I am a highly motivated and results-oriented Accounting and Finance Professional who brings along over 17 years of hallmark career in accounting, finance, audit and taxation field. I am well versed in leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts while maintaining accounting goals. Proficient in robust financial reporting, strategic business management advice, and developing various financial plans. 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. Currently I am pursuing ACCA and completed B.COM from Hajvery College.
My key skills include financial analysis & projections, strategic & operational risk assessment, taxation, budgeting and planning, accounting & reporting policies, international financial reporting standards, financial statements, auditing, problem identification & resolution, communication skills and MS office.
I am currently engaged with Sara Textiles / Livorno Corporation Pakistan, as a Manager Finance/Accounts, where I am responsible for formulating annual budget and financial statements for statutory and regulatory reporting purposes and managing associates in the development and maintenance of financial records. I possess proven expertise that include, financial reporting, accounts management, financial systems, supervision and review of financial accounting record. 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.
• Revise financial information and highlight business’s performance on a periodic basis to determine level of compliance with relevant statutes, rules, procedures, policies, and regulations.
• Organize and submit budget/forecasts exercise within timelines; monitor budget accuracy and deliver explanation on deviation from plan to aid management in planning; made financial reports to know performance and make decision.
• Oversee all finance functions, including reporting, month end closing, financial reporting, cost control, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and tax reporting.
• Establish and administer budgets or estimates to determine net sales, cost components, and taxes. Held accountable for the income and sales tax management.
• Financial analysis and reporting to CEO’s as per best practice, meeting Accountancy and Financial standards.
• Evaluate tax implications of major investment decisions including acquisitions and business transactions; appraise income tax returns for accrual purposes and tax practices in the preparation of an impending tax audit.
• Establish paperwork, documents, and computer-based information, and maintain balance sheets, monthly books of accounts and profit or loss statements, for monthly and yearly reporting.
• Execute internal audit plan and process audits, establish audit plans, and facilitate monthly risk assessment sessions.
• Manage vendors and client’s payment their accounts and reconciliations as well as supervise/Implement accounting and cash management system on outlets.
• Dealing administrative matter with EOBI, Social Security Labour Laws, Tax departments.
• Revised and finalized of periodical financial statements (Cash Flow. Profit & Loss Statements & Balance Sheet), Financial Highlights, working capital requirement & others assignments as required by the management.
• Managed party payment accounts and reconciliations and oversaw sales and related documentation.
• Prepared, examined, and analyzed accounting records, and financial statements to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Created and updated accounting, finance, and management policies and procedures, as well as supervised and examined company financial performance to assure efficiency and identify opportunity.
• Involved in day to day management from accounting/finance function perspective; collecting inputs for the preparation of financial statements.
• Compiling of trail balance on monthly & yearly bases for finalized accounts for income tax and sale tax purpose.
• Formulated Data for PSQCA and EDB Departments on Monthly bases as well as prepared data for Sales Tax Audit.
• Generated monthly bank reconciliations, and sustained variation of financial information, files, and proceedings to make certain accessibility of documentation and compliance with guidelines.
• Implemented internal audit control procedures, examined financial managerial accounts, appraised accounting procedures and policies, and resolved technical accounting issue.
• Monthly Audit of sites (Furnace, Bar mill, Tee mill, Power plant, 4 Ware houses, Eye Hospitals).
• Ensured policy and regulatory compliance with key controls, integrity of records and application systems as well as pre-disbursement verification of credit documentation; detected operational, fraud and business losses.
• Prepared financial/operational audit reports and presented conclusions to subsidiary, divisional to senior management.
• Organized recommendations for all levels of management, considering materiality, pertinence and documentary evidence.
• Facilitated in the design of audit program routines using Be-Tech software to analyze computer systems databases and achieved data mining and analysis to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of automated controls.
• Professionally administered internal audit function and designed the internal audit program, as well as developed the Group’s Internal Control manual, to focus on key internal controls.
• Established the scope for operational, information technologies, financial and security audit projects and selected/developed appropriate audit steps necessary to promote effective audit coverage for the manager's approval.
• Delivered assurance that operations and processes conform to current Pediatric Managers policies and procedures.
• Engaged in the development of new information systems to ensure that efficient and effective controls were incorporated.
• Oversaw teams through planning, execution and finalization of audit stages. Involved in reviews, validation of financial reporting packages assurance engagements, special assignments including internal audit performance in accordance with International Standards on Auditing.
• Reviewed IFRS reporting process and delivered in-depth recommendation regarding business planning, forecasting, and budgeting and produced outputs for the critical areas of the audit, including budgeting, risk assessment, and audit issues.
• Verification of Annual Leave & CPL, Cash Purchase Adjustments Carriage, process bills, Final Settlement files like, Gratuity, Provident Fund, Transport Contractor's, Fuel, Maintenance, Janitorial Services Bills, cash vouchers, rewards & incentives and Process Loss Quantity.
• Preparation of Monthly Rolling Quarter Results, Budgeted P & L, annual departmental budget & calculate the variance analysis with actual.
• Achieved audit cycle including risk management and control management complete operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Expertly performed continuous monitoring and auditing of all company financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with exchange company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Evaluating internal control systems and risk management procedures, identifying weaknesses therein and suggesting creative recommendations to management for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving operations, and reducing cost.
• Reconciliation of Bank, Cash, Sale, Receivables & Payables Ledger.
• Preparing departmental budgets, monitoring, controlling and variance analysis with actual budget & co-ordination with relevant department’s for controlling & monitoring.
• Performed accounting duties, including preparing analyses, compiling and reviewing information for periodic accounting reports, monthly reconciliations and accounting documents.
• Accountable for all A/P functions: verified invoice accuracy, ensured proper accounting, and posted all invoices into the accounting system.
• Monitored bank transactions, made bank deposits, and prepared paperwork for bank reconciliation.
• Maintenance of Joint Venture Accounts.
• Updated & reconciled cash book on daily basis as well as maintenance of accounts and preparation of trail balance statements.
• Posting of General Entries in accounting software and reconciliation of debtors and creditors.
• Assessed vouchers, formulated documents, requirements, schedules, reconciliation statements, reports in accordance with accounting principles and requirements monthly.
• Examination of accounts of branch offices at Lahore & other cities.
• Designing & preparation of computer generated reports.