Hafiz Muhammad Kamran Shakir

 Hafiz muhammad kamran shakir Model Town A, Bahawalpur | Hazoori Bagh Road Multan, Pakistan | +92 - | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafiz-kamran-s-598b7766/ | Male | Married |-|DOB: 17/09/1992 A distinguished Accounting, Finance, & Administrative professional with an M.Phil in Commerce and an M.Sc. in Accounting & Finance from a prestigious public sector university in Pakistan, complemented by over Six years of extensive experience across Accounting, Finance, Administration, and Marketing within renowned private and public sector entities. I am currently serving with distinction within the Government of Punjab and the United Nations- International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) funded SPPAP project in Southern Punjab, Pakistan as an Accounts Assistant. Actively pursuing managerial opportunities relating to Accounts, Finance & Administration within the reputable organization within & outside Pakistan. Experience JAN 2024- Present Accounts Assistant (BS-16) | Government of Punjab & United Nations-IFAD Assisted SPPAP Project| Bahawalpur, Pakistan Responsible for the Pre-Audit of all the Interventions received from the National Rural Support Programme (NRSP) & Institute of Rural Management (IRM). Recording of official expenditures in Quick Books Accounting Software (Online). Facilitating issuing the cheques for all the interventions and maintaining official records. Preparing salaries & TA/DA of the Project Officials/Officers. I am dealing with the National Bank of Pakistan & District Accounts Office Bahawalpur for the Government of Punjab & UN-IFAD budget releases/Lapse and monthly reconciliation of the Government of Punjab and IFAD accounts expenses. Responsible for maintaining Cash, Funds/Budget Consumption, Token, Stock, Bank advice issuing, and Repairing Maintenance official registers. Noting & Drafting of the official Correspondence within and outside the organization. Submission of Annual Income Tax Returns of the Project Officials/Officers to the FBR. JUL 2022 --- jan 2024 Administrative & Account Assistant | MedNet Solutions (Medical Devices & IT Solutions) | Multan, Pakistan Facilitated seamless accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and timely reconciliations for improved cash flow. Efficiently managed inventory, overseeing order placements and stock levels to avoid shortages and minimize holding costs. Compiled monthly financial statements, expense reports, and detailed sales analyses for senior management decision-making. Reduced inventory holding costs by 20% through effective stock rotation and improved demand forecasting. Accelerated accounts receivable collections by 15% through streamlined invoicing and follow-up processes, contributing to a healthier cash flow. Improved client retention by 25% by consistently delivering exceptional customer service and prompt order management. Played a critical role in securing regulatory compliance, ensuring zero audit discrepancies over a 2-year period. Implemented a digital filing system that reduced document retrieval time by 30%, enhancing efficiency in administrative tasks. Enhanced monthly financial reporting accuracy by introducing systematic checks, reducing errors by 40%. JUL 2020 --- JUL 2022 Admin & Finance Assistant (PPS-06/BPS-16)| Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination TBTTP Programme | Islamabad, Pakistan Achieved SAP ERP Software training from Accountant General Pakistan Revenues (AGPR), head office Islamabad. Established a fully furnished Regional Strategic Support Unit Sindh province office in Karachi, Pakistan. Facilitated for Tender, -) necessary documentation and publication and successfully cleared the organization's various vendors' pending bills from AGPR, Islamabad. Activated the salary of 186 staff members including officers & officials from AGPR, Islamabad. Supervised & accountable for assigning duties to 86 supporting staff members including drivers with the approval of the National Project Director. Organized “World Environment Day” in Islamabad, Pakistan in March 2021. Responsible for the organization's general repair & maintenance and Petty Cash procurement as per PPRA rules, Government of Pakistan. Reduced administrative overhead by identifying cost optimization opportunities and negotiating better rates for project supplies, contributing to a 15% increase in budget efficiency. Introduced systematic checks and streamlined reporting formats, reducing errors by 35% and facilitating the project’s successful audit clearance. Spearheaded the transition to a digital document management system, improving data retrieval speed by 50% and enhancing record accessibility for compliance checks. Ensured all financial and administrative activities met PSDP standards, achieving full compliance in both internal and external audits without discrepancies. JAN 2020--- JUL 2020 Assistant Manager Accounts & Marketing| The Mark Innovative Services (Pvt) Ltd.| Multan, Pakistan Recorded daily business transactions in Odoo Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and maintained journals & ledger accounts. Contributed to a 20% increase in revenue through targeted marketing efforts and cross-selling additional advisory services to existing clients. Implemented an efficient reporting framework, reducing the time required to generate financial and marketing reports, enabling quicker data-driven decisions. Identified areas for cost efficiency, saving the firm 15% on annual expenses by recommending budget adjustments based on financial analysis. Played a key role in attracting new clients through well-targeted marketing initiatives, leading to a 10% growth in the client base over one year. SEP 2017--- JAN 2019 Account Manager Cum Admin| Ammar Traders (Distributor Brite Sanitary Ware) |Multan, Pakistan Managed key accounts, nurturing client relationships, addressing inquiries, and ensuring client satisfaction to drive repeat business. Oversaw accounts receivable and payable functions, monitoring payment cycles, processing invoices, and performing reconciliations. Coordinated daily administrative operations, including office management, inventory tracking, and logistics planning for timely product deliveries. Handled sales forecasting, demand planning, and stock level optimization to meet client demands and minimize inventory costs. Increased regional sales revenue by 30% within one year by fostering strong client relationships and identifying new sales opportunities. Reduced overdue receivables by 25% through enhanced follow-up procedures, contributing to improved cash flow. Decreased inventory costs by 15% through effective stock rotation and demand forecasting, ensuring a consistent supply of high-demand items. Improved client satisfaction scores by 20% by implementing a feedback system, enabling prompt response to customer needs and concerns. APR 2017--- SEP 2017 Jr. Executive Finance | Daewoo Pakistan Express Bus Service Ltd | Multan, Pakistan Dealt with physical cash of approximately 10 to 15 million rupees daily received from all regional bus terminals and submitted in the company’s account in the Summit Bank after making cash denominations. Recorded daily business transactions in Odoo Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and maintained journals & ledger accounts. Introduced new verification checks in the reporting process, resulting in more accurate financial data and reducing errors by 30%. Streamlined transaction workflows, cutting down processing time for payments and reconciliations, which improved operational efficiency. Identified cost-saving opportunities through expense analysis, contributing to a 15% reduction in operational expenditures. Optimized receivables tracking and follow-up processes, reducing overdue receivables by 20% and improving overall cash flow stability. Qualification JAN 2021 M. Phil. Commerce (Specialization in Business Management) | Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan| GPA: 3.33/ 4.00 APR 2017 M.Sc. Accounting & Finance | Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan | GPA: 3.00/4.00 Skills Quick Books (Desktop & Online) SAP Business One ERP Odoo ERP Accounts Receivable & Payable Management Inventory Management Reconciliations MS Office (Advance Excel) Artificial Intelligence GAAP & IFRS Government Rules & Regulations Sales & Marketing Public Relations Jira & Asana Research Bookkeeping Tally ERP 9 Financial Reporting Financial Statement Analysis MS Office 365 & Copilot Chat GPT Financial Modeling eProcurement (Government of Pakistan) Digital Marketing Attention to Details Prompt Engineering Project Management Data Analytics Administration CERTIFICATION 11/01/2018 – 02/07/2018 Certification in Accounting Software (Tally ERP 9, Quick Books Accounting Software, and Advanced Excel) 25/12/2023 – 22/03/2024 Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from Simplilearn Skill Up Online Platform. 08/07/2024 – 26/10/2024 Certificate in Quick Books from DigiSkills, Ministry of IT & Telecommunication, Government of Pakistan. 28/07/2024 – 31/10/2024 SAP Business One ERP form ehunar Kamyab Jawan Program, Government of Pakistan HOBBIES & INTERESTS Watching and Listening English News Channels, Reading English Newspapers, Research Article Writing and Reading, Learn ICT and Digital Skills, & Tourism