Director

• Nov 2021 - Present

Finance Manager

• Sep 2015 - Oct 2021

NRS International manufactures and develops products in-house for the humanitarian, public health and development sectors responding to the growing demands of vulnerable populations, by providing innovative, high quality and cost-effective aid essentials. Tasks to perform include: ► Delegate job duties to ensure the proper posting of transactions/events in ERP. ► Articulate MIS reporting requirements regarding the financial health of the company. ► Deliver consolidated financial statements for the group companies, balance sheets, income/expense statements, cash flows, and monthly/quarterly/annual budget reports. ► Process local /international payments using SmartBusiness and other payment methods, ► Process payroll via WPS, and vendor/customer invoices. ► Coordinate/respond timely to all customer queries. ► Navigate in year-end closing of accounts, timely accounting reconciliations, ► Liaise with external auditors to aide in audit efficiencies. Key Contributions: ► Filing of Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) Notifications for the group companies. ► Introduced Group Level Financial Statements reporting, monthly for board of directors. ► Achieved working capital management solutions for the business operating cycle ► Implemented the Finance Module of SAP Business One 9.2/Oracle NetSuite. ► Developed internal controls/accounting policies, process flow, and operations efficiencies. ► Negotiated the best Forex rates relative to foreign currency vendor payments. ► Introduced Group Level Financial Statements reporting, monthly for board of directors. ► Created cost savings through the introduction of transactions’ pre-audits. ► Served as the primary contact for ISO 9001:2015 audit by Standard Global Services. ► Implemented and ensured VAT compliance with monthly filing of returns and claims refunds. ► Pioneered an efficient cash operating cycle for petty cash, Page 2 of 5 ► AR/AP, credit monitoring, and working capital management. Show less

Finance Manager

• Apr 2013 - Aug 2015

Working for a consultancy organization (Telecom, Head Hunting, Training & Development, Investments, Business Audits, Market Research, Agro & Farming), I have been assigned responsibilities for various projects taken up by the group including mainly a land development project (Ethiopia, Africa), Control Shed Poultry Farm, and a Trust formed for the welfare of helpless persons and students. Assign tasks included: ► Spearheaded various projects such as land development projects in Ethiopia and Africa, a control shed poultry farm, and a Trust for the welfare of helpless persons and students. ► Produced feasibility/investment analysis. ► Country research on available investment venues in agriculture and the telecom sector. ► Coordinated services with the poultry farm suppliers. ► Arranged financing, operating, and legal measures for monthly trust disbursements. Key Contributions: ► Managed a portfolio of approximately USD 5M for short-long term investments. ► Incorporated/registered new entities with Tax Authorities. ► Involved in Due Dilligence for a planned target company. ► Critiqued/maintained books of accounts, management reports, and analysis. ► Liaised with overseas staff on invoicing of foreign clients. ► Monitored project expenditures and assisted in the collection of receivables. ► Facilitated income/sales taxes, and withholding tax returns, ► Created wealth statements for stakeholders/partners. ► Resolved trust and project issues. ► Managed bank funding, including investment terms/returns. ► Made financing/monthly disbursements to Trust beneficiaries. ► Ensured compliance with Tax/Corporate Laws. ► Attended tax hearings/cases as Corporate Representative. Show less

Financial Controller

• Sep 2011 - Mar 2013

I had the opportunity to be part of world of hospitality being vibrant, lively, and always interesting. The hospitality industry is a broad category of fields within service industry that includes lodging, event planning, transportation, and part of the tourism industry. Key responsibilities here included: ► Liaised with banks, management, and tax/IT consultants on the day to day operations, ongoing system improvements, financial operations efficiencies, & with Software Service Providers on the development of new reports. ► Managed month-end management reports and financial statements. ► Composed annual budgets and monthly/quarterly comparison reports. ► Daily managed reports on cash flows, income/ expenditure, and statuses of AR/AP. Key Contributions: ► Spearheaded the preparation of accounts for tax reporting (income tax and monthly sales tax returns). ► Achieved operational efficiencies. ► Devised policies/robust internal control procedures. ► Managed daily sales revenue, and ensured accurate and timely corporate clients’ invoices. ► Attended Board of Directors meetings to deliver presentations on financial operations and other key areas. ► Attended trade associations and government forums as the company’s representative Show less

Manager Accounts and Finance

• Sep 2010 - Aug 2011

While employed at a nation-wide logistics chain for multinational companies in Pakistan, I was involved in the following: ► Managed daily financial transactions (Morabaha and Tijarah). Page 4 of 5 ► Met the working capital needs of distributions in Lahore. ► Prepared quarterly accounts and monthly P&L. ► Conducted sales analysis/budgeting, and closing stock valuations. ► Developed solutions, plans, policies, and guidelines. ► Performed troubleshooting on financial issues. Key Contributions: ► E-filed Sales Tax Returns, Workings for Advance Tax, and Quarterly Withholding Tax Statements. ► Reviewed/coordinated Stock Reports, company claims, Debtors Aging, Staff Advances, and company/banking reconciliations. ► Monitored daily cash collections and improve efficiency reporting process. ► Managed portfolio funds for short-term investments. Show less

Management Trainee – Business Finance

• Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

I reported to Business Finance Controller and my key responsibilities were: Duties: ► Involved in daily performance reports related to retail sales, load ability and cash collection on various warehouse locations. ► Preparation of weekly efficiency reports for vehicles, give away, samples, zones, routes, outlets, loading, key accounts, and supply chains. ► Involved in computation of sales promotions vouchers and effecting rate changes. ► Performing calculations and disbursing monthly bonuses to conversions and retention outlets. ► Liaison with in-house system development team for tailoring of newly required reports by management in Oracle. Show less

Senior Associate

• Feb 2006 - Aug 2009

Attended training to provide audit and financial advisory services for the following sectors: Telecom, FMCGs, Public Service, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Non-Government Organizations, and Mechanical Engineering. Key Contributions: ► Checked client’s financial statements to ensure proper accounting of expenditures and receipts. ► Verified systems, examined balance sheets, loss accounts, and paid close attention to profit details. ► Performed due diligence, financial modeling and business valuations and other assignments relative to Mergers and Acquisitions. Show less