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New Jersey, United States

• Analyzed granular revenue and cost metrics, including per-employee profitability, to identify areas of profit generation and cost optimization. Collaborated with FP&A teams to provide actionable insights that supported strategic workforce planning and enhanced overall financial performance.• Designed and implemented a streamlined payroll workflow integrating data from ADP and Paychex. Conducted thorough discrepancy checks, ensured tax compliance, and correctly allocated payroll expenses between Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and Operating Expenses (OpEx).• Tested and implemented a multi-conditional workflow approval system for vendor purchase orders (POs). Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define approval criteria, enhancing process efficiency, ensuring compliance, and reducing processing time without compromising scrutiny.• Led regular intra-group receivable and payable reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial records across entities.• Managed the end-to-end invoicing process, ensuring resources bill rates and pay rates adhered to approved limits and aligned with contractual terms outlined in the statement of work (SOW).• Supervised the processing of third-party vendor and contractor bills, ensuring timely payments in alignment with company policies and budgetary constraints.• Provided leadership and oversight on cross-functional projects involving teams across India and the UK. Collaborated closely with external consultants to meet project milestones efficiently and aligned deliverables with organizational objectives.

Norway

• Successfully managed a team of 7 finance professionals, and achieving a 10% reduction in processing time by creating routines, initial client screening and understanding the goals.• Oversaw the preparation and presentation of accurate financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and Norwegian Tax Laws.• Ensured compliance with all relevant financial regulations, tax codes, and accounting standards, minimizing the risk of financial penalties.• Conducted in-depth financial analysis, providing insights to senior management for informed decision-making in order to successfully report VAT• Successfully managed a portfolio of 8 direct clients and assisted the company in creating financial statements from scratch, as well as performing complex data cleanup, catch-up, and reconciliations.• Conducted webinars to teach my team Advance Excel, Office 365, Microsoft Team, and Accounting Software's like Tripltex, Visma E-Accounting

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

• Successfully prepared financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, resulting in a more accurate and transparent view of the company's financial position.• Generated reports on various aspects of the business, including sales, expenses, employees payroll, and vendors, which provided valuable insights and helped inform decision-making.• Ensured compliance with IFRS and other professional standards, reducing the risk of fines or legal action.• Maintained accurate and up-to-date financial records, resulting in more efficient financial reporting and improved accuracy of financial data.• Developed and managed the company's budget, resulting in cost savings or increased profitability.• Collaborated with the social media marketing team to optimize ad and post performance through the analysis and dissemination of financial and statistical data, resulting in increased engagement and sales.

Audit Supervisor – Key Achievements- Led external audits for listed and private companies, ensuring timely, efficient execution while mentoring junior team members.- Managed audit projects end-to-end, meeting deadlines through effective planning and coordination.- Fostered strong client relationships through clear communication and professional integrity.- Provided actionable insights to management by analyzing financial statements and internal controls.- Ensured compliance with accounting and auditing standards through thorough risk assessments and audit programs.Listed Clients:NETSOL Technologies | Leasing & Asset Finance SoftwareSazgar Engineering Works Ltd. | Automotive ManufacturingAdditionally, directed statutory, internal, and forensic audits, identifying risks, reporting internal control issues, and recommending mitigation strategies.

Google Data Analytics Certificate

The course mainly focused data cleaning, analysis, and visualization tools to analyze and present large data. Use of the #r programming.

Education record

Bachelor'S Degree, Business/Commerce, General