In-charge of designing, deploying, and optimizing SAP FICO to run the financial management function.Responsible for developing accounting strategy & standards based on discussions with board members and business unit leaders.Identified, documented, and tracked key metrics to report business performance, highlight variance (positive & negative), and communicate exceptions for quick resolution.Developed and presented financial analysis to provide status-of-the-business to the board, key executives, senior managers, and external constituents; ensured accuracy of financial statements.Effectively led and mentored six (6) accounting analysts to drive greater team and individual productivity.

Responsible for implementing Oracle Financials covering all aspects of accounting.Managed staff responsible for Account Receivables and Accounts Payables.Oversaw preparation of monthly payroll and recording of payroll taxes & documentation.Identified accounting issues, necessary adjustments, and authorized supporting general journals and documentation for bank reconciliation, payroll, payroll taxes, payables, and receivables.Recognized for automating the accounting department.

Responsible for developing annual budgets and financial plans to help achieve objectives established by the group, as well as, targets set by business units spanning retail, manufacturing, and services sectors.Envisioned, architected, and deployed IT systems to automate and integrate the accounting function across business units.Oversaw accounting activities and staff, to deliver timely and complete accounts and financial view of the businesses.Received commendation for enabling better/effective decisions as a result of greater accounting discipline and financial controls.

Reviewed and researched business processes, transactions and underlying work flow, including a thorough assessment of data management (storage, retrieval, and analysis) needs.Based on analysis, determined optimal accounting systems ensuring regulatory compliance to governmental (Government of Pakistan), financial (Agriculture Development Bank), and international (World Bank) funded projects.Provided solid documentation and traceability for upstream financial reporting & downstream audit activities.