Machine Learning Assistant Manager

RESUME ALI ASGHAR

ALI ASGHAR

Flat # **, New Building # 10, Block E

North Nazimabad, Karachi, Pakistan.

Phone (R): (92-21-366*****

Cell: +92-333-*******

Email: ************@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

Finance and data professional with a strong foundation in accounting, compliance, and financial analysis, complemented by skills in Python, machine learning, and business intelligence tools like Power BI. Proven track record in managing financial operations, tax compliance, and reporting while actively integrating data science techniques to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. Seeking to leverage both finance and data expertise in a growth-driven environment.

CORE SKILLS

• Financial Reporting & Analysis

Extensive experience in preparing and analyzing financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance reports to support business decisions.

• IFRS, IAS, and Tax Compliance

Strong working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards (IAS), and practical experience in corporate taxation using the FBR IRIS system.

• Budgeting & Forecasting

Proficient in developing, monitoring, and analyzing budgets and forecasts to ensure effective financial planning and cost control.

• Foundational Python for Data Analysis

Gained hands-on skills through certification in using Python for financial data manipulation, automation, and basic analysis.

• Introductory Machine Learning & Deep Learning

Completed structured training covering core machine learning algorithms and deep learning concepts, with practical exercises and model implementation in Python.

• Power BI for Data Visualization

Learned to create interactive dashboards, data visualizations, and reports in Power BI to present business insights effectively.

• Natural Language Processing (NLP) & Generative AI Completed certification in NLP and Generative AI, gaining hands-on experience with Python-based tools such as spaCy, and Hugging Face Transformers. Trained in tasks like text classification, sentiment analysis, and prompt engineering using large language models (LLMs). Capable of leveraging GenAI for content generation, summarization, and automation of text-based workflows.

• Well Developed and acute analysis, comprehension and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. –

• Strong presentation and interpersonal skill

EDUCATION

Particulars Institute Year

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

(ACCA) Finalist ACCA – UK In progress

Certified Data Scientist

Data Crumbs Institute 2025

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com)

University of Karachi. 2014

Intermediate (Pre- Engineering) Govt. Jinnah College 2011 Matriculation (Computer Science)

Little Folk’s School 2009

EXPERIENCE

Deputy Manager Finance

Biogenics Pakistan (PVT) Limited -Karachi

Key Responsibilities.

• Prepare detailed financial reports, including analysis of financial statements, budgets and forecasts.

• Work closely with Supply Chain to provide them with support relating to cost related matters

• Prepare and provide analysis of cost variance.

• Conduct Rotational Inventory Audit (physical stock count)

• Prepare variance analysis report for inventory, manufacturing cost and standard cost variances.

• Preparation of Import /Export documents with banks for opening of LC’s & Bank Contracts

• Manages Treasury function, including meeting short- and long-term funding needs.

• Manages aspects of risk through accounting, audit, planning and treasury functions.

• Prepared and filled Monthly & Quarterly Sales/Tax, Withholding Tax and provincial tax Statements of Companies, and uploading data at IRIS software of FBR.

• Responsible to Assist Manager Finance for finalizing of monthly and annual accounts of the company.

• Monitor and review expenditure against budget and submit monthly reports to management.

• Communicate with leasing representatives, to ensure the timely processing and billing of new lease openings and lease renewals.

• Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested by the Finance Manager.

• Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified by conversing with employees and/or clients.

• Liaison with banks and insurance companies, handling all banking, insurance related matters.

• Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions

Assistant Manager Finance

Biogenics Pakistan (PVT) Limited -Karachi

March 2021– Present

July 2019 –February

2021

Key Responsibilities.

• Preparation of Import /Export documents with banks for opening of LC’s & Bank Contracts.

• Prepared and filled Monthly & Biannually Sales/Tax, Withholding Tax and provincial tax Statements of Companies, and uploading data at IRIS software of FBR.

• Responsible to Assist Manager Finance for finalizing of monthly and annual accounts of the company.

• Responsible to manage the cash flow and supervise over the financial transactions within and outside the company.

• Monitor and review expenditure against budget and submit monthly reports to management.

• Communicate with leasing representatives, to ensure the timely processing and billing of new lease openings and lease renewals.

• Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested by the Finance Manager.

• Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified by conversing with employees and/or clients.

• Liaison with banks and insurance companies, handling all banking, insurance related matters.

• Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions

• Preparation of stock report for bank.

Finance Executive

Pharma Five (PVT) Limited -Karachi

Key Responsibilities.

• Ensure timely and accurate filling of all corporate and income tax, sales tax and provincial tax returns.

• Preparation of monthly financial statements with supporting schedules

• Manage and perform general ledger accounting function for timely preparation and submission of financial reports to management and auditors

• To check and ensure proper deduction and timely deposit of withholding tax and timely submission of monthly and annual statement of tax and uploading at IRIS Software of FBR.

• Responsible for processing payroll of new hires, separation, pay change, final settlement and computation of income tax on employees salary

• Responsible for preparing sales invoices

• Generate financial reports related budget, accounts payable, accounts receivables expenses etc.

• Handling EOBI matters and quarterly submit the return (online) of employees

• Participated in finalized monthly, annual accounts of the company and coordinate with external auditors

• Supervise and facilitate Monthly physical audits of in-hand inventory

• Review and Recommend changes in internal audit control on regular basis August 2016 to

July 2019

• Discover and solve data discrepancies between internal databases Responsible for preparing bank reconciliation.

• Using Customize accounting software ERP and TALLY 9

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