Asst. Manager Finance

• Apr 2022 - Present

• Assisting Cash flow planning & Management, facility utilization, Facility renewal, Project feasibilities, Business performance analysis, Business Model Re-engineering.• Supervision of Credit Control & Accounts receivable. • Responsible for complete accounting aspects including AP, AR, GL, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Purchase in Oracle Financials EBS.• Responsible for timely Closing & monthly reporting of the financial statements.• Responsible for setting up & maintaining the BI application (Clicksense) for various management analysis for Revenues, Sales performances, brandwise analysis, region wise, Collection reports, Inventory Aging etc. • Responsible for implementation of RPA (Robotic Process Automation) Project for AP.• Responsible for preparation, validation & filing of VAT returns.• Trade Finance & Treasury functions including Import L/Cs, Export L/Cs, Collections Docs, International & Local Bank Guarantees, Trust Receipts.• Responsible to get External & Internal audit conducted smoothly and resolving all the queries to get the FS audited in strict deadlines.• Responsible to provide all necessary information / schedules for Consolidation of group results.• Responsible for setting up Annual Budget after getting necessary inputs from concerned departments.• Responsible for preparation and submission of retention claims against ICV (In country Value Addition) on Govt. related projects. Show less

Chief Accountant

• Jan 2021 - May 2022

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Chief Accountant - (Trade Finance, Accounts Payable, GL, Financial Analysis & Reporting)

• Sep 2017 - Sep 2020

• Responsible at Group level for the full Trade Finance functions including Import L/Cs, Export L/Cs, Collections Docs, International & Local Bank guarantees, Trust Receipts, Term Loans, Invoice Discounting, Forwards & Foreign Exchange risk management. • Supervising & negotiating Bank facility terms and conditions for the group and its subsidiaries and ensure to comply the covenants & maintain sufficient & competitive facilities & Service levels.• Responsible at Group level for the Accounts Payable Dept. (Procure to Pay) including recording, validation & payments in AP Module, Oracle Financials RV12.• Involved in finalization of VAT Return (Input Tax). • Responsible for Month end, quarterly & Annual Closing to have accurate financial results.• Responsible for Expense analysis, reviews and evaluations for Cost-reduction opportunities.• Review for Cash Management reports & Bank reconciliations.• Responsible for recording & controlling Fixed Assets Module in Oracle Financials RV12 for all group companies. • Responsible for the GL Module & Preparation of monthly, quarterly & annual financial statements & various adhoc financial reports by using GL Module in Oracle Financials RV12 • Responsible for the Financial Review & Analysis (Working Capital review, DSO, DIO, DPO, GP%, NP%, Breakeven, Profit center reporting, Aging Analysis) & identification of any variances / exceptions in the results.• Actively involved in Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Cash flow Planning & Forecasting.• Actively involved in review, negotiate, conclude the payment & commercial terms related to Sales and Purchase Contracts / agreements.• Assisting in Credit control & Receivables Management, review of Aging. • Assisting in setting up the OPEX & CAPEX Budget & Forecasting for group companies.• Preparation of feasibility reports using investment appraisal techniques like NPV, IRR, Payback etc.• Review & final checking of Payroll & related aspects.• Process Optimization, improved reports. Show less

Supervisor Group Trade Finance, GL & Financial Reporting

• May 2014 - Aug 2017

Group Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets & Trade Finance Executive

• Apr 2012 - Apr 2014

Finance Executive

• Aug 2011 - Mar 2012

Finance Manager

• Feb 2009 - Apr 2011

• Monthly Financial Reports, Budgets and Reconciliations • Responsible for maintenance of Accounts in accordance with IFRS & local regulatory requirements. • Responsible for Budgeting, forecasting & projected Cash flow on monthly, quarterly & annual basis. • Liaison with external auditors for the annual statutory audit & audit report thereon. • Responsible for the Corporate matters including, registrations, renewals, etc with Securities & Exchange Commission & Board of Investment in Pakistan. • Responsible in all leases and contracts and all other legal records and documents which may affect the financial status of the company. • Responsible for all sorts of Trade Finance & bank dealings. • Responsible for statutory obligations relating to Income Tax. • Supervision of shipping & logistics dept, including dealing various forwarders & shipping lines to satisfy SOPs of our Brands based in USA, Europe & Nordic. • Responsible to train Web based applications to various depts. • Supervision of Admin & HR dept including HR & social reporting to Head office in Hong Kong & Corporate office in France. • Supervision of full IT network infrastructure. Show less

Chief Accountant

• Sep 2008 - Feb 2009

Report to Directors. Job responsibilities; • Responsible for maintenance of Accounts in accordance with IFRS & local regulatory requirements. • Reconciliations of foreign receivables, local payables & Banks. • Ensure all company assets are monitored, accurately accounted for and maintain necessary assets records/registers. • Liaison with Head of Finance in handling financial exposures & facilities including Bills negotiation, FAFB, FAPC, Export Refinance, Demand deposits etc. • Responsible for all sorts of Import& Export LC matters & bank dealings thereon. • Manager of Financial Information & control systems (ERP Solution). • Preparation of projected Cash flow, Budgeting& Forecasting on weekly, monthly & quarterly basis. • Preparation & evaluation of various feasibility reports including; i) Setting up of new manufacturing facilities in Vietnam & Lahore (Pakistan). ii) Breakeven production targets. iii) Labor cost analysis. iv) Import purchase analysis & import materials costing. • Responsible for statutory obligations relating to Income Tax & Sales Tax. • Analysis of Job Order Costing using Costing Module of an ERP Solution, investigation & control of variances & deliver recommendations/alerts on Price setting to Marketing Dep’t. • Close supervision of Stock & inventory control to maintain the working capital requirements. Show less

Finance Manager

• Jun 2006 - Sep 2008

Report to Directors. Job responsibilities; • Responsible for supervision of all Accounting and Book Keeping functions. • Liaison with external auditors for the annual statutory audit & Auditor’s report thereon. • Trade working capital management (DSO, DPO, Inventory) & Cash Flow management. • Review of Sales Terms & Conditions to validate all aspects of a deal, including but not limited to: discount vs DRC, delivery terms, financing, payment terms, warranty, service contract, D&I conditions, trade-in, penalties, marketing contribution, rebates, etc Handled financial exposures & facilities including Bills negotiation, FAFB, FAPC, Export Refinance, Demand deposits etc. • Responsible for all sorts of Import& Export LC matters & bank dealings thereon. • Works with other teams to develop appropriate internal control mechanisms, policies and procedures are in place to ensure that financial activity is accounted-for and reported accurately • Manager of Financial Information & control systems (ERP Solution). • Preparation of projected Cash flow, Budgeting& Forecasting on weekly, monthly & quarterly basis. • Responsible for statutory obligations relating to Income Tax & Sales Tax. Show less

Asst. Manager Finance & Accounts

• Jul 2005 - May 2006

Report to G.M Finance & Deputy CEO Job responsibilities; • Responsible for preparation of Accounts& maintenance of accounting records. • Liaison with external auditors for the annual statutory audit & Auditor’s report thereon. • Preparation of Daily Funds report. • Reconciliation of foreign remittances& ensure accurate update of allottee’s record. • Preparation of Budgets & Projected Cash flow. • Responsible for preparation of Payroll. • Responsible for statutory obligations relating to Income Tax. • Responsible for reconciling & audit of accounting & operational matters with other offices including Head Office (RWP), Lahore Site Office, Karachi Sub Office & Dubai Sub Office. Show less