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Accounting Management

Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted:
July 25, 2016

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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



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