Summary

I am a highly motivated and results-oriented Accounting and Finance Professional who brings along over 19 years of hallmark career in accounting, finance, audit and taxation field. I am well versed in leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts while maintaining accounting goals. Proficient in robust financial reporting, strategic business management advice, and developing various financial plans. Proven record of developing and implementing financial and operational controls that improve position of businesses. Highly expertise in risk assessment, documentation, and reporting along with deploying enhancement measures to maximize efficiency for optimum productivity, while meeting business objectives and vision. My key skills include Financial Analysis & Projections, Strategic & Operational Risk Assessment, Taxation, Corporate Laws, Budgeting and Planning, International Accounting Standards, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Statements, Auditing, Problem Identification & Resolution, Communication Skills and MS Office. I am currently engaged with Descon Group, as a Manager Reporting & Compliance - Finance, where I am responsible for formulating annual budget and financial statements for statutory and regulatory reporting purposes and managing associates in the development and maintenance of financial records. I possess proven expertise that include, financial reporting, accounts management, financial systems, supervision and review of financial accounting record. Attached is my resume which showcases my progressive experience and successful track record for leading successful initiatives. My professional background and great industrial exposure coupled with an excellent track record makes me an ideal candidate for executive roles. As such, I would welcome a discussion regarding opportunities with your organization that fit my background.

Projects

ERP Business Development

Experience

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Head Audit & System
confidental
Feb 2022 - Present | Lahore, Pakistan

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Head Audit & ERP
confidential
Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Manager Reporting & Compliance - Finance
Descon Group
Apr 2014 - Jan 2019 | Lahore, Pakistan

Manager Reporting & Compliance - Finance
• Revise financial information and highlight business’s performance on a periodic basis to determine level of compliance with relevant statutes, rules, procedures, policies, and regulations.
• Organize and submit budget of all the shared services companies in DCBA; monitor budget accuracy and deliver explanation on deviation from plan to aid management in planning; made financial reports to know performance and make decision.
• Supervise all accounting functions, including reporting, month end closing, and financial reporting of local and overseas holding companies of the group.
• Maintain books of accounts and provision of information to Senior Management as well as ensure timely conduct of external and internal audit activities of the companies.
• Successfully manage tax, withholding tax, income and sales tax returns of the company on timely manner and payment accordingly in DCBA.
• Secretary of Steering Committee on different compliance and implementation projects of the group.
• Dealing with Financial Institutions for arrangements and renewal of financial limits.
• Participate in Audit Committee, Compliance Committee meetings and explaining companies affairs to the committee members.

Finance Business Partner
• Communicate with tax consultants for tax management and tax audits as well as share services department for timely closing of all financial modules.
• Arrangement with banks for issuance of letter of credits and letter of guarantees and monitoring and renewal of finance facilities.
• Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting of company’s results to the Audit Committee and the Board.
• Financial analysis of the company’s Business Line results on regular basis and reporting to Board.
• Formulate annual CAPEX and OPEX budget and analysis of results with budget.

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GM Finance & Accounts
Samira Fabrics (Pvt) Limited
May 2012 - Feb 2014 | Lahore, Pakistan

• Supervised and renewal of finance facilities for short term and long term requirements of the company at a minimum financial cost.
• Succeeded and planned working capital management with special emphasis on cash and credit control management as well as prepared monthly, quarterly and final accounts of the company.
• Led a team of 30-35 staff in accounts and finance department and supervising their roles.
• Communicated with Statutory Auditors in respect of annual audit.
• Reviewed financial records, income statements, and expenditures to determine appropriate forms to complete tax returns of the company.
• Representing the company in all legal and regularity departmental matters and dealt with banks for issuance of LCs’ and LGs’.

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Manager Finance & Accounts
Nishat Chunian Group
Sep 2008 - May 2012 | Lahore, Pakistan

• Oversaw all financial and accounting matters of the companies and budgeting of different aspects of business as per requirements of the management.
• Directed annual audit of the companies and helping in finalization of accounts.
• Led a team of 7-8 people in accounts department and supervising their assigned role.
• Communicated with Pakistani and foreign banks for imports and exports and arrangements of Letter of Credits for imports.
• Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts of spinning unit.
• Finalization of annual accounts of the local and UAE companies.
• Part of team for implementation of ERP in the company.

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Audit Assistant / Supervisor
Horwath Hussain Chaudhury & CO (Chartered Accountants)
Sep 2003 - May 2008 | Lahore, Pakistan

• Assessed the effectiveness of the design and operations through test of controls, complied with the instructions for financial reporting and prepared reports on financial results for submission to the management.
• Professionally administered internal audit for small, medium and large-scale companies; preparing internal audit reports as well as developed the group’s internal control manual, to focus on key internal controls.
• Developed a thorough understanding of Accounting and Internal Control System to assess the overall audit risk and prepared annual and limited scope financial statements for statutory purposes.
• Established general strategy, detailed audit plan and audit programs in respect of annual and interim audits as well as planned, executed and completed stages of audit.

Education

University of The Punjab Lahore.
Masters, Masters in Business Administration, ‎
Business Finance
2021
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Certification, Chartered Accountant - Finalist‎
Accounts, Finance,
Completed
2019
Association of Certified Public Accountants-UK
Certification, Certified public Accountant‎
Accounts, Accounting & Finance
Completed
2018
University of the Punjab
Bachelors, Bachelors in Commerce, B.Com‎
Accounts, Cost Accounting, Auditing
Percentage 68%
2000

Skills

Expert GAAPs
Expert Oracle or Others)
Expert AAccounting
Expert Accounting+
Expert Accounts
Expert Asset Management
Expert Audit Assignment Handling
Expert Audit Management
Expert Audit Reports Management
Expert Audit Software Command
Expert Auditing
Expert Auditing Command
Expert Budget Forecasts
Expert Business Acumen
Expert Capital Structure
Expert Chart of Accounts
Expert Commercial Finance Knowledge
Intermediate Commercial Real Estate Knowledge
Expert Compliance Analysis
Expert Coordination Skills
Expert Corporate Finance
Expert Corporate Finance Competence
Expert Corporate Networking
Intermediate Corporate Real Estate
Expert Dealing with financial institutions
Intermediate Delievry Planning
Expert Familiar with financial softwares (SAP
Expert Final Accounts
Expert Finance Management
Expert Financial Accounting and Reporting
Expert Financial Analysis
Expert Financial Management Experience
Expert Financial Modeling
Expert Financial Operations
Expert Financial Reporting
Expert Financial Risk Management
Expert Financial Statement Analysis
Expert Financial Statement Auditing
Expert Financial Statements Management
Expert HR Values
Expert Income Tax
Expert Internal Audit Command
Expert Internal Audit Transformation
Expert Internal Controls
Expert IRS
Expert Leadership Management
Expert P&L Analysis
Expert Policies and procedures compliance
Expert Portfolio Management
Expert Project Finance

Languages

Expert Urdu
Expert Punjabi
Expert English