A self-motivated and hardworking person, ACA-Finalist and with over 14 years of extensive experience in the field of Finance and Audit with a track record of managing Financial Reporting, Internal Audit activities and developing internal controls in deadline-oriented environment of Manufacturing, Industrial and Services sectors. Seeking challenging position in a professional organization to make valuable contribution towards the corporate objectives as a vital member of the management team.
Promoted to Manager Finance at Sea World (SMC-PVT) LTD. (associate company of United Marine Agencies (PVT.) LTD). Responsible for Finance and Accounts department of Sea World (SMC-PVT) LTD along with following group companies:
SEA LAND SERVICES (SMC- PVT.) LTD. - Freight Forwarding Company
UNITED GLOBAL SOLUTION (SMC- PVT.) LTD. - Travel and Tour Company
UNITED OCEAN EXPRESS PTE LTD - Singapore Based NVOCC
Following are specific tasks:
- Financial management and reporting:
Responsible for month-end closing process.
Reviewing all AR & AP processes including monthly intercompany recons.
Preparing interim management accounts and annual financials in accordance with IFRS and local laws.
Tracking monthly performance against prior year & budget.
Preparing cashflow projections, financial forecasts and annual budgets.
Coordinating statutory audits conducted by external auditors.
Providing financial and related support to other associated companies.
Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost‐reduction opportunities.
Reviewing and preparing SOPs related to Accounts Department.
-Treasury:
Overseeing day-to-day treasury aspects of cash management.
Review and approving monthly bank & petty cash reconciliations.
Maintaining day-to-day relations with financial institutions including SBP foreign exchange manual compliance and reporting processes.
Co-ordination with commercial banks for remittances approval and cash flow for remittances to principals
Financial management and reporting:
Responsible for month-end closing process.
Reviewing all AR & AP processes including monthly intercompany recons.Preparing interim management accounts and annual financials in accordance with IFRS and local laws.
Tracking monthly performance against prior year & budget.
Preparing cashflow projections, financial forecasts and annual budgets.
Coordinating quarterly review activities & statutory audits conducted by internal and external auditors.
Providing financial and related support to other associated companies.
Developed and introduced monthly Management’s Discussion & Analysis reporting pack with financial highlights dashboard, executive summary, liquidity & resources and financial results variance & analysis.
Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost‐reduction opportunities.
Reviewing and preparing SOPs related to Accounts Department activities
Treasury:
Overseeing day-to-day treasury aspects of cash management.
Review and approving monthly bank & petty cash reconciliations and investment registers.
Maintaining day-to-day relations with financial institutions including ensuring compliance and reporting processes in respect of the same, and debt & equity stakeholders.
Co-ordination with commercial banks for remittances approval and cash flow for remittances to principals
Responsible for development of overall risk based internal audit plan with successful completion of financial and operational audits (internal audits) including investigations from time to time with reporting to Management Committee. Specific tasks include:
1. Managing, leading, counselling and training the internal audit staff
2. Preparation of annual audit plan by identifying risk areas and directing team to conduct audit.
3. Reporting risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified to Head of Internal Audit and Management and provides recommendations for improving the Group's operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance
4. Coordination of audit assignments with the management and effective dialogue with management over findings and recommendations
5. Assist the management in developing policies and procedures
6. Draft audit reports for review of the Head of Internal Audit before presentations to Management
7. Special assignments, enquiries, investigations and consulting services to management and facilitation to different areas of the Institution.
SOPs Management:
Review and designing of Standard operating procedures in line with company’s policy to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
1. Managing disbursement accounts for leading shipping lines (HMM, H-Sud. & KMTC)
2. Management of remittances to principals
3. Assist with budget preparation, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
4. Assist with the yearend group reporting process, including the completion of special forms and statutory accounts
5. Produce monthly local management information reports for management decisions
6. Maintain efficient cash management set-up in coordination with Management and ensure that cash position is optimized
7. Assist the Management and Auditors with external/internal audits, including tax audits and other issues
8. Ensure that daily accounting is done accurately, systematically and timely
9. Assist with training of existing and new accounting staff to become proficient and skilled employees in fastest possible way
10. Ensure implementation of MS Dynamics GP 2013 (ERP) in fill and reports are generated and reconciled on a regular basis for correctness
11. Controlling Posting of Financial Transaction and Accounts Management
12. Preparing SOPs related to Accounts Department activities
1. Managing auditing projects, assigning staff to clients and overseeing projects to completion, complying with policies, procedures and standards at all times
2. Writing and presenting reports
3. Assisting in the assessment and management of business and risk
4. Measuring all financial operations including financial statements and expenses
5. Introducing internal control mechanisms for various clients
6. Suggesting improvement of audits, including but not limited to automated auditing and control self-assessments
1. Initial planning of the job and identifying risk areas during the process
2. Assessment of control risk and designing the tests of controls for specific areas in consultation with the engagement manager and Audit Partner.
3. Designing the substantive procedures for the smooth completion of Audit assignment.
4. Review of compliance with International Accounting Standards and generally accepted accounting principles by the companies being audited and providing them professional advice over their compliance status.
5. Preparation of other deliverables, such as, management letter identifying control weaknesses, its implications and recommendations.