Financial Manager

Nadeem Abbas

***********@*****.***

Ph: +92-333-*******/ 92-543-******

Skype: nadeem_fcma

“I have the ambitions to excel in the field of “Management Accountancy & Audit”

Professional Record:

FCMA- Fellow Memebr of The Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan- (No. F-1762)

Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors-USA, May 2010 (No. 1543968)

MS (Banking & Finance) – (Reg No. 13PCL00645):

Overall Passed securing 73% Marks / A Grade from Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan. Also secured Average 75.5% Marks in Semester-2 and won Scholarship from AIOU against following:

Risk Management & Insurance

Islamic Banking

Credit Management

Investment Of Securities Management

(Title of Approved Research Thesis):

“The Effects of Skills On Profitability of Microfinance Institution”).

Academic Record:

Masters in Commerce from Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan-2008 (Awarded by HEC on qualification of CMA from ICMAP).

Graduation in Arts securing 54% Marks from University of the Punjab, Pakistan-1996.

HSSC-Intermediate (Pre-Engineering) securing 64% Marks from the Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education Rawalpindi, Pakistan-1994.

SSC-Matriculation Examination securing 72% Marks from the Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education Rawalpindi, Pakistan-1991.

Certifications/ Diplomas:

Certification on “IFRS and IAS” (International Financial Reporting & Accounting Standards) from ICMAP, Islamabad, Pakistan (January 2011).

Certification on “ADVANCED SECURITY IN THE FIELD” from United Nations-UN Security Department of Safety & Security on October 21, 2011.

Certification on “KIDNAP FOR RANSOM AWARENESS” from “PAKISTAN RANGERS PUNJAB” on May 9, 2013.

Professional Work Experience:

Corporate Sector (Logistics/ Construction/ Manufacturing) Experience:

1.National Logistics Cell - NLC

Currently working as Manager (Finance & Accounts) since Apr 6, 2015 and leading the department under reporting to Director SBU / CFO/ GM Finance & Accounts and responsible for all financial and accounting assignments for decision making.

Roles & Responsibilities:

a.Advising Quarter Master General NLC / Director General NLC / Director Tolling / GM Tolling / Manager Bidding and Finance Team on all financial matters.

b.Financial Analysis of recorded data.

c.Monthly Payments to NHA.

d.Review monthly receivables / payable of Tolling SBU.

e.Routine minute sheets from all projects and HQ Tolling on financial matters.

f.Facilitating bidding department on bidding matters including processing of timely minute sheets for obtaining prerequisites, like; Bank Guarantees and Pay Orders

g.Dealing all financial reconciliations with NHA (on financial issues) / visits to NHA for this purpose.

h.Preparation and Review of annual budget and re-appropriation of the budget after 9 x months pd as per actual.

i.Projection of quarterly funds flow from Tolling SBU.

j.Monthly Update for QMG.

k.Preparation of TP-Wise revs analysis for Management’s review.

l.Monthly reporting of head-wise budget spending with justification of variance.

m.Financial analysis on quarterly Basis of all TPs.

n.Preparation of annual financial ceiling of TPs.

o.Review of proposed cash recoupment by all projects.

p.Analysis of quarterly cash award / rev targets.

q.Review of amendments in financial powers.

r.Advise suitable replies to TCUs on internal audit objns.

s.Facilitate Internal / Commercial / External audits with suitable replies to settle raised audit objns / obsns.

t.Correspondences with outside organizations on behalf of NLC.

u. Review of correct recording in General Ledger for Final Accounts:-

i. Revenue

ii. Expenses

iii. Fixed Asset and Depreciation

iv. Payables

v. Receivables

vi. Cash and Bank Transactions

vii. Reconciliation of Cash and Banks balances

v. Liaison with third parties.

w. Other matters as per advice by the management from time to time.

Development Sector Experience:

2.Plan International-Pakistan (INGO)

Worked with Plan International Pakistan (INGO) as Accounts Officer (HOD at District Chakwal) at Program Unit, District Chakwal from July 14, 2011 to April 2015:

Roles & Responsibilities:

Preparation and amendment of Quarterly Budget (County Annual Totals-CAT) and Annual (Country Annual Financial Budget-CAB) for Program Unit.

Preparation and amendment of Quarterly/ Yearly Grants Budget for GAD-TVET-Building Human Capital & Strengthening Training Institutions.

Review of Financial & Technical Proposals submitted by partner NGOs like; SACHET, MIED, NRSP, FPAP, PAIMAN, PODA, RASTI, SARBAN, SABAWON, GODH, SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT, DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT etc.

Preparation of comparative statements/ canvass sheets for selection of Partner NGOs.

Review of financial assessment and recommendation for selection/ rejection of Partners/ service providers.

Conducting Internal Controls Review of Partner NGOs on quarterly liquidations for reporting on utilization of funds by Partner NGOs/ Program Unit.

Review of SOE (Statement of Expenditure) submitted by Partner NGOs and recommending amendments thereof to users for effective and error free recording of funds use.

Recommending actions to be taken for Partner NGOs during quarterly and routine basis review of their records.

Reporting on financial matters of Partners & Program Unit to Country Office on routine basis.

Conducting on job trainings on Financial/ Administrative matters for Partner NGOs & Program Unit Technical/ Finance Staff for their capacity building.

Assisting Partners & Program Unit Focal Persons for Internal/ External/ Global Audits.

Providing Guidelines and Monitoring junior staff working for bank/ cash books, bank reconciliation statements, vouching & preparing related records i.e. Journal Vouchers, Bank Payment/ Receipts Vouchers, GL, Trial balance & Preparation of Final Accounts thereof.

Preparation & monitoring of Grants & Sponsorship budgets separately & making Spending analysis at program Unit.

Monitoring & analysis of other spending of Partners & Program Unit.

Review of internal controls systems of Partners/ Service Providers and of Program Unit technical wings.

Energy Sector Experience:

3.Attock Petroleum Limited, Islamabad

I worked with Attock Petroleum Ltd, Islamabad from April 13, 2007 to July 13, 2011 in capacity of “Internal Auditor (Head of Internal Audit Department & Secretary Audit Committee)”.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Develop the Audit programs as a guideline.

Develop the Audit annual plans for travel and reporting.

Develop a guideline with other support departments about the spending mechanisms, procedures, Administrative flow, required documentation and relevant checks and balances.

Ensure effective financial management of resources of the company and that all financial operations of the Regional/ Program Management Offices are within the policies and plans as laid down by company laws.

Review and appraise the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial and operational controls.

Take appropriate measures for the prevention of frauds and elimination of conditions inducing fraudulent actions.

Liaising with the external auditors in order that both external and internal audit functions could be carried out efficiently and effectively with minimum duplication of efforts.

Annual Audit Reports.

Follow up of Audit Reports.

Preparation of Agenda for Board Audit Committee Meetings on Quarterly basis.

Recording and circulation of minutes of the Board Audit Committee Meetings.

Any other special task/ investigations at directions of the CEO.

Telecom Sector Experience:

4. National Telecommunication Corporation Headquarters, Islamabad

I have worked with National Telecommunication Corporation Headquarters, Islamabad from July 01, 2002 to April 12, 2007 as “Accountant (Revenue Recovery/ Audit)”.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Preparation of Audit Programs and audit annual report plans

To audit the development, non-development and Maintenance activities of all exchanges at NTC

Audit of revenue activities regarding " Interconnect Revenue Sharing" with other operators

Audit of Regional Recovery

Audit of all telecom Operations

Management Reports

Regional Audit Travels

Coordinating External Audit

Special Investigations as and when directed.

Paper Presentations:

oPresented Paper on “Internal Controls” in the first associate members’ presentation competition held on April 24, 2009 at ICMAP Islamabad and was runner-up in the competition.

oPresented Paper on “Role of Pre-Audit in the Department of Finance” in the students annual conference held on September 16, 2006 at ICMAP Islamabad and was granted “8” CPE hours.

oPresented Paper on “Internal Audit” in the students annual conference held on October 06, 2003 at ICMAP Islamabad and was granted “8” CPE hours.

Author:

My article on “Challenges and Combating Shortcomings in role of the CFOs” has been published in Oct-November issue of 2013 in “Management Accountant” (Journal) of ICMAP (The Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan).

Reference can be provided on demand.

My article on “Combating Risks at Petrol Pump Operations” has been published in November-December issue of 2010 in “Management Accountant” (Journal) of ICMAP (The Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan). Reference can be provided on demand.

My article on “Managing Oil Company Retail Risks” has been published online in April 2010 issue with The IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors-USA). Reference can be provided on demand.

My article on “Combating delays” has been published in February Issue of 2009 in “Internal Auditor” (Journal) of The IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors-USA). Reference can be provided on demand.

My article on “An Internal Auditor’s Dilemma” has been published in November-December issue of 2008 in “Management Accountant” (Journal) of ICMAP (The Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan). Reference can be provided on demand.

Seminars/ Webinars Attended:

Attended Online webinar on “Independent Audit Committees in Public Sector Organizations” with “01” CPE on July 7, 2014 conducted by The Institute of Internal Auditors USA.

Attended Online webinar on “Becoming a More Strategic Internal Auditor” with “01” CPE on June 17, 2014 conducted by The Institute of Internal Auditors USA.

Attended seminar On “Code of Corporate Governance-Corporate and Financial Reporting Framework” with “4” CPE hours on October 18, 2003 in ICMAP premises.

Attended seminar On “Internal Audit-Current Best Practices” with “3” CPE hours on September 06, 2003 in ICMAP premises.

Attended seminar On “Pre-Budget 2006-07” with “4” CPE hours on June 24, 2006 in ICMAP premises.

Attended seminar On “Funds Management” with “4” CPE hours on August 4, 2006 at Serena Hotel, Islamabad.

Attended seminar On “Takaful & Islamic Banking” at ICMAP, with “3” CPE hours on July 13, 2007 in ICMAP premises Islamabad.

Workshop Attended:

Attended Four days comprehensive workshop training at Margala Motel, Islamabad from July 18 to July 21, 2011 conducted by Plan International on “Children Rights”

Two Days workshop on “ISO 9001-2000, ISO 14001-2004 & Internal Auditing” organized by Quality Concerns Karachi on 22-23rd August 2008.

Two-Days Workshop on “Practical Approach to Risk Based Audit” organized by HRM Services, Karachi on 5-6th August 2008.

One-Day Workshop on “Understanding Stock Markets” organized by Islamabad Branch Council of ICMAP on 23rd December 2006.

Achievements:

Letter of Appreciation from AIOU for winning Scholarship in MS (Banking & Finance) studies on securing 75.5% marks in 2nd semester studies.

Certificate of Merit awarded by ICMAP on writing articles for their Magazine.

Certificate of Appreciation awarded by ICMAP on writing articles for their Magazine.

Won a cash prize along with an “Appreciation Letter” from National Telecom, Islamabad in the year 2005-06 for best services.

Won a cash token by IIA-USA on writing article on “Combating Delays” in their Journal “Internal Auditor” in Issue of February 2009.

Won a cash token by The IIA-USA on writing article on “Managing Oil Company Retail Risks” in Issue of April 2010.

Secured 80% marks in the subject of “Audit & Accounts” in competitive examination of Central Superior Services (CSS- 2001).

Successfully completed assignment of English translation of interviews conducted in Urdu language by Population Council Pakistan (USA based INGO).

Assisted Population Council Pakistan (USA based INGO) in recording group interviews conducted by the Council in rural community (Kallar Kahar) at Chakwal.

Computer Skills:

SAP (Systems, Applications and Products) at Plan International

PPM (Plan Project Module) Financials System at Plan International.

ERP-Enterprise Resource Planning (glshma) by Sidat Hyder Financials-at APL.

Oracle Financial at NLC

Peach Tree (Accounting Software)

MS WORD

MS-EXCEL

Microsoft Office Outlook

POWER POINT

Internet web browsing

Personal Information:

Date of Birth: January 28, 1977

N.I.C. 37201-5425184-3

NTN No: 3209217-2

Domicile: Punjab (Chakwal)

Marital Status: Married

Passport #: FB1011841

Mailing Address: C/o Asad Hussain House 601A, St 24, Ghouri Town (Abu Bakar Chowk) Phase 4, Islamabad, Pakistan +92-333-******* / +92-333-*******

Contact this candidate