OBJECTIVE
To obtain an accounting position where I will be able to contribute my skills, knowledge and experience to a company that will give me an opportunity to develop my career
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
An accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in financial services industry
Wide-ranging expertise in reporting, financial systems, Account Receivable, Account Payables and Reconciliation
Strong leadership skills, strategic thinker, and team builder focused on driving outcomes
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills to meet deadlines
Self-starter and quick learner thrives in fast paced environment
Independent worker with an ability to collaborate as part of team
Sound working of MS Office application, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Core Banking software’s Imal, PIBAS and SAGE 50 (Simply Accounting)
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ACHIEVEMENTS
Successfully lead an in-house team for tagging exercise of fixed assets amounting to US $23 million spread over 60+ locations which resulted in cost saving of US $ 160,000
Reduced administrative cost by US $250,000 per annum through implementation of cost saving measures in printing and stationery, in-house training program and renting/ relocation of office space
Improved controls and processes on procurement cycle through development and implementation of an integrated Vendor Management System
Strengthened controls over fixed assets through the development and implementation of Fixed Assets Management System
RELEVANT ACCOUNTING SKILLS
Managed the preparation of quarterly/half year and annual shareholders report, supplementary financial information package and its submission to regulators/stakeholders
Analyzed general ledger accounts, highlighting unusual transactions and their resolutions
Performed monthly financial closing (accounting for depreciation, amortization, prepayments, deferred revenues, provisions, and income and expense accruals)
Performed general accounting functions e.g. disbursements to vendors, receivables and payable management, recording fixed assets
Managed Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions (AP/AR)
Responsible for ensuring data authenticity as per the system and keeping appropriate data backups
Prepared monthly Bank Reconciliation and Inter Branch Reconciliation
Ensured that all journal vouchers are prepared and posted into the general ledger system regularly
Checking of monthly payroll, as well as deductions made for Gratuity and Pension fund, tax deductions, loans and others
Prepared annual budget, its monthly monitoring and reasoning this include branch wise and department wise mini budgets
Coordination with auditors for execution of half yearly and annual financial audit process. Preparation of audit working papers, follow-up and investigation of queries raised by auditors
WORK HISTORY
BankIslami Pakistan Limited-Officer Finance Oct 2007 Jan 2016
First Women Bank Limited-Officer Finance & Planning Apr 2002 Oct 2007
Qavi and Co. Chartered Accountants-Auditor Nov 1995 Mar 2002
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Financial Accounting Brian J Fleming Mississauga Ontario
Bachelor of Arts (BA) University of Karachi
CMA (Professional 11) Completed Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan
Chartered Accountancy-Intermediate Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
ARTICLESHIP
Completed five years Article ship with chartered Accountants firm.
Performed audit of various multi nationals, public limited companies, NBFC’s, Banks, Hospitals as well as Non-Government organizations. It covered Manufacturing as well as
Preparation of overall audit plans, determining the expected scope and conduct of the audit
Communicating with the client to obtain an understanding of their business and discuss critical issues
Supervision of the audit execution and ensuring that it is in accordance with the plan
AWARDS
Service Recognition Award 2016
Employee of the year 2005
Young Leader Award 2003