Highly accomplished Accounting and Finance Professional with expertise in finance management, GL accounting and audit functions. Proven ability to develop and integrate process and procedures in alignment with the impact to improve efficiency and productivity. Excellent qualifications in financial, managerial and analysis with a history of continuous improvements in cross-functional areas for both increased revenue and decreased expenses. Adept at budget forecasting, financial reporting, and management consultancy. Demonstrates ability to proactively work independently, to produce exceptional performance within a team environment and creatively resolve problems and capitalize on opportunities. Excellent communications skills.
Demonstrated financial leadership as part of the Senior Management initiatives for long term strategy and operational planning of the organization. Has taken key role as a strategic planner at the company’s short and long term planning sessions. Prepared and analysed monthly and annual financial statements, cash flow and budget to assist senior management in enhancing performance and decision making. Developed financial data tools to provide accurate & readily available information to Management staff. Monitoring cash flow to ensure the smooth flow of finances and working capital. Provided full financial guidance to the local management and operations department.
Efficiently prepare period reports like vendor SOAs, reconciliation of accounts, aging analysis, variance analysis and sales trends for management review. Organize with operations team for invoicing and payment link issues. Offer support with the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics NAV and improvement in existing management information system for the company. Expertly manage all day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities including MIS Reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Bank Reconciliation, Travel and Patty Cash Expanse Management, Corporate Credit Cards Management, Budgeting and preparation of Monthly forecasted/ actual sales reports, financial statements for four business entities.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Maintained trade receivable/payable ledgers with aging analysis and reconciliation of individual ledgers withcontrol accounts and supplier statements.
- Successfully managed the invoice generation operation and credit control for clients.
- Enthusiastically delivered support in month end closing of all financial reports in compliance with IFRS.
Effectively manage and control the Fixed Assets portfolio of 11 business entities in Middle East, Africa, Far East and Europe. Synchronized with Operations teams and Dubai Office for Fixed Assets and non-food Inventory related issues. Recommended Business Units department managers concerning accounting entries, reports, and comparative analysis. Arranged ad hoc report required by senior management. Carefully manage a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recording of fixed assets and Lease contracts.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Competently prepared month and year end Fixed Assets, Inventory and Lease reports and other periodic financial reports.
- Performed Fixed Assets Internal Audit for two years on remote location in Central Asia, Middle East and Africa.
Prepared and maintained a proper reporting mechanism to ensure reliable and timely reporting to country office. While playing the role of store manager was responsible for receiving and management of edible and non-edible commodities on behalf of UN. Ensured hygienic conditions in mill stores and had maintained a proper record of UN commodities movement and transformation as per UN policy guide lines. Trained the milling staff about UN standards and quality requirements. Maintain record of stock movement and preparing ad hoc reports as per country office requirements. Provided assistance to mills and country office for invoicing and billing issues. Performed physical audits and stock takings of stores on monthly basis and prepare reconciliation reports. Perform periodic audits of UN Fixed Assets stocks and report to country office.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Provided Administrative and supply chain support for proper stock management and shipment of UN commodities.
- As member of United Nations team provided support for emergency relief and rehabilitation operations during 2010 mega flood in Pakistan.
Evaluated, process and track all project invoices expertly. Effectively manage and process accounts payable and petty cash as well as prepare cheques and expanse vouchers. Executed Bank Reconciliation Statement, Cash Management and updated project budgets with invoice information. Offered proper guidance and support in project reconciliations. Performed Variance analysis for construction projects. Prepared and processed Staff Salaries and Payments to 3rd party contractors for projects.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Maintained trade receivable/payable ledgers with aging analysis and reconciliation of individual ledgers with control accounts and supplier statements.