SAAD-UR-REHMAN KHAN

Accounting FP&A Taxation Finance Business Partner

+92-331-*******

admqmf@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/surkhan

Karachi, Pakistan

PROFILE

Finance professional with five+ years’

experience in corporate finance, analysis,

accounting & taxation.

Proven track record of financial modeling,

analysis, costing & controlling, and tax

implication analysis resulting in efficient &

transparent governance & reporting.

Innovative problem solver and

communicator.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Khan & Company

April 2020 – Present

FP&A, Accounting Consultant

Advised clients on finance department restructuring, process optimization through technology

Advised clients on the accounting treatment of financial transactions

Helped clients achieve their financial goals, by providing financial planning and analysis services

Played an integral role in business development, administration, and operations of the organization

Nissan – Al Masaood Automobiles (UAE)

January 2020 – March 2020

Accountant

Supported the implementation of the new leasing standard IFRS 16

Liaised with key departments outside the function, and resolved any issues or missing data

Reviewed lease documentation, and ensured that required data points are recorded for the adoption of IFRS 16 in a systematic, efficient, and accurate manner

Advised on technical accounting issues, and matter of interpretation, and assessed the impact on commercial decisions

Supported the development and implementation of new processes and controls that are efficient and robust at the point of adoption

Madi International Co. LLC. (UAE)

September 2018 — December 2019

Accountant

Prepared annual budget and rolling forecasts, introducing new allocation methods for overhead expenditure between departments and group entities, and commentaries highlighting the dynamics of the market and potential investment opportunities over the next 5 years.

Conducted financial analysis of the company and provided recommendations to management resulting in the reduction of contractual obligations of AED3.5m over 3 years period.

Introduced periodic cash flow reporting, incorporating receivables and payables trend/ variance analysis and reporting deviation from budget and forecasts.

Revised accounting estimates and aligned accounting policies with GAAP to fully comply with statutory regulations and tax authorities in the MENA region.

Performed variance and trend analysis, identifying periods of peak sales and reallocation of the previous year's budget per these.

Developed internal controls for cash floats, stock management and procurement (approved supplier database), and risk management strategies.

Revised nomenclatures in financials and communicated with tax consultants (in Qatar and UAE) to devise a strategy to minimize tax exposure and ensured compliance with tax laws. Self-Employed

October 2017 – July 2018

Tax/ VAT Consultant

Advised clients on federal and provincial VAT/ sales tax laws and gave a formal opinion to reduce potential tax exposure, and return filing.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

ACCA UK.

CFA Candidate

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Budgeting

Corporate Finance

Complex Computations

Product Costing

VAT Advisory

Auditing

ACHIEVEMENTS

Reduced report preparation cycle time

through templates.

Improved accuracy of the analysis.

Saved Karachi Electric PKR 8Mn through

Professional Tax Advice.

Contested appeal filed before the Tax

Tribunal resulting in demand reduction

from PKR106Mn to PKR8Mn.

Moore Global

November 2016 — September 2017

Supervisor Indirect Taxation/VAT

Introduced reporting method to keep Partners apprised of pending litigation and maintaining control on deadlines.

Drafted and attended hearings before tribunals and liaised with tax authorities for resolution of pending litigation and observations raised against clients.

Conducted special assignments such as systems and controls review, tax audit, and input tax admissibility reports.

Advised clients on federal and provincial VAT/ sales tax laws and gave a formal opinion to reduce potential tax exposure by modifying nomenclatures in FS. Secure Logistics Group

June 2012 — October 2016

Regional Accountant

Secure Logistics Group primarily provides logistical support and security services. As a regional accountant, I was responsible for monthly MIS reporting, introducing and implementing new controls, financial analysis, and preparation of financial statements.

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