I am a seasoned Senior-Level Accounts & Finance Manager with over 25 years of extensive experience in leading processes and operations for large-scale corporate finance and accounting departments. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven track record in establishing startup accounting systems, driving financial efficiency, and delivering substantial cost savings through strategic advisory and expertise in the implementation of ERP software. My proficiency extends to linking accounting and finance with general operations, providing hands-on financial leadership for strategic planning, business development, and commercialization.
I excel in the implementation of ERP software in accordance with international financial reporting standards, showcasing skills in cash flow forecasting, financial planning, and coordination with regulatory authorities. As a leader, I possess strong leadership skills in managing teams and building cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders. My expertise lies in providing financial insights to support the strategic decision-making process, making me a trusted partner of senior leadership and board members regarding strategic planning, revenue and profit forecasts, and performance analysis.
In addition to my extensive knowledge and experience in accounting and financial management, I am well-versed in internal controls, cost analysis, auditing coordination, and regulatory compliance. I bring a comprehensive skill set in ERP software, including Oracle Financials (11i), J. D. Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics Ax 2012, and ERP implementation. My proficiency also extends to various customized software such as Gems, Define, B-Tech, Pinnakle, Vision Plus, E. Count Software, and QuickBooks, as well as expertise in the MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Windows. I am committed to delivering excellence in financial leadership, team management, and strategic planning to drive organizational success.
Conduct monthly closure and finalized statutory accounts for a corporate group while maintaining robust internal controls. Achieve desired results by designing and executing SOPs across the organization. Manage the costing of imported materials to optimize financial efficiency. Render a keen eye for detail to oversee data entries of group. Prepare and update monthly schedules for foreign exchange gain/loss, accrued expenses, and cost of sale to ensure accurate financial tracking. Design monthly statutory accounts according to the international financial reporting standards. Ensure a successful audit process through close collaboration with the external auditors. Perform thorough voucher audits to ensure completeness and accuracy. Supervise provisional entries in inter-company accounts while showcasing strong financial management skills. Actively liaise with regulatory authorities to complete assigned tasks provided by the management.
Key Accomplishments:
Ensured accounting data accuracy and maintained robust controls for financial integrity and compliance.
Set a benchmark of excellence by recovering PKR 3M inaccurately charged/deducted by the bank
Delivered monthly stock, debtors, and current assets reports to banks while showcasing strong financial management and reporting skills.
Examined, produced, and offered important information to auditors to guarantee completeness for the external audit finalization of group companies.
Managed payroll, payments, and taxation for more than 140 employees. Played a key role in managing the payments for project-related contractors and vendors to ensure correct financial transactions. Prepared accounts and executed the finalization process with precision and efficiency. Designed and executed comprehensive SOPs for sales, delivery, finished goods, and accounts post-production startup to ensure streamlined processes.
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Guaranteed timely filing of monthly, quarterly sales tax, and withholding tax returns.
Led, developed, motivated, and managed a high-performing team of five members to accomplish all assigned objectives through strict conformance to business policies.
Handled statutory and management accounts to ensure compliance with financial regulations/reporting standards.
Built synergies with outsourced internal and statutory auditors to facilitate thorough and accurate audit of accounts.
Recovered 2.5M from bank due to an incorrect deduction by initiated and secured a financing facility from the bank.
Created management reports, financial statements, and monthly closing to ensure strict compliance with company policies. Developed SOPs, robust controls, and validated vouchers to optimize financial operations. Executed CVP, variance analysis, and trend analysis for insightful management reports.
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Monitored stock for the internal auditor and addressed queries to ensure transparent financial reporting.
Led the design and development of a 9 MW power plant and Ferro Plant performance reports, including CVP, Variance, and profit analysis.
Directed a dynamic team of 12 and oversaw training, development, and departmental issues to enhance overall team efficiency and effectiveness.
Led the implementation of MS Ax Dynamics 2012 at Mughal Steel to facilitate business processes and staff training.
Guaranteed accurate P&L and B/S while leading reconciliation of raw materials and export sales.
Formulated IFRS-compliant accounts per the company's ordinance as well as controlled monthly, quarterly and year end closing and timely reporting of all management Information. Identified and resolved complex audit and routine matters in liaison with the external, commercial and internal auditors. Coordinated with Social Security and EOBI departments to manage payments as well as interfaced with CFO for business and financial planning. Examined and supervised IT requirements of the organization to deliver IT equipment’s and services.
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Achieved financial excellence by implementing rigorous costing methodologies, conducting thorough variance analysis, and ensuring IFRS-compliant inventory evaluation.
Functioned in close collaboration with the CFO for overseeing strategic business and financial planning, executing ERP software for seamless data management, and reconciling accounts with legacy systems.
Spearheaded the successful implementation of ERP software, overseeing data entry and reconciling accounts with legacy systems. Oversaw quarterly printing of accounts and dispatched accounts to shareholders as per rules of stock exchange.
Facilitated the General Manager in updating all books of accounts, recording stores of foundry, and reconciling inventories. Managed manual accounts and compiled accurate Profit and Loss statements for comprehensive financial reporting.
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Set a benchmark of excellence by supervising production reports, debtors, cash, and expenses and reconciling raw material and finished goods Inventory on a daily and monthly basis.
Successfully oversaw attendance tracking, salary preparation, maintained foundry store records, and achieved successful debt recovery from debtors.
Actively participated in finance & planning committee meetings and facilitated treasurer in minute preparation, and official correspondences handling. Generated and finalized accounts while offering insights to the management. Held full accountability for overseeing income budgeting, predicting cash flows, and offering support to the finance and treasurer team.
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Finalized and closed accounts, prepared forecasted Cash flow, conducted Variance analysis of cash flow on quarterly basis.
Arranged coordination with external audit team. (A. F. Ferguson), controlled bank, cash & advances ledger & its reporting.
Orchestrated Fixed Assets schedules for auditors on quarterly, bi-annual, and annual basis to ensure accuracy. Oversaw raw material inventory, set re-order levels, and streamlined stock movement records to improve procurement and supplier relations. Analyzed monthly expenses, scrutinized vouchers, and helped the supervisor in finalizing accounts. Achieved monthly closing of G/L and A/P while reconciling accounts and performing various closing tasks. Handled export LCs and bank guarantees while coordinating with the banks and customers.
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Created and managed weekly and monthly cash flows and project evaluation reports to optimize surplus funds and arrange solutions for shortages.
Formulated budgets, conducted variance analysis, and ensured expense control while presenting findings in the management information reports.
Built synergies with auditors to manage A/P, import LCs, invoices, cash discounts, and vendor reconciliation.
Led the implementation of Oracle Financial 11(i) at Al Ghurair Foods Division, Dubai, leading the Oracle A/P module implementation team.