Experienced professional in Accounts & Finance with 17 years of expertise. During my job experiences, I have adequately demonstrated an ability to consistently achieve and exceed targets by successfully managing financial operations, improving financial processes, and achieving measurable results. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with teams to drive financial performance. I have a strong financial and business acumen and a proven track record of maintaining long-term business and mutually-profitable relationships with clients. My experience comprises managing financial reporting, managing budgeting and forecasting, and implementing cost-saving initiatives. I am committed to continuous learning and growth, and am eager to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to a dynamic organization's financial success. Skilled in handling financial matters independently, compiling and analyzing critical financial data, handling ERP systems, designing and implementing controls, taxation, receivables and payables management, and executing tasks in pressure situations.
Financial management of the business as the business was in growing phase and expanding through new Collection points and Referral Centers
Preparing the financial budgets for new points followed by monitoring to ensure expenditure does not exceed the planned budget lines
Cash flow management by effective receivable collection and managed payables
Enhancing vendor pool with supply chain & Lab manager by establishing and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets
Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses
Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems
Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals
Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections
Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share
Generated financial & operational reports to assist management with strategy
Analyzed financial statements against forecasts for high-level variance analysis
Prepared management accounts for SMT and COO review
Managed donor grants to ensure compliance with SOPs of grant agreement
Ensured timely reporting of all donor as per commitment of the institution and Prepare management reporting against the approved budgets
Monitored of program activities to ensure expenses are within the budget ceiling in the grant agreement
Assigned proper budget lines to the program activities for multiple projects going simultaneously
Facilitated annual statuary audit, project audit as well quarterly internal audit for organizational compliance
Ensured the compliance of FBR/ income tax ordinance.
Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements
Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors
Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy
Prepared, analyzed and verified annual reports and financial statements to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning
Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditors' workload
Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements
Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy
Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures
Analyzed information of payments to vendors against contracts to find overpayments, writing claims to retrieve over payments from clients
Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits
The main reason of joining the firm is to get a grip on the local ICAP regulations in the presentation of financial statements of the company. This helps to improve the understanding of the audited financial statements as per ICAP, SECP and Companies Ordinance 1984.
Preparation of Financial Statements in collaboration with the company Chartered Accountants
GST and Bed Tax payments and record
Internal Audit of 2009 & 2010
Managing Cash flows to ensure liabilities are paid off in time
Managing hotel activities concerning rest of the staff in terms of discipline, office decorum and on job training
Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction
Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms
Developed and implemented strategies to increase client retention
Oversaw new business development to generate sales leads, negotiate client pricing and forecast revenue