Ahmed Ali Latif Email & Phone Number

Pakistan

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pk

In my role as Lead Projects & Investments at Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited, I spearheaded Corporate Development & M&A projects, successfully setting up Pakistan's first Agri-Tech and Textile-Tech incubator. I provided strategic alignment for diversification opportunities, conducted buy side & sell side advisory, and managed financial due diligence, project management, and equity investments monitoring.

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pk

As team-leader now, I am primarily responsible for evaluating acquisitions, new projects and investment strategies for the Company while reporting directly to the Senior Manager and CFO. Successfully led the participation in a 330MW coal based power plant, which included in-depth industry study, negotiation of the Share Purchase Agreement, post participation negotiations with offshore lenders and financing advisors on financing agreements to safeguard sponsors' interests.I love project management and because of my passion and enthusiasm I have gained valuable knowledge about the regulatory and operating environment of various sectors various industries (energy, steel, food, financial services, insurance). Directly reporting to CE&MD regarding our equity investments (On-shore & Off-shore), apprising him on industry developments and briefing on the upcoming Board Meetings.Fauji Fertilizer Company is one of the market leaders of Urea fertilizer in Pakistan with a capacity of 2,048 MT, it is an associate concern of Pakistan's biggest charitable organization; Fauji Foundation. The company has diversified interests in energy, financial services, chemicals, and food industry, both in Pakistan and Africa,

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pk

My team was primarily responsible for preparing monthly management accounts and statutory financial reporting including assisting auditors in completing their activities I initiating product wise profitability reporting which has now become a standard reporting to view underlying drivers of profitability. I also improved reporting timelines by more than 30% via automating reports using SAP - BI and creating dashboards for senior management to provide a realtime performance of the Company

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pk

Fauji Fertilizer Company is one of the market leader of Urea fertilizer in Pakistan with capacity of 2,048 MT, it is an associate concern of Pakistan's biggest charitable organization; Fauji Foundation. The company has a diversified interests in energy, financial services, chemicals and food industry, both in Pakistan and Africa, My team is primarily responsible for evaluating acquisitions and investment strategies for the Company and reports directly to the Manager and CFO. Successfully led the financial close & tariff approval of Pakistan's first Wind based renewal energy project, which became basis of subsequent projectsPrepared highly sensitive and scenario based financial models based on which the company has tasked me with evaluating the financial aspect of all acquisitions and investments (energy, steel, food, financial services, insurance). Successfully completed acquisition of Pakistan's first IQF company and prepared bankable feasibility for the securing a loan of ~US$ 40 millionNominated to represent finance dept in possible business venture with Europe's largest IQF processing companyCFO has tasked me to report directly to CE&MD regarding our investments in two subsidiaries (On-shore & Off-shore), apprising him on industry developments and preparing briefs for the BOD Meetings.I initiated a weekly financial magazine called "Weekly Brew" which encompassed corporate announcements, KIBOR, LIBOR, key commodities prices along inflation indicators. I also regularly circulate international analysis report; Bigmac, Economic Freedom Index, Exports data, etc. in dynamic easy to use excel interface in my department. Presented various project evaluations to the Board of Directors and possible investors We also extensively reviewed legal and non-legal contracts, documents, agreements and suggested improvements.

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pk

Effective and efficient implementation of strategic objectives to achieve company's financial goals, while managing the overall finance function

Karachi, Sindh, Pk

Associated with A. F. Ferguson & Co. Lahore, Pakistan (a member firm of PwC) as an Assistant Manager* –ABAS (Assurance and Business Advisory Services). During my years with PwC, I gathered extensive experience in rendering ABAS services to different multinational, public and private companies. I have obtained adequate expertise in review of systems and audits of manufacturing and service industries. The experience I gained includes ensuring adequacy of reporting systems, compliance with management policies and statutory requirements, reviewing existing systems to identify any control weaknesses and reviewing financial statements to ensure compliance with local laws and International Accounting Standards. My experience includes audit of automated systems and system compliance reviews of organizations with the objective of identifying whether such systems are meeting management’s control requirements. I have been involved in rendering assurance and business advisory services to top notch clients in Packaging, Cement, Confectionary, Sugar & Allied Industry, Textile, Telecommunication and Software sectors.*From 2005 to 2009 rendered services as an Associate

Umraniye, Istanbul, Tr

CCBPL is the bottling plant for Coca-Cola, Fanta, Minute-maid, Sprite and allied drinksDuring my short stay in the company I was tasked with budget preparation and monitoring. I managed to obtain understanding of and prepared the entire region’s budget within 2 weeks of my joining. Further, I provided the company with new analysis techniques to track wastages and reduced reporting time by providing automated analysis templates.

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pk

Financial projections for future outlook in order to asses diversification or expansion strategies.Business modelling for various segments and reviews of existing modelsPreparation of budget for a newly formed subsidiary company and key-member in financial close.Proposal analysis with recommendations to managementProviding management with concept papers

Preparation of bankable feasiblity reports.Loan arrangement with Islamic BanksTechnical analysis of currencies and stocks

Karachi, Sindh, Pk

Audit and advisory services.

Karachi, Sindh, Pk

Audit and Business Advisory services.

Chartered Accountant, Finance, Business Management, Corporate Laws

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Cis, Corporate Compliances

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