Experience

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  AlZayani Investments

  • Bahrain

  • Chief Accountant

    • Oct 2013 - Present
    • Bahrain

    Al Zayani Investments (AZI) is large-scale business group established in 1977 and involved in Automotive, Real Estate, Food & Beverage, Venture Capital, and Manufacturing businesses. I am managing team of 12 staff members of Accounts & Finance department of AZI’s division, which is sole authorized dealer of Mitsubishi, MG, Daimler Fuso, Shantui brands covering vide range of passenger, commercial, light commercial vehicles, and equipment. Has been using automotive industry specific Dealership Management System (DMS) “Kerridge” and SAP S/4 Hana. My responsibilities mainly include: Preparation and presentation of Financial Statements complying with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Preparation of Budgets and performance analysis.  Dealing with banks for financing arrangements, placement of funds and allied matters. Business performance & profitability analysis and Analytical reviews Assistance to management for key policy decisions. Preparation and presentation of management reports. Supervision of day to day matters of company’s Finance and Accounts.

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  Al Soroor Commercial Center W.L.L.

  • Bahrain

  • Financial Controller

    • Jun 2007 - Oct 2013
    • Bahrain

    Al Soroor is well reputed and one of the leading retail chains of garments in Bahrain. As financial controller, I managed a team of 12. My main responsibilities included: Preparation of Financial Statements Preparation of Budgets and performance analysis Arrangements with banks for obtaining Long Term Financing for company’s new business ventures Dealing with banks for Short Term Finances to meet working capital requirements Business performance and profitability analysis Assistance to the management for key policy decisions Preparation and presentation of management reports Planning and recommending to the management for various sales promotion events and afterwards preparing and discussing the results Responsible for updating of the Oracle based integrated software for inventory and financial management Supervision of day to day matters of company’s Finance, Accounts & Operations

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  Eden Housing Limited

  • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

  • Manager Audit &Tax

    • Jul 2006 - Jun 2007
    • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

    Serving a very well reputed and large group of developers in Pakistan "Eden", my responsibilities included: Maintenance of internal control systems and procedures Planning & performance of Internal Audit of Operational, Accounting and Marketing activities of the company and reporting to the Board of Directors Recommending management for the improvement in company’s existing procedures and introduction of new systems Monitoring compliance with IFRS and other reporting requirements as per laws enforceable in Pakistan Evaluation of Budgets for each Project before launching, performance analysis and reporting to the Management Reviewing project financing agreements with banks and monitoring the compliance with the terms of loans  Responsible for taxation matters of the company

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  Grays Leasing Limited

  • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

  • Manager Audit & Tax

    • Dec 2003 - Dec 2005
    • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

    My responsibilities included: Maintenance of internal control systems and procedures Planning & performance of Internal Audit of Operational and Accounting activities of the company and reporting to the Board of Directors Recommending management for the improvement in company’s existing procedures and introduction of new systems Monitoring compliance with IFRS and other reporting requirements as per laws enforceable in Pakistan regulating Non-Banking Financial Institutions Reviewing customer leasing agreements and monitoring the compliance with the terms of loans  Responsible for taxation matters of the company

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  Riaz Ahmad & Company Chartered Accountants

  • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

  • Assistant Manager

    • Sep 2001 - Dec 2002
    • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

    Served Riaz Ahmed & Company (Chartered Accountants) as Assistant Manager (Tax Advisory) after completing 4 years CA Articles registered with Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. During articles ship, i have been involved in External Audit and Tax advisory services of corporate clients in all business segments and sectors.