RIZWAN WARIS - CMA
Rawalpindi, ***** Pakistan (92-336-******* *********@*****.***
Skills
• Annual Planning & Monthly Plan Updates
• Cost & Performance Analysis
• Financial & Variance Analysis
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Expense Allocation & Cash Flow Management
• Financial Reporting & Division-wise Financial
Analysis
• Month-End Results Calculation & Yearly
Forecast Preparation
• Accounts Receivable & Payable Management
• Bank Reconciliation & Vendor Management
• Audit Coordination & Cost Control
• SEC Compliance, US GAAP, IFRS
• Corporate Financial Planning & Treasury
Operations
• SAP, MS Office, Excel, Power BI, QuickBooks,
Peachtree
• Cross-functional Team Coordination &
Strategic Planning
• Data-driven Decision-making & Analytics
• HR Proficiency & Quality Control
• Business Process Improvements &
Compliance
• Health, Safety, and Environmental
Compliance
Professional Summary
Versatile Senior Manager specializing in Finance (CMA-Pakistan) with over 15 years of experience across diverse industries, including Oil and Gas, Airlines, REITs, and Security Services. Proven track record in planning, implementing, and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. Skilled at fostering an open culture with free information exchange. Experience with SAP implementation from BBP till Go Live & Hyper Care Mode. Open to new professional challenges.
Work History
Senior Manager Finance 05/2019 to 02/2022
Askari Guards (Pvt) Ltd. - Rawalpindi, Pakistan
• Participated in annual planning, contributing insights to align financial objectives with organizational goals.
• Regularly updated monthly plans, engaging in discussions to ensure alignment with business dynamics.
• Performed comprehensive cost analysis and calculations for department budgets.
• Directed payroll, disbursements, and payments.
• Oversaw inventory, procurement, and HR-related financial matters.
• Provided detailed variance analysis, comparing actual results with budgeted figures.
• Handled vendor payments, bank reconciliations, and financial analysis. Chief Financial Officer 05/2016 to 03/2017
ISE Towers REIT Management Co. Ltd. - Islamabad, Pakistan
• Conducted financial and data analysis for decision-making.
• Managed corporate financial planning, budgeting, and compliance.
• Prepared division-wise financial analyses, offering a clear understanding of performance.
• Oversaw funds and treasury management and liaised with banks. Assist. Country Controller 07/2011 to 05/2013
Weatherford Drilling International - Islamabad, Pakistan
• Managed reporting, financial reporting, and month-end processes.
• Coordinated internal and external audits and tax and SECP compliance.
• Oversaw budgeting, forecasting for CAPEX and OPEX, and variance analysis.
• Forecasted yearly results based on month-end data and evolving market conditions. Accounts Officer 01/2009 to 06/2011
Weatherford Drilling International - Islamabad, Pakistan
• Reduced DSO to 47 days from 90 days
• Accomplished to bill Invoices within 10 days; previously unbilled for more than six months.
• Invoicing clients such as OMV, PEL, POL, PETRONAS, ENI, and PPL per contract terms
• Building client relationships, ensured timely recovery of invoices
• Performed aging analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis Base Accountant 06/2005 to 12/2008
Pride Forasol Pakistan - Islamabad, Pakistan
• Achieved refund amounting to $100K in Cash from Tax Authorities
• Adjusted $150K against the Income tax demands of various periods from Tax Authorities.
• Convinced Tax Authorities for withholding at reduced rate of 6% instead of 15%.
• Performed financial reporting and analysis (monthly, quarterly, and annual)
• Vendor setup, payments, and reconciliations
• Budgeting, cost control, and cash flow management
• Coordination of internal and external audits, tax compliance Assistant Manager Finance 05/2004 to 09/2004
Air Blue - Islamabad, Pakistan
• Managed payroll and ensured tax compliance.
• Maintained accurate financial records for employees. Tax Supervisor 06/2002 to 04/2004
Amir Alam Khan & Co. Chartered Accountants, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
• Filed income tax and VAT returns for clients.
• Finalized tax assessments and ensured compliance. Education
Chartered Management Accountant - CMA 08/2000
Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan – Islamabad, Pakistan Bachelors of Commerce 11/1993
University of Punjab - Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Professional Development
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Training, Dubai, 2010 US GAAP Accounting for Income Taxes, 2011
Trade Compliance Training, 2010
Safety, Leadership, and Skill Development Training, 2010