Waleed Ahmad
Operations Management
Lahore
Summary of Career
1. • Analyze internal operations and identify areas of process enhancement.
2. • Provides timely, accurate, and complete reports on the operating condition of the company.
3. • Develop actionable business strategies and plans that ensure alignment with short-term and long-term objectives.
4. • Implement risk management processes and controls to mitigate operational risks.
5. • Forecast requirements; prepare an annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyze variances; initiating corrective actions.
6. • Set up and continue to improve effective management accounting systems and processes.
7. • Oversee and manage back-office operations to ensure the smooth functioning of trading systems, account opening systems, and other operational platforms.
8. • Aptitude in sound decision-making and problem-solving in pressure situations.
9. • Monitor performance with tracking and establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports, both current and forecasting.
10. • Operational reporting to stakeholders.
Experience as Audit Associate
Kreston Hyder Bhimji & Co. Chartered Accountants
01 December 2014
30 November 2015
In the role of Audit Associate some of the key responsibilities are:
- Maintain complete documentation for audit reviews in an organized, accurate, and concise manner,
clearly supporting the conclusions reached.
- Performed bookkeeping for different clients and preparation of reports as required for financial analysis.
- Registration of Companies and Association of Persons.
- Filing of statutory returns Form-A, Form-29, Form-3, Form-7, and other relevant statements.
- Prepared inspection reports for companies as per SECP file inspection.
Experience as Tax & Audit Associate
Parker Randall A.J.S Chartered Accountants
01 December 2015
31 August 2018
In the role of Tax and Audit Associate some of the key responsibilities are:
- Initial planning of the audit and identifying risk areas during the audit.
- Assist companies in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local statutory
framework.
- Performed Internal Audits and System Audits as required by relevant regulatory authorities.
- Performed bookkeeping for different clients and preparation of reports as required for financial analysis.
- Preparation and submission of annual Income Tax Returns and monthly Sales Tax Returns.
- Preparation and filing of withholding statements u/s 149 and 165 of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
- Assisting in assessment procedures involving the handling of notices u/s 122, 161, and 177 of the Ordinance, 2001.
Experience as Audit Supervisor
Parker Randall A.J.S Chartered Accountants
01 September 2018
31 May 2019
In the role of Audit Supervisor some of the key responsibilities are:
- Assisting clients in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable financial reporting framework, local laws, and directives of regulatory authority.
- Tailor audit procedures based on the understanding of the entity’s business to respond to risks, including risks due to fraud.
- Maintain complete documentation for audit reviews in an organized, accurate, and concise manner,
clearly supporting the conclusions reached.
- Lead audit team for effective outcomes.
- Provide guidance, training, and support throughout the audit process.
- Ensure that audits are conducted in accordance with applicable auditing standards and regulatory requirements.
Experience as Manager Audit & Assurance
Parker Randall A.J.S Chartered Accountants
01 June 2019
30 June 2020
Responsible to lead and oversee the audit and assurance services provided to clients, managing and coordinating audit engagements from planning to completion.
- Assessment of the risks associated with client operations, design appropriate audit procedures and allocate resources effectively.
- Responsible for the preparation of audit strategy, scheduling audits, selecting staff, assigning workloads, and financial reporting.
- Ensure timely execution and completion of all planned activities under external and internal audits.
- Continuous training, development, and appraisal of the audit staff.
- Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements.
Experience as Manager Operations
Abbasi Securities Private Limited
01 July 2020
To date
As Manager of Operations, I am responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day activities of a company's operations, managing a team, and ensuring that operational processes are efficient, effective, and aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. Some common responsibilities associated with the role of a Manager of Operations are:
- Analyze internal operations and identify areas of process enhancement.
- Provides timely, accurate, and complete reports on the operating condition of the company.
- Develop actionable business strategies and plans that ensure alignment with short-term and long- term objectives.
- Implement risk management processes and controls to mitigate operational risks.
- Oversee and manage back-office operations to ensure the smooth functioning of trading systems, account opening systems, and other operational platforms.
- Forecast requirements; prepare an annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyze variances; initiating corrective actions.
- Set up and continue to improve effective management accounting systems and processes.
- Aptitude in sound decision-making and problem-solving in pressure situations.
- Monitor performance with tracking and establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports, both current and forecasting.
Bachelor 30 June 2014
Bachelors in Commerce (Accounting and Finance)Other 31 December 2019
CA-FinalistCertified Xero Advisor
Income Tax Practitioner