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About Candidate
An Accounts and finance professional with 16+ years of managerial experiences and 5 years of article-ship with recognized firm of Chartered Accountants.
Work as an innovator with creative skills and experiences to improve overall business processes. Competent in management of accounting, budgeting, costing, reporting and audit function, possess strong analytical skills, effective at multi-tasking and tasks prioritization.
My expertise spans:
○ Led 50+ audits including FMCG-adjacent sectors (beverages, food) at Reanda Haroon Zakaria – Chartered Accountants.
○ Implemented IFRS/US GAAP-aligned controls at Anila Gem.
○ Develop and establish Cost Structure and controls both at M&P Logistics and Anila Gem to access viability of products, projects and customers at different stages.
○ Manage P&Ls for 140+ branches at MRP Express, delivering actionable insights that improved EBITDA.
○ Expert user of Excel and creative in automisation of routine tasks, various financial analysis and also incorporate created reports in system for better utilization.
○ Develop dashboards in Excel for reviewing business performance and also have knowledge of Power BI
○ Spearheaded ERP integrations to automate reporting and control structure
○ Fluent in English and Urdu, with experience liaising with global suppliers and auditors.
I am adaptable to change and best performs in challenging environment where precision meets agility—critical for FMCG finance.
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Nationality
Certifications
o Completed PSTC (Presentation Skills Training Course) from School of Business Studies accredited by Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.
o Completed CCPT (Comprehensive Computer Practical Training) from Al-hamd Academy.
Training & Workshop
"Train the Trainer" workshop of 2 days conducted by Waqar Ali from School of Leadership
○ Attended "Power BI" introductory sessions of 28 hours by Irfan Bakaly"
○ Awarded certificate on development of Costing structure at M&P Logistics
○ Conduct Excel trainings at M&P Express Logistics
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Education
CA - finalist (passed 2 papers of module E) and Completed CA Intermediate from Module A to D covering Financial Reporting, Costing, Tax and corporate laws, Audit, communication and behavioral studies
Complete CIA certification by passing all exams and completing experience and other requirements
Become full member by fulfilling their educational and experience requirements in 2018
Awarded associate member of the institute after fulfilment of conditions associated with education and experience.
Completed Bachelor of Commerce degree from University of Karachi
Work & Experience
As Senior Manager, I am responsible for analyzing and reporting monthly financials to top management and group. Preparation and presentation of annual budget and overall Costing of the company. Also responsible for improvising internal control system.
Responsibilities include: ▪ Preparation of annual Budget and monthly monitoring with actual performance, variance analysis and commentary. ▪ Costing of company and its products with due consideration of segment (Corporate/Retail) and proper allocation of Courier cost, Transportation, and overheads. ▪ Monthly reporting of accounts, analysis of Revenue, Cost, Volumes and Expenditures along with reasoning to top management. ▪ Preparation of various project feasibilities, ad hoc analysis and present to management with suggestions for improvements. ▪ Review legal contracts of the company with financial perspective. ▪ Prepare, analyze, and disseminate location wise P&L of 140 branches and disseminate it to different Regions and Areas. ▪ Supporting role in execution and finalization of external Audit.
As Manager, I am responsible for overall Costing of the company, management of accounting and internal control system, assorting department and overseeing diamonds procurement function. Responsibilities include: ▪ Perform business analysis and prepare financial statements of the group. ▪ Prepare and present management reports, cash flows and forecasts. ▪ Work for redesigning of production reports to facilitate analysis for evaluating performance of each department and labor. ▪ Provides management with timely reviews of the organization’s financial status and progress in its various outputs. ▪ Assist and coordinate in in-house development of ERP Modules and its implementation with respect to accounting and internal control system. ▪ Overseeing assorting department and involved in rate negotiations with diamond suppliers and redesigning of internal progress reports.
During course of working experience at Haroon Zakaria and Company I carried out statutory financial audits, cost audits, internal audits and stock exchange certifications of various public limited quoted, unquoted and private limited companies in accordance with the local laws as well as International Accounting Standards. The clients were manufacturing concerns as well as from the service industry. Manufacturing sectors include Textiles, Sugar, Cement, Beverages, Cables, Food and Plastic industries. And the Service sector comprises of: Stock Exchange brokerage houses, Schools, and Software developers. Responsibilities include: ▪ Supervision and finalization of 50+clients by leading 3 teams consisting of 4 members each from senior, semi-senior and junior staff. ▪ Engage in meetings with clients, Audit manager and with partner during process of finalization of audits and assignments. ▪ Also engaged in preparation of tax computations for companies in accordance with taxation laws and preparing of various corporate forms for submission to Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan. ▪ Further, supervise various assignments, internal audits, and sales tax audit of different companies.
Completed ICAP registered Article-ship and among top performers of the firm. Outstanding performance is evident from recognition from firm and becoming supervision senior during my article-ship.
Responsible for Business correspondence, maintaining accounts, Handling cash, Prepare Bill of Entries, communicating with parties and supervise daily tasks.
