I am Certified in Accounting & Finance (CAF) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and pursuing completion of Chartered Accountancy. I have 12 years of professional experience which includes 3.5 years of mandatory training experience with Amir Alam Khan & Co., and 8.5 years of experience with Heavy Industries Taxila Education City (HITEC), Jamhex Company (Pvt) Limited and Al-Ghurair Giga Group at managerial positions in Accounting, Finance and Internal Audit Departments.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To liaise with directors, senior management, operational staff and external auditors.
• To provide independent advice to line management on risk mitigation and best practice.
• To work as a partner with the business to facilitate improvements in the controls environment.
• Managing all areas of Internal Audit and the Internal Audit team.
• Performing/reviewing internal audits, reviewing controls and making recommendations.
• Performing audit procedures including developing testing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting Company processes and procedures.
• Identifying and documenting audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
• Preparing audit planning documentation, leading and participating in walkthroughs, and assessing the internal control environment through control and substantive testing.
• Conducting interviews, identifying and evaluating key risks and contributing to establishing audit scope.
• Function as a key resource in execution of the Internal Audit department charter, vision, and internal audit plan.
• Performing observations and analysis of departmental procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiencies.
• Fostering team approach, responding to questions and providing support and advice to management and staff at all locations.
• Supervising independent audits of company records and activities, and prepare varied analyses for management.
• Advising top management on audit and internal control matters.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounting & Finance:
• Overall responsibility of the accounting & finance department and supervising the finance team for effective functioning.
• Preparing monthly, half yearly and yearly financial statements for decision making purposes.
• Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends.
• Liaising with statutory auditors of the Company.
• Reviewing and monitoring costs inherent in the business.
• Developing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk.
Taxation:
• Supervising & dealing with all tax related matters such as:
- Monthly and annual filing of returns;
- Identifying & mitigating tax risks;
- Preparing all tax papers on regular basis and handle all information/data requests;
- Providing innovative tax planning and dealing with tax notices.
Corporate Services:
• Supervising, processing & submitting all online/offline statutory annual and other requirements of Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan.
• Developing & implementing policies, rules & regulations.
• Making recommendations to senior management.
General:
• Direction, supervision and review of work performed by subordinates.
• Reporting of every kind of work demanded by the management.
• Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, bankers and statutory organizations such as the Inland Revenue.
• Assisting management in the formulation of its overall strategic directions.
• Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Overall responsibility of the accounts department and supervising the team for effective functioning.
• Preparing monthly, half yearly and yearly financial statements for decision making purposes.
• Liaising with statutory auditors of the Company.
• Direction, supervision and review of work performed by subordinates.
• Reporting of every kind of work demanded by the management.
• Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends.
• Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, bankers and statutory organizations such as the Inland Revenue.
• Developing & implementing policies, rules & regulations.
• Arranging new sources of finance for a company's debt facilities.
• Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.
Additional Responsibilities:
Dealings with different government and private organizations running student programs and schemes, e.g. USAID Training for Pakistan, Prime Minister Scheme, Saindak Metals Limited etc.
Being focal person of USAID Training for Pakistan at HITEC, direct consultations, proceedings and reporting regarding their students’ financial and other issues.
Keeping in keen notice financial matters of Pak – US Cultural Exchange Program.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assessment of efficiency and effectiveness of clients’ internal controls;
• Checking compliance of financial statements with International Accounting Standards through the application of International Standards on Auditing;
• Review of internal control procedures to ensure adherence to management policies and control procedures and identifying internal control weaknesses;
• Worked as senior-in-charge on various clients, leading the audit team and adhering to firm’s procedures in planning, execution of field work and reporting;
• Assisting the engagement manager and partner in finalizing audit plans in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and AAK & Co. Audit Methodology;
• Performing audit procedures and checking the compliance with relevant laws, regulations and donor guidelines, Analysis and interpretation of financial statements.