Summary of Career
1. Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to optimize financial performance.
2. Regular financial reporting incompliance with accounting standards
3. Supervise the ledger accounting and bank reconciliations.
4. Manage the month-end and year-end closing process with timely reporting
5. Leading external audits and compliance with IFRS & tax regulations.
6. Managed taxation, compliance, and risk assessment to mitigate financial risks
7. Negotiated contracts with vendors, reducing procurement expenses by 15%.
8. Managed $75M+ in project funds, ensuring optimal allocation and regulatory compliance
9. Managed $50M+ in annual revenue, ensuring regulatory compliance and financial transparency.
10. Developed multi-location financial models, driving 15% year-over-year revenue growth.
Experience as Chief Financial Officer
GAS EXPRESS PK
01 June 2020
To date
• Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to optimize financial performance.
• Regular financial reporting incompliance with accounting standards and supervise the ledger accounting and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare location-wise financial reports and handling all AR/AP cycle with external partners and customers.
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing process with timely reporting
• Managing debt servicing, cash flow planning, and investment strategies to maximize returns.
• Leading external audits and compliance with IFRS & tax regulations.
• Implementing cost-reduction initiatives, achieving annual savings of $3M.
• Spearheading ERP system upgrades, enhancing real-time financial visibility.
Experience as Senior Manager Finance
Aga Khan Planning and Building Service, Pakistan
16 February 2015
31 May 2020
• Led financial planning, budgeting, and grant management, ensuring alignment with donor requirements.
• Conducted cost analysis and financial modeling to guide decision-making.
• Managed taxation, compliance, and risk assessment to mitigate financial risks.
• Oversaw monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring IFRS compliance.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors, reducing procurement expenses by 15%.
Experience as Manager Accounts
IBA International (Subsidiary of Computer Recyclers USA LLC)
01 January 2011
14 February 2015
• Led financial statement preparation, cost analysis, and internal controls.
• Conducted risk analysis for capital investment projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Supervised short-term and long-term loan arrangements with banks.
• Oversaw tax compliance, audit coordination, and corporate governance.
• Prepare and review financial statements including balance sheets, income statement and cash flow in compliance with accounting standards.
Experience as Audit Associate
Anjum Asim Shahid Rahman - CA Firm (Member of Grant Thornton)
06 August 2007
31 December 2010
• Engaged in various external audits with audit division.
• Engagement in business assurance services with various assignments.
Worked with leading multinational corporations, financial institutions, and corporate clients, handling audits, compliance, and financial advisory engagements.
• Multinational Corporations: Searle Pakistan Limited
• Financial Institutions: National Bank of Pakistan, East West Life Assurance, Alpha Insurance, Shaheen Insurance, Pak Oman Asset Management
• Corporate & Industrial Clients: Premier Cables, Ismail Industries, Al-Hamd International Containers Terminal, Hascombe Storage
• Internal Audit & Special Assignments: Standard Chartered Leasing, UBL Insurers, MCB Bank (Fixed Asset Verification), Foton Pak Bus Service (Final Accounts Preparation), Various Stock Verifications
Matric 30 June 2002
Commerce EducationIntermediate 30 June 2004
In commerce field (Accounting and Management)Bachelor 31 December 2006
In commerce (Accounting/Audit/Management) - 1st DivisionCertified Chartered Accountant
Customer Services and Business Development Expert
Lahore