• • Spearhead development and execution of financial strategies through critical financial analysis, driving informed decision-making and operational efficiency.• Managed complex budgets, forecasts, and cashflows, collaborating with departmental managers to ensure accurate financial planning and reporting.• Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with financial institutions, including banks, to facilitate favorable terms and support the organization’s financial… Show more • • Spearhead development and execution of financial strategies through critical financial analysis, driving informed decision-making and operational efficiency.• Managed complex budgets, forecasts, and cashflows, collaborating with departmental managers to ensure accurate financial planning and reporting.• Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with financial institutions, including banks, to facilitate favorable terms and support the organization’s financial needs.• Negotiated and secured credit facilities, loans, and other financing options from banks to ensure adequate liquidity for operational and strategic initiatives.• Handle the full spectrum of financial accounting role e.g. Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, General Ledger, Sales Invoices, Payments, Banks & Account Reconciliations.• Optimize project accounting processes, ensure timely billing, effective cash management considering Cash Conversion Cycle, and streamlined financial reporting for enhanced profitability.• Foster cross-functional partnerships, providing financial guidance to project teams and facilitating seamless coordination for accurate project costing and project cash flows.• Ensure compliance with Saudi tax laws, managing VAT, WHT, and Zakat returns filings while maintaining rigorous adherence to accounting standards.• Implement and optimize SAP ERP modules, enhancing financial reporting and streamlining project accounting processes for improved operational efficiency. Show less

• Led IFRS-compliant financial reporting, ensuring precise monthly closings and data-driven decisions.• Handled full financial and cost accounting role, monitoring budget vs. actual costs.• Streamlined VAT, WHT, and tax return filings, ensuring compliance.• Navigated VAT, WHT, Customs, and Zakat audits, strengthening regulatory adherence.• Reviewed payroll and GOSI calculations, ensuring timely payments and certificates.• Managed daily cash flow with timely treasury reports… Show more • Led IFRS-compliant financial reporting, ensuring precise monthly closings and data-driven decisions.• Handled full financial and cost accounting role, monitoring budget vs. actual costs.• Streamlined VAT, WHT, and tax return filings, ensuring compliance.• Navigated VAT, WHT, Customs, and Zakat audits, strengthening regulatory adherence.• Reviewed payroll and GOSI calculations, ensuring timely payments and certificates.• Managed daily cash flow with timely treasury reports to CFO.• Oversaw vendor and customer balance reconciliations, maintaining financial accuracy.• Played a key role in SAP ERP finance module implementation, enhancing process efficiency.• Collaborated with auditors and internal teams, improving financial controls and insights. Show less

• Managed accounts receivable, payable, inventory, fixed assets, and general ledger, providing precise financial insights and maintaining meticulous internal controls.• Ensure standard costs in the bill of materials (BOM’s) are updated periodically. Performing variance analysis to validate cost of goods sold accurately.• Optimized budget models for departments, enhancing cost control and financial planning across the organization.• Restructured loan management processes, ensuring… Show more • Managed accounts receivable, payable, inventory, fixed assets, and general ledger, providing precise financial insights and maintaining meticulous internal controls.• Ensure standard costs in the bill of materials (BOM’s) are updated periodically. Performing variance analysis to validate cost of goods sold accurately.• Optimized budget models for departments, enhancing cost control and financial planning across the organization.• Restructured loan management processes, ensuring accurate recording and timely payments, while optimizing financial planning across the organization.• Preparation and filing of VAT (Value Added Tax) Return and Annual Tax Return in compliance with ZATCA’s Requirements.• Liaised with internal and external auditors, facilitating timely completion of audit proceedings and ensuring transparency in financial operations.• Revamped credit and cash sales systems, implementing robust controls and enforcing stringent collection policies to minimize DSO and improve cash flow.• Authorization of Sales Orders and Sales Invoices.• Review and post AR transactions and verify completeness.• Analysis of accounts receivables aging and monthly reporting to management.• Administer and enforce credit and collection policies and procedures.• Obtain customers balance confirmation periodically to reconcile account.• Evaluate delinquent customers and report the specific provision accordingly.• Monitor the credit granting, opening of new customers’ accounts.• Customers credit review and discuss with Sales Management to comply with Co. Policy.• Re-structured and maintained controls over credit and cash sales system.• Circulation and follow-up on periodical collection plans with sales staff. Show less

• Compiled, prepared, and interpreted financial reports, budgets, accounts, and statements to provide actionable insights.• Ensured timely e-filing of monthly Sales Tax and Income Tax returns in full compliance with regulatory requirements.• Conducted strategic analysis and supported the development of long-term strategic plans, including producing comprehensive business plans.• Conducted in-depth research on pricing, competitors, and market factors influencing… Show more • Compiled, prepared, and interpreted financial reports, budgets, accounts, and statements to provide actionable insights.• Ensured timely e-filing of monthly Sales Tax and Income Tax returns in full compliance with regulatory requirements.• Conducted strategic analysis and supported the development of long-term strategic plans, including producing comprehensive business plans.• Conducted in-depth research on pricing, competitors, and market factors influencing performance.• Controlled income, cash flow, and expenditure to ensure financial stability and optimal resource allocation.• Developed and managed financial systems and models to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.• Secured new sources of finance for the company’s debt facilities, ensuring liquidity and financial flexibility.• Worked closely with auditors to ensure thorough and timely annual monitoring.• Cultivated and maintained relationships with key external stakeholders, including auditors, solicitors, bankers, and statutory organizations. Show less

• Orchestrate financial reporting, ensuring accuracy in ledgers and schedules. Implement rigorous controls, enhancing fiscal integrity and operational efficiency.• Verification and Submission of e-filing of Sales Tax and Income Tax returns on monthly basis as required by Government Departments.• Scrutinize audit recommendations, providing actionable feedback to management. Oversee budgetary controls, optimizing resource allocation.• Dealing with the leasing companies and financial… Show more • Orchestrate financial reporting, ensuring accuracy in ledgers and schedules. Implement rigorous controls, enhancing fiscal integrity and operational efficiency.• Verification and Submission of e-filing of Sales Tax and Income Tax returns on monthly basis as required by Government Departments.• Scrutinize audit recommendations, providing actionable feedback to management. Oversee budgetary controls, optimizing resource allocation.• Dealing with the leasing companies and financial institutions for acquisition of assets.• Foster synergies with government departments and corporate entities. Facilitate seamless communication on regulatory matters, ensuring organizational compliance. Show less

Handle Sales and Accounts Receivables with aging analysis and recovery schedules;Prepared management accounts;Dealing with the Leasing Institutions for acquisition of Plant and Machinery and Vehicles;Costing of imported raw material;Month end stock checks and valuation reports;Verify payment vouchers and vendors payment schedules;Verification of imprest and other petty cash vouchers.

 Conduct of statutory audits and system audits of various industries; Sales Tax & Income Tax Audits in compliance to Law; Conduct of internal audits and designing the system of internal controls. Planning and Development of work methodology and work programs Assessment of the financial statements in order to ensure their compliance with the requirements of the local laws, Regulation and International Financial Reporting Framework (IFRS). Holding meetings with client… Show more  Conduct of statutory audits and system audits of various industries; Sales Tax & Income Tax Audits in compliance to Law; Conduct of internal audits and designing the system of internal controls. Planning and Development of work methodology and work programs Assessment of the financial statements in order to ensure their compliance with the requirements of the local laws, Regulation and International Financial Reporting Framework (IFRS). Holding meetings with client personnel to resolve issues and removal of the expectation gap. Providing assistance to companies in the preparation of the financial statements under local statutory framework. My responsibilities in the audit department, included finalization of audit with the managers and partners and in later stages of my articles also included supervising them. I was also responsible for the compliance of quality control policies of the firm during audits. Performed Internal Audit as Supervisor of DHA EME Cooperative Housing Society & HIMOUNT Pharmaceuticals. Special Assignments: Six Years audit of Employees Provident Fund & Staff Gratuity Fund of Total Parco Pakistan Limited Advances to employees (Pakistan & Gulf Offices) since 1995- 2003 (Descon Engineering Limited) Income Estimation assigned by ABN Amro Bank Ltd. & Faisal Bank Ltd. Sugar Sampling exercises performed assigned by PEPSI Cola International (Pvt.) Ltd.Managing the Corporate Law Department and dealing with corporate clients. Responsible for doing research work and handling corporate and individual law matters, incorporated various companies under the Companies Ordinance 1984.Interface with Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Lahore Chamber of Commerce (LCCI), Sales Tax Department and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Formed various Partnerships under the Partnership Act 1932. Show less