A successful Financial Manager / Controller with 16+ years of professional experience and proven track record of leading all aspects of accounting, reporting, budgeting and financial operations. Demonstrated expertise of leading finance teams to manage accounting and financial operations effectively and efficiently. Well versed with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International financial reporting standards (IFRS) and regulatory compliance.
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Finance ManagerLafargeholcim Apr 2018 - Feb 2020Toronto, Canada Area Performed Monthly Business Review (MBR), analyzed the performance and presented to management Performed financial statements analysis by using both horizontal and vertical analysis techniques. Developed and presented annual budget, mainly fixed base budget. Also worked on zero based budgeting backed up with support files Conducted variance analysis to review the actual results compared to budgets. Supported cost centre managers in explaining actual vs. planned variances in their Scorecards Planned and executed various forecasting campaigns (i.e. Country Business Plan (CBP), Mid Term Plan (MTP), monthly forecast, etc. Used various reporting tools (BPC, SAP FC, etc.) to generate monthly reporting packages Performed standard and ad hoc financial analyses for country / markets Worked with all stakeholders to drive integrity of data and standardise processes Monitored and ensured reporting schedules and commitments are adhered to Liaised with North American Business Services (NABS) to ensure collaborative achievement of Finance objectives Demonstrated a commitment to communicate, improve and adhered to safety policies in all work environments Participated in review and enhancement to internal controls, accounting policies, and business processes -
Senior AccountantLafargeholcim Nov 2015 - Mar 2018Mississauga, Ontario Performed financial analysis to ensure the integrity of financial data Performed Balance Sheet account reconciliations including banks, Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, Federal / Provincial Income Taxes, Pension, RRSP on monthly basis Recorded journal entries to book accruals / adjustments and month closing in Accounting ERPs’ Identified the costs related to Group / International assignee, performed allocations and charging them out by communicating / coordinating with Group companies Performed UATs’ (User Acceptance testing) to validate the desired results Coordinated with PSC Operations, payroll, Kronos to ensure the accurate reporting of benefit liabilities, withholding taxes and bank information. Performed GL and AP integration of Payroll in Workday for all US and Canadian pay groups Processed GL and AP interfaces with JDE and SAP for the integrated Payroll (GL and AP) Ensured accuracy of processing by comparing the Payroll data generated from Workday with General Ledger in JD Edwards Accurate and timely processing of US and Canadian 3rd party payments by coordinating with Treasury Fringe analysis of US and Canadian benefit accrual account against the IBNR Assisted in migration of JD Edwards Accounting system to SAP accounting system by designing cross matching tables for General Ledger and vendors Prepared and distributed Department Cost Report and Payroll register to authorised staff Prepared various ADHOC reports like SAP vendors list, Core contributions to staff pension plan etc. Prepared audit schedules as required by internal and external auditors. -
Finance Manager - ContractVisionmax Solutions Inc. Feb 2015 - Oct 2015Toronto, Canada Area Reviewed and analyzed financial statements including balance sheet, income and cash flow statements Presented financial statements to CEO Managed full cycle accounting (AP, AR, GL) and performed balance sheet reconciliations to support the financial data Balance sheet / Income statement analysis and recommendations to identify the areas required to work on for efficient financial performance / position Prepared schedules, such as Prepayments / Advances, loans and fixed assets, to facilitate annual Audit Liaised with External Auditors, Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), to finalize annual Audit Prepared annual budget and set up of variance analysis in Accounting Software accordingly Reviewed customer invoices along-with supporting documents to ensure the accuracy Prepared payroll reconciliation to finalize T4 for the staff and T2 returns for the Company Reviewed GST / HST to ensure the accuracy and reconciliation to identify the Tax Liability / Refund Coordinated with PWC for the preparation of annual return for SR&ED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) to file the claim with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Financial ControllerMindware Jan 2007 - Aug 2014Riyadh - Saudi Arabia Reviewed and reported monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements to management / shareholders to explain the financial performance and position of the Company Prepared and presented Management Accounts to management on monthly basis Prepared and presented budgets annually and monitored on monthly basis, through variance analysis, to address the major variances in timely manner Designed and discussed KPIs’ of staff with the management and communicated them to the staff Coordinated with internal auditors, by preparing the required documentation and by providing response to their queries, to facilitate the internal audit Reviewed and approved journal entries and general ledger reconciliations Reviewed and approved Accruals, Fixed Assets and Prepaid Schedules on monthly basis Led Cash and inventory Management and managed financial operations efficiently Analyzed, reviewed and managed outstanding Receivables by maintaining average days sales out to 45 days to ensure the operating cycle efficiency Coordinated with and management of customers and vendors Reviewed / approved customers and vendors reconciliations on monthly basis Ensured compliance of internal control system by adhering and monitoring the internal controls in accordance to that of organization’s internal control procedures Liaised with external auditors and prepared the financial statement in compliance with IFRS (International Financial reporting Standards) to facilitate the smooth and efficient annual audit Performed other ad hoc projects as assigned by the senior management from time to time -
Chief AccountantSgs Gulf Limited Sep 2005 - Jan 2007Dubai - United Arab Emirates Preparation of Management Accounts on monthly basis Supervision and delegation of work to a team of Accountants Assist in preparation of annual budgets Variance analysis along-with recommendations Interaction with debtors and creditors & follow-up for long outstanding balances To handle the payments to suppliers and group companies Supervising and ensuring the accurate and timely data entry (book keeping) of 11 countries Ensure Inter Company reconciliations on monthly basis Ensure the banks reconciliations on monthly basis Look into the payments / receipts made to affiliates through treasury on monthly basis Use of Hyperion Financial Management system (HFM) for reporting in order to facilitate the consolidation -
Deputy Manager (Accounts & Finance)Ejaz Dyeing & Finishing Mills (Pvt.) Limited (Ejaz Group Of Companies) Dec 2003 - Aug 2005Lahore - Pakistan Preparation of financial statements on monthly, quarterly and annual basis Liaise with bankers, suppliers, Auditors and third parties related to all financial and other matters To develop the Internal Control Procedures for effective accounting system Involve in both Job order & Departmental Costing at a time Variance analysis along-with recommendations. Cash Flows Management Analytical reviews of financial statements and recommendations thereof Handling of Accounts Receivables and Payables Cost Analysis including control suggestions if required Ensure the reconciliations of banks on fortnightly basis Ensure the timely and accurate updation of Books of Account Review the validation of accounting transactions and their account distribution in the light of company’s policies / procedures and in accordance with GAAP, SAP and International financial reporting standards
Khurram Azam Chaudhry Education Details
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Accounting, Finance And Audit -
The Institute Of Certified Public Accountants Of PakistanAccounting And Finance -
Mathematics, Economics And Statistics -
Institute Of Financial ConsultantsAccounting And Finance -
Education EdgeBusiness Analysis -
Institute Of Financial Consultants CanadaAccounting And Business/Management
Frequently Asked Questions about Khurram Azam Chaudhry
What is Khurram Azam Chaudhry's role at the current company?
Khurram Azam Chaudhry's current role is Controller.
What schools did Khurram Azam Chaudhry attend?
Khurram Azam Chaudhry attended The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of Pakistan, The Institute Of Certified Public Accountants Of Pakistan, University Of The Punjab, Lahore, Institute Of Financial Consultants, Education Edge, Institute Of Financial Consultants Canada.
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