Muhammad Ashfaq Email & Phone Number

Karachi Pakistan

• To develop and manage all HR processes for the company, ensuring effective employee selection, motivation, development and staffing, and through effective coordination with other Directors/COO ensure company values are reflected in processes.• To manage overall talent development and employee training efforts to provide comprehensive development opportunities to build a strong talent pipeline to support continuous business growth.

Pakistan

• After consolidation of Novartis local HR Operations services to Novartis Global Service Center (NGSC) I am representing NGSC to accomplish local support in the following areas for Novartis Pharma (Pakistan) Limited. • Timely processing of payroll. • Managing WPPF, Gratuity and Provident Fund. • Compliance of all statutory requirement like EOBI, SESSI, Professional tax, Income tax etc.• Managing Company loans.• Liaison with Government departments.

Karachi

Achievements as Senior Manager Accounts and HR Operations:Market Alignment of Gratuity Scheme – Supported HR & Legal Head in the alignment of Gratuity Benefit scheme. Launched HR Core – The SAP based global project in Novartis Pakistan to simplify HR processes and data ManagementImplemented BrassRing – Rolled out BrassRing in Novartis Pakistan, a global project for making recruitment Process efficient and transparent as per the Novartis staffing… Show more Achievements as Senior Manager Accounts and HR Operations:Market Alignment of Gratuity Scheme – Supported HR & Legal Head in the alignment of Gratuity Benefit scheme. Launched HR Core – The SAP based global project in Novartis Pakistan to simplify HR processes and data ManagementImplemented BrassRing – Rolled out BrassRing in Novartis Pakistan, a global project for making recruitment Process efficient and transparent as per the Novartis staffing guidelinesImplemented ePMP – Supported the C& B manager to implement ePMP system in Novartis Pakistan, ePMP tool is the basis for setting / updating the objectives as well as for conducting and running the mid-year and year-end performance review process online. In-house payroll - Successful integration of with HR Core systemChange management - Effectively administer process in implementing HR Core processes, Implement, trained and monitor about 1100 associates in the organization. Show less

Karachi

• Manage Payroll of 800 associates of Novartis, Management Staff and Factory Unionized staff.• Manage Senior Provident Fund, Junior Provident Fund, Gratuity Fund, W.P.P.F, Co-operative Society of the Company the total size of the funds is approx. 750 million.• Manage all loans facilities to staff.• Manage the Time & Leave Management System of the Company (Head Office + Jamshoro Factory).• Manage Appointments, Termination of employees • Team member for negotiation with… Show more • Manage Payroll of 800 associates of Novartis, Management Staff and Factory Unionized staff.• Manage Senior Provident Fund, Junior Provident Fund, Gratuity Fund, W.P.P.F, Co-operative Society of the Company the total size of the funds is approx. 750 million.• Manage all loans facilities to staff.• Manage the Time & Leave Management System of the Company (Head Office + Jamshoro Factory).• Manage Appointments, Termination of employees • Team member for negotiation with CBA• Manage PKI Web based confidential data security system directly connects with Basel Switzerland as a Manager PKI local registration Authority in Pakistan.• Responsible for managing employees personal data update on the First Port - Novartis global website for HRIS.Projects completed during this tenure• On personal initiative, launched a web intra-net site for Novartis Pakistan Human Resource Department. • The site provides useful information about Novartis contribution towards social responsibilities and human resource policies.• Introduced “Flexi Timings” concept in the organization which reduced the late comings of the employees considerably. • Organized various social events for the employees i.e. Staff Family Picnics, Sports tournaments etc.• Organized Community events like Community Partnership Day Programs. • Successfully implementation of PKI (Data Security) system An HR & Finance professional with over 30 years of experience, having evolved from an orientation towards finance to hands on HR experience; having been part of Novartis Pharma Pakistan Ltd. Since 1993 I have overseen many new projects and the evolution of the company’s HR department. I am currently leading HR Operations for the country and have successfully consolidated the Novartis Business Services (NBS) transition of Operations (The first segment to move to NBS structure). I believe my experiences in this regard would be key to ensuring the smooth transition of other areas into NBS. Show less

Karachi

• Manage Payroll of 800 associates of Novartis, Management Staff and Factory Unionized staff.• Manage Senior Provident Fund, Junior Provident Fund, Gratuity Fund, W.P.P.F, Co-operative Society of the Company the total size of the funds is approx. 750 million.• Manage all loans facilities to staff.• Support Head Human Resources in employee’s compensation and benefits survey.• Manage Staff Income Tax and liaison with tax authorities.• Liaison with E.O.B.I and S.E.S.S.I… Show more • Manage Payroll of 800 associates of Novartis, Management Staff and Factory Unionized staff.• Manage Senior Provident Fund, Junior Provident Fund, Gratuity Fund, W.P.P.F, Co-operative Society of the Company the total size of the funds is approx. 750 million.• Manage all loans facilities to staff.• Support Head Human Resources in employee’s compensation and benefits survey.• Manage Staff Income Tax and liaison with tax authorities.• Liaison with E.O.B.I and S.E.S.S.I authorities regarding audit, employee’s registration and payment of monthly contribution.• Co-ordinate with finance department regarding overhead expenses, head count and employees loans and advances.• Manage the Time & Leave Management System of the Company (Head Office + Jamshoro Factory).• Assisted in the preparation of the salary grade structure.• Acted as the liaison with both internal and external attorneys and auditors with respect to Company's benefit plans.• Monitored federal and state regulations concerning benefits administration to ensure compliance with legal requirements• Manage PKI Web based confidential data security system directly connects with Basel Switzerland as a Manager PKI local registration Authority in Pakistan.Projects completed during this time• On personal initiative, launched a web intra-net site for Novartis Pakistan Human Resource Department. • The site provides useful information about Novartis contribution towards social responsibilities and human resource policies.• Organized various social events for the employees i.e. Staff Family Picnics, Sports tournaments etc.• Organized Community events like Community Partnership Day Programs. • Successfully implementation of PKI (Data Security) system Show less

Karachi

• Manage Payroll of Unionized Staff & part payroll of Management staff.• Dealing with the Labor Department. • Maintaining confidential record of employees.• Dealing with disciplinary matters of employees.• Responsible to look after Company Medical Services.• Ensuring an efficient Transport System for employees.• Canteen Services of the Company.• Look after the Time & Leave Management System of the Company.• Manage Appointments, Termination of Temporary Workers… Show more • Manage Payroll of Unionized Staff & part payroll of Management staff.• Dealing with the Labor Department. • Maintaining confidential record of employees.• Dealing with disciplinary matters of employees.• Responsible to look after Company Medical Services.• Ensuring an efficient Transport System for employees.• Canteen Services of the Company.• Look after the Time & Leave Management System of the Company.• Manage Appointments, Termination of Temporary Workers including their wages & overtime. Show less

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

• Reviewing and approving of the clients requirements in the light of company rules and government regulations. • Managing data entry of client’s record, finalization and submission in Ministry of Finance for corporate tax assessments.• Managing and follow up quarterly billing to clients as per company policies.Achievements in Taxation and Arabic Books Functions• Introduce computerized book keeping and translate into Arabic.• Prepared computerized system for keeping and… Show more • Reviewing and approving of the clients requirements in the light of company rules and government regulations. • Managing data entry of client’s record, finalization and submission in Ministry of Finance for corporate tax assessments.• Managing and follow up quarterly billing to clients as per company policies.Achievements in Taxation and Arabic Books Functions• Introduce computerized book keeping and translate into Arabic.• Prepared computerized system for keeping and easy finding of the clients past record. • Competitiveness, ensuring compliance with local legal requirements and the company guidelines Show less

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

• During my service here I was responsible for Management information, credit control and finalization of accounts.

Karachi

• During my tenure in the audit department, I carried out various audits, accounting and special assignments in the capacity of senior. I had worked together with and under the supervision of Manager and Partner. I was responsible for all the facets of audit assigned to me from initial planning till the conclusion of the examination and issuance of report.

Llm, Labour Law

Activities and Societies: Reading books and stay with family Master of Law specialization in Labour lawas

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