Management Project
Resume:
FAISAL ZAREEN
E-mail **********@*****.***
Mob# +93-799-******
OBJECTIVE
To achieve organizational and personal excellence by having firm belief in devotion, integrity, hard work and professionalism.
SKILLS, COMPETENCIES & VALUES
Ability to create powerful vision; think strategically and translate strategy into reality (through team action); able to deliver results under pressure; advanced analytical skills coupled with a knack for finding creative solutions of financial management; strong interpersonal and communication skills; personally committed to building excellence and strives to deliver the highest possible value to the organization with sheer hard work and devotion.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS.
I am a Certified Financial Consultant (CFC) from the Institute of Financial Consultants, Canada; associate member of the two largest professional accountancy bodies of Pakistan (ACMA and APA). The membership has been granted based on the professional education / qualification and number of years of professional experience at a senior level of management. The details of the professional memberships are as under;
Sr No Membership & Certification Professional Body Country Year of Membership
1 Certified Member (CFC) The Institute of Financial Consultants, Canada. Canada 10 Aug 2008
2 Associate Member (APA) Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants Pakistan 25 April 2008
3 Associate Member (ACMA) Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan. Pakistan 19 October 2007
EDUCATION
Name of Qualification Level of qualification Percentage / division Number of years of full time study Year of qualification Institute / Organization
Certified Financial Consultant, Canada Professional Full qualified 1 Years 2008 The Institute of Financial Consultants, Canada.
Chartered Certified Accountant Professional Final stages in progress 3 Years 2007 to date Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, United Kingdom (UK)
Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) Professional / Masters Full qualified / first 3 Years 2003 Institute of Cost and Management Accountants Islamabad, Pakistan
Bachelors in Commerce- Accounts Graduation 68% / first 2 Years 1999 University of Punjab, Lahore Pakistan
Diploma in Commerce- Accounts College 75% / first 2 Years 1997 Punjab Board of Technical Education, Pakistan
Matric / Schooling Schooling 81% / first 10 Years 1995 Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Rawalpindi Pakistan
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE- TURQUOISE MOUNTAIN TRUST (TMT)
Turquoise Mountain is a registered Scottish charity with its Board of Trustees in United Kingdom. Its patrons include HRH the Prince of Wales and HE the President of Afghanistan. The organization is one of the Princes’ charities in Wales. Turquoise Mountain's activities are undertaken with the financial support of Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA); United States Agency for International Development (USAID); Blue Moon Fund; Reach Out To Asia (ROTA); Kathy Evans Afghan Education Trust; The Bonita Trust; The Prince’s Charities; Turquoise Mountain (US); The Kingdom of Bahrain; the Government of Kuwait; the Kingdom Foundation (Saudi Arabia); The British Council; the British Embassy; and a number of private donors worldwide.
Turquoise Mountain is investing in the regeneration of the historical centers, rural livelihood projects, community development services, saving historic buildings and constructing new bazaars and galleries for traditional craft businesses. It has established Afghanistan's first Higher Education Institute for Afghan Arts & Architecture, gathering some of the greatest masters in Afghanistan and training students to produce masterpieces in wood, calligraphy and ceramics. Since Aug 2009, I have been working as the Director of Finance for Turquoise Mountain Trust with overall responsibility of the financial affairs of the institute. My duties encompass strategic oversight and management, financial accounting, donor and financial reporting and human resource management.
• Lead the team for the strategic financial planning of the organization.
• Oversee the preparation of proposal and budgets and ensure that these are based upon strategic planning of the organization.
• Oversee all financial activities of the Turquoise Mountain Trust, and all associated parts of the organization including those of its offices in United Kingdom (UK) and in United States (US).
• Monitor monthly cash flows for various programs and guide Chief Finance Officer in ensuring that cash requirements are met with due diligence.
• Manage and regularly review the finance policies and procedures.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a plan to minimize the country’s foreign exchange exposure to currency gains and losses
• Participate in the recruitment of International Staff across the organization.
• Develop, coordinate and implements plan for the control, monitoring and reporting of financial operations to include controllership, treasury, operational budgets and grants;
• Develop, schedule or supervise the completion of country internal control audits, and initiate actions necessary to improve internal control systems.
• Facilitate and co-ordinate external, donor or government audits.
• Manage a national finance team including a Chief Finance Officer
• Oversee the timely preparation, review and approval of all internal financial reporting requirements, including month end closing and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that balances are adequately supported.
• Direct the timely and accurate preparation of, and approval of all donor financial and narrative reports in respect to accounting, legal and contractual requirements.
• Develop team’s expertise on donors reporting, compliance and strategic management.
COUNTRY HEAD OF FINANCE- AGA KHAN HEALTH SERVICE, AFGHANISTAN (AKHS,A)
With community health programs in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as in East Africa, and more than 200 health facilities including nine hospitals, the Aga Khan Health Service (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. AKHS provides primary health care and curative medical care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria and Tajikistan.
Aga Khan Health Service, Afghanistan (AKHS,A) is engaged in the provision of health services through various agreements signed with the Govt of Afghanistan, and international donor agencies including USAID, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Global Alliance for Vaccination and Immunization (GAVI), American Red Crescent (ARC), New-Zealand Aid, Japanese Embassy, World Health Organization, UNFPA etc. AKHS,A delivers services under the Ministry of Public Health’s (MoPH’s) overall policy framework in Badakhshan, Baghlan and Bamyan provinces of Afghanistan with a staff strength of over 600 and budget of over $20 million between 2009-11. Services are provided through hospitals, health clinics and sub-centers. AKHS-A is also implementing USAID funded Community Midwifery Education Programs and is also delivering health research projects.
From Aug 2005 to Jul 2009 I have been working as the head of finance of AKHS,A with overall responsibility of the financial affairs of AKHS. My major duties included:
• Overall responsibility of financial planning, implementing, managing and monitoring for various programs.
• Managing consortium arrangements of partner organizations with reporting to Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Afghanistan and the donors.
• Preparation and strengthening short-term and long-term financial policies and procedures for AKHS as well as the partner organizations.
• Reporting on financial policy, planning and execution to head office in France.
• Oversee the financial management of the USAID funded PPG project, including senior level representation for partner organizations and preparing financial reports for MoPH and donor.
• Oversee and participate in contract / grant negotiations, proposal / budget preparation, control and management.
• Oversee reports required by the government agencies and donors. Supervise the preparation and management of monthly cash forecasts and resulting cash flow.
• Coordination of regional / field level financial planning of all projects and directing its execution.
• Supervise the preparation of monthly expense report for internal management review.
• Ensure compliance with the accounting / auditing guidelines, donor grant agreements and applicable legislative requirements of the country both at field and at national level
• Preparation of audit plans and supervise internal & external Audits. Supervise quality of finance, audit and accounting database.
• Supervise and monitor finance staff recruitment, performance capability, develop training program, conduct performance appraisal and succession planning.
• Implement the procurement function in collaboration with institutions of AKDN.
• Advise on other matters, such as sustainability, effective use of resources, cost analyses and strategic financial management.
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR, INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES (IUCNP)
IUCN - The World Conservation Union was established in 1948 and brings together 79 states, 113 government agencies, 754 NGO's, 36 affiliates, and some 10,000 scientists and experts from 181 countries in a unique worldwide partnership. In 1982, an exploratory mission from the IUCN Headquarters laid the foundation for the IUCN Programme in Pakistan.
From Dec 2004 to July 2005, I have been working as the Administrator, Mountain Areas Conservancy Project (MACP). The goal of (MACP) was to protect biodiversity and ensure its sustainable use in Pakistan’s Karakorum, Hindu Kush, and Western Himalayas mountain ranges through community-based conservation approach. My duties included:
• Overall Financial planning, implementation and management of the project.
• Planning and management of sustainability funds.
• Preparation and submission of financial reports as per financial guidelines of UNDP and IUCNP.
• Preparation and submission of project progress reports.
• Preparing quarterly funds request for submission to UNDP.
• Liaison with UNDP/Ministry of Environment/WWF and other key stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with IUCNP, UNDP procedures of internal controls.
• Audit arrangements and Inventory Control.
• Provide guidance to regional and field staff in the preparation of financial progress reports and related accounting matters.
• Human resource management of the project.
• Provide logistic support to Regional Project Managers for procurement of equipment, and preparation of service contracts.
• Interact closely with regional staff and project activities, and provide advice on project planning implementation and financial monitoring.
• Organizing project related meetings, particularly those of the Project Steering Committees and Project Management Committees
MANAGER FINANCE, FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF PAKISTAN (FPAP)
The Family Planning Association of Pakistan (FPAP) is a non-profit community based voluntary social welfare organization established in 1953, and has been working throughout Pakistan including Azad Kashmir and Northern Areas. FPAP is an affiliate of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), London. FPAP’s core programme is provision of Reproductive Health & Family Planning Services; while through its supports programme it focus on Social Development i.e. Women Empowerment, Poverty Alleviation, Girl Child development program, Facts for Life etc. I have been working as Manager Finance FPAP Islamabad Region from March to December 2004. The aforesaid Region encompasses Northern Areas, Kashmir, Rawalpindi/Islamabad and Chakwal. I was responsible for the overall financial responsibility of the Region.
Major duties at Family Planning Association of Pakistan included:
• Preparation/Execution of annual Program Budget and five yearly Management Plans.
• Supervising and onward submitting Financial Reports to FPAP Head Office Lahore.
• Ensuring maintenance of assets/stock records and proper inventory management.
• Tax and Employee Benefits.
• Supervision of Financial Record keeping
• Managing the procurement function including purchase of Fixed Assets and Medicines.
• Supervision of accounts of Family Health Hospital Islamabad
• Supervision of payroll preparation and payments
• Managing external audit and periodic internal audits.
• Participating in meetings of Regional Technical Committees
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION. OFFICER, SAHIL (NGO)
Sahil is the only NGO in Pakistan, working exclusively on the issue of Child Sexual Abuse in Pakistan since 1996. I have been working as Finance/Admin. Officer from April 2003 to February 2004. Two major (out of five) projects were successfully operational throughout Pakistan; financed by Netherlands Embassy and Norway Embassy. Job responsibilities include managing finance, admin, human resources, and coordination for the Program activities. The details are;
• Preparing and execution of budgets
• Preparation of accounts and management reports.
• Pre-audit and implementation of internal controls
• Payroll preparation and handling staff benefits including provident fund.
• Preparation of funds request and expenditure reports for donors.
• Preparation/submission of quarterly tax statements/tax returns.
• Assets management and inventory record keeping.
• Dealing with donors
• Dealing with banks and preparation of bank reconciliations.
• External audit arrangements
• Event Organization
• General administration and office management
• International/domestic travel arrangements of staff/consultants
• Assisting in project monitoring.
Just Paper: (Japanese hand made paper production and paper products)
Just Paper is Sahil’s fund raising project for sustainability.
Duties with regard to Just Paper
• Sale/Marketing
• Managing Outlets
• Maintaining accounts/developing internal controls
• Quality Control
• Dealing with Factory
• Payroll and employees management
INTERIOR DESIGNING (1991-2003)
Over Ten Years of experience at various operational and managerial positions in the field of interior designing. Joined in 1991 and have worked in several design houses of Rawalpindi /Islamabad i.e. Malik Fabrics, Rana Velvet etc. At the age of only eleven years I was introduced as a helper and later on various managerial assignments were assigned to me.
• Business planning
• Collecting payments/Maintaining bank accounts
• General administration and maintaining accounts
• Inventory taking
• Visiting clients
• Designing curtains
• Dealing with factory/work force
• Managing marketing department
• Purchasing and dealing with suppliers
MANAGEMENT INTERNEE
Internship with Habib Bank Ltd A Block branch Rawalpindi. Responsibilities included;
• General Banking: Account opening, Remittances, Clearing, OBC, and TDR.
• Accounts: Payroll, Cash Book, Transfer Book, Main and Head Office.
• Credit and Advances: Mark up, financial analyses and feasibility studies.
TRAININGS/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
• Certified Chartered Accountancy (UK) in progress (2007-today)
• USAID Policies & Procedures on the grant administration 2007
• International Workshop of Sustainable Health Institutions organized by AKDN-Pakistan 19-22 Jun 2006
• Three days ‘Training of Trainers (TOT)’ by Sustainable Development Policy Institute Pakistan (SDPI) from 8-10 Feb 2005.
• South Asian Federation of Accountants Seminar on “Regional Cooperation for Economic Development” 17-18 Jan. 2004
• International Development Law organization’s workshop/Training on “Management Strategies for NGO Leaders” 2004
• Two days International Human Resource Congress by HRDN 7-8 June 2003 at Islamabad.
• Attended Three days training on “NGO’s Local Resource Mobilization” organized by SAAR 2003.
• Attended Post Budget Seminar jointly organized by ICMAP and ICAP on 14th June 2003.
• Done Reiki Level I (a Japanese technique of healing) on 15th June 2003.
• Reiki Level II on 10th Aug 2003
• Asian Pacific fun fair for disabled persons 12th august 2003.
• Seminar on “Role of Federal Tax Ombudsman in Resolution of Tax Payers Problems” 16th Oct 2003
• Seminar on “Corporate Governance and Financial Reporting Framework” organized by ICMAP 18th Oct 2003
• Seminar on “Advocacy Training Program Pakistan” organized by British Council Islamabad 19th Oct 2003
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
• Disaster recovery, Computerized Auditing and System analyses / Design
• Quick Books, Peachtree Accounting
• Ms. Word, MS Excel, MS. PowerPoint, Ms Outlook
• Windows 98, Window XP, Window NT
DISTINCTIONS
• Cleared 22 (out of 23) subjects of ICMAP in Ist attempt
• Stood Ist in college in B.Com.
• Stood Ist in college and third Province of Punjab in D.com.
• Stood 2nd in School in Matric.
• Multi country professional experience.
• Remained member of College Management Committee responsible for college infrastructure development.
Other Details
Countries of Experience; Pakistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan
Nationality Pakistan
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