Experience

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  Ministry of IT and Telecom Pakistan

  • Pakistan

  • Director Finance

    • Dec 2018 - Present
    • Pakistan

    o Prepare financial statements of the funds & other reports on annual / bi-annual basis.o Oversaw the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.o Ensured timely & accurate financial reporting including quarterly, and annual financial statements.o Presented financial reports to the executive team and board of directors.o Lead and developed finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.o Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.o Drafted policy manual for the accounts and finance department.o Monitored routine financial activities, including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger.o Monitored and analysed financial performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.o Participated in strategic planning by providing financial expertise and recommendations.o Implement effective cash management policies and procedures.o Observed the financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.

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  Universal Service Fund (Gr) Limited Company

  • Islāmābād, Pakistan

  • Manager Finance & Accounts

    • Aug 2009 - Dec 2018
    • Islāmābād, Pakistan

    Responsible for managing substantial amount of Government Funds.o Ensure compliance with IPSAS, financial legislation, policies prescribed by Auditor General.o Monthly reconciliation with Accountant General of Pakistan Revenue and the banks.o Coordinating the financial matters with Ministry of Finance, Federal Treasury Offices, Accountant General of Pakistan Revenue & the Auditor General of Pakistan.o Prepare financial statements of the funds & other reports on annual / bi-annual basis.o Ensure investment of funds into high yield risk free and diversifying securities.o Responsible for complete financial reporting of USF Fund and R&D Fund nationwide.o Liaoning with Auditors to ensure completion of Annual Financial Audit of the Funds.o Managing portfolio of investments and ensuring compliance reporting. o Managing risks, liquidation & re-investment in Treasury Bills and Investments Bonds.o Working capital and cash flow management of the Government funds.o Performed Financial Analysis and Financial modelling for management information.o Financial Management Specialist World Bank Mission Pakistan, ERRA Head Quarter.o Filled Income Tax, Sales Tax Returns and managed the withholding tax matters of the entity.

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  ERRA HQ - World Bank (CBP)

  • Islāmābād, Pakistan

  • Financial Management Specialist

    • Mar 2007 - Sep 2009
    • Islāmābād, Pakistan

    Performed all the functions of Financial Management as desired by the World Bank from time to time. Including Financial Reporting, Analysis, Financial Modelling etc.o o Acting as head of Financial Management Information Cello Responsible for smooth operation of ERP financial softwareo Preparation & Finalizing the Annual Financial Reports through ERP.o Intensively working on project financial management reporting.o Implemented IFRS and launched the systematic payroll system.o Directly reporting to the World Bank Finance head and Deputy CGA of Pakistan.o Preparing & Finalizing the Withdrawal applications from ADB, WB, and DFID.o Facilitated and co-ordinated the external and internal audits.o Finalizing interim financial statements and review of internal control procedures.o Representing the audit committee meetings and reporting to the Senate.o Reviewed & analysed results & recommended for approval of the audited financial statements.o Prepared action plan on audit recommendations and regularly followed-up recommendations.o Representing the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and DFID at meetings.

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  Beaconhouse Group

  • Islamabad

  • Program Coordinaor

    • Jun 2005 - 2007
    • Islamabad

    o Managing & approval of academic sessions and faculty arrangements.o Arranging CBE Exams, special classes, and workshops for students.o Heading correspondences with ACCA office, British Council, and embassies.o Managing student elections and organized educational council.o Performance evaluation of faculty, students, and institute as well.o Arrangement of all matters relating to smooth operation of the program.o Appointments &, remunerations of faculty staff members.

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  Fedelity Future Management

  • Islamabad

  • Finance Manager

    • Jun 2003 - Mar 2006
    • Islamabad

    o Supervising the finance team in the brokerage house.o Managing the treasury and financial management teams.o Making investment in futures, options by exercising options, hedging etc.o Preparing budgets and financial forecasts, liquidity for the business etc.o Reporting financials to the stakeholders on routine basis.o Making fundamental and technical analysis of investment proposals.o Trading with international stock exchanges in equity and commodity marketso Providing financial risk management techniques to the investors

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  BDO International Limited

  • Islamabad

  • Auditor

    • May 2000 - Jun 2003
    • Islamabad

    o Preparing financial feasibilities for project financingo Preparing and finalizing annual accountso Assessing financial performance of companieso Providing management consultancy to the corporate cliento Preparing budgets & variance analysis for clients.o Assisting the client for the reporting mechanism under Corporate Governanceo Involved in the Audit of many local, international, and industrial organizations.o Computerization of annual accounts & Financialso Reporting on the internal control of the organization.o Advising the clients on financial, operational, and technical matters.