Having 15 years of experience in the Development and Govt Sector with a strong financial, administration, and managerial can-do approach. Recently serving as a Financial Consultant Consultants on Upwork Fiverr, and PeoplePerHour, earlier with IRM Provincial Office Punjab as Manager-Finance/Procurement/Admin-South Punjab, before this as Audit and Compliance Officer in ACTED, assisting country audit manager for internal and external audits and earlier I was with GIZ Country Office Islamabad as Finance Officer, responsible for bank and cash payments of country office including major procurement/contracts, salaries, petty cash, tax, EOBI, staff advances management, staff CP travel/CTO payments, Seminars/workshop payments, 45 active bank accounts management (addition, deletion, signatory limit, correspondence, LC Accounts) and smooth financial flow of nationwide 45 projects on bimonthly funds request addressing. Formerly I served ACTED PAKISTAN (INGO) Punjab Base, as Finance Officer Punjab, responsible for multi projects' financial management including budgeting, forecasting, fund allocation, cost control, field payments, and office management with the help of 3 Finance assistants, 2 CFW Officer, including payments of Mini Cash Grants, CFW labor payments at the site, bank transactions, different petty cash management, monthly payments and followed up heads i.e. Debt Follow Up, Budget Follow Ups, Contracts Follow Up, Tax follow up, multi cash-flow assurance and preparing all documents for audit. Alhamdulillah, my hard work and keen interest in 'on-the-job learning' enabled me for an 'Appreciation Letter' from Country Coordination.
Financial Consultancy, Financial Analysis, Freelancing Financial Data Analysis
Project Accounting: Track expenses, manage budgets, and generate reports.
Financial analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends and make recommendations.
Project monitoring: Track project progress, identify risks, and take corrective action.
Compliance: Ensure that projects comply with all applicable regulations.
Cashflow management: Forecast cashflow, manage accounts payable and receivable, and ensure that the project is financially solvent.
Implemented UN-IFAD South Punjab Poverty Alleviation Project-SPPAP ($50 Million) Rated one the best project of UN-IFAD worldwide.
Ensured Full Compliance with Donor Financial Procedures in IRM:
Developed 'Charts of Accounts/SOPs' aligned with existing IRM rules and regulations.
Disseminated and enforced all IRM financial policies and procedures.
Implemented and monitored action plans for IRM Accounting strategy within the designated areas.
Deployed all of IRM accounting policies, processes, and tools within the area of responsibility.
Updated Accounting information and monitored accounts indicators within the field offices.
Conducted financial validations at the regional level, including Purchase Request, Purchase Order, and Payment Voucher approvals.
Checked eligibility of invoices in compliance with IRM and donor rules.
Recorded expenses in FA&IS and settled partners accounts.
Disbursed money to beneficiaries after validation of transfer requests upon validation of Project Coordinator/Program Manager/Country Finance Manager.
Conducted partner's training and coaching before and during the agreement.
Monitored and controlled the performance of the finance department in 6 districts through regular collection of key performance indicators of financial compliance.
Conducted recurrent cost analysis and proposed structural changes when necessary.
Efficiently deployed resources to support the project, analyzing program costs against ahead targets.
Ensured value for money for all IRM expenditures while participating in Procurement Committee Meetings (PCM).
Monitored and reported financial risks to the line manager and functional manager, contributing to risk mitigation.
Helped identify financial and legal risks for IRM within the area of responsibility.
Reported changes in practices of other stakeholders in the financial field.
Complied with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Contributed to internal control within the area of responsibility and applied identified corrective actions.
Fully support in partner and donor audits when requested.
Displayed the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Maintained Accurate Accounting Data in Compliance with IRM Procedures:
Coordinated regional accountancy closure and ensured proper document filing and timely submission to Capital Finance.
Crosschecked accountancy consistency in descriptions, accounting codes, budget lines, and project codes regularly before monthly closure.
Prepared reallocation sheets, communicated them to Capital Finance, and verified correct reallocations.
Checked payment vouchers and supporting documents for approval.
Effective Cash Management in Compliance with IRM Procedures:
Ensured compliance with cash management policies at field and provincial offices.
Coordinated the finance forecast process and collected data from budget holders.
Monitored the financial forecast and flow for all districts on a monthly basis.
Ensured expenditures aligned with the prepared forecast, analyzed discrepancies between cash and budget forecasts, and implemented corrective measures.
Ensured the presence of a finance representative during cash disbursements in the field and communicated the payment process while monitoring payments.
· Ensured safe and fast disbursement of cash and tool kits to 21000 beneficiaries/families in 6 districts of Panjab
Financial management of micro crediting program and ensured transparency
Financial Management:
Prepare budget forecasts and budget analysis for projects, in consultation with technical staff.
Monitor and process vouchers, invoices, overtime, and daily allowances for Country Office (CO) staff.
Handle taxation matters regarding procurement, services, lease, staff salary, GST, and withholding taxes.
Generate timely cash requests based on periodic activity-based project demands.
Keep track of all financial statements and HQ (Eschborn-Germany) deadlines for all financial projections and reporting.
Ensure timely monitoring of financial transactions and suggest appropriate rectification where applicable.
Carry out regular analysis of project costs/expenditures with GIZ WINPACCS cost control software and SAP.
Manage monthly third-party invoicing and recovery regarding shared assets.
Monitor fund expenditures in accordance with the budget (cost type & cost category).
Provide advice and guidance in financial matters to other staff members and to site offices.
Management:
Responsible for smooth flow of finances to country office, monitoring nationwide 45 projects.
Support the recruiting, selecting and professional development of staff members.
Support and coordinates the approval and further training of CO administrative personnel.
Administration:
Administer handing over of assets to the partners according to GIZ regulations.
Implement and disseminate new GIZ internal policies, rules, and regulations, etc. concerning financial and administrative procedures.
Makes available expertise in the context of knowledge management and also advises external parties on issues from the manager’s area of responsibility.
Financial Management:
Financially supported 15 projects 2800 million worth funded by different donors including WFP, USAID, DIFID, UNICEF, PEFSA, OFDA, ECHO EMMA Alliance, CIDA and FAO.
Ensured financial procedures were followed properly by all relevant departments, especially regarding procurement contracts and payments.
Supervised accountancy procedures: vouching, filing of documents, allocation of expenses, voucher registration and balance checking.
Cost-Analysis of base, managed the presentation, circulation, filing and archiving of accounting and financial documents.
Ensured proper management of cash account, bank accounts: managing payments, checking bills, advance adjustment, reconciliation of accounts and analysis of payables of all provincial projects’ vendors, follow transfers, check balances and check authorization.
Supported budget drafting and project development and consolidated monthly closing.
Periodic finance reporting including Bank Reconciliation, cash closing and cash counts.
Followed up with staff & vendors for timely submission of cheques issued to them for avoiding open items/long outstanding items on dash board.
Handling of Multi Operational Advances to logistics and field staff.
Served as Responsible Honest Signatory for ACTED Punjab Base Bank Accounts.
Supervised timely payment of Cash for work activities in the field by 2 Cash for Work Officers
Ensured all compliance and documentation of all cash related activities in the field
Managed different distributions of conditional and unconditional cash grants and packages in the working area.
Administration:
Regular member of PCM (procurement committee meeting) and providing assistance to program/logistics colleagues.
Focal person for arranging the lease agreements/contracts for premises/warehouses including fields hubs in Punjab for ACTED Operations.
Assisted logistics for event management in Punjab. Selection of venue with coordination of procurement, send confirmation letter to hotels for event and ensure readiness of venue.
Management:
Supervised as Head of Finance Department in Punjab Province operations.
Supervised operations of travel, transport and building maintenance and ensured cost effective and timely services.
Prepare/consolidate Punjab base reporting and extract required results for informed decisions.
Overall supervision of fleet having 62 vehicles with drivers oversee contracts and payments along with other admin/logistics staff.
Trained field staff (usage of Operational Advances) about ACTED financial rules and timely adjustment of their expenses against OAs.
Provided continuous support (24/7) to field staff, field offices & logistics hubs during consecutive two emergencies i.e. 2010 & 2011.
Managed the day-to-day operations of the NRC (NADRA Registration Centre) to ensure smooth, efficient, and effective functioning.
Managed all staff matters, including financial matters, correspondence, leave policy, training, payroll, and discipline.
Controlled finance and accounting tasks, with a primary focus on monthly closing of accounts.
Managed daily bank transactions, cash submission, withdrawal, reconciliation, and petty cash management and reporting.
Managed daily reports and returns for the NRC and Mobile Registration.
Coordinated courteously with local government officials to ensure customer satisfaction and address other issues.
Oversaw the work and responsibilities of all staff members.
Supervised the efficient functioning procedures performed by all employees.
Collaborated closely with applicants, addressing their grievances and solving problems with a positive attitude.
Conducted weekly staff meetings to resolve issues within the office.
Supervised/oversaw NADRA Vans operating in the area, answering queries and managing costs.