• Providing strategic direction and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the firm.• Developing and implementing efficient processes and systems to enhance operational effectiveness.• Managing financial resources and budgets to optimize profitability and reduce costs.• Leading and motivating cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives.• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.• Monitoring and evaluating performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Nachfolger (Pvt.) Ltd. provides quality services of a diverse range of domestic and International commodities futures trading through Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX). Due to its exponential growth observed from both retail and institutional fronts PMEX has ranked it amongst its top ten brokers.Key job highlights and responsibilities:• Leading the overall Financial Control (Financial Closing & Reporting) function along with Regulatory (SECP & PMEX) and Tax Reporting, System Implementation and Governance function.• Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.• Managing a team of 5 experienced individuals for ensuring maximization of skills and personal growth.• Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with local accounting framework and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs).• Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury and corporate finance functions.• Improved cash flow, retired debt and built cash reserves to control costs and enhance benefits.• Initiated back-and-forth communication to negotiate and approve contracts and agreements.

• Prepared income tax, sales tax (VAT) and customs related documentation for individuals, companies, trusts, estates and non-profits. Conducted tax reviews and compilations to identify potential exposure areas and provided suggestions. Also represented various clients before Federal and Provincial taxing authorities against notices and penalties.• Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans. Also created their business plan and identified target customers by interacting on phone and in person, handling basic inquiries and providing quotes.• Completed registrations and licensing of more than hundred organizations including private companies, non-profits, funds, societies, partnerships, trusts and listed companies. Ensured their compliance with local regulations and represented them before licensing authorities.

• Performed extensive assurance and audit services for more than 50 clients of various industries including construction, information technology, non-profit, education, health, banking, logistics and various others.• Managed special mandates for clients including internal auditing, SOX reporting, IFRS implementations and consolidation.• Led audit teams through the planning, execution & conclusion stages of statutory audits along with managing overall audit documentation of external audit for Quality Reviews of regulator and affiliate firms.

• Maintained communication clients throughout auditing process to deliver status updates.• Reviewed audited financial, operational and regulatory compliance deficiencies and conducted follow-ups.• Trained new audit personnel to perform duties according to regulations and established procedures.

• Followed up to assess and report corrective action completion or progress.• Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.• Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.

Prince Villas housing society started its operations in 2010. Since then, it has completed two phases in which they provided housing facility to more than hundred families. Key job highlights and responsibilities:• Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success. Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.• Calculated tax owed, prepared and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.• Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.• Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.• Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.

Agro Processors & Atmospheric Gases (Pvt.) Ltd. (APAG) is one of the lead cooking oil providers since 1981 with brands such as Soya Supreme and Malta.Key job highlights and responsibilities:• Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.• Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.• Audited and reconciled payroll and distributions for personnel.• Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.• Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.