I am a highly motivated and results-oriented Chief Financial Officer who brings along 13 years of hallmark career in finance and accounting field. I am well versed in all aspects of financial operations, including strategic planning, cash management, internal/statutory/ forensic auditing, and cost containment. I build synergies with executive management and managers to provide timely and accurate analyses, shrewd suggestions, and practical solutions. I am skilled in designing, implementing, measuring, and improving financial policies and systems to ensure a continuously sound financial structure. Proven record of developing and implementing financial and operational controls that improve position of businesses. Highly expertise in risk assessment, documentation, and reporting along with deploying enhancement measures to maximize efficiency for optimum productivity, while meeting business objectives and vision.
My key skills include internal control & financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting, feasibility studies, risk management, financial planning & monitoring, project accounting, financial reporting & advisory services, working capital management, business process improvement, P&L accountability, cost reduction, auditing, Sage, QuickBooks, Peachtree, HMIS/ISPL, FIS, MyClient, and MS Office Suite.
I was engaged with Infostructure Pakistan (PVT) Limited, as a Group Head Finance & Corporate (CFO), where I was responsible for utilizing auditing standards and guidelines to test internal controls, appraise financial statements, estimate audit evidence, and generate audit and similar reports. Performed continuous monitoring and auditing of all company financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with exchange company policies and applicable laws and regulations. Attached is my resume which showcases my progressive experience and successful track record for leading successful initiatives. My professional background and great industrial exposure coupled with an excellent track record makes me an ideal candidate for executive roles.
Supervise all financial activities in line with applicable regulations. Draft and manage legal contracts being in group interest in line with relevant country’ laws. Support board of directors in implementing operational strategies and financial systems. Facilitate in making pivotal panel decisions regarding strategic initiatives and models by liaising with executive leadership team. Evaluate organizational financial performance, maintain cash flow, manage currency risks, and ensure efficient resource allocation. Offer strong recommendations related to forecasts and budgets.
Key Accomplishments
Led end to end projects of telecommunication infrastructure (safe city Cantt. division project and NRTC jail phase 2 project) while ensuring cost efficiency and effective resource allocation, including supply chain management.
Developed and executed financial structure of all companies in the group in less than six months.
Created effective cash flow strategies as well as designed corporate compliances section according to industry/ secretarial practices and reporting standards.
Assumed and maintained full accountability for preparing financial feasibilities of projects, implementing planning and development areas, and suggesting changes to the management. Rendered keen eye for details to formulate and enforce costing model and chart of accounts for shared cost and efficient reporting. Guaranteed optimal deployment of the organization's finances in line with objectives of the organization by devising budget process of the system.
Key Accomplishments
Effectively set up cost centers of the system to ensure accurate costing and pricing of services.
Introduced budgeting process to ensure optimal utilization of system’s finances while liaising with stakeholders of all entities.
Devised and applied paying/non-paying policy about revision in PMDC requirements i.e. 50% free beds policy.
Designed innovative business plans of dental hospital and college as separate entities.
Actively contributed in administering various assignments, such as audit, assurance and business consultancy and delivering reports to the compatible partners. Improved compliance and suggested organization-wide enhancements to systems and procedures by collaborating with all departments.
Key Accomplishments
Competently analyzed important errors and revised the assessment of WIP of Afzal Spinning Mills (Pvt.) Limited.
Successfully developed and delivered proposals for the management to accept, initiate, and implement provident fund and gratuity fund in Jeans (Pvt.) Limited.
Set a new benchmark for excellence by creating and devising SOPs for Ittehad Chemicals (Pvt.) Limited.
Led forensic audit of Tariq Electric (Pvt.) Limited and determined major financial fraud in the organization.
Streamlined and supervised internal audit functions and execute audit plan while assuring regulatory compliance. Analyzed and evaluated risk assessment plans in place against enterprise risk as well as revised contracts with third parties to ensure compliance with legal and financial requirements.
Key Accomplishments
Begun tenure as an Assistant Manager Financial Planning and Internal Audit and quickly promoted to Sr. Manager Financial Planning and Internal Audit (Department Head) in recognition of outstanding leadership strengths.
Established and devised overall budgeting structure and risk management techniques of the organization to deal with crisis based on the evolution in donor culture.
Achieved desired goals by scheduling and prearranging organization's finances and formulating strategic plan for the forthcoming five years.
Assured timely execution of the revised processes by establishing overall process flows of all the departments.
Played an integral role in directing effective trainings on financial structures of International partners, such as IWE- Hong Kong; ARROW KL, Malaysia; and Dream Trust Foundation, Kandy—Sri Lanka.
Effectively revised and proposed changes in the administration and HR policy manual of the organization.