Financial Accounting

Resume - Dr. Ansar Ali Noor

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

A seasoned Finance Professional / Specialist / Financial Adviser with more than 26 years of progressive diversified experience at different senior management levels. Always accepting challenges and exceeding targets while assuming responsibility. I have vast exposure to develop strategies for improvement in financial management and planning of various programs and schemes in close coordination with the senior officials of various wings in the Agriculture, Revenue, Health, and development sector, Conducted financial analysis on schemes and programs, cost volume and cost benefit analysis of various financial activities, plan financial audits of various wings including Agriculture Department and full grip and understanding of objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls and external regulations, identifying risk areas, prepare audit scope and objects, preparing audit programs, Assesses risk and internal controls developed manuals for analytical view and to identify the internal control weakness, inefficiencies and operational issues, complete audit papers and documentation of audit tests and findings. Communicated audit progress and resolution of audit paras with technical financial input. Financial reporting with CIDA, USAID, World Bank, SMART performance for result program. Accounting and auditing of the Public as well as Development Sector / Private Industry. Developed Integrated accounting system from scratch. Prepared various policy and regulatory documents. Implemented ERP system in various organization. Have an excellent Project Management experience. Presented organization in local and international forum. Acquainted with policy and legal framework of SECP, AGP, AGPR, FD, SBP, Commercial Banks, Donors and NGO sector. Served USAID, CIDA, World Bank funded project having turnover more than 12 Billion.

Specialties / Skills

Strategies Financial Planning, Internal Control Management, Auditing, Critical Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, RBM, Financial Reporting of World Bank, USAID, CIDA, SMART performance for result program, Finance Leadership, Operational Strategy, Computer Applications, Data Analysis, Banking, Debt Finance, Equity Finance, Multitasking, Financing, Cross Team Communication, Digital and Consumer Banking, especially in the context of development schemes, projects and programs

Sr. #

Degree / Diploma

Major Subject

Board / Institute

Grade/ Div

From

To

City

1

M.Com

Finance

Hailey College of Commerce, Punjab University, Lahore

B

1989

1991

Lahore

2

DCMA

Cost & Management Accounting

Hailey College of Commerce, Punjab University, Lahore

A

1992

1992

Lahore

3

B.Com

Commerce

Punjab College of Commerce, Lahore

B

1988

1989

Lahore

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Sr.#

Degree / Diploma

Major Subject

Board / Institute

Grade/ Div

From

To

City

1

FCMA (F-1508)

Cost & Management Accountant

Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan

A

1990

2008

Lahore

2

FPFA (FPA-1823)

Public Finance Accountant

Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants

A

2001

2006

Lahore

3

IPA (Australia)

Accounting

Institute of Public Accountants, Australia

A

2008

2009

Melbourne, Australia

4

CPA (Pakistan)

Certified Public Accountants

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan

A

2010

2010

Islamabad

HONRARY AWARDS

FCFMA (SOAE), DBA (Malaysia), Doctoral Fellow (IPFM UK), Doctoral Fellow (IPDN West Africa), FCFM (CIPFM – USA), FCT (CICT –USA), CFC (CANADA), AFS (FSAN West Africa), CCA (FFCS/FSAN West Africa), FCMA (CICMA), FFA (IFA), FCFIP (IICFIP USA), FCCA (ICCA Nigeria), DFCIMS (CIMS UK)

PRACTICAL EXPERIANCE

Organization : Establishment of Model Farms Linked with Improved Supply Chain and Value Addition Project

Organization Type : Agriculture Department, Govt. of Punjab

Designation : Manager Finance

Tenure : November 5th, 2018 to date

Assist Project Coordinator in financial aspects of implementation and monitoring of following project activities: Assist in hiring of VCTAT, Certification Bodies (CBs) and other implementing partners in the light of approve criteria. Induction of Supply Chain Stakeholders (growers, suppliers, logistic companies and traders) in the project as per annual plan of induction after short listing of stakeholders based on eligibility criteria, screening of short listed stakeholders based on evaluation criteria and final selection based on interview by the panel of experts, Notification of awards to the stakeholders inducted in the project, Ensuring of signing of agreement by the stakeholder with the PCU, VCTAT and CB with in prescribed period of time, Monitoring of training program to be implemented by the VCTAT, Release of government share of grant based on satisfactory accomplishment of proposed targets for disbursements of grant, providing benchmark specifications and indicated cost of machinery and equipment for the stakeholders as approved by the PSC, Arranging of inspection of machinery and equipment to ascertain if the same has been procured in accordance with the approved parameters, Prepare annual plan of budget estimates and release of funds / revalidation, Act as Co-signatory of the project Assignment Account, Hire experts / consultants for system and techniques on need basis, prepared of budget to ensure conformity with the project’s approved budget, prepare monthly ADP Review Report for higher ups, pursue budget related correspondence issues in Agriculture, finance and P&D Department, Maintain appropriate accounts and other records of all financial activities of the project, attend to other assignment given by the Project Director.

Organization : Extension Services 2.0 Farmers Facilitation Through Modernized Extension- Agriculture Department, Govt. of Punjab

Organization Type : Agriculture Department, Govt. of Punjab

Designation : Finance Manager

Tenure : May 15, 2017 to November 4, 2018

Head of Accounts and Audit of the Project. Preparing Physical and Financial Achievements on fortnightly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Ensuring timely submission demand of funds, re-appropriation, excess & surrender as per budget schedule and requirement of the department. Preparing progress report, presentation, financial progress etc. as per requirement of the project. Supervising all financial and audit activities of the Project spread all over the Province of Punjab. Active member of the Procurement Committee.

Organization : Land Records Management and Information System (LRMIS)

Organization Type : Board of Revenue, Govt. of the Punjab.

Designation : Chief Financial Officer

Tenure : July 21, 2014 to December 31, 2016 (WB Project Closure)

Head of Accounts / Finance and Administration at Land Records Computerization (A WB funded project). Leading a team of 6 persons in Finance and Accounts and that of 30 persons in Administration. Preparation of IPSAS based Financial Statements Financial planning, budgeting and forecasting; Funds and treasury management; Liaising with banks (Mainly World Bank, State Bank, and National Bank) and handling all banking matters; Liaising with World Bank for submission of periodical reports, withdrawal applications (electronically) and release of funds

Liaising with Government Departments like P&D, Finance, Planning Commission, PITB, EAD etc.

Got approved the revised project plan (PC-I) from all the forums of Provincial and Federal Governments, Revised Financial Management Manual of the project, Implemented SAP R/3 system successfully and shifted the accounting system to it, Coordinating in development of various office management software like Paper Management, Inventory Management, HR, and Asset Management, Member of various Boards and Committees in the project, Tax matters

In addition to my own duties I am also heading the Administration Department of the project.

Organization : Health Services Academy (USAID Funded Project)

Organization Type : Health Sector Initiative

Designation : Financial Adviser

Tenure : March 30, 2009 to Sep. 30, 2013

The position was responsible organization, direction, and administration of the financial unit for planning and implementing the accounting and internal financial control system in the Academy and for all financial procedures, e.g., processing of payments and requests for advances, petty cash and for preparation and monitoring of budgets. Takes charge of grants and donations from the Federal Ministry of Health and private national and international donors. In addition, the incumbent will assume tasks that will be assigned from time to time. Policy Making, Maintenance of Budget, Development of Accounting System, Exercising Internal Controls, Supervised Procurement Activities, Development of Financial Reports and Auditing, Human Resources Development for the Organization whole staff, foresee other accounting functions. Advice relating to financing activities; Recommendations relating to specific business operations and Investments; Advice relating to financial planning; and tax planning; Advice regarding future financings involving funding from the Donors and other linkages; to supervise, audit activities undertaken in the Health Services Academy. To guide for making effective policies and cost cuts for best use of financial resources and assets. Advice to Policy Making. Advice to Budget Accounting System and Internal Controls. Financial Report and Audit Supervision.

Organization : CPBEP (CIDA funded Project)

Organization Type : Education Sector Program

Designation : PO (Administration & Finance)

Tenure : June 18, 2007 to March 31, 2009

Job Description:

Ensure effective management of project resources through the design and application of appropriate control mechanisms. Develop and maintain functional and effective financial control systems for the management and control of expenses and disbursement charged to the project. Assist in operating and managing project offices, resources and records. Arrange and organize logistic and administrative support for short term and long term TAs; Carrying out procurement activities related to project in accordance with the procedures and practices of Government of Canada; Facilitate field visits of project personnel, TA and missions; Provide for the maintenance and upkeep of the office facility including vehicles equipment and furniture & fixture. Establish and maintain an inventory of office equipment and supplies. Communicate through Project Director with the concerned government and non-governmental organizations in Pakistan as well as abroad as focal person. Manage project budget and finances.

Organization : PRSP (World Bank Funded Project)

Organization Type : Rural Development Sector

Designation : Finance Manager

Tenure : August 23, 2006 to June 10, 2007

Job Description:

Overall responsible to the Gujranwala Region on all matters relating to financial activities and support management and to meet regular targets set for the finance department. Ensure the periodical reports (monthly / quarterly) produced by various sections in Regional Office and District Offices are on time and accurate. Monitor the various projects implementation of standard finance control checks by partners, partner compliance and that follow up actions required by the PRSP are completed (including standard checks of existing partners and financial capacity checks on new ones). Assist RGM Gujranwala in the preparation of financial plans / implementation plans of new projects. Coordinate and compliance of internal and external auditor’s reports relating to financial matters.

Organization : WAK Group

Organization Type : LPG Sector

Designation : Assistant Director Finance

Tenure : March 18, 2004 to October 15, 2005

Job Description:

The duties entrusted, overall focus on all the Company’s human resource, administration and financial management, management reports, analytical review and variance analysis, corporate affairs, loans / working capital facilities, preparation of budgets. Supervision of all finance team, tax matters of employees and corporate. Dealing with Clients, Bankers, Insurers, Leasing Companies, Tax Department, Finalization of Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Accounts of the Company. Dealt with Sales / Income Tax Matters of Staff and Organization. Supervision of all the procurements for Walk Group. Close financial liasioning with the Operational activities concerning financial matters. Another assignment is to improve the accounting software.

Organization : MM Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited

Organization Type : Civil Works Consultancy Sector

Designation : Manager Finance

Tenure : Sept 30, 1995 to March 15, 2004

Job Description

Duties were split between the local operating unit (MM Pakistan) and UK Head Office (Mott MacDonald Group) Consolidation work. Management Accounts, Cash Flow Forecast for the next Three Years, Managing Director’s Financial Business Reports, a systems design and implementation. Systems training of staff. Control of capital expenditure and disposals. Finalization of balance sheet and profit & loss account. Audit and performance evaluation of new acquisition. Control of pre-acquisition. Preparation of budgets and standards, Day-to-day running of the accounts and administrative functions including staff supervision. New product / project costing, building up of product structures, bills and their routings. Financial accounting Group Consolidation including accounting for group re-organization. Cash Control / forecasting and system development.

TRAINING AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

CONFERENCES

Public Sector Accounting in Pakistan: PC Hotel Lahore (12-03-2011).

Challenges to the Developing Nations and Response of Management Accounting Profession: PC, Bhurban (22-23rd Aug 2008)

Financial Management: Holiday Inn, Lahore (SMEDA) (19-20 Sept. 2002)

SEMINARS

Essentials of Advanced Excel 2007, and VBA for Business Professionals: ICMAP, Lahore (2 weeks, Dec. 2008)

Peachtree 2010 Accounting Software Training for Non Profit: Visual Soft, Islamabad (Nov-96 to May-97)

WORKSHOPS

ISO 9001:2000 Transition, LCCI Auditorium, Lahore (13th Sept. 2003)

Income Tax Ordinance 2001 and Rules, ICMAP, Lahore (5th October 2002)

Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.W) as Role Model for Business World, ICMAP, Lahore (7th March 2009)

Workshop on USAID’s Financial Audit Program organized by Office of the Inspector General OIG/Pakistan on 15th June 2012 at Serena Hotel Islamabad.

ASP-USAID Funded for Financial Management for Public Sector Operational Executives, at Sheraton Karachi from 10th – 14th Sept. 2012.

ASP-USAID Funded on Assignment Account for Public Sector Senior Officers at Marriott Islamabad, from 18th – 19th Sept. 2012.

Training Workshop with Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority about PPRA rules & regulation and to use portal for onlining the procurement activities on 20-03-2018.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

ICAI Diamond Jubilee International Conference, on the theme “Winds of Challenges, Global Strategies for Accounting Profession, ICAI, Agra, India.

Country Visited

Saudi Arabia, India, Afghanistan, China, Abhu Dhabi (UAE)

LANGUAGES: Punjabi, Urdu, English (Excellent)

SKILLS: Computing, IT & Browsing, Financial and Statistical Skills (Excellent Level)

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Father’s Name : Ghulam Nabi Noor

Marital Status : Married with Four Kids (3 Sons, 1 Daughter)

CNIC No. : 35201-1345654-7

Domicile : Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Date of Birth : 18th April, 1970

Address : E-149/A, St. No. 6, Yasrab Colony, Walton Road, Lahore Cantt, Punjab, Pakistan,

Mobile : +92-323-*******

Email : ************@*****.***

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