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Summary
A progressive & performance driven Professional with over 14 Years of experience as an Auditor, Finance Project Controller and Accounts Officer and Grant Management. I am currently working as a ‘Finance Project Controller’ in the ‘Center for Evaluation & Development’ Germany (Global Team in Country Office Pakistan). I have 16 years of education and holds Degree of Business Administration (HONS) in Banking & Finance from Air University and hold a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Public Accounting from Institute of Public Accountants of Pakistan. I have earned Professional Certifications which include but not limited to (i) ‘Certified Anti Money Laundering Professional’ CAMLP with a status of ‘Associate Member’ since 2021 (ID 6757) from Institute of Financial Markets – IFMP (a subsidiary of the Regulator SECP); Certification in Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation from West Virginia University (USA Accredited).
Projects
Experience
Finance Project Controller
Overseeing comprehensive finance and accounting operations, including revenue recognition, invoicing, A/R & A/P management, and financial statement maintenance for Pakistan, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, and more. Reports directly to the MD. Leading budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting processes. Prepares monthly financial reports, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Manages local and foreign currency accounts of subsidiaries and handles exchanges. Supports month-end/year-end closing, ensures compliance with local tax regulations, and enhances internal controls. Facilitates interregional coordination with subsidiary staff and stakeholders.
Internal Auditor
Executing internal audits across all core functions and regional offices in Pakistan and AJK, adhering to internal audit standards and policies set by the Audit Committee. Conducting analytical and substantive audit procedures to ensure accurate accounting records and compliance with internal policies, AML/CFT, and NBFCs regulations. Reviewing financial and programmatic data, donor agreements, and microfinance operations for accuracy and relevance. Conducting field visits to project sites to verify objectives are met and expenses are within budget. Reporting directly to the Chief Internal Auditor, providing actionable insights to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
Programme Officer - Assessment & Validation
Pre-award assessments of provincial / federal government departments and civil society organizations in six key areas which include governance and management structure, Financial Management, Internal Audit, Procurement, HR management and other relevant departments
Developing Capacity Building and Validation Plan of civil society organizations and provincial government departments to undertake the activities / operations in close coordination and liaison with Chartered Accountancy firms (having satisfactory QCR) / Qualified Accountants (Individuals)
Providing the feedback on draft reports prepared by the CPA firms to ensure that USAID rules and regulations have been met and then provide recommendations for the final version with the mutual consent of all parties involved.
Programme Officer – Finance & Accounts
Job Description:
Oversee and manage daily program-wide accounting and finance functions including timely recording of transactions, Managing Oracle based ERP, cash management, banking, payroll, inventory, receivables, and payables
Plan and implement systems for financial operations in the country office and in area program offices in accordance with the Finance Manual and donor regulations; including systems for cash flow management, budgeting, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record-keeping, grant management and compliance
Bank Reconciliations of Accounts and manage the portfolio of over PKR 2 billion
Processing of Payroll Accounts
Prepare financial reports, for review by the Finance and Administration Manager, to donors in line with donor requirements and templates.
Budget / Liquidity Management / Cash flow requirements to ensure smooth implementation of Projects
Coordination with the Donors, Government, implementing partners and civil society organizations
Managing Conditional Cash Transfers to Deserving Families (Non- Refundable Cash Assistances), & Microfinance Portfolio of 10,000 Active Loans
Frequent travel for monitoring and evaluation of Projects and Programmes in field
