Respected Sir/Madam,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my interest in any suitable opportunities within your esteemed organization. With a strong academic background and over 15 years of hands-on experience in finance, accounting, and auditing, I am confident that I can bring valuable expertise to your team.
Qualifications & Experience
ACMA (Associate Member) of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP)
MBA in Finance
I have accumulated extensive experience in diverse industries including construction, shipping & logistics, pharmaceuticals, and finance. Currently, I am working as a Chief Financial Officer in Islamabad, Pakistan, where I manage various financial operations.
Core Competencies
Internal & External Audit
Financial Control & Management
Accounting Policies & Standards
Corporate Compliance & Taxation
Company Law
Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in financial management, accounting, and audit functions, while ensuring compliance with industry standards. I have also led teams and projects, improving financial systems and ensuring business growth.
Why I Am Interested
I am now looking to take on more leadership responsibilities in a challenging role that will allow me to continue advancing in my career. I am eager to bring my expertise in financial management to your organization, helping to streamline processes and contribute to your company's long-term success.
Conclusion
I would be grateful for the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications and experience align with the needs of your team. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of working together and contributing to your organization’s success.
please find attached my resume
Best regards,
Imran Shakeel, ACMA
ORO group is one of the most respected and esteemed business groups in the country. Having a diversified business portfolio, the group is one of the leading landholders in Pakistan. Oro Group is committed to deliver the premium properties and enhancing standards of living in the city.
Responsibilities:
• Manage a finance team of 10.
• Work with department heads to create the budget and conduct monthly review meetings of performance against budget.
• Produce monthly reporting and board pack including variance analysis and commentary with presentation to the MD and Group.
• Responsibility for cashflow and stock forecasting.
• Produce meaningful reporting on sales, including cost of sales, gross margin, stock and margins and site operating costs, highlighting opportunities/risks.
• Point of contact for audit, producing statutory accounts, reporting pack for auditors and managing year end process.
• Submission of all Tax returns (WHT, Intrastate, , Payroll)
• Submission of Corporation Tax returns liaising with an external tax accountant.
• Manage foreign exchange risk and hedging.
Achievements:
• Implemented improvements to reporting timeline from day 12 to day 5.
• Highlighted changes to labour patterns resulting in a 10% reduction in costs.
• Achieved clean audit consistently for past 4 years.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and present monthly board packs including summarised P&L statement, cashflow statement and product sales breakdown.
• Provide margin analysis and variance commentary.
• Maintain rolling 12-month forecast.
• Manage cashflow through weekly cashflow forecasts and review actuals compared to forecast.
• Prepare weekly KPI analysis for sales channels and product.
• Point of contact for all external stakeholders such as Tax Advisors and Bank Manager.
• Ensure all transactions are currently recorded.
• Credit control.
Achievements:
• Implementation of automated invoice processing tool for OCR Scanning and PO matching.
• Increased efficiency in management account production and bespoke reporting to aid commercial decision making.
• Creation of cashflow model.
• Reduced debtor days from 60 to 45.
KEY RESPONSIBALITIES
Review and restructure Accounts & Finance department
Design & Developed SOPs and Internal Control. Made frame work of Treasury
Financial Controlling and implementation of Financial Modules. Project base P & L and budget. Feasibility report and Cash flow management. Advise board of director on financial, matter
Implementation of SAP-B1
Planning and development, Supporting the governing body, Service delivery, Resource acquisition, corporate compliance, Accounting Policies, Financial management, Staff management, treasurer & Investment, Imports Coordination with Lawful department, legulatories and other govt authorities
Tax Planning and Corporate compliance
Dealing with all the Income Tax, sale Tax affairs of the Company
Preparation of monthly / quarterly schedules such as advances & accrued.
Payroll Management, Fixed Assets Management, Budget Management and Preparation of Audit Reports
KEY RESPONSIBALITIES:
Project base P & L and budget. Feasibility report and Cash flow management. Advise board of director on financial, matter.
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of an accounting, audit or other financial department
Develop and implement the financial policies, systems and procedures of an establishment for all group companies.
Implementation of new SAP system “Build smart” for construction and “EBA” for retail business.
Liaison with auditors, bankers, tax agents and company secretary and other statutory bodies / authorities.
Analyze regional financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
Preparing business plan for five years and making the necessary update of the plan according to any changes in the business or the regulations which may affect forecasts.
Preparing the appropriate templates to prepare the budget by all concerned departments.
Comply with the approved policy of budgeting regarding the deadlines and the management of the budgeting process.
Managing Eight (8) Pvt. Ltd Companies including Pharma, Traveling & Retail Business, Planning and development, Supporting the governing body, Service delivery, Resource acquisition, corporate compliance, Accounting Policies, Financial management, Staff management, trasureary & Investment, Portfolio Management.
KEY RESPONSIBALITIES:
Managing Group of Companies including Pharma, Traveling & Retail Business, Planning and development, Supporting the governing body, Service delivery, Resource acquisition, corporate compliance, Accounting Policies, Financial management, Staff management, trasureary & Investment, Portfolio Management
Responsible in financial management activities including monthly management reports and coordinate the preparation of yearly budget for the Group.
Treasury management of all companies
Investment & Portfolio Management all companies
Formulate and review accounting processes / policies throughout the company to ensure accounting and financial reports accurately reflect the conditions of the business and provide reliable information for control and management purposes.
Liaison with auditors, bankers, tax agents and company secretary and other statutory bodies / authorities.
Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
Managing day to day accounting operations.
Develop and implement the financial policies, systems and procedures of an establishment
Develop and implement the financial policies, systems and procedures of an establishment
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