FAWAD ZAFAR (ACCA, APFA, MBA)

To join an organization that will provide me challenging accounting goals and tremendous career growth opportunities. To advance my career as renowned chartered certified accountant EDUCATION

2018 MBA Bahria University, Islamabad.

2014 M.Com Masters in Commerce Equivalence-HEC Pakistan. 2013 BSc. Hons. Applied Accounting Oxford Brookes University, UK 2013 Bachelors Punjab University, Lahore.

2002-06 HSSC & SSC (1st Position in the AJK Board) Cadet College Palandri, AK CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

• ACCA : Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (2014)

• PIPFA : Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants (2015) EMPLOYMENT

• Senior Manager – AMARC Engineering & Construction Company (Current)

• Consultant – DECON Engineering & Construction Company (June 2023)

• Assistant Manager Internal Audit – China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Ltd.

(Sep 20 – Sep 22)

• Executive Internal Audit– Fauji Meat Ltd – Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Ltd (Jun 19 – Sep 20)

• Audit Senior – A.F.Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants (Oct 2015- Jun 2019)

• Associate Consultant – RMI Accountancy London, UK (Jan 2012- May 2014)

• Accountant and Tax Assistant – Tariq Khan & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants & Registered Auditors, UK. (Jan 2011 to Dec 2011)

DISTINCTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS

• President Medals - President of Pakistan in 2007 & 2009

• President Medal - President of A.K in 2007

• Nominated in the Category of Hall of Fame in the XVIIth Star Awards under South Asia Publications (SAP) in 2006 due to education performances.

• Gold Medal - SSC & HSSC in the AJK BISE Mirpur AK.

• Best Cadet Medals - Cadet College Palandri Azad Kashmir (2001-06) TRAINING & COURSES

• SAP FICO General Ledger & Accounts Payable – Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited

• Introduction to Risk Management – Alison

• Project Management – London School of Business and Management

• Sage 50, Oracle – Tariq Khan & Co.

• Aura – A.F.Ferguson & Co (PWC)

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Executive member of “Al Ma’arij Foundation”, a welfare society

• Free-lancer content writing and financial services.

• Consultant to income tax for individuals and SMEs in Pakistan APPENDIX-WORK EXPERIENCES

AMARC ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Major job responsibilities included;

• Financial Strategy: Develop and execute the company's financial strategy.

• Financial Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks.

• Cash Flow Management: Optimize cash flow and liquidity.

• Cost Control: Implement cost-effective measures.

• Compliance: Ensure financial compliance and ethics.

• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate financial insights to stakeholders.

CHINA THREE GORGES INVESTMENT LTD

Major job responsibilities included;

• Audit Strategy: Developed annual audit plans for risk assessment and mitigation.

• Audit Execution: Conducted rigorous internal audits per established standards.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated across teams to assess internal controls, processes, and financial systems.

• Reporting Expertise: Prepared detailed audit reports, including findings and recommendations.

• Special Assignments: Executed complex financial and operational audits from Head Office.

• Expense Oversight: Verified and monitored expenses quarterly for policy compliance.

• Policy Enhancement: Reviewed and improved company policies in line with industry best practices.

• External Collaboration: Worked with external auditors and regulatory bodies during audits.

FAUJI FERTILIZER BIN QASIM LTD.

Major job responsibilities included;

• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.

• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.

• Execute accurate reporting, enabling yourself to analyze options and make financial recommendations

• Manage relationships with bankers, auditors, and tax authorities

• Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation, and maintaining compliance

A. F. FERGUSON & CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (A member firm of PwC network) Following are the engagements in various sectors that have contributed to my professional growth Client Industry Assignments

Oil & Gas Development

Company Limited

Oil & Gas • Annual Audits

• Half yearly Reviews

• Concession Audits

• Joint Operations

Audits

• Certification of

dividend payable to

foreign shareholders

• Stock Verification &

reconciliations

Gulf Petroleum Exploration

Limited

Oil & Gas • Annual Audit

ActionAid Pakistan Development Sector • Annual Audit

• Das Audit

Mol Pakistan Oil & Gas • Tax Secondments

Energy Exploration Limited Oil & Gas • Annual Audit Mobilink Telecom • Tax Secondments

• Audit / Review

HAWACO CONSULTANCIES PVT. LTD

I was involved in the registration process of Hawaco Consultancies Pvt Ltd. I also provided support to management in managing operations. I was also involved in the preparation of reports, financial statements and tax returns; Ensure compliance with local legislation and keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation; Financial Evaluation and feasibility of projects. I was also involved in the process of recruiting, training and performance evaluation of staff, administering payroll and maintaining employee records.

RMI ACCOUNTANCY LONDON, UK

RMI Accountancy is associated with the UK accountancy firms providing the universal standards of accountancy services. I have been responsible for different activities assigned to me during individual assignments. I have done different assignments regarding Internal Audit, Tax Returns and different book keeping and other projects.

TARIQ KHAN & CO. CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS & REGISTERED AUDITORS, UK.

I worked as an accounting & tax assistant at Tariq Khan & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors, UK. I was involved in the different assignments relating to tax and consultancy assignments.

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