Served as a Financial Controller at Dawaai Private Limited (dawaai.pk), the largest online e-pharmacy and healthcare platform, responsible for financial accounting and reporting, regulatory reporting, financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, internal control, accounting operations, and corporate governance and ensuring the compliance with government regulations. Key areas under my domain included:- Led the successful implementation of the Odoo ERP system, streamlining… Show more Served as a Financial Controller at Dawaai Private Limited (dawaai.pk), the largest online e-pharmacy and healthcare platform, responsible for financial accounting and reporting, regulatory reporting, financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, internal control, accounting operations, and corporate governance and ensuring the compliance with government regulations. Key areas under my domain included:- Led the successful implementation of the Odoo ERP system, streamlining processes and increasing operational efficiency by 30%.- Developed business processes, standard operating procedures, and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls and avoid compliance errors.- Conducted risk assessment and control management, enhancing operational effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives, regulations, and corporate governance.- Developed and executed financial strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets, increasing overall revenue by 15% over three years.- Implemented robust cash flow forecasting, planning and budgeting mechanisms, reducing cash flow gaps by 20% and optimizing working capital utilization.- Coordinated and directed the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, minimizing variances by 10% and improving resource allocation. Spearheaded cost optimization initiatives, leading to a reduction in overhead expenses.- Presented Statutory Financial Statements (FS), special purpose FS, Board, and Audit Committee packs, aligning financial performance with strategic goals.- Ensured timely concluding external audits with External Auditors (PwC) and Tax Consultants (KPMG), achieving 100% compliance with audit requirements. Show less

During my tenure at Unilever, I served as Assistant Manager – Group Financial Accounting, I was involved in group reporting and local statutory reporting, and special purpose financial statements. Key areas under my domain included:- Executed demerger and disposal accounting to facilitate the separation of a significant organizational segment, aligning with local regulations and IFRS-5 guidelines. Collaborated with cross-functional and Business Unit (BU) teams, ensuring a seamless… Show more During my tenure at Unilever, I served as Assistant Manager – Group Financial Accounting, I was involved in group reporting and local statutory reporting, and special purpose financial statements. Key areas under my domain included:- Executed demerger and disposal accounting to facilitate the separation of a significant organizational segment, aligning with local regulations and IFRS-5 guidelines. Collaborated with cross-functional and Business Unit (BU) teams, ensuring a seamless transition with zero operational disruptions.- Ensured accuracy and completeness of transactions during each reporting period (SAP Month End Closing) in compliance with local and global reporting requirements. Coordinated with global accounting, Shared Service Centers (GCOPA & CG Teams), and BU Finance Teams to identify and resolve technical issues, enhancing reporting accuracy in month-end closing (MEC) activities.- Assumed proactive ownership of actuals and forecasting, facilitating timely submission of monthly global reports. Served as a primary contact for global team queries.- Prepared Statutory and special purpose financials and board and Audit Committee packs, adhering to statutory guidelines, IFRSs, and group reporting instructions for two separate legal entities, including a listed one.- Ensured compliance with record-to-report (R2R) Internal Controls, conducting independent assessments of key business controls. - Engaged in global meetings to enhance intercompany balances, adapting cross-functional expertise to changing requirements and fostering consistent best practices across Unilever entities. Show less

During my tenure at PwC I served as an Assistant Manager, team leader and a team member to provide various internal auditing, assurance, non-assurance, and financial reporting services to clients. My key responsibilities and major clients in multiple domains included:- Conducted Audit and Review of financial statements, ensuring adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and local laws achieving 100% compliance with… Show more During my tenure at PwC I served as an Assistant Manager, team leader and a team member to provide various internal auditing, assurance, non-assurance, and financial reporting services to clients. My key responsibilities and major clients in multiple domains included:- Conducted Audit and Review of financial statements, ensuring adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and local laws achieving 100% compliance with directives, regulations, and corporate governance.- Actively involved in budgeting and resource planning for audit and non-audit engagements, optimizing resource utilization.- Assigned, supervised, and reviewed the work of fellow team members, achieving efficient and high-quality output.- Hands-on experience in assisting clients in the preparation of interim and annual consolidated and unconsolidated financial statements and group reporting packages, ensuring accuracy and compliance.- Developed good working relationships with clients and coordinated with third-party professionals, including actuaries, valuators, lawyers, and information technology experts.- Led the successful transition to a paperless audit process, reducing environmental impact by 30%. Show less