QUALIFICATION:
ACMA | ACPA | MBA | ACB | AIBP | CAF | PGD in Islamic Banking and Finance | CFA (Level 1 & 2 Passed) | Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business (ACCA)
EXPERIENCE:
More than 15 years of vast and diversified experience in the fields of accountancy, finance, banking, financial services, and corporate operations.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS:
* Associate Member of Institute of Management Accountants, USA (IMA-USA)
* Associate Member of “Chartered Bankers Institute, UK” (ACBI-UK)
* Associate Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan (ACPA-Pakistan)
* Associate Member of Institute of Bankers Pakistan (AIBP)
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Being Head of Advisory Committee to the Executive Board of Group companies, played a vital role in company‐wide strategic initiatives by participating in top‐level decision‐making process.
Steered and supervised the successful implementation of new ERP systems for group companies and effectively integrated them with one another for efficient management reporting and financial consolidation purposes. Acted as Key Decision Maker in the Entire Process.
Developed SOPs for various internal departments and streamlined general accounting, finance, HR, admin and payroll processing.
Led financial due diligence to appraise various investment proposals and helped the senior management / CEO in making the right decisions regarding expansion into new markets and swelling the existing market share with respect to outdoor digital media marketing services.
Prepared feasibility reports to evaluate PKR 2,000 Million and PKR 1,500 Million real estate multi‐storey commercial buildings in DHA Lahore, and assisted the CEO and executive board in decision making process by assessing the financial viability of the projects.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:
Providing leadership, direction and management to the finance and accounting team. Ensuring that financial and accounting policies and procedures are in accordance with statutory regulations and global standards (IFRS) and complying with risk management and internal controls policies.
Studying the short‐term and long‐term economic trends and their impact on future growth, market share, investments, projects and capital ventures. Identifying and addressing financial risks and materializing the opportunities like expansion into new projects and markets
Overseeing the company’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, auditing and compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Contract negotiation and ensuring adherence to covenants with banks, authorities, business partners and other external parties.
Preparing the financial feasibility reports of investments in various projects and monitoring their cash flows, NPV, ROI, Payback Period etc. Discovering ways to reduce the costs. Analyzing the operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met.
Assisting in hiring, training and resource development initiatives.
Brief Job Description:
Carried out the responsibilities for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance, operations and marketing activities of the company.
Assisted the managing director in formation of a strategic plans, including methods to increasing revenue, reducing costs, budgets, forecasts, and overseeing current and future investments and capital structures.
Acted as liaison between real estate agents, clients, attorneys, property inspectors, appraisers, escrow companies, and lenders/mortgage brokers during the process of a real estate sale and effectively managed the administrative tasks involved in closing a deal.
(Worked in Pakistan‐based office, Head Office was in Oak Brook, Illinois, USA)
Brief Job Description:
Prepared the capital and operating budgets, forecasts, financial reporting and analysis.
Directed corporate decision‐making and planning by setting and monitoring the policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
Supervised the financial team and managed the entire finance function.
Complied with applicable laws, financial regulations, tax matters and reporting requirements
Managed account receivable, accounts payable and payroll processing
Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
Brief Job Description:
Managed and executed the entire Accounts and Finance function activities of Arveen and its associated and subsidiary companies. Ensured accurate and periodic closure of books of accounts.
Liaison with banks, financial institutions, consultants, auditors, customers, suppliers, UAE Economics Dept, Dubai Chamber of Commerce, and other third parties
Cash and bank management. Executed budgeting and forecasting activities and reconciliations for banks, buyers, suppliers, and inter‐companies’ accounts. Carried out receivables and payables aging analysis.
Prepared fixed assets schedules, sales and purchase reports, and managed payments to suppliers and creditors. Prepared MIS reports and computed gains and losses on foreign exchange transactions
Coordinated logistics and other supply chain functions. Furnished all import and export documentation, including Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading etc. Collaborated with Dubai Chamber of Commerce, shipping companies and advising banks for L/C Documentation
Brief Job Description:
Managed the entire operations of the branch according to the Bank’s policies & procedures and Central Bank’s regulations.
Monitored cash, remittance, clearing, online, account opening and all other branch activities.
Liaison with Sales Department and with internal, external and Central Bank’s auditors.
Ensured budgetary control and management reporting.
Supervised Branch front and back‐office functions.
Carried out responsibilities and duties of Branch Manager in his absence as acting Branch Manager.
Ensured that customers’ queries and complaints were resolved in reasonable time.
Exercised due diligence on matters related to compliance with the Bank’s standards, and regulatory requirements related to Anti‐Money Laundering and KYC (Know Your Customer).
Brief Job Description:
• Executed tasks related to account opening, customers’ account management, financial instruments clearing and online funds transfer, cash handling, manager’s cheque, pay order, remittance, term deposits, bills for collection and letter of credit transactions.• Ensured proper record keeping of bank’s security stationery. • Executed ‘Start of Day and End of Day’ processes and maintained data backups in accordance with Bank’s Disaster Management Policy.