Results-oriented Chartered Accountant, known for meticulousness, organization skills and the ability to provide continuous management of financial systems, Syed Shane Haider Naqvi has done his BSc. Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, England and then move forward to become an ACCA Qualified and ACCA Member and he also an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW Finalist). He possesses the experience of being Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary positions with an ability to ensure that a company compiles and operates in accordance with statutory, financial and legal provision. Well-versed in reviewing and certifying corporate and individual clients books of accounts, balance sheets and other statutory returns. Excellent skills in handling financial reporting, taxation, corporate finance, business recovery, auditing and forensic accounting activities. Deep insight into playing a strategic role by providing professional advice, aimed at maximizing profitability. Proficient in undertaking financial audits and providing correlating financial advice to ensure propriety of audited information.
Planning:
Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives
Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans
Develop financial and tax strategies
Manage the capital request and budgeting processes
Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction
Operations:
Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team
Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team
Manage the accounting, human resources, investor relations, legal, tax, and treasury departments
Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies and foreign operations
Oversee the company's transaction processing systems
Implement operational best practices
Oversee employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package
Supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions
Financial Information:
Oversee the issuance of financial information
Report financial results to the board of directors
Risk Management:
Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile
Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry
Construct and monitor reliable control systems
Maintain appropriate insurance coverage
Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies
Report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors
Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations
Funding:
Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts
Arrange for debt and equity financing
Invest funds
Third Parties
Participate in conference calls with the investment community
Maintain banking relationships
Represent the company with investment bankers and investors
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Management
• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including:
• month and end-year process
• accounts payable/receivable
• cash receipts
• general ledger
• payroll and utilities
• treasury, budgeting
• cash forecasting
• revenue and expenditure variance analysis
• capital assets reconciliations
• trust account statement reconciliations,
• check runs
• fixed asset activity
• debt activity
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Coordinate and complete annual audits
• Provide recommendations
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
• Meet financial accounting objectives
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions