▪ Astute and result-oriented finance professional with 20+ years of experience with ERP in finance and accounting procedures; has blend of academic credentials, analytical agility and relentless passion towards retail and corporate sales with expertise in financial and strategic planning. Has extensive knowledge on financial and statutory reporting. Adept at improving key performance indicators and executing P&L management measures to meet organizational goals and generate sales lead. Persistent individual skilled at managing tactical relationships with key stakeholders and generating revenue by mapping potential customers and opportunities in target market; equipped with technical competency, business & commercial skills to develop successful organizational policies, conduct consumer analysis, budgeting & sales forecasting. Bona-fid expert with proven track record in devising finance& sales operations strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, determining productivity, quality and customer-service strategies, designing systems, accumulating resources and implementing change with expertise in estimating expenditure and gauging levels of risk. Task-focused and resourceful contriver with potential to propel an organization to top tier of its industry by thriving advanced teamwork situations & leadership positions; known for developing organization prospects by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities, projecting acquisition prospects, identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction & systems enhancement. Has sound expertise in handling financial software including Peach Tree & QuickBooks.
ATA Group ofIndustries, Lahore, Pakistan Working as “Chief Financial Officer”, March 2023 – Present
▪Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team
▪Providing strategic recommendations to the CEO/President and members of the executive management team
▪Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting
▪Advising on long-term business and financial planning
▪Provide commercial insight and leadership across the business in order to exceed business plan targets
▪Responsible for ensuring the risk and compliance management framework is embedded and operational for the Group
▪Establishing and developing relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders ▪Reviewing all formal finance, HR and IT related procedures
Responsibilities/Accomplishments:
Proficiently preparing financial statements, monthly expense analysis and verifying suppliers’ bills and issuance of debit notes; immaculately preparing financial statements, income & wealth tax return & rendering cash flow forecasting
Efficiently collaborating with sales and income tax departments, banking and non-banking institutions and managing correspondence with banks and various financial institutions. Determining and analyzing product costs, preparing payment schedules on aging basis while supervising maintenance of job order cost sheets. Skillfully conducting physical stock taking and stock valuation, preparing transaction flow reviews and ensuring compliance with SECP requirements
Ensuring and reviewing installation of adequate controls and implementing maintenance, approval and updating of substantial documentation to promote hassle-free independent and regulatory audits. Handling tactical relationship with stakeholders and providing assistance to Chief Executive Officer in all budgetary and strategic matters. Maintaining smooth coordination with FBR, SECP and Statutory Auditors
Major Achievements:
Successfully maintained system of Internal Controls to safeguard financial assets of organization
Managed to establish internal audit department ingroup
Successfully Completed ICAP Article from Nasir Javaid Maqsood Imran Ashfaq Chartered Accountant and got Form “S” from ICAP.
Worked as “Auditor Senior”, September 2008 – March 2012
Responsibilities/Accomplishments:
Skillfully supervised preparation of financial statements as per standards of IFRS and ensured timely reporting of financial activities to relevant authorities. Assessed controlled risk by analyzing WCGW and designing of test controls and substantive procedures. Provided support in external audit engagements, internal audits, review engagements, provident fund audits and in initial planning of audit; analyzed and devised strategies to mitigate risk.
Proficiently prepared periodic financial reports, cash flows, budgets, bank cost reports and management letters. Planned and conducted stock/cash counts, physical verification of assets and ensured application of cut off procedures
Periodically coordinated with higher authorities including governance, engagement partner, engagement manager for resolving accounting and finance matters; ensured standard implication of IFRS and ISA and regulatory compliance
Major Achievements:
Successfully maintained collaboration with the IT and operations department which resulted in improving flow of financial information within organization with improved accuracy and reliability and reduced overall delays in regulatory and other reporting procedures
Major Assignments:
⎯ Completed various major assignments including:
Sabina Polymer (Pvt.) Ltd
Falcon Exchange Commodities (Pvt) Ltd.
FMC (Pvt.) Ltd
Wincom (Private) Limited
AideeVee& Co.(Private) Limited
Expert Cargo (Private) Limited
Media Times Limited
Kashf Foundation
TRG (Private) Limited
Fashion Embroidery (Pvt.) Ltd.
Spindle and Looms (Pvt.) Ltd.