers, acquisitions, new entity setups, and organizational expansions.
  • Developed and automated internal MIS tools, streamlining employee and vendor invoice processing while reducing manual interventions.
  • Oversaw payroll and financial operations setup at the IBS UK office, ensuring a smooth transition and compliance with local regulations.
  • Managed high-value financial transactions, including ESOP payouts, employee settlements, and tax deductions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including HR and finance, to enhance employee-related financial processes and improve the overall employee experience.
  • Successfully handled internal and external audits, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards and achieving zero non-compliance findings.
  • Provided leadership and training to teams, fostering professional growth, process improvements, and efficiency in payroll and finance functions.
  • Successfully completed the Six Sigma Course conducted by Projecting IT Mumbai.
  • Special appreciation from CFO for establishing a Central Document Repository.

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: P6554637
  • Date of birth: 03/26/85

Timeline

Manager – Finance

IBS Software Europe Ltd
08.2024 - 02.2025

Assistant Manager – Finance

IBS Software Private Ltd
10.2007 - 02.2025

Accountant

Marikar Motors Ltd
06.2005 - 10.2007

Plus Two - undefined

Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala

SSLC - undefined

The Board of Public Examinations, Kerala

B.Com -

University of Kerala
Sheik Feroze Khan