Finance Professional (ACCA Member & M. Com) with diversified professional experience of more than 12 years, focused on seeking growth in progressive organization with an aim to enhance portfolio of my professional skills. Currently working (Since last 3.5 Years) as Head of Finance & Business Development along with Project Coordinator for SAP Implementation with AYS International, in the same organization I am reporting to CEO for coordinating & developing other functions such as Internal Audit, E-store, Retail & Procurement Department. Whereas in past worked as Financial Analyst / DY – Manager Finance with Educational Services (Pvt) Ltd for almost 3 years, around 2 years’ experience as Finance Officer with Strengthening Participatory Organization, 1 year experience as Chief Accountant with Rice Partners (Pvt) ltd, 2 years as Audit Trainee in Riaz Ahmad & Company Chartered Accountants & over 1 Year as Accounts Manager in Waheed engineering services (Telecom Vendor).
- Formulating company's future direction, leading, reviewing / managing overall operations & supporting tactical initiatives with direct reporting to CFO, CEO & MD.
- Monitor & direct the implementation of strategic business plans.
- Participate in key decisions as member of management team.
- Preparation of Month End Reports for closing of different branches Revenue Reports & Cost Analysis with detailed overall summary.
- Performing all type of analysis such as Variance, Sales, Purchase, Margins, Inventory & Budget on monthly basis with report to CFO and CE.
- Reviewing Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable and Vendor Reconciliations.
- Coordinating with entity managers for Implementation of Control Measures and Decisions taken at the Head Office.
- Coordinating with all departments mainly Procurement, Sales, HR, Audit & Inventory for smooth functioning of operations as well as strong implementation of systems & controls and subsequently reporting to management.
- Leading internal control department for smooth implementation of control procedures.
- Coordinating with IT, Finance, other departments & SAP Consultants for smooth implementation & running of SAP in branches & designing different kind of management reports desired by top management.
- Advising operations on financial matters and business planning of branches.
- Conducting weekly meetings with Sales Department for their progress and updated status against targets with a continuous follow up and subsequently updating top management accordingly.
- Developing and implementing internal controls and procedures for enhanced financial security and operational effectiveness.
- Core Member of the team for development of E-Store, later facilitating & resolving issues of development team.
- Core Member of Loyalty Card Program Initiative & subsequently incorporating the same in SAP.
- Assisting the Financial Controller in leading the financial planning, consequent compliance and adherence.
- Development of annual budgets and schedule proposed expenditures.
- Advise operations on financial matters / business planning & preparation of feasibility for new opportunities.
- Effective inclusion of variables in forecasting. Lead the implementation of ERP (Oracle Financials and Oracle, Hyperion) in Region.
- Responsible for regions timely and efficient reporting as per defined timelines.
- Consolidate accounting information before submission to Head Office.
- Advise Branch Accountants, in span of control, on accounting operations and general queries.
- Establish and maintain controls for the documentation of all financial transactions in ERP
- Ensure smooth external audit activity with no outstanding points.
- Prepare and consolidate Imprest budget variance sheets for the region for onward submission to the Head Office on a monthly basis.
- Ensuring strict compliance with internal policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement internal controls and procedures for enhanced financial security and operational effectiveness.
- Act as point of contact for the execution of internal and external audits. Manage performance of direct reports through objective setting, continuous support and feedback and formal appraisal.
- Managing 30 Branch Accountants and Assistant Accountants.
- Preparation of Financial Statements of different projects as per timelines for review of Head of Finance.
- Preparation of Month End Reports (various Projects) & Overall Summary for review of Head of Finance.
- Preparation of management reports including quarterly budget analysis against annual work plan.
- Facilitation of Internal, External and Donor audits. • Maintaining Accounts Payable& Accounts Receivable and Vendor Reconciliations.
- Manage all Inter-company Transactions & Reconciliations of the regions.
- Ensure appropriate posting of transactions based on the Sidat Hyder financials software.
- Assisting Head of Finance in Budgeting & Forecasting and Monthly Variance Analysis.
- Ensure smooth processing of payroll using payroll module including preparation of monthly salary reconciliations, provident fund statements, EOBI statements and appropriate tax deduction.
- Review and monitoring of financial data of regions for appropriate posting, compliance with policies, statutory obligations, donor requirements and relevance of expenses with the projects and activities.
- Organizing and maintaining accurate company accounting records on monthly basis in accordance with the Companies Ordinance and Standard Accounting Procedure.
- Analyzing financial data and preparing financial statements and accounting information and reports for senior managers and directors and proposing recommendations.
- Cash books, bank reconciliations & responsible for payroll, accruals, salary etc.
- Producing expense reports and investigating variances & responsible for monitoring profitability.
- In charge Supplier payments & holding monthly meetings to review overheads with departmental heads.
- Involved in the preparation of budgets and monitoring the company’s profit and loss.
- When necessary liaising with banks and other financial institutions & company's auditors.
- Involved in feasibility studies on potential company investments.
- To maintain and keep up to date all data in respect of production, inefficiencies, wastage's, idle-ages etc.
- Planning and execution of diversified assignments, including statutory audits and consultancy assignments.
- Preparation of Financial Statements, Management Reports, Audit Reports, Bank Reconciliations, Cash Flow Analysis, Budgets and Financial Projections.
- Working together with clients during different phases of the assignments and responding to their queries.
- Supervising subordinate staff, administering records management system and developing Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.
- Reviewing policies and procedures weaknesses during various assignments and making recommendations.
- Planning of business processes and carrying out strategic financial management.
- Drafting technical and financial proposals for submission to potential clients.
Major Audit Assignments.
D.M Textile Mills Limited – A listed manufacturing Company, State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan, Project to Improve Financial Reporting and Auditing (PIFRA) – A combine project of AGPR and World Bank, Fauji Security Services (Private) Limited – Fauji Foundation (Hospitals, Medical centers, Vocational training centers, Technical training centers, Colleges), Shakil Express (Private) Limited – (A Travel Agent Company), Express Movers – (A shipping company), Skill Development Council, Kashmirwala sons (A Hotel), Associated Hotels of Pakistan – A Tourism and Hotel Company, Technical Education and Training Authority (TEVTA).
Advisory Assignments:
Implication of Purchase Procedure and Physical Verification at Kohinoor Textile Mills Ltd.
Physical verification of fixed assets and making of fixed asset register at Defense Housing Authority (DHA).
Assignment of Book keeping, tax deducted at source, and other balances incorporated in financial statements at Fauji Security Services (Pvt.)
Assignment of Land Reconciliation at Bahria Town (Pvt) Ltd.
A small owner managed company dealing with mechanical equipment and services to telecom providers.
Key responsibilities:
Maintained purchase ledger & cashbook for three organizations within the group.
Maintained files for all suppliers for supplier A/c reconciliation, along with Cash reconciliation.
Matched purchase delivery notes to purchase invoices, and ensured volumes and prices were correct .
Maintained sales reports which are integral to the management accounts.
During my tenure I managed accounts, receipts, payments, taxation & corresponding with various clients