Experienced finance professional, having more than two and a half years of experience, with a flair for precision and efficiency in financial management and analysis. Adept at navigating financial transactions, crafting insightful reports, and ensuring strict regulatory compliance. Proficient in optimizing operations through advanced accounting software mastery (Microsoft Dynamics AX, Unit-4 and Microsoft ERP). Renowned for exceptional communication and team collaboration skills. Holder of a BS Commerce Degree with specialization in Accounting and Finance (4.0 CGPA) and recognized as the top achiever in the National Skills Competition 2016 in DIT (Diploma Information Technology) category by NAVTTC (National Vocational and Technical Training Commission).
Oversee the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices.
Verify invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational policies.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of payments to vendors.
Coordinate with relevant departments to obtain necessary approvals for payments.
Maintain positive relationships with vendors and address any payment-related inquiries.
Collaborate with the procurement department to resolve invoice discrepancies.
Maintain organized and up-to-date records of payable transactions.
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies.
Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
Assist in internal and external audits.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the finance department.
Propose and implement changes to enhance accuracy and streamline workflows.
Review and verify the MRMs (Monthly Review Meetings), DRMs (District Review Meetings),QRMs (Quarterly Review Meetings) JMVs (Joint Monitoring Visits), Meal claims, and other such claims, processing them for timely payments.
Generate BVAs support and provide feedback to Operations and Program managers for all
questions regarding the BVAs.
Document approved expenses in the Committed/Forecasted Expenses column of budget
follow-ups.
Assist the Finance Coordinator/Manager with budget revisions in light of IHHN and donor
requirements.
Identify discrepancies between the software-imported budget sheet and the approved
budget in the Excel sheet.
Submit monthly invoices to the donor on the 5th of each month.
Prepare final reports of the project within one month after the completion of the project.
Perform any other tasks assigned by Supervisor / Head of Department
Collect, review and examine supporting documents as per organization’s policies required for vendors payments processing, preparing cheques, and making disbursements.
Collect, review and examine perdiems and travel expense claims of staff / personnel and obtaining necessary approvals, preparing cheques, and making disbursements.
Deducting tax on vendor payments as per Income Tax / Sales Tax laws as applicable in Pakistan and depositing them in Govt. Treasury within the prescribed time period.
Collecting / downloading the computerized CPRs and annexing them with tax payment vouchers as supporting document and filling prescribed tax records to Karachi head office on a monthly basis.
Preparing all vouchers BPVs, JVs, BRVs, CPVs in Oracle Fusion using the correct account code given in chart of account and cost centers in line with the approved Budget for ongoing projects.
Tax challans, tax certificates and tax reports on monthly basis.
Issue petty cash on petty cash requests duly approved by Project Director, update petty cash cash records and accounting records as and when cash is issued and replenish the petty cash when Petty cash limit reaches to prescribed limit.
Bank reconciliations and Mobi cash disbursements and follow up on collected payments.
Ensure no advance is issued to Employees, are in accordance with the organization’s policies.
Generating and escalating advances to employees (Party Wise Report) and follow up till adjustment / settlement of employees’ advances outstanding beyond the prescribed time period.
Liaison with Provincial offices of GF Malaria Project for efficient resolution of outstanding financial matters / payment queries.
Any other task assigned by Supervisor / Head of Department.
Assisted the Manager of Finance in various donor-funded projects to ensure smooth financial operations.
Was responsible for reviewing all submitted financial vouchers deeply to make sure that they were supported before payment.
Utilized accounting software to ensure precise recording of financial transactions, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in financial management tasks.
Compiled monthly statements of expenses for different donor projects to provide a clear overview of project expenditures, aiding in budgeting and financial planning processes.
Conducted monthly Bank Reconciliation procedures to ensure alignment between financial records and bank statements, maintaining financial integrity.
Managed staff payroll preparation on a monthly basis ensures timely and accurate compensation for organizational personnel.
Also faced yearly and project-wise auditing by internal and external auditors and ensured the availability of vouchers as per their requirements.
Developed project budgets and operational plans to enable effective resource allocation and project management.
Generated monthly and quarterly financial reports to provide stakeholders with comprehensive insights into project finances and performance.
Oversaw petty cash, cheques handling, and bank deposits to ensure secure and efficient financial transactions.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulatory procedures and implemented national government requirements and regulations related to financial matters such as withholding tax, sales tax, etc.
Established and maintained well-organized filing systems to facilitate easy access to important documents, enhancing efficiency in information retrieval.
Flexibly tackled additional duties as delegated
Kept the soft and hard financial records, and analyzed the financial reports to ensure accurate information available for planning
Was conversant with all aspects of the computerized financial and payroll ledgers
Looked after the cash payments and reviewed the filled-up payment requisition form as a whole
Ensured the accurate preparation of cheques deduction of applicable tax and got approval of competent authority for payment
Performed calculation of tax and made sure the submission of challans in the government treasury
Reviewed the invoices raised by the suppliers
Recorded receipts for cash expenditure
Secured petty cash and ensured its reconciliation prior to month end and replenishment
Reconciled the monthly bank reconciliation Maintained smooth coordination with other departments
Ensured the policy of Islamic relief regarding to financial aspects
Processed Perdiem Payment As per policy and Made sure the necessary attachments
Prepared monthly Withholding Tax details and shared it to the Area Office timely
Ensured Bank Balance before cheque handover and communicated bank issues with area office timely.
Processed and reviewed staff medical payments and maintained tracking sheets as per set limits
Maintained different tracking sheets (CPI/Cheque/Admin Petty cash/Staff Cash Advance) and updated them on regular basis
Was responsible for Admin Petty Cash coding and settlement
Issued BVAs/transactions details and explained their nature to the relevant staff.
Maintained timely tracking sheets for the archiving system.
Provided administrative support during budget preparation
Provided assistance in initial budget draft
Was Responsible for all AX transactions
Processed and entered financial Data in AX as per guidelines