As a key executive, I direct and implement comprehensive financial strategies for a premier agri-commodity manufacturing and trading organization with an impressive annual turnover exceeding 1.2 billion. My role involves overseeing all aspects, of financial governance and reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment with our business objectives.With expertise in managing the complex dynamics of commodity markets, I have developed and executed sophisticated risk management frameworks that address the key areas of commodity, forex, financial, and operational risk. By leveraging data-driven insights, I optimize financial performance and capitalize on market opportunities to drive sustainable growth.My responsibilities extend to optimizing the capital structure and financial reporting processes, thereby enhancing operational efficiencies and ensuring sound financial health. This includes steering due diligence and strategic evaluations related to acquisitions and leading high-value negotiations with stakeholders.Engaging actively with the board of directors and investors, I provide critical insights and recommendations that shape long-term strategic direction and enhance shareholder value. I also mentor and lead a talented finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation while maintaining an unwavering focus on integrity and ethical standards.By aligning financial strategies with operational goals, I contribute to our company's mission to remain a global leader in the agri-commodity sector, committed to sustainable development and sector innovation."

The position offers an exceptional opportunity to collaborate with senior board members in shaping and executing the company's strategy. With a focus on leveraging our strengths and driving maximum output, I am committed to pushing the limits and achieving new heights of success.One key aspect of this role involves analyzing and evaluating our business techniques to identify new opportunities for growth. At the same time, I understand the importance of maintaining strong relationships with existing stakeholders. As someone who is experienced in finance, I am in a unique position to support the Finance Department and ensure that our financial operations do not become a bottleneck for the business. By assessing and mitigating both financial and business risks, I can help drive efficiency and effectiveness throughout the organization.This position also provides an opportunity to collaborate with the procurement, sales, and marketing departments. By offering support and insights, I can assist in implementing new techniques and exploring untapped market segments. Furthermore, I have successfully developed a mechanism to foster closer collaboration among all departments within a very short timeframe.Expanding commercial awareness on an international level. Through active engagement in the industry, I aim to identify and measure market demands enabling me to allocate resources effectively and maximize the company's performance.Recognizing the importance of diversification, I advocate for establishing a dedicated research and development department. By focusing on expanding our product range, we can capture a larger share of the market and attract new business opportunities. Moreover, I am committed to finding alternative solutions for products that may be affected by seasonal variations. This involves identifying new market segments or capitalizing on substitute products to drive business turnover higher.

As the finance manager overseeing contracts and pricing for the export market, my role is to ensure the efficient and accurate handling of financial transactions. This involves ensuring invoices are settled on time and accurately billed to clients.I worked closely with marketing and purchase teams to create contracts, taking into consideration factors such as transfer pricing, and fluctuations in the market while playing a pivotal role in month-end closing activities, ensuring stock valuation and margin segmentation are properly executed. Moreover, I ensure that the financial statements are in accordance with IAS, IFRS & MFRS. This includes analyzing financial results, investigating inconsistencies, and approving manual journals.Furthermore, submitting Goods and Services Tax (GST) reports in compliance with Malaysian GST laws and regulations. With an annual turnover of 1.2 Billion Ringgit, I also oversee the payroll department in submitting statutory reports to the LHDN.To effectively carry out my responsibilities, I maintain active connections with corporate and financial institutions for operational purposes, investment, and financing purposes. I also contribute to mitigating business and financial risks by hedging foreign exchange and commodity contracts using future and options pricing strategies. Negotiating prices with suppliers is another aspect of my role, allowing me to maintain sales prices and control fluctuations that may result in adverse variances.Furthermore, submitting reports to the Central Bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara), along with other regulatory compliance requirements, ensures that accurate statements and information are communicated to the board and members of the organization.Lastly, I perform cash flow analysis, supporting planning and decision-making processes. Through effective management, Manage to decrease inventory days and receivable days, while increasing payable days, resulting in a 25% improvement in the overall cash flow.

As the Director of the Agri Commodity Business in Pakistan, I hold a key role in driving the success and growth of our company in the agricultural sector. With a deep understanding of the local market dynamics and expertise in agricultural commodities, I strategically lead our business operations to maximize profitability and market share.My responsibilities encompass overseeing the entire supply chain, from sourcing and procurement to processing and distribution. I ensure that our organization effectively navigates the unique challenges and opportunities within the agricultural industry in Pakistan, leveraging our strengths to capitalize on market trends.In addition to managing operations, I actively seek out new business opportunities and forge strategic partnerships with key stakeholders such as farmers, suppliers, and government agencies. By identifying emerging market demands, I drive the development and implementation of innovative strategies to meet the evolving needs of our customers.As a leader, I foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within our team, empowering them to deliver exceptional results. I provide guidance and support in areas such as market research, pricing analysis, and risk management, enabling our business to make informed decisions and maintain a competitive edge.Ultimately, my vision is to position our agricultural commodity business as a frontrunner in Pakistan, renowned for its quality products, strong industry relationships, and sustainable business practices. Through my strategic leadership, I strive to contribute to the growth and prosperity of the agricultural sector while delivering value to our stakeholders and customers.

As the Executive Director of an esteemed accounting and auditing consultancy firm, I bring strategic leadership and expertise to steer the organization toward success. With comprehensive knowledge of financial regulations and industry best practices, I provide valuable guidance and ensure the delivery of exceptional services to our international clients. My role involves overseeing all operations of clients overseas in the APAC region, from directing financial audits and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, to providing insightful financial advisory and strategic planning. By fostering a culture of excellence and innovation, I drive the growth and reputation of our firm, making a significant impact in the field of accounting and auditing.

As the Head of the Accounts team, I provide effective leadership and guidance to a team of three professionals. With unwavering attention to detail, I am responsible for maintaining comprehensive accounting records while overseeing budgets and financial statements.I play a pivotal role in assisting the firm in meeting its financing needs, ensuring that appropriate controls are in place to monitor the progress of projects. My primary focus is on ensuring the timely settlement of all obligations and accurate billing of clients.Adhering to both local and federal laws and regulations, I prioritize legal and regulatory compliance in all financial matters. This includes staying abreast of changes in legislation and maintaining rigorous oversight to guarantee full compliance at all times.To ensure effective cost control, I meticulously approve all expenditures, closely monitoring and comparing weekly and monthly costs against the budget. By doing so, I facilitate the smooth management of projects in accordance with the firm's policies and guidelines.My professional approach and dedication to maintaining high standards of financial management enable me to successfully fulfill my role and contribute to the overall success of the firm.

As a dynamic leader in the sales and marketing team of a highly successful UK-based e-commerce company, I thrive on providing exceptional services to a global customer base. With an impressive annual turnover exceeding £15 million GBP, I excel in delivering targeted solutions through various platforms.A key aspect of my role is tailoring pricing strategies to meet the unique needs of each customer. I proactively develop and maintain strong relationships with drop ship vendors, ensuring seamless order entry, fulfillment, and support across multiple channels, including eBay and Amazon. I take pride in creating comprehensive product information packages, encompassing accurate descriptions, compelling imagery, and competitive pricing.By implementing creative techniques, I effectively capture market segments, driving significant sales growth. Leveraging my expertise, I have successfully increased markups by 20% compared to historical figures on multiple products, significantly boosting profits. Continuously analyzing competitive websites, I stay ahead of industry trends, marketing initiatives, and customer preferences, substantiating our sales strategies with comprehensive market research.Attending joint meetings on a weekly basis, I foster strong cross-departmental collaboration, effectively addressing internal and external issues, while leveraging my expertise to consult with various teams within the organization.With a sharp focus on cost control and revenue optimization, I develop accurate costing and target pricing strategies for our extensive range of goods and services. Additionally, I ensure timely submission of the UK VAT quarterly report to the HMRC, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.My unwavering commitment to professionalism and exceptional performance allows me to thrive in this dynamic environment.

I efficiently prepared the company's account and tax returns to meet audit and regulatory requirements. Additionally, I successfully coordinated the monthly payroll for a team of over 20 employees. I maintained effective communication with bankers, insurers, and solicitors to ensure smooth financial transactions. I provided valuable reporting on variances in quarterly costing reports. Furthermore, I prepared the annual company accounts and reports to document our financial performance. Through proactive management, I reduced the credit period from 40 days to 30 days, enhancing our cash flow. I diligently monitored and recorded company expenses and revenues to maintain financial accuracy. Additionally, I successfully controlled the petty cash on a monthly basis while conducting cash and bank reconciliation to ensure optimal financial control.

I meticulously maintain and record all transactions in the general, sales, and purchase ledgers, providing management with accurate closing balances for informed decision-making. I support the internal audit department in implementing company policies and controls, ensuring financial integrity. With management authorization, I handle bank transactions. Through continuous communication with the purchase and production departments, I control costs, manage inventory, and assess worker efficiency.