Experienced and result driven Audit and Finance Professional with 3.5 years’ work experience gained within numerous industries (Financial Services, Telecom, Pharmaceutical, Textile, Paints sector, Construction, FMCGs, Retail, Manufacturing, Educational and Service industry) in Pakistan.
Extensive experience of three and half years with KPMG Pakistan (Big Fours).
Three years of experience of working in different corporate cultures including MNCs and opportunity of having worked in International market with people from diversified backgrounds
Experience of working on multiple government and construction projects, excellent project accounting, management and auditing skills
In depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards (IASs) and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).
Conversant in preparation of Financial Statements; including income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flow, statement of changes in equity of both simple and complex entities
In depth knowledge of Control designing and implementation in all areas of corporate reporting such as procurement and supply chain, Human Resource, General accounting system and User level knowledge of different accounting soft wares such as SAP, Oracle and peach tree.
Hands on experience and in depth understanding of Management and cost accounting including Budget Development and Management, financial and strategic planning, cash flow management and modeling, Variance analysis, Payable and Receivable management, system understandings and walkthroughs and group reporting.
Comprehensive knowledge and strong skills in several accounting areas including preparation of trial balance and accounting adjustments to trial balance, Taxation, General Ledger Accounting, Reconciliations, Accounts Receivable/Payable, Payroll, Year End Accounting and Fixed Asset Accounting
A hard worker who can work under pressure & meet deadline without sacrificing quality
In my current role, performing the following duties:
➢ Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
➢ Providing financial reports and interpreting financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
➢ Determination of product pricing in relation to features offered and competitor pricing, and to conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
➢ Preparing monthly payroll and for vendors payments as per the SOP's and to keep check on outstanding credit report.
➢ To ensure the monthly submissions i.e. Sales Tax return & advance income tax as per deadlines. Also submission of Income tax return and preparation of working for the same.
➢ Responsible for all cash payments & receipts entries into ERP and are reconciled with the cash register and Maintain all necessary files for financial documents
➢ Carry out annual physical verification of fixed assets with reference to the fixed asset register. Prepare physical verification report and submit to the management.
➢ Liase with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
➢ Create additional analyses and reports as requested by management.
Key Achievements:
Designed and implemented new financial data infrastructure and tools that optimized financial planning and analysis processes. Revamped internal procedures, processes and controls.
In my current role I delivered process and control improvements and successfully implemented an ERP system across a board.
Role at KPMG includes the following:
Conducting audits of general services sector companies through planning, execution and completion stages of audit.
Engagement planning based on understanding of the entity and assessment of business and related audit risks.
Coordination with the client, team manager, audit partner and finalization of assurance engagements.
Liaison with client's management and communication of relevant matters to persons at appropriate level of responsibility.
Consultation on significant matters with various professionals such as lawyers, tax advisors, actuaries and IT experts.
Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements, proposing adjustments to trial balance in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework including compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local corporate laws and directives of regulatory authorities.
Establishing positive working environment by building vigorous relationships with team members, clients and other stakeholders.
On-the-job training and professional development of staff.
Preparation of deliverables and to audit major functions such as sales, cost of sales, debtors, inventory, taxation, advances portfolio, related parties and treasury.
Key Achievements:
The experience in the Audit Department of the firm has enabled me to develop an understanding of regulatory environment of diversified industries, key business processes, the accounting and internal control systems of several organizations.