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Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan

Currently managing the Jhelum Region, encompassing 24 branches and leading a team of around 100 staff members. Previously did the same role for Faisalabad City Region. Key responsibility areas include:- Implementing a strong control and compliance culture across all branches.- Monitoring control environments with a team of Internal Control Officers (ICOs).- Addressing infrastructure, human resource gaps to enhance customer service delivery.- Achieving audit category and service… Show more Currently managing the Jhelum Region, encompassing 24 branches and leading a team of around 100 staff members. Previously did the same role for Faisalabad City Region. Key responsibility areas include:- Implementing a strong control and compliance culture across all branches.- Monitoring control environments with a team of Internal Control Officers (ICOs).- Addressing infrastructure, human resource gaps to enhance customer service delivery.- Achieving audit category and service quality targets.- Managing ATM up time, and transaction turnaround time (TAT).- Preparing branches for Audit and Compliance- Conducting monthly branch visits to mitigate regulatory and fraud risks.- Preparing branches for SBP inspections and to avoid penalties. Show less

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

Managed audit operations for the Abbottabad Circle, overseeing 90+ branches, with prior roles in the Islamabad and Jhelum Circles. Key responsibility areas include:- Executing the annual audit plan for branches, offices, and specialized units efficiently.- Reviewing and reporting audit findings to senior management.- Conducting credit reviews for large branches and leading investigations into defaulted assets.- Performing surprise visits to ensure adherence to controls and… Show more Managed audit operations for the Abbottabad Circle, overseeing 90+ branches, with prior roles in the Islamabad and Jhelum Circles. Key responsibility areas include:- Executing the annual audit plan for branches, offices, and specialized units efficiently.- Reviewing and reporting audit findings to senior management.- Conducting credit reviews for large branches and leading investigations into defaulted assets.- Performing surprise visits to ensure adherence to controls and policies.- Finalizing and presenting audit investigation reports to the management.- Escalating critical control breaches and monthly audit reports.- Facilitating quarterly meetings to discuss audit results and address control lapses. Show less

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

Performed responsibilities as Senior Audit Manager for stated period; Key job responsibilities areas include:- Overall supervision of audit assignments.- Audit review of credit portfolio being parked at branch.- Conduct Audit investigations.- Finalisation of Audit Reports to the Regional Head Audit.- Finalisation of Audit Investigation reports & submission to the Regional Head Audit for review.- Escalation of any key control breaches to the Regional Head Audit as and… Show more Performed responsibilities as Senior Audit Manager for stated period; Key job responsibilities areas include:- Overall supervision of audit assignments.- Audit review of credit portfolio being parked at branch.- Conduct Audit investigations.- Finalisation of Audit Reports to the Regional Head Audit.- Finalisation of Audit Investigation reports & submission to the Regional Head Audit for review.- Escalation of any key control breaches to the Regional Head Audit as and when surfaced besides routine audit reporting.- Various monthly reporting with respect to audit assignments of the branches/controlling offices.- Archival of working paper files related to audit assignments in soft/hard formats. Show less

Islāmābād, Pakistan

Worked for Saudi Pak Commercial Bank Ltd. (now Silk Bank Ltd.) for around 3 years as Unit Head - Regional Credit Administration North. Key responsibilities areas include:- Managed facility charge and security perfection in accordance with sanction advice.- Ensured compliance with internal and external controls prior to disbursement of facility.- Oversaw post-disbursement activities including quarterly mark rates, asset insurance, and stock reports.- Conducted periodical… Show more Worked for Saudi Pak Commercial Bank Ltd. (now Silk Bank Ltd.) for around 3 years as Unit Head - Regional Credit Administration North. Key responsibilities areas include:- Managed facility charge and security perfection in accordance with sanction advice.- Ensured compliance with internal and external controls prior to disbursement of facility.- Oversaw post-disbursement activities including quarterly mark rates, asset insurance, and stock reports.- Conducted periodical inspections of pledged stock.- Coordinated with legal teams for charge/mortgage creation and other legal matters.- Liaised with evaluators and credit agencies for relevant evaluations and assessments.- Worked with internal auditors and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) inspectors during credit portfolio reviews.- Acted as custodian for charge and security documents.- Provided management with detailed reports as required Show less

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

Worked with one of the largest leasing company of the country for around 9 years in different positions. key performance areas include:- Managed the Credit and Operations department with a team of 15 professionals.- Oversaw all pre-disbursement and post-disbursement activities, ensuring compliance with internal and external policies before credit facility disbursement.- Served as a member of the Credit Committee for risk analysis of proposals.- Provided continuous support to… Show more Worked with one of the largest leasing company of the country for around 9 years in different positions. key performance areas include:- Managed the Credit and Operations department with a team of 15 professionals.- Oversaw all pre-disbursement and post-disbursement activities, ensuring compliance with internal and external policies before credit facility disbursement.- Served as a member of the Credit Committee for risk analysis of proposals.- Provided continuous support to branches for the development of soft and hard policies/procedures for the smooth functioning of the company's core car financing product, asKar.- Managed an operating lease portfolio of approximately Rs. 300 million.- Acted as Nationwide Coordinator for the company’s core car financing product, asKar.- Managed floor financing with major manufacturers, including Pak Suzuki and Indus Motors.- Conducted regulatory reporting and ensured provision requirements for classified advances.- Handled credit administration activities related to auto, plant, and machinery leases.- Oversaw the issuance of investment certificates and related activities. Show less

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

Worked for shares registrar Services Company of Askari Group for around 1 and half year in differentpositions i.e. transfer, verification and other issues related to shares.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General, B

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Economics, B