Summary

divpAn accomplished and results-driven professional with over six years of experience spanning in the manufacturing, financial services sector, audit firm and the healthcare industry. My expertise includes Audit and Compliance Management, Financial Analysis and Reporting, Accounting, Auditing Procedures, Budgeting and Forecasting, Internal Audit Controls, Variance Analysis, Bookkeeping, processing payables and receivables, Taxation, and Costing./p
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Projects

Versed Project Portfolio

Experience

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Assistant Manager Accounts & Finance
ERDC Metal Paint Products (Pvt.) Ltd., Islamabad, Pakistan
Sep 2024 - Present | Islamabad, Pakistan

·         Planned, executed, and oversaw daily operations of the accounting and finance department.
·         Prepared and finalized monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and their analysis.               
·         Reviewed, maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts and trial balances.
·         Oversee the accounts receivable and payable cycles, ensuring prompt collection and payment processing.
·         Strengthened accounts receivable control, reducing overdue  balances by 30%  through improved credit policies and         
       Follow-ups.
·         Implemented Receivables Aging Reports, reducing overdue balances and minimizing bad debts.
·         Boosted revenue by 30% by implementing a customer installment sales policy.
·        Reduced company's monthly tax liability by ensuring purchases from registered suppliers to claim input tax credit.
·        Decreased operational costs by identifying inefficiencies in procurement processes.
·        Strengthened internal controls, reducing audit findings by 40%.
·         Recognized revenue in accordance with IFRS 15.
·         Monitored vendor payments, reconciliations, and working capital management to optimize liquidity.
·         Supervised the month-end and year-end closing process.
·         Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals to enhance their skills and efficiency
·         Reviewed and approved financial processes, including procurement files, imprest systems, Temporary advances,                   
             TA/DA and bank reconciliations.
·         Prepared and processed employee payroll.
·         Prepared budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses, evaluating material, labor and overhead costs against targets.
·         Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing tax-related matters and liaising with consultants.
·        Improved compliance with tax regulations, avoiding penalties and saving the company cash flow.
·         Provided financial insights and recommendations to the GM Finance and CEO, enhancing decision-making processes.
·         Analyzed financial performance, calculated financial ratios, and provided guidance on improving profitability.
·         Reported on finance team activities and individual performance to the GM Finance and CEO.
·         Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance and resolve audit findings

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Audit Supervisor
Baker Tilly Islamabad
Apr 2024 - Aug 2024 | Islamabad, Pakistan

·         Planned and oversaw audit engagements, ensuring timely completion and adherence to auditing standards.
·         Allocated teams effectively, optimizing resource utilization and minimizing delays.
·         Coordinated with audit clients to schedule meetings and gather necessary documentation.
·         Ensured compliance with auditing standards, firm policies, regulatory requirements, and reporting timelines.
·         Reviewed team work during fieldwork and presented findings to engagement partners for final review.
·         Addressed engagement partner review notes thoroughly, ensuring accuracy and completeness in the audit process.

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Senior Audit Associate
Baker Tilly Pakistan
Oct 2020 - Mar 2024 | Islamabad, Pakistan

·         Effective Planning and execution of audit engagements and other assignments in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), International Auditing Standards (IASs) and local statutes.
·         Researching and understanding the nature of the client's business, including liaising with the client personnel to gain a complete understanding of the client.
·         Review client financial statements for accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
·         Prepare financial statements for clients, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
·         Reviewing working papers prepared by team members and giving improvement points as team leader.
·         Reviewing the documentation and testing of internal controls and reporting findings.
·         Evaluating internal control systems and risk management procedures, identifying weaknesses therein and making recommendations.
·         Present reports to managers and partners for review, addressing any concerns raised during the review process.

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Senior Accounts Officer
Friends Welfare Trust Hospital
Feb 2020 - Sep 2020 | Islamabad, Pakistan

·         Preparation of monthly financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
·         Maintain cashbook, General Ledger and Trial balance.
·         Weekly and monthly reporting of Receivable and Payable Balances to senior management.
·         Manage daily banks and funds and preparation of bank reconciliation statement.
·         Coordinating with banks to resolve the day-to-day problems in our daily operations with banks.
·         Working on employee’s salary and preparation of doctor’s share calculated according to their procedures done.
·         Assess internal controls within the hospital and prepare detailed monthly internal audit activity reports.

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Accounts and Finance Executive
BRAC Microfinance Bank
Aug 2018 - Jan 2020 | Islamabad, Pakistan

·         Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate posting of daily general ledger entries into the SBI Cloud ERP accounting software.
·         Prepare and maintain Bank Payment Vouchers (BPVs), Cash Payment Vouchers (CPVs), Bank Receipt Vouchers (BRVs), Cash Receipt Vouchers (CRVs), Journal Vouchers (JVs), Cash book, Daily Collection Register, Fixed Assets Register (FAR), and Stock Register.
·         Manage daily bank transactions, track deposits/payments, and prepare fortnightly bank reconciliations.
·         Process payroll, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments.
·         Oversee the depreciation policy and ensure proper implementation in the Fixed Assets Register (FAR).
·         Reconcile financial transactions, including receivables and vendor statements, on daily, monthly, and yearly basis to identify and resolve discrepancies.
·         Prepare monthly financial reports for submission to the finance manager.

Education

Allama Iqbal Open Univeristy
Masters, Masters in Commerce, ‎
Accounting & Finance
2024
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Certification, ‎
Accounting & Finance
Incomplete
2024
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Certification, CA‎
Accounting & Finance
Completed
2024
Allama Iqbal Open Univeristy
Bachelors, Bachelors in Commerce, ‎
Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Auditing
2022

Skills

Expert Account Receivable Collection
Expert Accounting
Expert Accounts Handling
Expert Accounts Software Command
Expert Audit Assignment Handling
Expert Bank Reconciliation
Expert Bookkeeping
Expert Budgeting & Forecasting
Expert Drafting Skills
Expert External Audit
Expert Financial Accounting
Expert Financial Analysis
Expert Financial Reporting
Expert Financial Statement Analysis+
Expert General Ledger
Expert IAS
Expert IFRS

Languages

Expert Urdu
Expert English