PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Currently working for Hot FM 105 as Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary and HR Head and managing the Finance &HR department of the company.
Worked for Project Bract as CFO and managed the Finance, Accounting and Tax functions along with the Administration and HR of the Company.
Performed as Head of Finance, HR and Company Secretary at Brand Brigade (Pvt) Ltd and managed the Finance, Accounting and Tax functions along with the Administration and HR departments of the Company.
At OAK Consultant and Services as Accounts, Tax and Corporate Consultant providing the accounting, tax and Secretarial/Corporate consultancy services to various clients.
Managed the Billing and Collection functions of the Company completely at Dancom Online Services (Pvt) Ltd as Assistant Manager Provisioning and Billing.
Worked as Audit Trainee performing accounting and external audit assignments for various companies at Hyder Bhimji & Co Chartered Accountant.
Accounting and Book keeping
Accounts Receivable
Maintenance of Ledgers
GL Accounting
Bank Reconciliation
Payroll and Accounts Payable
Budgeting/Forecasting
Reporting
Internal Audit.
Income and Sales Tax
Tax return filing
Excellent computing skills (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel)
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
Client and Peer Management.
Able to Manage, handle and operate multiple tasks.
High Experience in crisis management
Able to meet the dead line, handling and fulfilling the difficult tasks
Quick learner and a hard worker.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary and HR Head
Hot FM 105 (Largest Radio Network of Sindh Province) from 5thMay, 2016 till now
( FM Radio Company)
Full responsibility of managing all day-to-day accounting including maintenance of ledgers and general ledger, bank reconciliation, preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, preparing Income Tax returns through e-filling, invoicing to clients and provide monthly reports on timely basis to senior management, and develop authority matrix according to company policy.
Conducted the Internal Audit of the company and rectified and removed the back log of the accounting system.
As member of senior management, I assist the CEO and the Board of Director (BoD) in:
a. providing strategic direction to the institution through strategy formulation, decision making, forecast/budgeting and its implementation/monitoring
b. establishing and implementing internal controls and ensuring efficient and effective financial operations as per industry benchmarks
Ensure that Financial and Accounting policies & procedures are in accordance with statutory regulations and global standards and complying with risk management and internal controls
Take charge of Finance, Accounts and Taxation matters. Ensure that all accounting records are properly and timely maintained, reporting cycles and other associated engagements are successfully performed in an effective and timely manner in accordance with the regulatory and organizational requirements.
Approve:
a. Periodic Financial Statements and monthly internal reports
b. Financial Accounting System including Chart of Accounts and Account Codes
c. All payments exceeding set materiality
d. Payroll summary
Conducted the Internal Audit of the company and rectified and removed the back log of the accounting system.
Finalize annual financial statements/ periodic financial statements (where required), get them audited from External Auditors and place them before Board of Directors for consideration and approval
Make sure that accurate and timely compliance with SECP, FBR, SRB and PEMRA will be done
Advise management on tax matters.
Implemented the ERP system in the organization
Prepare financial projections and budgets in line with business plan and get these approved from senior management and the Board of Directors
Ensure implementation of proper accounting system for bookkeeping, operational support/MIS as per best industry practices
Ensuring maintaining effective relationship and co-ordination with key stakeholders including related entities, government bodies, etc
Ensure independence of Board from the financial operating matters
Monitor the overall funding status, disbursements, repayment and related reporting
Co-ordinate with stakeholders for arrangement and management of funds.
Assist in training & resource development initiatives focusing on knowledge, skills and attitudes for building capacities to deliver on present positions and build long term capability to shoulder additional responsibilities
Assist in implementing performance Management system to recognize and reward good performance and promote a culture of accountability and merit.
Accounting, Tax and Corporate Consultant
OAK Consultant and Services from 15th March, 2012 till 30th April, 2016.
(Accounting and Tax Consultancy Firm)
Do the accounting and book keeping of various organizations that outsource their book keeping and accounting functions to us.
Full responsibility of managing all day-to-day accounting including maintenance of ledgers and general ledger, bank reconciliation, preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, preparing Income Tax returns through e-filling, invoicing to clients and provide monthly reports on timely basis to senior management of clients.
Development, analysis and interpretation of financial and accounting information to evaluate operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the company.
Provide solutions for Income and Sales Tax to clients and deals in all corporate matters of the company related to SECP and FBR.
Manage application making sure all receipts are applied properly.
Conduct internal audits of various organizations which outsource and hire us to implement internal controls of their companies.
Make recommendations to improve internal controls of the company.
Clients include Hospitals, Advertising and marketing companies, Pharmaceutical Company, Textiles, Travel company and other Services organizations etc.
Attended hearings in FBR and SECP on behalf of clients.
Provide Company Incorporation and corporate and secretarial services to various companies.
Head of Finance, HR and Company Secretary
Brand Brigade (Pvt) Ltd from 21st October, 2010 till 10th March, 2012.
(Advertising, Brand Activation and Event Management Company)
Full responsibility of managing all day-to-day accounting including maintenance of ledgers and general ledger, bank reconciliation, preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, preparing Income Tax returns through e-filling, invoicing to clients and provide monthly reports on timely basis to senior management, and develop authority matrix according to company policy.
Conducted the Internal Audit of the company and rectified and removed the back log of the accounting system.
Designed the Accounting system of the company and implemented the proper procedure of recording financial transactions.
Keep check and balance on financial transactions and cash flows of the company.
Updates receivables by coordinating and monitoring daily sales order processing and bank remittance transactions.
Assure timely and accurate invoicing.
Weekly reporting of invoicing totals/aging totals/cash receipts/invoice adjustments.
Overseeing customer billing and cash receipts processing.
Proper recording and application of cash, management of outstanding invoices, and direct interfacing with customers on collection matters and dispute resolution.
Support Management by providing timely and accurate payment and account standing information.
Meets accounts receivable financial standards by providing annual accounts receivable budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions.
Deals in all corporate and tax matters of the company related to SECP, SRB and FBR.
Updates receivables by coordinating and monitoring daily sales order processing and bank remittance transactions.
Coordination with External Auditor and other consultants.
Advise management on tax matters.
Provides administrative support to managers and the general office.
Responsible for ensuring facilities management, including utility operation and maintenance
Accounting, Tax and Corporate Consultant
OAK Consultant and Services from 08th January, 2008 till 15th October, 2010.
(Accounting and Tax Consultancy Firm)
Do the accounting and book keeping of various organizations that outsource their book keeping and accounting functions to us.
Full responsibility of managing all day-to-day accounting including maintenance of ledgers and general ledger, bank reconciliation, preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, preparing Income Tax returns through e-filling, invoicing to clients and provide monthly reports on timely basis to senior management of clients.
Development, analysis and interpretation of financial and accounting information to evaluate operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the company.
Provide solutions for Income and Sales Tax to clients and deals in all corporate matters of the company related to SECP and FBR.
Manage application making sure all receipts are applied properly.
Conduct internal audits of various organizations which outsource and hire us to implement internal controls of their companies.
Make recommendations to improve internal controls of the company.
Clients include Hospitals, Advertising and marketing companies, Pharmaceutical Company, Textiles, Travel company and other Services organizations etc.
Attended hearings in FBR and SECP on behalf of clients.
Provide Company Incorporation and corporate and secretarial services to various companies.
Assistant Manager Billing and Collection (Department Head)
Dancom Online Services (Pvt) Ltd from 02nd June, 2005 to 31st December, 2007.
(Leading Internet Service Provider Company)
Look after the whole Accounts Receivable and Collection.
Managing the complete installation of links to billing and collection systems, issues IP’s & approves upgrade & downgrade of bandwidths. Maintaining database for billing cycles, ensure proper application of policies with respect to delinquent accounts.
Responsible of providing support and coordination between Sales, Operation Department, Customer Support Department, Billing Department and Finance in terms of development and enhancement of Business Support Applications, Systems, Processes and SLAs.
Recording and accounting of revenue and direct costs on monthly basis.
Develop co-operation and excellent working interfaces with internal and external customers.
Participate in the development and implementation of new technology to improve receivables.
Ensure accurate and timely closing of monthly accounting periods.
Ensure that accounting systems, processes and reports comply with international accounting and internal control framework.
Preparation & presentation of MIS to management.
Preparation of daily/monthly cash reconciliation report to head office and its proper filing.
Reconciling collections of South region with system reports & its daily/monthly reporting to head office.
Audit Trainee
Hyder Bhimji & Co Chartered Accountants from March 2001 till May, 2005.
(Leading Chartered Accountant Firm)
Conducted financial statement audits in compliance with statutory reporting and GAAP / IAS requirements: clients included energy, banking, trading and manufacturing companies
Applied risk-based audit methodologies addressing inherent and control risks, focusing on areas of high risk, improving efficiencies and effectiveness in audit approaches
Responsible for the whole audit process including: process mapping, controls review, identifying key controls, developing test plans, risk factor matrices maintaining deficiencies logs and reporting deficiencies
QUALIFICATION
Chartered Accountant The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Bachelors of Commerce University of Karachi
PC SKILLS:
MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
Quick Books
