Finance & Admin Officer - 13+ yrs in Financial Operations and Audits
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Abdul Salam
Swat, Pakistan +973-******** ***********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/Abdul salam-33314575/
Professional Summary
Finance and Administrative Officer with over 13 years of experience in financial operations, Bank reconciliations, accounts payable, insurance claims, and vendor negotiation. Proficient in MS Excel, Oracle, SAP, and inventory control systems. Skilled in budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and general ledger management. Known for being organized, results-driven, and able to monitor and assist cross-functional teams effectively.
EDUCATION
MBA- Master of Business Administration
University of Malakand 2009
BA Bachelor of Arts (Education)
University of Malakand, 2006
Higher Secondary School Certificate,
BISES SWAT, 2004
SKILLS/Core Competencies
Internal Auditing & Compliance
Financial Reporting & Reconciliation
Budgeting, Cash Flow, and General
Accounts Payable & Insurance Claims
Financial Operations & Bank Reconciliation
ERP MS Excel, SAP (Basic), Oracle (Basic)
Tally, HIMS, Simex, Medinas
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Vendor Negotiation & Documentation
Visa Processing & HR Coordination
Administrative Support
Organized, Responsible, Supportive (Assist), Monitoring, Communication
Problem Solving, Cross-Functional Teamwork
Professional Experience
Accountant / Purchasing Officer /Audit Officer
Zeb & Spray Centre – Swat, Pakistan Aug 2016 – October 3, 2025
Managed full-cycle accounting: payables, receivables, ledger entries, and reporting.
Reconciled monthly bank statements totaling over PKR 5 million, ensuring 100% accuracy and improved cash forecasting.
Prepared financial statements and reports for business planning and audits.
Negotiated with 10+ vendors, reducing procurement costs by 15%, and streamlined inventory purchases for 200+ agricultural items.
Improved documentation accuracy and reduced stock discrepancies by 25%.
Internal Audit & Insurance Billing Officer
Bahrain Specialist Hospital – Bahrain Oct 2011 – Sep 2015
Conducted financial and medical audits to ensure compliance with insurance and regulatory standards.
Conducted internal audits of 100+ patient files/week, identifying discrepancies and ensuring full compliance with insurance standards
Managed postdated cheques and payment adjustments while maintaining audit-ready records.
Coordinated interdepartmental communication to support smooth daily hospital operations.
Accountant
Ramada Palace Hotel – Bahrain Jul 2010 – Jan 2011
Managed daily financial records and payroll entries for over 70+ staff, ensuring 100% accuracy in cash handling and accounting logs
Collaborated with HR to process monthly payroll and employee reimbursements, reducing payroll errors by 15%.
Prepared and organized audit-ready documentation, improving reporting turnaround by 30%.
Visa Recruitment & HR / Accounts Officer
Asia Public Relation Services – Bahrain Jan 2009 – Dec 2009
Handled visa applications, LMRA coordination, and onboarding paperwork for overseas staff.
Managed payroll, billing, and financial entries for HR operations.
Ensured compliance with Bahraini Labor and immigration regulations.
Handled visa applications and LMRA coordination for over 120 overseas candidates, ensuring 100% legal compliance and on-time deployment.
Banking & Accounting Officer
Habib Bank Limited (HBL) – Pakistan Jan 2004 – Dec 2007
Delivered customer service for daily banking transactions and account services.
Handled deposits, withdrawals, fund transfers, and check processing with precision.
Supported audit readiness through accurate ledger entries and reconciliation.
Certifications & Training
Workshop on Prevention and Control of Infection (PCI) – Bahrain Specialist Hospital, 2011
Advanced Diploma in Computer Science – Janas Khan Institute of Skills
In-House Training on Internal Audit & Documentation – Bahrain Specialist Hospital
Languages
English: Fluent
Urdu: Fluent
Pashto: Native
Arabic: Basic
Additional Information
Driving License: Valid (Pakistan, Bahrain, KSA)
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