Manager Assistant

NISAR SIWANI

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EXPERIENCE

Stock Trader / Investor Aug ’05 – Sep ’10

Karachi Stock Exchange Karachi

Managed and maintained client and personal stock portfolio by assessing market trends, industry growth and performance. Analyzed financial statements, news and analytic reports. Used financial models and performed risk analysis by deducing the profit/(loss), earnings per share, price earnings ratio, dividend yield, high and low share price, number of share holder and company/industry future growth and performance.

• Successfully managed a profitable stock portfolio by exploiting market inefficiencies

• Strong analytical skills; monitored and tracked trading details to understand the market trend and plan strategies to maximize benefits and minimize risk factors

• Offered excellent client relationship building strategies and portfolio management

• Performed research and maintained financial data using online tools and MS Office suite (Word and Excel)

Grocery store Owner/Manager Dec ’98 – Jun ’05

Mr. Grocer Houston, Texas

Bought and managed a grocery store business by the name of Mr. Grocer in the United States in an equal partnership with a friend. Managed all operations of the business that included building vendor/customer relationship, making purchase orders, maintaining accounts, counter//customer dealing, dealing with government papers/taxes, managed and supervised staff. Executed cost-conscious financial planning, bank reconciliations, managed budgets, payouts, performed in-house book keeping, visual merchandizing and stock keeping. Other duties involved hiring, supervising staff and maintaining cleanliness within the workplace

Assistant Broker Jan’90 – Aug’98

Karachi Stock Exchange Karachi

Worked as an assistant broker for Yayha Gobil (stock broker) at the Karachi Stock Exchange. Duties included dealing with clients purchase and sale of stocks, securities, settlement with stock exchange clearing house and supervising staff. Directed and reported to traders and portfolio managers on investment cash availability and opportunities. Recorded market and portfolio changes, analyzed shareholder reports, performed cold calling to potential clients and advised on investment opportunities and processes.

Assistant Manager Feb’86 – Jun’89

Petro Marine Service Limited Karachi

Served as an assistant manager in the accounting department. Maintained and processed all accounting work, cash and banking transactions, prepared financial statements, marinated balance sheets and performed administration and management work. Managed all aspects of the general ledger; account receivables, payables, credit terms, collections, issuing checks, inter-company transactions and producing related month-end reporting. Assisted in designing strategies, balance sheets, profit/loss statements and producing financial information as required by the management.

Assistant Controller Apr’77 – Aug’85

Hotel Maritime Travel Lounge Montreal, QC

Started working as a night auditor and then got promoted to an Assistant Front Desk Manager, performing check-in and check-out duties, controlling front desk staff, forecasting, budgeting and auditing duties. Subsequently, I was promoted to an Assistant Controller. Duties under this role included finance related functions, performing daily income auditing, recording and maintaining receivables, payables, and preparation of financial and analytical statements.

• Displayed strong communication and customer relationship skills

• Detailed oriented; investigated discrepancies, maintained accuracy and accounting controls

• Boosted staff morale and resolved critical relation issues

• Maintained guest satisfaction and relationship

Bank Officer Jan’70 – Jul’74

United Bank Limited Karachi

Started my banking career as a teller. Daily duties involved customer facing, receiving cash, performing banking transactions, dealing with customer inquiries and providing assistance with account management

After a year, I was promoted to a Head Cashier position. Duties included maintaining cash section of the bank and performing account balances and reconciliations.

In May’ 73, I was promoted to Bank Officer. Duties included subsidiaries postings, general ledger, daily, weekly and monthly account balances and reconciliation.

EDUCATION

Concordia University, Montreal May 1977

Bachelor in Commerce

Karachi University, Karachi May 1973

Bachelor in Commerce (Hon) degree; Business Studies

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