Experienced Finance and Accounting Specialist with 8+ years in financial reporting and operational management across diverse industries. As a qualified IPA & IFA member and BS in Accounting and Finance holder, I have demonstrated expertise in cost and managerial accounting, financial reporting, and SAP systems. Skilled in database design, I have led the successful implementation of financial databases, enhancing reporting accuracy and workflow efficiency.
Currently serving as Sr. A.M Financial Reporting at HBK Blanket Industries Pvt. Ltd. I oversee national financial operations, lead SAP training sessions, and provide advisory services to optimize financial strategies and support decision-making at the Board level. Adept at fostering cross-functional team collaboration, I ensure smooth operational workflows and compliance with international accounting standards.
My background in developing robust invoicing systems, conducting comprehensive financial reconciliations, and driving cost optimization initiatives reflects my commitment to delivering valuable financial insights and streamlining organizational processes.
Financial Operations & Reporting: Expert in overseeing nationwide financial operations using SAP Business One, preparing comprehensive annual financial reports, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Tax Verification & Compliance: Proficient in managing tax matters such as withholding tax, sales tax, and income tax, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
Product Costing & Depreciation: Skilled in implementing effective product costing methodologies and introducing successful depreciation concepts according to IAS 16.
Asset Management: Experienced in designing and implementing fixed asset registers, ensuring accurate asset valuation in line with company policies.
Policy Development: Adept at creating and enforcing comprehensive financial policies and procedures to ensure efficient and compliant financial operations.
Import Management: Capable of managing import operations, coordinating with tax, finance departments, and freight forwarding agencies for seamless operations.Crystal Reports Implementation: Proficient in converting manual reports into Crystal Reports to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Staff Guidance & Training: Experienced in providing guidance on SAP Accounting and technical issues to operational staff, ensuring accurate A/P invoice processing and supervision of outgoing transactions.
Liaison & Communication: Effective liaison between departments such as import, tax, sales, and IT, maintaining clear communication with the Board of Directors (BOD).
Operational Oversight: Skilled in supervising daily expenses, bank transactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies through proper documentation.
Payroll & Incentives: Proficient in processing monthly payroll, calculating semi-annual incentives, and implementing payroll tracking systems.
Vendor Management: Experienced in conducting monthly vendor ledger reconciliations and preparing sales analysis reports to evaluate sales performance.
Cash Management: Competent in managing cash withdrawals and ensuring timely fund arrangements.
My role involves strategic oversight of financial operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in all financial activities within the company.
Financial Management & Reporting:
SAP Business One: Operate SAP Business One accounting software to manage and control the complete accounting system.
Bank Reconciliation: Conduct monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records.
Customer Ledger Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations of customer ledgers to maintain accurate accounts receivable records.
Financial Statements: Prepare financial statements in accordance with International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Inventory & Internal Controls:
Inventory Checks: Conduct surprise visits to different warehouses to verify inventory records against regional and central records. Perform physical inventory checks to ensure the existence of assets.
Internal Control System: Review and enhance the internal control system to ensure its effectiveness, efficiency, and continuity.
Policy Adherence: Ensure adherence to the company’s policies, rules, and regulations.
Cost Reduction: Implement effective cost-cutting measures to reduce company transport costs by 15%.
Operational Oversight:
Daily Reports: Provide daily sales and purchase reports to top management officials.
Petty Cash & Payroll Management: Manage petty cash and payroll, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
Cash Handling: Oversee cash reconciliation on a daily basis, including handling bank deposits and withdrawals.
Policy Development & Implementation:
Financial Policies: Design and implement comprehensive policies related to accounts, cash, banking, and other financial areas.
Whistle Blowing Policy: Introduce and design a whistleblowing policy to reduce fraud risk.
Internal Controls: Review, design, and implement a robust internal control system for business operations nationwide.
Segregation of Duties: Initiate effective segregation of duties to deter and reduce fraud risk in financial transactions.
Leadership & Team Management:
Team Leadership: Head a team of two accounting officials to manage daily operations efficiently.
Direct Reporting: Report directly to the CEO and CFO, providing insights and updates on financial matters.
System Design & Implementation:
Chart of Accounts: Create a company chart of accounts to build a strong financial foundation.
Invoicing System: Design and implement a complete invoicing system for the company.
Audit & Compliance:
Surprise Audits: Conduct surprise audits to ensure compliance and detect discrepancies.
Compliance Monitoring: Continuously monitor compliance with established financial policies and procedures.
My role involves strategic oversight of financial operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in all financial activities within the company. My contributions have significantly enhanced the company’s financial stability and operational efficiency.
Audit & Assurance Engagements:
Planning and Execution: Lead audit and assurance engagements through meticulous planning, execution, and finalization stages, ensuring all processes are thorough and compliant.
Risk Assessment: Plan engagements based on a comprehensive understanding of the entity, including assessment of business and related audit risks to tailor audit approaches effectively.
Finalization: Finalize engagements by evaluating compliance with applicable professional and technical standards such as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).
Consultation and Collaboration:
Technical Consultation: Consult with technical teams and specialists including lawyers, actuaries, tax advisors, IT, and risk management experts on significant matters to enhance audit quality.
Client Relations: Establish and maintain strong business relationships with clients through clear, effective communication and by delivering value-driven insights.
Engagement Coordination: Coordinate with Engagement Partners and Managers to discuss and agree on the nature and extent of procedures, and provide updates on the progress of engagements.
Innovation and Problem-Solving:
Innovative Solutions: Challenge traditional methodologies by brainstorming new ideas and implementing innovative problem-solving techniques to improve audit processes and outcomes.
Reporting and Compliance:
Statutory Financials: Command over preparation and review of statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Management Reports: Develop and review comprehensive management reports, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
Key Achievements:
Risk Management: Enhanced the risk assessment procedures leading to more effective and efficient audit engagements.
Process Improvement: Introduced innovative audit techniques that reduced engagement completion times while maintaining high quality standards.
Client Satisfaction: Achieved high client satisfaction scores through effective communication and value-added services, strengthening business relationships.
Compliance Excellence: Consistently ensured that all audit engagements complied with the latest professional and technical standards, reducing the risk of non-compliance.
My role as an Audit and Assurance Specialist involves a strategic blend of technical expertise, client management, and innovative problem-solving, ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services that meet regulatory standards and client expectations.