Summary

Chartered Accountant with more than eight years of well diversified professional experience in accounting, finance, audit and taxation field. I am well versed in leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports, budgets, forecasts, strategic business management advice and developing various financial plans. Highly expertise in risk assessment, documentation, and reporting along with Hands on work experience on Different ERPs, Business intelligence and Accounting/Auditing/Book keeping softwares.

Experience

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Head of Accounts & Finance
Softech Systems (Pvt.) Limited
Oct 2018 - Present | Lahore, Pakistan

My key responsibilities include:
Funds and treasury management.
Liaison with banks and handling all banking matters.
Liaison with External Auditors for Financial Audit.
Monitoring invoicing, payment and recovery.
Controlling, supervision & finalization of monthly, quarterly, half yearly & annual accounts.
Supervising & handling all tax matters relevant to income tax & sales tax including monthly statements of income tax & sales tax as well as annual returns.
Checking and finalizing the payroll for final approval from CEO.

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Manager Audit & Assurance
Ilyas Saeed & Co. Chartered Accountants
Jun 2018 - Oct 2018 | Lahore, Pakistan


My key responsibilities include:
Statutory Audits & Half Yearly Reviews:
Finalizing statutory audit of various clients as per International Standards of Auditing (ISAs) in various industries.
Planning of engagements, maintaining quality of audit documentation, report on compliance with statutory requirements.
Providing advisory services to clients in respect of taxation, foreign currency remittances, accounting treatment of transactions and compliance with secretarial practices.
Internal Audits:
Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, financial reports, monthly accounts, management reports, data, & flowcharts etc.
Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum.
Conduct follow up audits to monitor managements interventions.

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Deputy Manager Accounts
Bread & Beyond
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | Lahore, Pakistan


My key responsibilities include:
Preparation of Financial Statements with Financial Analysis Monthly, Quarterly and Annually.
Liaison with External Auditors for Financial Audit.
Evaluate capital budgeting, preparation of detailed business plans, financial analysis, and cash flow projections to analyze the value of business for the purpose of friendly merger with foreign investor.
Proposing and implementing cost control measures, inventory control procedures and making process improvement in manufacturing process.
Supervise Local and Import asset purchases through letter of credit and Accounts payable.

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Engagement Auditor
EY
Jan 2017 - Apr 2017 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates


My key responsibilities include:
Responsible for managing and performing all aspect of audit engagements.
Performing substantive audit procedures on all areas of financial statements.
Leading meetings with client personnel to gain an understanding of business process (routine and non-routine) by performing walkthroughs of various internal procedures.
Compiling and presenting audit findings, recommending controls, and business practice improvements to both client and senior management.

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Audit Senior
EY Ford Rhodes
Jul 2013 - Dec 2016 | Lahore, Pakistan


My key responsibilities include:
Conducting financial statement audit on both private and publicly traded clients in various industries. Develop and adjust audit plan based upon risk assessment of the client/audit areas.
Manage team activities and delegate assignments to ensure timely issuance of audit report. Coordinate with team members and client personnel to resolve complex accounting issues/ audit findings.
Compiling and presenting audit findings, recommending controls, and business practice improvements to both client and senior management.

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Taxation Intern
Grant Thornton LLP
Dec 2012 - Jun 2013 | Lahore, Pakistan


My key responsibilities include:
Filing of income tax and sales tax (VAT) returns (Individual as well as corporate clients).
Preparing replies to notices issued by FBR to different corporate clients & assisting in various VAT assessments.

Education

Punjab University
Masters, Masters in Commerce, ‎
Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing
2018
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Certification, Chartered Accountant (ACA)‎
Business Management, Corporate Law, Management Accounting, Strategic Financial Management, Auditing, Taxation, Financial Reporting
Completed
2017

Skills

Expert 4 Knowledge of Taxation
Expert Account Management
Expert Accounting
Expert Accounting Consultancy
Expert Accounting+
Expert Accounts
Expert Accounts Administration
Expert Accounts Finalization
Expert Accounts Management
Expert Accounts Payments Handling
Expert Accounts Production
Expert Accounts Receivable Command
Expert active mind
Expert Advance Excel
Expert Aesthetic Procedures Knowledge
Expert Analytical Thinking
Expert Attention To Details
Expert Audit Management
Expert Auditing
Expert Audits
Expert Bank Management
Expert Billing
Expert Book keeping
Expert Bookkeeping
Expert Books of Accounts
Expert Budgeting & Forecasting
Intermediate Business Valuation
Expert Collecting Data Manager
Expert Corporate Finance
Expert Costing
Expert Counter Billing
Intermediate Customer Relationship Management
Intermediate Database Management 
Expert Eglish Communication Skills
Expert Electrical Procedures
Expert ERP Expert
Expert Experienced Accountant
Expert expert in presentation
Expert Financial Accounting
Expert Financial Planning
Expert Financial Service Management
Expert Financial Statement Analysis
Expert Financial Statement Analysis+
Expert Fluent in English
Expert Good Writing Skills
Expert International Client Dealing
Expert Invoicing
Intermediate IT Specialist
Expert Microsoft Excel
Expert Negotiation Skills

Languages

Expert Urdu
Expert English

Fahad Contacts

Nouman Khalid
EY Ford Rhodes