Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan
Results-driven Finance Manager and CA Finalist with over 13 years of progressive experience across Big 4 audit, ERP implementation, and multi-sector accounts management. Proven track record of delivering accurate financial reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building strong internal controls. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, streamlining month-end close processes, and presenting complex financial insights to boards and senior leadership. Known for combining technical depth in IFRS and ISA with practical business acumen to drive operational efficiency and financial accountability.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board of Directors. • Lead the preparation and oversight of the company's annual operational budget, ensuring accountability across all departments. • Oversee all financial functions including compliance, timely reporting, and accuracy of records. • Ensure full adherence to Pakistan tax laws, including monthly withholding tax filings and annual income tax returns. • Review monthly payroll calculations covering HRA, medical allowances, leave deductions, and other adjustments. • Manage banking relationships and facilitate smooth day-to-day treasury operations. • Maintain fixed assets register and conduct semi-annual physical verifications to ensure asset accuracy. • Manage receivables and payables schedules; assess and create provisions for doubtful debts. • Design, implement, and monitor robust internal control frameworks. • Collaborated with software developers on an ERP implementation project, ensuring completeness of all financial modules and workflows.
• Supervised all daily accounts operations and ensured adherence to institutional financial policies and SOPs. • Reviewed and approved salary disbursements, vendor payments, and tax deductions in line with policy. • Supervised monthly and annual withholding tax filings and income tax return preparation. • Oversaw reconciliation of fee balances between the campus management system and the main GL module. • Managed student installment plans and coordinated with departments for timely fee recoveries. • Ensured accurate recording and reporting of accruals, prepayments, and aging balances. • Maintained accurate accounting for Provident and Gratuity Funds. • Managed restricted and unrestricted fund accounting to maintain proper fund balance tracking. • Performed all month-end closing tasks, ensuring timely posting of vouchers and resolution of departmental issues.
• Produced monthly management accounts and annual financial statements for board presentations. • Devised and managed the company's operational budget with full ownership of budget performance monitoring. • Ensured timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting across all company functions. • Managed payroll, tax filings, fixed assets, and banking relationships independently. • Developed internal controls and ERP financial software in collaboration with the development team.
• Led audit planning, internal control evaluations, and risk-based audit execution in line with ISA and KPMG Audit Methodology. • Reviewed and compiled financial statements in accordance with IFRS and applicable local laws. • Identified internal control deficiencies and communicated findings through management letters with actionable recommendations. • Coordinated with technical, tax, and external specialist teams to deliver high-quality, multi-disciplinary client engagements. • Assessed the impact of new and revised accounting standards on client financial statements. • Conducted detailed financial performance analyses including trend analysis, ratio analysis, and budget vs. actuals comparisons. • Reviewed inventory costing methods, overhead allocations, NRV testing, and production efficiency using variance analysis techniques.
My responsibilties included assisting the senior team members in finalizing the audit workings, preparation of presentations for discussion with client and coordinating with the client personnel regarding any queries that arise during the course of audit
• Managed a portfolio of audit clients in the UAE, overseeing planning, execution, and finalization of annual audits. • Ensured compliance with IFRS, ISA, UAE Commercial Companies Law, and KPMG Audit Manual. • Prepared board and management letters communicating key audit findings and risk mitigation recommendations.