Accountant, Accounts Finance Manager, Payroll, Bookkeeper, Analyst

MR WAJID LODHI, MBA FINANCE

H-*B Visa Status Holder: October 2014 - August 2017

A: 11233 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland, TX, USA.

W: 213-***-**** M: +92.344-***-**** E: ***********@*****.***

PROFILE

An experienced finance professional, qualified MBA in 2007 with a

degree in Business & Finance. Strengths include excellent business

planning and strategic goal setting combined with core financial

accounting abilities. Effective communicator across all levels, dedicated

and focused to successfully drive projects to completion. Proven record of

developing and implementing financial and operational controls that improve

P&L competitively position firm.

Specialized in profit planning through cost reductions, reporting, analysis

and organizational skills in coordinating all aspects of group companies

from inception through completion. Well-disciplined with proven ability to

manage multiple accounting assignments of group companies financial

efficiently under extreme pressure while meeting tight deadline schedules.

Ascertains needs and goals, streamlines existing operations, turns around

unprofitable functions, envisions new concepts and future trends, and

follows through with development and accomplishment. Commits people to

action and conveys complex information in easily understood formats. IT

literate.

Certified trainer and Advisor for QuickBooks versions & hands on experience

with NetSuits, SAGE FAS 50/100, Oracle, MS Dynamics, Intuit Full payroll,

Oasis payroll system, PayChex, ADP payroll etc.

SPECIALTIES:

Financial Analysis, Auditing, Management Consultancy, Cost & Benefit

Analysis, Operational Accounting, Feasibility Reports, Corporate

Compliance, Audit, Taxation, Human Resource & Payroll administration,

SAP/ERP/PeopleSoft, Corporate / payroll Taxation, BMR, Cost Accounting etc.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

. Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment

. Ability to combine strong business acumen with effective management

skills

. Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-

solving environment

. Experience of consolidations, start-ups and M&A

. Organized with excellent attention to detail

. High level of integrity and worked as part of a multi-site/multi-

culture organization.

. Highly computer literate including advanced modelling skills and

desire to work in an information systems environment

. Good presentation and communication skills to all facets of the

business

. Experience of:

o BPO services, back office operation feasibility studies,

Business Analysis, Oracle EBS (Financials/HRM) solutions,

Corporate/Personal tax returns filing & Financial KPIs and

Dashboard reporting.

CAREER HISTORY

February 2009 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Manager Accounts

Arthur Lawrence Group Companies (US/UK/Pakistan) - Pearland, TX

(www.arthurlawrence.net)

(TX, USA based LLCs; 201-500 employees; Management Consulting industry)

Overseeing all aspects of accounting & financial management in the business

group. This involves leading a multi-site accounts department with a key

role for Group holding entities based in US, UK and Pakistan.

Identified and develop accounting controls and processes to ensure all

risks and opportunities are highlighted. Supervises, leads, and support

staff of 9.

Responsibilities:

. Critical Profitability measurement, per hour resource costing

analysis, Back Office supervision, Business Units Management Accounts,

Financial Statements & KPI Analysis.

. Funds Management, Handling of Commercial Banking LOC & arrangement of

Working Capital Management through Factoring & private equity

financial institutions.

. Compilation of company annual budgets and rolling forecast

models to reflect business changes and trends. Challenge business

directors to improve performance.

. Full group accounting & financial reporting including consolidation.

Report results to board and to 3rd parties. This includes monitoring

the commercial and financial performance of all the ERP staffing

projects to ensure successful outcome, and includes reviews at costing

review stage.

. Group cash flow statements, forecasting, variance reporting presenting

project feasibilities

. Payroll administration of W2 & 1099 staff including Back office

(Pakistan) staff payroll.

. Handling US/UK Legal compliances - this include group companies

(US/UK) LLC, LLP, GP taxes Fillings, Statuary Audit, HMRC Corporate

Taxes (UK), VAT claims (UK), IRS / FTB (US), Federal & States Payroll

Taxes (US) & US Secretary of State (SOS) Administration.

. Responsible for Back Office Pakistan entity's operation, accounting &

financials reporting, regulatory compliance, Taxes, PF governance,

EOBI, FBR, PSEB & SECP Secretarial matters.

. General Management in HR, full & final settlements, MIS, leasing

arrangements, Treasury management, Insurances matters (incl. General

liability insurances, E&O, Worker Compensation & Staff medical /

Health insurances).

Achievements:

. Negotiated LOCs, Factoring and arrangement of insecure loans funding

other than LOCs to have more liquidity in business resulting in re-

development for a sustained staffing project requirement from clients.

. Improved the working capital cycle within the group to ensure payments

can be made on time.

. Restructured the business with Partner to cut cost base, including a

full management re-structure.

. Completed group tax packs and ensuring tax planning was implemented

ensuring the group takes full advantage of group relief and capital

allowances.

. System amalgamation and integration. Consolidated three accounting

systems to one group wide system enabling greater efficiency and

controls

March 2011 - July 2014 (3 year 3 months)

Payroll / Financial Consultant

Lawrence Telecom Solutions, LLC - Pearland, TX USA

(A business unit of Arthur Lawrence Group. Privately Held; 51-200

employees; Telecommunications industry)

Responsibilities:

. General Business and Business Engagement

. Ensuring a timely and smooth running of weekly payroll for an avg. >80

W2/1099 contractors payroll through IFPS (Intuit Full Payroll

Service), ADP & Oasis payroll agency.

. Financial Accounting & ledger reviews

. Funds management through banks, LOCs, Term loans & factoring

arrangements.

. Budgeting / Forecasting & variance reporting

. Regulation & Statutory Compliance - dealing with Worker Compensation,

IRS, FTB, FUTA & almost 40+ Labor dept. US States for payroll taxes &

other statutory compliances.

. Operational Efficiency in P&L analysis / Balance Sheet insights /

biweekly Cash flow statements.

March 2013 - July 2014 (1 year 3 months)

Financial Management Consultant

Medical Office Solutions of Texas, LLC (MOST) - Pearland, TX USA

(A business unit of Arthur Lawrence Group. Privately Held; 25-75 employees;

Health care industry)

Responsibilities:

. Managed the daily accounting function including a ledger team of 3

. Produced a detailed cash-flow model for the company to ensure accurate

reporting

. Introduced more controls and concise monthly management accounts

procedures

. Created gross margin reports to assist the businesses commercial

decision making process

. Responsible for payroll administration, corporation tax computations &

statutory accounts

April 2009 - November 2010 (1 year 8 months)

Manager Accounts

eLink Software - Karachi, Pakistan.

Responsible for:

Advisory services & financials review support for P&L, Balance Sheet,

General Ledger, Cash Flow and Tax Management Services.

September 2006 - February 2009 (2 years 6 months)

Management Consultant - Finance & Accounts

PwC / Ferguson Associates (Pvt.) Limited - Karachi, Pakistan.

(Partnership; 10,001+ employees; Accounting industry)

Under PWC key management direction, played a key role in Management

Consultancy Supervisory Role. Managed BPO Finance & Accounting Outsourced

assignments / projects for the following clients / companies:

. Dabur Int'll Dubai - Asian Consumer Care Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited

. Johnson & Johnson Pakistan (Private) Limited

. National Refinery Limited - Pakistan

. Aga Khan Health Services Pakistan

. Hanover Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited - UK

. Stahl Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited - UK

. PIA - Pakistan

. Shell gas LPG - Pakistan

. Waheed Engineering (Pvt.) Limited - Pakistan

. Renfro Crescent (Pvt.) Limited - US

. Turner Entertainment & Broadcasts (Cartoon Network) etc. - US / Dubai

Offices

. Pakistan Gems & Jewelry Development Company

. Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited - Pakistan

. Packages Limited - Pakistan

. SCOPE (Pvt.) Limited - an NGO - Pakistan

. Quality Traders (Pvt.) Ltd.- Pakistan

Responsibilities:

. Preparing Limited companies financials, management accounts and

complete book keeping.

. Responsible for Financial statements, withholding / sales tax returns

monthly and quarterly e-filings, Cash flow statements, budgeting

analysis.

. Lead various audit assignments and trained number of junior staff

various tasks

QUALIFICATIONS

o 2014 Diploma in Business Finance Management & Legal Studies

from ALISON, Ireland

o 2014 Certificate in Financial Analysis from Devry University

MOOC

o 2014 Certificate in Financial Modeling from Udemy

o 2013 Certificate in Core Financial Accounting, Planning &

Controls from ALISON, Ireland

o 2007 ACCA (Finalist) from London School of Business & Finance,

Birmingham, UK

o 2005 Master of Business Administration - MBA; Major in

Accounting, Finance & Banking from Greenwich University,

Karachi, Pakistan

o 1999 Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. from University of Karachi,

Karachi, Pakistan

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