Mariam Babar

Financial Analyst/ Senior Accountant (CA Inter)

Contact No: +971-**-***-****

Email: adhcz3@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A Detail-oriented Financial Accounting and Auditing professional with background leveraging CA Inter credentials and more than 9 years of experience in quantitative / statistical analysis, taxation, financing, budgeting, accounting and forecasting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

● Professionalism and ethics ● Risk Assessment ● Analytical skills

● Effective communication ● MIS & other reports ● IFRS, IAS, GAAP

● Corporate finance & reporting ● Budget & forecasting ● Taxation

● Financial accounting ● Ease with technology ● Compatibility PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

Chartered Accountant ( CA Inter) Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

Bachelor’s Degree University of the Punjab

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Kaloti Group Senior Accountant June 2018- Aug 2020

(The group consists of number of companies including metal refining, trading and real estate). British American Tobacco- UAE Financial Analyst (AP) July 2015- Dec 2017

(A global 2nd largest tobacco company with more than 200 brands sold in over 200 markets.) VFS Tasheel International- UAE Finance and Accounts Executive Apr 2014 to June 2015

(The company specializes in managing and administrating the Visa Application and Delivery process on behalf of various Government Diplomatic missions, Embassies and Consulates.)

Asia Insurance Company Ltd- Pakistan Assistant Manager Internal Audit July 2013 to Dec 2013

(A non life insurance company operated all over the Pakistan with A rating) RSM International (AHLN CA)- Pakistan Audit & tax Supervisor Jan 2010 to Jun 2013

(Member firm of RSM International, providing audit, tax and consultancy services in Pakistan) Kalaoti Group Senior Accountant

Responsibilities:

Prepared various monthly MIS reports on company’s Operational and Financial Performance.

Performed month-end accounting activities such as clearing, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.

Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling accounts payable and receivable.

Ensured timely and accurate coding of invoices to the right PO, GRN, cost centers and profit centers.

Ensures that bank reconciliation is done timely and correctly.

Reconciliation of Intercompany balances in SAP.

Coordinating and facilitate the external auditors in completion of external audit. British American Tobacco- UAE Financial Analyst -Accounts Payable Responsibilities:

Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliation of different entities of the region.

Assistance in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports using SAP.

Handled all custom duty reconciliation process and ensured duty payments are done timely in different markets i.e. Bahrain, KSA, Kuwait, Oman, etc’s.

Ensured timely and accurate cash forecasting of distributors and third parties to treasury department.

Reviewed detailed analysis of GRIR account and cleared long outstanding items, to less than 90 days in line with the company policy.

Ensured timely and accurate coding of distributors and third party invoices (PO and Non PO) in coordination of shared service.

Ensured occurrence of the timely payment runs to vendors and employees.

Managed all prepayments accounts of the region and employees expenses.

Reviewed all payable ledgers on weekly, monthly and annual basis and pass the adjustment entries wherever is required.

Coordinating with internal and external auditors. VFS Tasheel International Accounts & Finance Executive Responsibilities:

Maintenance and supervision of books of accounts, updating and closing trial balance, making provisions

& adjustments and finalization of accounts.

Instituted monthly closing of financials in the company.

Reconciliation of daily operational cash collection with the Obsysis system and Cash at bank.

Preparation of cost and revenue analysis control sheets and reconciliation with accounting records.

Coordination with internal and external auditors and preparation of reports and schedules required for the purpose of audit.

Preparation of daily MIS of Revenue and Liabilities. Asia Insurance Company Limited- Pakistan Assistant Manager Internal Audit Responsibilities:

Analysis of financial and operational data to determine deficiencies in control, duplication of efforts, fraudulent activities and compliance with regulatory and management policies.

Review of accounting and operation control system of the company, identifying deficiencies and suggesting improved controls.

Supervision of internal audit activity, provision of technical advice to team members and review of periodic and annual audit findings.

Coordination with external auditors, review of audit observation & deficiencies identified by them, suggesting corrective action and ensuring implementation.

The deliverables of control assessment activities included documenting of Processes by flow-charting techniques, preparation of Risk matrix to identify potential threats and management controls at each step of process flow and providing recommendations for inadequacies or extravagant controls.

Arranged and conduct audit committee meetings on the direction of the directions as secretary RSM International (AHLN CA)- Pakistan Audit & Tax Supervisor Responsibilities:

Planned, performed and supervised external & internal auditing services to a range of public and private sector organizations. Prepared audit plans & programmes for this purpose.

Provided accounting services to clients including bookkeeping, updating & rectification of record, finalization of accounts and preparation of financial statements. Conducted forensic audits on behalf of clients for suspected improprieties in confidential and professional matter.

Prepared Consolidated Financial Statements for group of companies in accordance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS & IAS) and regulatory guidelines.

Preparation and filling of companies/ AOP’s monthly sales tax returns as per the applicable law by validating the supplier and customer invoices.

Carried out Due Diligence Studies and Internal Audits of various clients listed on all Stock Exchanges of Pakistan and reported the weaknesses to the management.

Assisted Senior Manager- Quality Control in preparation of audit manual of firm and involved in preparation of Standard Operating Procedures of firm and other clients. Personal

Date of Birth: 31st January 1987 Nationality: Pakistani Visa Status: Residence Viza Availability: Immediate UAE Driving License: Yes Current location: Sharjah, UAE

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