Saba Chaudhry, Acca Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Research Finance | Portfolio of over 430 projects worth $220 Million- Financial Reporting to Ministries & Pharmaceutical Companies- Preparing detailed cost-benefit reports- Identifying potential risks in business processes- Setting up cost centers in SAP & Questica for new projects - Strategic Decision-Making based on forecasts, pricing changes, cost estimation, Budget vs Actual Variance Analysis

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Worked with stakeholders (Ministry of Health Ontario, Ministry of Attorney General & Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services ), evaluated new capital requests and highlighted associated risks - Managed CAD160 Million portfolio, tracked finances and maintenance of full capital plan cycle- Ensured completeness and accuracy of data in compliance with Hospital policies & accounting standards- Maintained and managed capital budgets along with associated spend within ERP (Project tracking Module)- Computed month end reporting tasks for VP reporting, specific balance sheet accounts & variance analysis

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

As a registered mentor, I mentor students online for their project of BSc in Applied Accounting associated with ACCA (UK). Mentees are required to work with a registered mentor. The mentorship period is three months and involves at least three meetings with each mentee.

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

- Managed CAD 15 Million budget of 25 - 30 complex construction projects powered with high performancein strategic planning, forecasting and exhibited exceptional organizational skills influencing senior leaders.- Developed financial budgets on an annual and quarterly basis, evaluated budget proposals, finance requests, prepared cost estimates and plans while providing necessary reporting and documentation.- Evaluated long-term planning process, resource allocation to refine corporate governance for daily operations while saving CAD 50,000 – 80,000 per project along with conflict resolution and self-motivation.- 25% - 50% cost control focusing on driving profitability and tracking results in many cost centers.- Composed construction budget, dashboards, cost control, balance sheet, cash-flow statement, profit/loss statement and business case in compliance with financial policy, functions and specifications.- Liaised between engineer project manager, directors, clients and other stakeholders throughout the project life cycle leading to 40% increase in productivity, decision making and improved project management.- Reported to CEO with a team of 11 professionals, prepared Profit & Loss Statement by project and Balance Sheet by division while running financial analysis & budget variances side-by-side for major decision making

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

- Forecasted financial outcome using Microsoft Excel, prepared profit and loss models, balance sheets and other management reports.- Prepared trend analysis of foreign exchange rates and forecasted construction cost per project - Maintained confidential information and prepared technical budgets, consultants, clients and suppliers.- Performed financial analysis, systems documentation, and creation of financial reports while saving 55% time spent in daily problems via innovation and problem-solving.- Handled budget variances, forecasting analysis, change orders of clients and budget review within 2 working weeks of project plans and worked collaboratively in a fast paced environment.- Supported decision making by providing stakeholders with timely, detailed and meaningful insights on business performance for managing finance in construction projects during turbulent economic conditions.

Lahore, Pakistan

Worked on Operational Audit and Enterprise Risk Management Assignments. Assisted in Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management Department. Daily tasks ranged from Pre-Audit of all companies of Fatima Group to assisting a senior Risk Management officer where different gaps and flaws were identified in internal controls, SOPs and operations of the Group’s business. Reports were prepared with adequate recommendations. - Conducted Pre-Audit of payments and procurements per Audit Charter approved by Audit Committee and verified that 100% proper procedures were being followed and practiced.- Determined scope of audit assignments marked by manager, developed audit work plan, executed audit, discussed issues within team, received management response and complete SOX compliance testing.- Built an extensive understanding of Enterprise Risk Management, participated in mapping of 85% process flows, identifying gaps in internal controls and finalized innovative SOPs.- Worked on Internal Controls research analytics aimed at identifying complex flaws and saving at least 25% cost by refining internal process of different companies in Fatima Group via communication.- Prepared detailed Audit Reports on audit findings paired with adequate recommendations.- Developed an understanding of Enterprise Risk Management, participated in mapping of process flows, identifying gaps in internal controls and finalized 90% of new SOPs.

Sahiwal, Pakistan

Managed accounting transactions and handling monthly, quarterly and annual closing. Responsible for the preparation of budget forecasts with weekly comparisons of budget vs. actual performance. Reconciliation of accounts payable and accounts receivable.- Computed accounting transactions and handled monthly, quarterly and annual closing.- Created balance statement of financial position, profit/loss statement, cash-flow statement, bank reconciliation statements and other reports in compliance with IFRS.- Summarized current financial status and budget variances on a weekly basis in information systems/ERP with recommendations on 75% cost control.- Maintained accounting controls and recommended improvements for internal controls.- Prepared budget forecasts with weekly comparisons of budget vs. actual performance.- Reconciled accounts payable and accounts receivable.- Examined accounting system and reported discrepancies.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Applied Accounting

The topic I selected for my thesis was ‘An analysis and evaluation of the business and financial performance of an organization.

Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants, Advance Audit & Assurance And Advance Financial Management

The nature of my professional certificate Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and O-Levels has prepared me to work.

Cia - Certified Internal Auditor | Auditing, Assurance, Grc & Advisory