Experience

MEEZA, Managed IT Services Provider

• Qatar
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head Of Financial Planning and Analysis, Business Partnering, Taxation

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and analysis function along with coordination with other departments to provide financial insights and business cases review, managing financial assets, liquidity, risk management, ensuring compliance with tax laws, tax planning, and advises management on technical matters. Achievements: • Represented finance to plan and execute end-to-end listing process of company on Qatar Stock Exchange • Designed and revamped the budgeting and… Show more Overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and analysis function along with coordination with other departments to provide financial insights and business cases review, managing financial assets, liquidity, risk management, ensuring compliance with tax laws, tax planning, and advises management on technical matters. Achievements: • Represented finance to plan and execute end-to-end listing process of company on Qatar Stock Exchange • Designed and revamped the budgeting and forecasting process including implementation of internal controls • Company’s valuation analysis using different methodologies & Structured Shareholding Equity Transaction • Providing technical advises/ support on IFRS and Tax related matters • Prepared Yearly Budgets, Long Range Business Plans including presentation to the Board for approval • Developed dashboards for analysis of company’s financial performance and monitoring against budget • Managed consolidated financial reporting and performance analysis Show less Overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and analysis function along with coordination with other departments to provide financial insights and business cases review, managing financial assets, liquidity, risk management, ensuring compliance with tax laws, tax planning, and advises management on technical matters. Achievements: • Represented finance to plan and execute end-to-end listing process of company on Qatar Stock Exchange • Designed and revamped the budgeting and… Show more Overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and analysis function along with coordination with other departments to provide financial insights and business cases review, managing financial assets, liquidity, risk management, ensuring compliance with tax laws, tax planning, and advises management on technical matters. Achievements: • Represented finance to plan and execute end-to-end listing process of company on Qatar Stock Exchange • Designed and revamped the budgeting and forecasting process including implementation of internal controls • Company’s valuation analysis using different methodologies & Structured Shareholding Equity Transaction • Providing technical advises/ support on IFRS and Tax related matters • Prepared Yearly Budgets, Long Range Business Plans including presentation to the Board for approval • Developed dashboards for analysis of company’s financial performance and monitoring against budget • Managed consolidated financial reporting and performance analysis Show less



Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company

• Pakistan
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Finance (Financial Controller)

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2020

  In this startup venture, as First Head of Finance and Accounts function, after incorporation, I was responsible for whole finance function including Financial Reporting, Planning, Taxation, Treasury and Finance Operations. Also served as a Board of Trustee for employee funds to provide guidance and oversight on the fund's management and operations. Achievements: • Set up whole finance and accounts function including designing and implementation of internal control framework… Show more In this startup venture, as First Head of Finance and Accounts function, after incorporation, I was responsible for whole finance function including Financial Reporting, Planning, Taxation, Treasury and Finance Operations. Also served as a Board of Trustee for employee funds to provide guidance and oversight on the fund's management and operations. Achievements: • Set up whole finance and accounts function including designing and implementation of internal control framework, policies, procedures, and team hiring and department structure • Contributed to cross functional areas including HR, Admin, Operations, Risk for efficiency • Implementation of SAP S4HANA (First SAP implementation in Pakistan in Financial Sector) Show less In this startup venture, as First Head of Finance and Accounts function, after incorporation, I was responsible for whole finance function including Financial Reporting, Planning, Taxation, Treasury and Finance Operations. Also served as a Board of Trustee for employee funds to provide guidance and oversight on the fund's management and operations. Achievements: • Set up whole finance and accounts function including designing and implementation of internal control framework… Show more In this startup venture, as First Head of Finance and Accounts function, after incorporation, I was responsible for whole finance function including Financial Reporting, Planning, Taxation, Treasury and Finance Operations. Also served as a Board of Trustee for employee funds to provide guidance and oversight on the fund's management and operations. Achievements: • Set up whole finance and accounts function including designing and implementation of internal control framework, policies, procedures, and team hiring and department structure • Contributed to cross functional areas including HR, Admin, Operations, Risk for efficiency • Implementation of SAP S4HANA (First SAP implementation in Pakistan in Financial Sector) Show less



U Microfinance Bank Limited

• Pakistan
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President Finance (Financial Controller)

  • Sep 2013 - Jan 2017

  Key achievements: • Successful implementation of SAP • Launch of first Debit Card of Microfinance Industry • Designed and implemented whole accounting and finance function of Ubank, from no where to finance function of the bank with operations in more than 75 locations • Successful commercial launch of Mobile Financial Services (MFS) under brand name of 'UPaisa' In this role, I was leading whole finance function including 1. Budgeting and Financial Planning 2. Financial… Show more Key achievements: • Successful implementation of SAP • Launch of first Debit Card of Microfinance Industry • Designed and implemented whole accounting and finance function of Ubank, from no where to finance function of the bank with operations in more than 75 locations • Successful commercial launch of Mobile Financial Services (MFS) under brand name of 'UPaisa' In this role, I was leading whole finance function including 1. Budgeting and Financial Planning 2. Financial Accounting & Reporting 3. Taxation 4. Treasury 5. Cash Management 6. Finance Operations Show less Key achievements: • Successful implementation of SAP • Launch of first Debit Card of Microfinance Industry • Designed and implemented whole accounting and finance function of Ubank, from no where to finance function of the bank with operations in more than 75 locations • Successful commercial launch of Mobile Financial Services (MFS) under brand name of 'UPaisa' In this role, I was leading whole finance function including 1. Budgeting and Financial Planning 2. Financial… Show more Key achievements: • Successful implementation of SAP • Launch of first Debit Card of Microfinance Industry • Designed and implemented whole accounting and finance function of Ubank, from no where to finance function of the bank with operations in more than 75 locations • Successful commercial launch of Mobile Financial Services (MFS) under brand name of 'UPaisa' In this role, I was leading whole finance function including 1. Budgeting and Financial Planning 2. Financial Accounting & Reporting 3. Taxation 4. Treasury 5. Cash Management 6. Finance Operations Show less



Jazz

• Pakistan
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager Corporate Accounting

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Ensuring accurate and timely closing of monthly accounts, intercompany and group reporting as per agreed KPI with business units; • Providing technical expertise and direction to other teams and management regarding accounting issues and related financial activities for the purpose of conveying pertinent information regarding the organizations financial operations; • Monthly analytical and variance analysis review; • Development of quality control frame work and quality control… Show more • Ensuring accurate and timely closing of monthly accounts, intercompany and group reporting as per agreed KPI with business units; • Providing technical expertise and direction to other teams and management regarding accounting issues and related financial activities for the purpose of conveying pertinent information regarding the organizations financial operations; • Monthly analytical and variance analysis review; • Development of quality control frame work and quality control check lists for quality assurance of financial statements; • Ensuring that accounting systems, processes and reports comply with international accounting and internal control framework; • Ensuring all targets and KPIs are met to secure the set goals; Show less • Ensuring accurate and timely closing of monthly accounts, intercompany and group reporting as per agreed KPI with business units; • Providing technical expertise and direction to other teams and management regarding accounting issues and related financial activities for the purpose of conveying pertinent information regarding the organizations financial operations; • Monthly analytical and variance analysis review; • Development of quality control frame work and quality control… Show more • Ensuring accurate and timely closing of monthly accounts, intercompany and group reporting as per agreed KPI with business units; • Providing technical expertise and direction to other teams and management regarding accounting issues and related financial activities for the purpose of conveying pertinent information regarding the organizations financial operations; • Monthly analytical and variance analysis review; • Development of quality control frame work and quality control check lists for quality assurance of financial statements; • Ensuring that accounting systems, processes and reports comply with international accounting and internal control framework; • Ensuring all targets and KPIs are met to secure the set goals; Show less



Pakistan Human Development Fund

• Islāmābād, Pakistan

• GM Finance & Company Secretary

  • Jan 2011 - Mar 2012

  General Manager Finance (Head of Accounts and Finance Department) Working on a senior most position in accounts and finance department, my responsibilities includes all financial, audit and tax related areas. A brief list of responsibilities is as follows; • Preparation of quarterly, half yearly and annual financial statement of the company in accordance with the applicable International Financial Reporting Standards and Company Laws; • Preparation of annual budgets for the… Show more General Manager Finance (Head of Accounts and Finance Department) Working on a senior most position in accounts and finance department, my responsibilities includes all financial, audit and tax related areas. A brief list of responsibilities is as follows; • Preparation of quarterly, half yearly and annual financial statement of the company in accordance with the applicable International Financial Reporting Standards and Company Laws; • Preparation of annual budgets for the Company; • Review of annual expenditures against the budget and implement necessary controls; • Coordinate with the tax consultants regarding the Company’s Income Tax Issues; • Ensure the implementation of Company’s Investment Policy; • Ensure that appropriate financial systems and controls are in place; and • Coordinate with legal consultant for company’s legal matters. Company Secretary • Filling of quarterly, half yearly and annual returns with Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) as per the requirements of Company Laws; • Conduct Annual General Meeting of the Company and meetings of Board of Directors, Investment Committee and Audit Committee; • Ensure maintenance of records as per the requirements of Company Laws and industry’s best secretarial practices. Show less General Manager Finance (Head of Accounts and Finance Department) Working on a senior most position in accounts and finance department, my responsibilities includes all financial, audit and tax related areas. A brief list of responsibilities is as follows; • Preparation of quarterly, half yearly and annual financial statement of the company in accordance with the applicable International Financial Reporting Standards and Company Laws; • Preparation of annual budgets for the… Show more General Manager Finance (Head of Accounts and Finance Department) Working on a senior most position in accounts and finance department, my responsibilities includes all financial, audit and tax related areas. A brief list of responsibilities is as follows; • Preparation of quarterly, half yearly and annual financial statement of the company in accordance with the applicable International Financial Reporting Standards and Company Laws; • Preparation of annual budgets for the Company; • Review of annual expenditures against the budget and implement necessary controls; • Coordinate with the tax consultants regarding the Company’s Income Tax Issues; • Ensure the implementation of Company’s Investment Policy; • Ensure that appropriate financial systems and controls are in place; and • Coordinate with legal consultant for company’s legal matters. Company Secretary • Filling of quarterly, half yearly and annual returns with Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) as per the requirements of Company Laws; • Conduct Annual General Meeting of the Company and meetings of Board of Directors, Investment Committee and Audit Committee; • Ensure maintenance of records as per the requirements of Company Laws and industry’s best secretarial practices. Show less



A. F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network)

• Pakistan
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supervising Senior

  • May 2006 - Dec 2010

  Working with PwC (Islamabad Office), I was responsible for all facets of audit and related engagements assigned, from initial planning to the conclusion of examination and reporting thereon which includes; • Planning, supervision and review of the audit engagement; • Provide internal project leadership and supervision including development of audit plans and internal communication of audit objectives to facilitate implementation of those plans; • Review of accounting… Show more Working with PwC (Islamabad Office), I was responsible for all facets of audit and related engagements assigned, from initial planning to the conclusion of examination and reporting thereon which includes; • Planning, supervision and review of the audit engagement; • Provide internal project leadership and supervision including development of audit plans and internal communication of audit objectives to facilitate implementation of those plans; • Review of accounting and internal control systems and advising management procedures for improvements including related accounting and technical matters; • Analytical review of financial statements at all three stages of audit i.e. planning, execution and finalization. Consultancy Services Involved as team lead in providing the consultancy services of various nature to most of the renowned organizations, as listed below; • United States Agency for International Development (USAID) • World Bank, Independent Procurement Review of two ministries of Afghanistan • National Rural Support Program (NRSP) Show less Working with PwC (Islamabad Office), I was responsible for all facets of audit and related engagements assigned, from initial planning to the conclusion of examination and reporting thereon which includes; • Planning, supervision and review of the audit engagement; • Provide internal project leadership and supervision including development of audit plans and internal communication of audit objectives to facilitate implementation of those plans; • Review of accounting… Show more Working with PwC (Islamabad Office), I was responsible for all facets of audit and related engagements assigned, from initial planning to the conclusion of examination and reporting thereon which includes; • Planning, supervision and review of the audit engagement; • Provide internal project leadership and supervision including development of audit plans and internal communication of audit objectives to facilitate implementation of those plans; • Review of accounting and internal control systems and advising management procedures for improvements including related accounting and technical matters; • Analytical review of financial statements at all three stages of audit i.e. planning, execution and finalization. Consultancy Services Involved as team lead in providing the consultancy services of various nature to most of the renowned organizations, as listed below; • United States Agency for International Development (USAID) • World Bank, Independent Procurement Review of two ministries of Afghanistan • National Rural Support Program (NRSP) Show less