Talented individual with extensive experience in financial planning, forecasting and budgeting and possess strong financial acumen with well-developed leadership qualities to propel an organization to sustain the leading position. I am a goal-focused Accounting & Finance Professional with 12
+ years of track record in leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports, taxation including income tax, sales tax, filing of quarterly and annual tax returns, withholding of income/ sales taxes, leading & supervision, financial consultancy, preparation of interim and annual accounts, implementation of ERP, budgets, and forecasts, implementing financial policies and procedures in line with financial and accounting practices, while attaining complex accounting goals. Possess extensive knowledge and experience in financial accounting, project accounting, project handling, project financial reporting, grant management, cash flow management, Audit Facilitation, assets management and taxation matters. Ability to prepare and review financial activity reports as well as formulating accounting strategies to enhance company’s profitability. My key skills includes Accounting & Finance, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Report, Project Reports,Project Accounting, Grants Management, Strategic Planning & Analysis, Project Budgeting & Forecasting, Leading & Supervision, Financial Statement Analysis, Auditing, Taxation, QuickBooks / ERP, Problem Solving and Microsoft Office/ 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.
English Access Scholarship Program 2023
Responsibilities
Payroll
Budgeting and Forecasting
Financial Management
Financial Reporting
Procurement & Administration
Implementation of ERP
Audit Facilitation
QuickBooks
Responsibilities:
• Lead timely financial reporting to management and funding agencies.
• Review all data for accuracy prior to submitting reports
• Guide and oversee the work of all Finance and Accounting team members and ensure that all deadlines are met
• Collaborate with finance team members to ensure the accurate completion of all reports
• Create and execute a plan to improve the management of financial statements and audit documentation
• Establish and control budgets across all departments
• Review potential service agreement and lease financial proformas to ensure deal feasibility
• Attend companywide meetings to present status and reporting.
• Maintaining relationships with banks and other parties
• Responsible for bank related admin – opening new accounts, online banking admin, mandate changes
• Monthly financial analysis along with BVAs submit to Management for further decision.
• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions
• Conduct Audit Projects and Head Office
• Check review and recommendation on Audit report
• Preparation of Annual Budget
• Review Project budget with Funding Agency and ensure that all project budgets are coherent with work plan.
• Participate in budget and support to program team for finalization of budget
• Contract outside services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs
• Track the company's financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
• Present financial reports to board members, executives, and clients in formal meetings
• Withholding tax statement and Annual Tax return
• Preparation of Finance Manual, Procurement Manual and Billing Formats
• Review of Policy & Procedures.
• Automation of Financial Data.
· Performed finance duties, including preparing analyses, compiling and reviewing information for periodic accounting reports, maintaining and monitoring subsidiary ledgers, processing standard and accounting documents.
· Formulated financial reports, including annual budget execution reports, quarterly financial statements for program and operational budgets with the compendium of policies & procedures of the organization.
· Prepared, examined, and analyzed accounting records and financial statements to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
· Shoulder the responsibility for financial reporting, program project accounting, grant management and taxation.
Key Projects:
· COVID-19 Emergency Projects funded by ICNA Relief Canada
· COVID-19 Emergency Projects funded by READ Foundation UK
· CEF READ Foundation UK: Quran Teaching Project
· AFAQ READ UK: Quran Teaching Project
· READ Foundation UK: School Opening Projects
· ICNA Relief Canada: School Opening Projects
· British Council Connecting Classroom IV Project
· ICNA Relief Canada: Provision of safe drinking water at 100 Schools
· ICNA, READ UK and IPSOS Foundation: Establishing Science labs, Computer labs and school labaries in 75 READ Foundation's schools.
· Organized and submitted budget/forecasts exercise within timelines; monitored budget accuracy and delivered explanation on deviation from plan to aid management in planning; made financial reports to know performance.
· Reviewed financial records and income statements to determine forms as well as completed tax returns. Prepared withholding tax returns and monthly sales tax returns to FBR.
· Exercised hands-on approach and internal control managing books of accounts, timely recording of transactions, bank dealing, bank, account and donation reconciliation.
· Dealt with income, expenses, cash flow management, petty cash, foreign exchange management, payrolls for project staff and taxation matters.
Key Projects:
· British Council Connecting Classroom IV Project
· READ UK 10,000 AFAQ Teachers Training Project
· READ UK School Opening Project
· World Learning Pakistan Reading Project
· One Nation UK Winter Clothing Project
· READ UK Winter Clothing Project
· READ UK School Opening Project
· US Embassy: English Works Program
· FHI 360 USA: Access Program
· British Council: Connecting Classrooms-III
· American Councils: Exchange Program 2016
· ICNA Relief: Ramadan Project 2016
· IGMG: Ramadan Project 2016
· Penny Appeal UK: Ramadan Project 2016
· ICNA Relief: Qurbani Project
· ICNA Relief: Water Wells Project