I joined CERP on July 23 as the Team Lead. In this role, I revamped processes, realigned team responsibilities for improved task management, and enhanced overall process efficiency. The outcome was significant time savings and consistent adherence to task deadlines. My current responsibilities encompass:
·       Oversee the preparation and analysis of comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making.
·       Develop and enforce financial policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
·       Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align financial strategies with organizational objectives.
·       Drive the budgeting process and provide insightful forecasts to guide financial planning.
·       Manage and mentor a dynamic accounting team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
·       Develop and implement robust internal control systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
·       Ensure adherence to local and international tax regulations, overseeing the preparation and submission of tax returns.
·       Review and sign off Service level agreements related to new grants and commercial contracts.
·       Collaborate with internal and external auditors, managing the audit process to ensure accuracy and transparency.
·       Optimize cash flow through effective management of receivables, payables, and working capital.
·       Utilize advanced skills in ERP systems QuickBooks Online to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency.
·       Investment decision-making by conducting in-depth financial analysis, risk assessments, and market evaluations for CERP and Provident Fund surplus funds.

Had joined LUMS Finance Team in year 2017 as Senior Officer being promoted as Assistant Manager finance In year 2019 and promoted to Team lead in start of year 2022. LUMS had upgraded is financial software to SAP S4/HANA in start of year 2021.Following is my Job Role.
• Preparing annual financial statements and monthly accounts for Management Review
• Maintaining Internal and External grants in system and reporting to external donors as per agreement.
• To review major contracts and conduct audit on completion of Sponsored projects.
• Responsible for Recording, Valuation, Reporting, and timely Capitalization of Fixed Assets.
• Reconciliation of Capital Work in Progress and transfer to real assets list.
• Reconciliation of FI Record with Budget consumption report on monthly basis
• Performing regular reconciliation and analysis of revenue streams.
SAP Related Job Description:
• Maintenance of Charts of Accounts in SAP
• Creation of new GL’s and Tagging in Financial Reports through FICO Consultant.
• Creation of Internal Orders, Cost Centres and Profit Centres.
• Maintenance of derivations in system related to GL’s, cost centres and Internal orders.
• Creation and Confirmation of Vendors and Customers in SAP.
• Automation of repetitive work in coordination with SAP Team.
• UAT Testing Experience
• Resolution of issues arising in daily operations by coordinating with SAP Team such as in P2P process, Revenue recording etc

Had Started my career by joining City School Network Head Office in year 2012 as Officer Accounts and promoted as twice in year 2014 and 2016 as Senior officer and Assistant Manager. They had Oracle implemented being updated to R12 from 11i in year 2015.
• Preparation of financial forecasts, payroll, monthly accounts management and financial statements.
• Analysis of financial forecast and monthly accounts.
• Preparation of revenue and cost budgets.
• Recording fixed asset acquisitions and disposals in the ERP • Preparation of new unit’s feasibilities.
• Handling banking matters and liaising with banks.
• Coordinating with internal and external auditor(s) and facilitating audit field work
• Preparing vendor payments and reviewing periodic reconciliation with vendors
• Submission of vendor tax on FBR Portal (E-filling)
• Preparing bank and inter-company reconciliation statements
• Managing day to day operations and queries of other departments.
• Preparation of analysis from internal data for decision making and submission to managemen