Results-driven finance professional with 8 years of comprehensive experience in accounting, finance, audit, and compliance within the development sector. Proven expertise as a Finance Manager, Account Officer, and Deputy Manager of Audit and Compliance, showcasing a consistent track record of successfully managing financial operations and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proficient in leveraging QuickBooks and ERP accounting software to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and drive efficiency.
· Conduct internal audits across various AKF institutions in KPK, encompassing health facilities, educational institutions, district offices, water filtration plants, and Aghosh houses.
· Collaborate with the audit manager to meticulously plan and coordinate audit engagements.
· Identify and evaluate potential risks and weaknesses in internal controls within the organization.
· Devise strategies to mitigate identified risks and bolster internal controls effectively.
· Lead audit teams in executing fieldwork, ensuring strict adherence to established audit methodologies and standards.
· Conduct detailed testing of financial records, transactions, and internal controls for comprehensive evaluation.
· Analyze financial statements, records, and pertinent data to discern anomalies and irregularities.
· Prepare thorough audit documentation that serves as a robust foundation for findings and conclusions.
· Ensure alignment of work papers and reports with both internal and external audit standards.
· Effectively communicate audit findings to management, providing valuable recommendations for process enhancements.
· Evaluate the organization's adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
· Compile comprehensive audit reports highlighting findings, recommendations, and management responses.
· Present audit results to senior management and, when required, to external stakeholders.
· Compile financial statements for all districts and institutions within the Alkhidmat Foundation KP Region.
. Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive financial strategies, plans, and policies.
. Prepare and oversee the annual budgeting process.
. Prepare timely and accurate financial statements by accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
. Present financial reports to senior management, highlighting key performance indicators and financial trends.
. Manage cash flow by monitoring daily transactions and forecasting future cash needs.
. Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
. Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals.
. Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including executives and department heads.
. Interface with external parties such as auditors, regulatory authorities, and financial institutions.
. Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the organization's tax position.
. Coordinate with 26 District offices to ensure the proper implementation of Alkhidmat financial policies and timely
. submission of financial reports.
. Manage the preparation of employee payroll.
. Collaborate with AKF District offices for withholding tax calculation
and submission to FBR.
Management of Social activities and programs
v. Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
verified, documented, and requested disbursements to facilitate payments.
managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
v. Interacted with internal and external auditors to help complete audits and resolve issues.
v. Created journal entries accurately and timely for month-end close processes.
provided guidance and support to other departments regarding accounting policies, procedures, and regulations.
v examined financial statements and income statements to review the company's financial performance.
calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
v. Ensure that internal controls are maintained throughout all areas of responsibility.
maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets, and other transactions.
wrote reports, authored papers, and organized supporting documentation.
collected banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format, and reconciled balances