As an Affiliate Financial Accountant (AFA) of ICMA International, I am proactive and results-driven professional with over 12 years of experience in financial accounting and reporting.
I specialize in budgeting, funds management, internal controls, and compliance with company policies and relevant local tax laws. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, I offer valuable financial insights and analysis to support business goals.
Preparation of Annual Budget Estimates of Districts for various grants. Budget Vs Expenditure analysis and suggest re-appropriations / revision in Budget Estimate, where any variance is expected.
Initiating the funds requests on monthly basis, in accordance with the due payments and payments expected to become due during the month.
Supervising petty cash advances, collection of bills and their settlement with proper recording in ERP.
Supervising the process of Payments (Salary/Non-Salary) of various grants/projects, by ensuring the fulfilment of all codal formalities i.e. income tax deduction and supporting documents, with proper authorization of competent authority as per threshold devised in delegation of financial powers.
Preparation and submission of monthly/annual Financial Reports (Grant / Project wise) of District to head office within the strict deadlines.
Participating in trainings / meetings pertains to financial matters at regional / provincial level.
Facilitating internal / external / Government / Donor auditors regarding arrangements / conduct of audit and assist in working, providing record and desired information and carry out physical stock count at year/month end.
Other Projects: -
Projects include the following: -
· NSP (Nutrition Support Program) as IP with Health Department GoS.
· EU-PINS (Program for improved nutrition in Sindh) as IP with ACF International. A European Union funded project.
· HSSR-Covide-19 (Health Systems Strengthening and Response to COVID-19) as IP with Concern World Wide. Project funded by ECHO.
· UNICEF Flood Response a UNICEF funded project on “Strengthen Health & Nutrition services in Flood affected Districts in Sindh”
By employing a Gantt chart, oversaw the financial aspects of a construction/installation project, and promptly reported any inadequacies.
Devised a Financial Accounting and Inventory Management system, and proposed implementing internal controls to optimize its functionality.
Formulated a Product-wise Standard Cost Sheet and analyzed variances by comparing standard and actual costs, providing the results to the management.
Set up and managed a computerized accounting system utilizing Peachtree.
Utilizing Aging technique, I effectively managed Accounts Receivable and maintained optimal turnover rates.
Established and maintained computerized accounting system on Peachtree.
Designed and maintained Sales Tax Invoicing database in MS Access.