概要

I have over 21 years of experience in the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), OIC the world's second largest organisation after the United Nations, with 57 member states spread across four continents.
Plus four (4) years experience in International Telecom Communication , Manufacturing, and Welfare of Ex-Servicemen, which is known as the Fauji Foundation.


Head of Finance-Acting Role     Report to Coordinator General/CEO                               


COMSTECH, the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation), was established pursuant to resolution 13/3-P (IS) adopted by the 3rd Islamic Summit Conference held in Makkah al Mukarammah and Taif in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in January 1981]


Senior Manager Finance (Head of Finance – Acting Role) January-2025- Present


Senior Manager Finance          14-March- 2024 to-31st Dec-2024


Manager Finance                     2-April 2016 to 13-March-2024


Finance Officer                      01-Jun-2007 to 11-April-2016 


Asstt. Accounts                    01-June 2004 to 31-May 2007                                                  



  • stepping in as Head of Finance while continuing responsibilities as Senior Manager Finance, overseeing the financial operations and strategic decision-making.

  • Serving as the authorized signatory for the organization, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and policies.

  • Collaborating across various office committees, providing financial insights and supporting strategic initiatives.

  • Leading efforts to liaise with government ministries for resource mobilization, strengthening relationships with member states to secure financial and strategic support.

  • Managing resource allocation and ensuring efficient financial planning across departments and projects.

  • Spearheading the budgeting process and preparing the annual plan of action for overseas projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial sustainability.

  • Managing resource allocation for international operations, and optimizing financial planning and execution across various global initiatives.


Senior Manager Finance                      14-March- 2024 to-31st Dec-2024



  • Responsible for overseeing and managing all activities and matters related to the Finance department and financial policies and procedures (e.g. IFRS etc.).

  • Maintains & established the strong relationships with program managers and top management to support financially and with an accurate knowledge of the short- and long-term financial goals of the organization.

  • Knowledge of applicable Tax, PPRA, and Public Sector Rules.

  • Hand on experience in IT skills: Use of ERP systems (financial modules), use of Microsoft office, email and Internet-based research.

  • Ability to manage teams & meet deadlines.

  • Financial management of COMSTECH & its Jointly sponsored research projects/grants

  • Facilitation of information exchange between the program managers & donor organizations

  • Managing expenditure reports in according with the budget of donor organization Travel arrangement of foreign participants & resource persons, reimbursement of travel cost as per commitments

  • Administrative and logistic arrangements for project activities like workshops, seminar’s & meeting etc.

  • Lead & monitor budgeting, forecasting and financial planning process of the organization and present them to the Finance & programs committee (F&PC) and to the Coordinator General.

  • To ensure that the funds of the organization are expended for the purposes for which they are provided

  • Supervise and direct the work of multiple teams by ensuring the timely and accurate execution of all assigned tasks in compliance with internal procedures and regulations



  • Effective and timely coordination with external entities such as ministries, banks, donors, & FBR

  • Strong exposure of conducting Internal Audit for COMSTECH Programme & Funded Project

  • Liaison with external audit teams and ensure timely completion of external audit.  (M/s A. F. Ferguson & Co, Chartered Accountants, a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers network) since last 16 years

  • Any other task as assigned by management.


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING, INTERNAL CONTROL, SUPERVISION AND REPORTING



  • Managing daily accounting activity, review & approve daily financial transactions

  • Develop and/or improve financial information systems through a consultative process

  • Established and maintains proper internal control, monitoring Cash Management & Banks

  • Maintains & uphold the record of multi currency Daily fund management / utilization of funds / liaison with banks / analyzing banking Facilities & monthly TDR rollover

  • Prepare reports on revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.

  • Finalization of Half Yearly & Annual Accounts for statutory reporting in compliance of the local law & IFRS (International Financial Reporting standards)

  • Manage preparation and presentation of Financial Statements (Profit Loss accounts, Balance sheet, cash flow statement, statement of change in equity & notes to the accounts etc.)

  • Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, lawyers, bankers, etc.

  • Well versed and experienced in preparation of financial statements including cash flows and consolidated financial statements.

  • Controlling and supervisor of monthly accounts & financial planning

  • Preparation of the jointly organized international & national workshops budget & utilization reports

  • Ensuring compliance of the approved financial management policies, procedures, systems, and tools across the organization.

  • Provide accurate & timely monthly, quarterly & yearly closing accounts.


FUNDS MANAGEMENT & DISBURSEMENT



  • Follows the Fund management & disbursement polices according to programme and budgets

  • Manage Financial Assistants & Grants and allocate expense according to policies

  • Manage cash flow and supervise over the financial transactions


ORGANIZATIONAL PLAN OBJECTIVE & BUDGETING, PLANNING & CASH FORECASTING



  • Preparation annual work plan and budget for COMSTECH & its programs  

  • Responsible for coordinating with Sr.Director F&A to match available budget with appropriate joint venture initiatives with International Organizations i.e., International Foundation For Science (IFS), Third World Academy of Sciences(TWAS), Islamic Development Bank (IDB), Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO),The Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS) & Networks i.e., Inter - Islamic Network on  Space technology(ISNET), Water Resources (INWRDAM), Oceanography  (INOC), Tropical Medicine (INTROM),Information technology (INIT),

  • Provides advice and guidance, including training, to headquarters and field staff on budgetary and financial policies and procedures, including results-based budgeting


BUSINESS TAXATION, AUDIT & PAYROLL TEAM MANAGEMENT



  • Assist in Income Tax and Sales Tax matters and liaison with the company’s tax consultant

  • Knowledge of IAS, IFR, Familiar with Business taxation, exemptions and tax concession & make compliance with statutory requirement of taxation laws

  • Prepare tax challan and CPRs, electronic filing of monthly withholding income tax & sale tax returns

  • Electronic Filling in IRIS i.e., Form u/s 165(1), 149, 141(1), 116(2), 114(4) & Liaison with Regional Tax Office

  • Audit assignments in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the OIC policies

  • Prepare draft and final audit reports, incorporating input from other team members and responses from management

  • Providing guidance and advising on audit-related matters

  • Coordination and liaison with external Auditors to conduct the statutory Audit on timely basis


项目

COMSTECH Thematic Workshops in Frontier Technologies

工作经历

公司标识
Senior Manager Finance (Head of Finance – Acting Role)
COMSTECH, the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the OIC
Jan 2025 - 代表 | Islamabad, Pakistan

                                           

stepping in as Head of Finance while continuing responsibilities as Senior Manager Finance, overseeing the financial operations and strategic decision-making.
Serving as the authorized signatory for the organization, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and policies.
Collaborating across various office committees, providing financial insights and supporting strategic initiatives.
Leading efforts to liaise with government ministries for resource mobilization, strengthening relationships with member states to secure financial and strategic support.
Managing resource allocation and ensuring efficient financial planning across departments and projects.
Spearheading the budgeting process and preparing the annual plan of action for overseas projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial sustainability.
Managing resource allocation for international operations, and optimizing financial planning and execution across various global initiatives.

公司标识
Senior Manager Finance
Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH)
Mar 2024 - Dec 2024 | Islamabad, Pakistan

o Assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting, and/or payroll.
o Supervises and participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reports.
o Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
o Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
o Directs internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.
o Establishes system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems.
o Coordinates preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
o Reviews financial statements with management personnel.
o Responsible for coordinating with Sr.Director F&A to match available funds with appropriate joint venture initiatives i.e., International Foundation For Science (IFS), Third World Academy of Sciences(TWAS), World Health Organization (WHO), Islamic Development Bank (IDB), Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO),The Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS) & 13th Inter-Islamic Networks i.e., Inter - Islamic Network on Space technology(ISNET), Water Resources (INWRDAM), Oceanography (INOC), Tropical Medicine (INTROM),Information technology (INIT), Biosaline Agriculture (INBA), Virtual Universities (CINVU) Science and Technology Parks (INSTP), Nano-Technology (INN), Environment (INE), Veterinary Science Research (INVSR), Renewable Energy Sources (INRES), Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (INOGEB)
o Strong exposure of conducting Audit (M/s A. F. Ferguson & Co, Chartered Accountants, a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers network) since last 18 years for COMSTECH & it\\\'s Donor Programme)
o Provide timely and accurate information to external and internal auditors as and when required
o Professional and technical knowledge by attending professional workshops in ICMAP; reviewing professional publications of IFRS; establishing personal networks; participating in FBR workshops
GENERAL LEDGER/FINANCIAL REPORTING/ACCOUNTING POLICIES & PROCEDURES
o Managing daily financial & Accounting activities, checking verifying the effect of transaction
o Established and maintains proper internal control, monitoring Cash Management & Banks
o Maintains & uphold the record of Insurance transactions - Policy formation / renewal / addition / rate negotiation
o Maintains & uphold the record of multi currency bank reconciliation - Daily fund management / utilization of funds / liaison with banks / analyzing banking facilities & monthly TDR rollover
o Finalization of year ended accounts & preparation of Trial Balances, Profit & Loss and Balance sheet
o Well versed and experienced in preparation of financial
o Prepare ad-hoc financial reports as and when required
o Maintain and update monthly reporting
o Responsible for coordinating with Senior. Director F&A to match available funds with appropriate International joint venture initiatives & Networks
FUNDS MANAGEMENT, DISBURSEMENT & BANK COORDIANTION

o Supervise preparation of cash flow forecast and cash position reports
o Manage and monitor banking relationship activities
o Verification and timely disbursement of funds to collaboration international organization’s per the approved budget for group entity ;
o Assist Sr.Director Finance in formulation and implementation of financial policies and of long term financial strategy in line with OIC policies
o Timely review of country office staff and program advances and take appropriate actions for advances pending and generation of monthly status report for the Sr.Director Finance and Advisor Projects
o Financial Assistants & Grants and allocate expense according to policies
o Financial Analysis to assist in Investment in Short and long term deposit’s
BUDGETING, PLANNING & CASH FORECASTING
o Prepare periodic budget variance reports
o Preparation annual work plan and budget for COMSTECH & Its program’s
o Operation budget and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
o Consult with Sr.Director Finance & Accounts to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with accounts & obtain approval in advance for revision of budgets.
FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECATION’S
o Verifies assets and liabilities by comparing and analyzing items and collateral to documentation
o Preparation of various Fixed Assets Reports & access the condition of the assets and their location
PAYROLL, BUSINESS TAXATION & AUDIT
o Responsible for the preparation and processing of Payroll for over 100 employees,
o Liaising with banks, staff and management on payroll related queries & disbursement
o Understanding of business taxation laws including income tax ordinance 2001, sales tax act 1990
o Knowledge of e-registration ,e-filling & tax compliance
o Provide timely and accurate information to external and internal auditors as and when required
o Supports preparation of external audit & conducts daily reviews of backup documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and full compliance & Performs regular spot audits on project’s files

公司标识
Manager Finance
Ministerial Standing Committee- COMSTECH Secretaruat
Apr 2016 - Mar 2024 | Islamabad, Pakistan

KEY RESULTS:
o Accounting software Selection and Implementation Standards Chart of Accounts with practical considerations of IFRS/IAS compliance
o Implementation of Financial policy and procedure & Ensuring compliance with the IFRS
o Ensuring compliance with the Local Financial Accounting Policies that are in line with locally applicable IFRS and local regulations / laws / statutes
o Expert in Preparation of year ended closing of Accounts & preparation of financial Statements
o Manage and update monthly reporting and Coordinate closely with the respective Finance personnel
o Review/ approve cash management, supervise bank reconciliation & bank position reports
o Preparation of financial reports / cash requests on periodic basis / per need and maintaining financial records
o Guide employees in their respective responsibilities towards the achievement of the function’s goals and objectives
o Manage Financials of COMSTECH & its programs/Joint ventures
o Responsible for project accounting and management and any other work assigned from time to time
o Prepare annual budget & periodic budget variance reports
o Business taxation and filling of montlhy and annual returns
o Strong exposure of conducting Audit (M/s A. F. Ferguson & Co, Chartered Accountants, a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers network) since last 12 years for COMSTECH & it\'s Donor Programme)
o Provide timely and accurate information to external and internal auditors as and when required
o Professional and technical knowledge by attending professional workshops in ICMAP; reviewing professional publications of IFRS; establishing personal networks; participating in FBR workshops
GENERAL LEDGER/FINANCIAL REPORTING/ACCOUNTING POLICIES & PROCEDURES
o Managing daily financial & Accounting activities, checking verifying the effect of transaction
o Established and maintains proper internal control, monitoring Cash Management & Banks

公司标识
Finance Officer
S.a.Brothers Pvt Ltd
May 2001 - May 2004 | Islamabad, Pakistan

o Preparation monthly accounts on an accrual basis (budget and prior year),P&L, balance sheets and other financial reports for the Director, as required
o Establish and maintain cash controls and reconcile bank statements
o Entering the business transaction properly in ERP Accounting system
o Process parties payments and uphold the record of Cash Flows
o Ensure all monies are correctly banked and posted onto the system
o Worked on Bank facilities/ packages mainly includes Running Finance, L/Cs, FAPC, Leasing, Salaried Accounts, Pledge in-Out, Bank Guarantees, FTT etc.
o Prepares the Letters of credit (L/C) application form provided by the bank
o Pro-forma invoice and purchase order, Submits the L/C application to bank with the supporting documents for review.
o Provides copy of the L/C telex text to the L/C beneficiary.
o Checks of the original documents received from the bank and suppliers-its legalization, B/L
o Prepares and submits insurance claim documents for compensation on the value of the damaged goods.
o Follows-up with the concerned parties the compensation being claimed.
o Provides Accounts Department daily with bank collection statement.
o Provides Accounts Dept. with original and copies of B/L, Invoice and BC (Bill Collection).
o Proper’s maintenance and systematic filing of letters of credit, shipping documents, bills (BC and LC) and insurance documents.
o Prepare books of Accounts & closing of monthly and annually accounts
o Prepare monthly financial statements and quarterly reports & record of A/R and A/P
o Disbursements of Salary, Overtime & Advances to employee’s & Prepare income tax returns and all other tax liability reports, as required

公司标识
Asstt.Accountant
Fauji Foundation
Jan 1999 - Apr 2001 | Rawalpindi, Pakistan

学历

Institute of Cost & Management Accountancy of Pakistan (ICMAP)
证书, ICMA-Stage-III‎
Accounting & Finance
Completed
2016
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)
硕士, 工商管理硕士学位, MBA-Financial Management‎
Financial Management
所占比重 56%
2007
University of the Punjab
大专, D.C.M.A (Post-Graduate Diploma)‎
Management Accounting
Completed
1999
University of the Punjab
学士, 贸易学士, B.COM‎
Accounting & Finance
所占比重 56%
1997
BISE
中级/A级, 贸易学学生, I.COM‎
Accounting & Finance
所占比重 44%
1995
BISE
大学入学/0级, 科学, SSC‎
所占比重 42%
1992

技能

初学者 Academics Knowledge
熟练 Auto Body Parts Knowledge
熟练 Auto Loans
熟练 Bank Investment Operations
熟练 Bank Reconciliation     
熟练 Bank Reconciliation on
熟练 Bank-Corporate
熟练 Basel Implementation
熟练 CA or equivalent
熟练 Capital Budgeting
熟练 Clain Management
熟练 Commercial Finance Knowledge
熟练 Corporate Accounting
熟练 Corporate Finance
熟练 Corporate Tax Filings
初学者 Curriculum Assessment
熟练 Custodial Services
熟练 Debt Finance
熟练 Electrical Controls Knowledge
熟练 Entomologist
熟练 Equity Finance
中级 Experienced and International Expertise with Gulf
熟练 External Audit
熟练 Financial Modeling and
熟练 Financial Service Management
熟练 Financial Statement Analysis+
熟练 Fund Administration
熟练 Funds Management
熟练 GAAP
熟练 Handle Outbound Calls
熟练 Handling Assignments
熟练 IFRS
熟练 Income Protection
熟练 Individual Contributor
熟练 Insurance Writing
熟练 Internal Controls
熟练 International Standards Auditing
熟练 Internet Banking Knowledge
熟练 Invoice Discounting
熟练 Islamic Finance
熟练 Islamic Financial Accounting Standards
熟练 Lease Financing
熟练 Life Insurance Knowlege
熟练 LTN
熟练 Managing Midsize Teams - 5 to 20 People
熟练 Microsoft Outlook
熟练 My Skill very best
中级 Network Training
熟练 Payroll Processing
熟练 Personal and Housing Loans

语言

初学者 阿拉伯语
熟练 英语
熟练 乌尔都语

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