Result-oriented Finance Professional with more than 15 years of experience who believes in the professional values of integrity, high performance culture and team work; and the personal values of independence, communication and respect.
Strategic and hands-on executive deeply experienced in Internal Audits, Risk assessments, Internal & Business control implementation, accounting and financial management. Expert generalist in overseeing all aspects of a growing business, proven talent in managing and motivating teams of loyal and productive employees. Leader who uses an “out-of-the-box” approach to problem solving.
--Achievements
June 2017 - Development and implementation of internal controls training leading to a 40% reduction in identified internal control deficiencies;
Continual operation - On a periodic basis evaluation of key strategic projects and present potential cost-savings or operations streamlining tactics
Jan 2017 - Implementation of ERP to enhance strong control
Jan 2017 - Highlighted GAP identification in actual activities performed by M&E staff and planned, saved budget cost almost 20%
Jan 2017 Optimization of Audit team structure & responsibilities alignment reduction of 100 K cost
Dec 2016 - Re-designed the audit planning process by developing and implementing “guiding principles” which led to better risk coverage and partnership with the external audit and Local Fund Agent and reduced almost 5% cost.
Dec 2016 - Developed Risk register in light of Enterprise Risk Assessment (ERM) Methodology;
Jan 2015 - Developed a Store Operations manual resulting in enhanced compliance with store policies and procedures. Saved extra time executed by External auditors and local supply chain team;
Detected frauds with regard to:
April 2014 Duplicate Final Acceptance Certificates (FACs) and recovered $100K
July 2013 POL cost and tempering case of fuel slips. Recovered $250K
Scrape sale Recovered $250K
June 2013 - Saved 25% of efforts, time of
Development Annual Internal Audit plan for Mobiserve group by implementing group risk assessment methodology;
Development of process risk registers in light of risk assessment & Enterprise Risk Assessment (ERM) Methodology, to enable AC, management, & board with significant risks and control protocols;
Periodic reviews of internal controls established by the organization and reports its effectiveness;
Quarterly reporting to Board and Chief Executive Officer summarizing the results of audit activities and identifying significant audit findings with workable recommendations;
Ensure effective and qualitative management systems are in place to attain management objectives;
Execute GAP analysis exercise for current practices & policies, recommend optimization in SOPs;
Responsible to establish an internal control environment within organizations and its compliance;
Ensure strict compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations implemented by the group;
Implementation of internal control tools (KCP & KCFR) to optimize and enhance process efficiency;
Ensured auditor’s role, its independence assurance at each level especially conducting special reviews.
Risk-based assessments for key business activities and preparation of Annual Audit Plan;
Periodic internal audits of operational & financial areas to assess controls and operational efficiencies;
Evaluate key strategic activities, present potential Cost-Savings or Operations Streamlining Tactics;
Strong liaison building with donor and higher management with, results of audit reviews;
Discuss findings of audit reviews with management on a constructive basis and ensured a strong follow-up mechanism in place for management progress actions within the agreed timelines;
Development and implementation of Internal Audit Charter and Audit manual across the board;
Ad hoc investigations and reviews, after obtaining especial consent from higher management;
Re-designed overall audit planning process by developing and implementing “guiding principles”;
Ensured work papers are adequately documented and audit evidence is sufficient;
Leading, managing, and developing an effective internal audit team. Review work performed by the team.
Assessment of high risk areas within Hospital processes and development of yearly annual audit plan, obtain due approval from BOD;
Recommendation of solutions to minimize or eliminate risk exposure and oversee the implementation of the solutions following the approval of the Board and Chief Executive Officer;
Highlighting risks to Hospital management with a preliminary written report of the results and recommendations of each audit assignment, analysis, review or investigation performed (final reports will contain management’s response to recommendations and will be distributed to the Chairman - Board and Chief Executive Officer and relevant Group management;
Perform investigation for known or suspected acts of fraud involving funds, property and employees;
Quarterly reporting to Board and Chief Executive Officer summarizing the results of audit activities and identifying significant audit findings with recommendations;
Development of Risk register in light of Enterprise Risk Assessment (ERM) Methodology, to enable management, board and key stakeholders with the significant risks faced by the organization and required controls need to be implemented;
Ensure assigned audits are completed and reports issued within budgeted time frames in order to ensure that the department’s objectives and efficiency are achieved.
Development of annual internal audit plan by analyzing critical risk areas; conduct internal audits to assess implemented controls and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations; Reporting risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies to higher management and provide recommendations for improving Huawei’s operations; Execution of Investigation of significant fraudulent activities and notify management with results; Detected fraud through the project closure database and highlighted Duplicate Final Acceptance Certificates (FACs) and recovered $100K, detected fraud in POL cost and highlighted tempering in fuel slips. Recovered $150K. Detected fraud in Scrape sale and highlighted tempering in records to gain benefit by employees and supplier. Recovered $200K. Localization scope review of SOPs as per the requirement of local market business environment; saved 25% of efforts, time of management by GAP Identification & process Localization Assisted CFO in defining strategy for the finance department, financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting; Effective relationship with financial institutions, manage USD300m bank guarantee exposure and saved 5% interest cost by restructuring, Treasury, Working Capital and Cash Management, Cash flow and liquidity forecasting; Implementation of internal control tools & methods to optimize and enhance the efficiency & effectiveness of internal control. Developed a Store Operations manual resulting in enhanced compliance with store policies and procedures. Saved extra time executed by external auditors and local supply chain team; Strategic and financial modeling in consultation with regional and head office team.
Perform preliminary survey of operations, functions and information on key business risks, monitor effectiveness of controls deployed and ensures their appropriateness;
Ensured optimal prevention of fraud and leakages impacting company’s financials. Continuously ensured that published tariffs are indeed implemented;
Develop strategies / activities to monitor day to day activities and report abnormalities observed;
Devise policies for controlling identified weaknesses and implementation in a systematic manner;
Performed quality assurance testing on key processes and systems changes which impact recording, processing and billing of revenue producing events Report on and improve metrics;
Integration of ERP, Billing System and Customer Relationship Module. Generated first billing to post paid customers. (Billing, invoicing & Credit & Collection, CRM, Commission Modules);
Identified long overdue balances and recovered $1000k in collaboration with C&C department.
• Detailed system study, documentation & evaluation of the Existing accounting and internal controls system to identify Gaps from the best accounting practices.
• Delivered management GAP report (Observations, Business Risk and Recommendations) Standard Operating Procedures and Management Letters.
• Identification of potential business risks inherent in the business processes, mapping the Entity controls with the Risks (Risk control mapping) for identification of residual risks performing fieldwork and addressing observations;
• Prepared risk based audit plan, directing and supervising the audit team members for effective, efficient and timely completion of audit assignments.
• Preparation draft audit reports on the basis of exceptions by audit team members.
• Discussion of audit exceptions with concerned departmental stakeholders and preparation of draft audit reports after discussion and take follow up of all previous exceptions / reports ensuring implementation of audit recommendations.
• Develop manuals and SOPs for the organizations under review, on the basis of best industrial practices available. SOPs and manual contains required policies and procedures ¬¬¬necessary to support the organizations in performing their day to day duties / responsibilities.
• Keeping up to date with EY’s other product and service offerings and identifying the sales opportunities that will help to grow audit / tax. Building the reputation of EY through quality of work, knowledge and experience.
• Undertaking work at client’s premises and liaising with clients at the highest level.
• Actively engage in the planning of the audit, as well as the actual fieldwork at interim and final, statutory audit and completion work.
• Selection and performance of audit procedures, to obtain sufficient and appropriate evidence foe conclusion, that financial statement have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and statutory requirements.
• Acts as a first choice point of contact throughout the year for clients and managing project costs, raising fees and agreeing dates for cash collection.
• Supervising and coaching junior members of staff to help them realize their full potential. Mentoring and guiding them juniors. Providing feedback on performance of audit team to senior management. Kept Keeping Senior managers and partners up to date with the progress of my team and client.
Completed three-year article ship in May 2007 in Consultancy & Audit Assurance Department of one of the country’s leading firm, Nexia International - Riaz Ahmad & Co. Chartered Accountants, Lahore. During the tenure obtained some of the prime experiences:
• Planning, managing, review and executing financial audits of various organizations in manufacturing, banking and services sectors;
• Prepared advises for organizations on various accounting and related matters in preparation of financial statements for compliance of local statutory requirements and International Financial Reporting Standards;
• Gained knowledge in designing and implementing accounting, GAP analysis and related internal control systems. Analyzed the systems of internal controls both manual and computerized and suggested recommendations for improvements;
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory legislature including sales tax, Workers Welfare Fund, and Companies Profit (Worker Participation) Act 1968.etc.
In addition to above I have conducted statutory audit, half yearly review, special tax audits, due diligence reports, special assignments of mergers and other assignments of designing and implementation of internal control systems and standard procedures in industries and GAP analysis such as Manufacturing concerns Textile, Knitwear, Export Houses, Sugar Industries, Banking and financial sectors and Life insurance sector.