I am a seasoned and goal-focused Senior Finance & Audit Professional with over 12 years’ successful track record, leading the preparation and analysis of financial & management reports, budgets, and forecasts. Proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of process improvements. I am a member of Institute of Chartered Accountant of Pakistan (ICAP)
My key skills include Financial Statement Analysis, Business Planning, Auditing & Taxation, Financial Management, Budgeting & Forecasting, Financial Modelling Software Implementation.
I am currently engaged with Pakistan Synthetics Limited as Head of Internal Audit 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.
Ø Establish annual risk based audit plan for audit committee review & approval
Ø Oversee the implementation of audit plan and adjust plan in response to changes in company’s business risks, operations, systems and controls.
Ø Providing value addition services in different areas such as business planning, supply chain management & financing related documentation.
Ø Review implementation process of different modules of SAP business one and manage risk associated with its implementation
Ø Organize external audits, credit rating process and discuss major audit observations with the management.
Ø Present the quarterly audit report to the audit committee of the board, conduct special audits and prepare different analysis and forecasts reports as desired by the management and board.
Ø Conduct meetings with management to discuss the audit findings, internal control issues or deviations from policies to the management and recommend the improvements for the betterment of the company.
Ø Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Key Accomplishments
• Redesigned accounting system, policies, and procedures and generated formats for reports including budgets, cash flow position, receivables, payables and production, and books of accounts on IFRS compliant framework.
• Designed financial models for financing arrangements, restructuring, and business analysis for group, and coordinated with tax authorities to deliver tax a audit support for the group and assure accurate filing of tax returns.
• Delivered hands on expertise the management in arranging short term and long- term financial loans including discussions with banks and accomplishment of documentation requirements for ordering financing approvals.
• Played a key role as a software implementation committee member and executed modules of MS Dynamics Ax in the company by identifying variation, explaining accounting system to consultants, and assuring design of software and accurate migration of data into new system as per requirement.
Harnessed in-depth knowledge in applying various accounting and auditing principles to assure smooth functioning. Operated within team to manage the audit process, consultancy assignments and relationships of a mixed portfolio of clients. Performed finance duties, including preparing analyses, compiling and reviewing information for periodic accounting reports, maintaining and monitoring subsidiary ledgers, processing standard and accounting documents. Shoulder the responsibility for audit planning, execution, supervision, and detailed review of financial statements.
Key Accomplishments
• Generated and completed financial statements to assure adequacy of accounting policies and disclosures as per IFRS, Companies Ordinance 1984, and various pronouncements issued by ICAP and rules and regulations by SECP.
• Functioned in close collaboration with professionals to identify control weaknesses, evaluate internal control systems, and resolve critical and reportable matters in a timely manner.
• Offered advisory services to clients in designing on-job training of junior staff, directing foreign reports in accordance with the instructions of group auditors, and determined accounting, corporate, and financial issues.