Hassan Abbas Awan

Hassan Abbas Awan CONTACT __________________________ ____________ __________________________________________________________ Lahore, Pakistan -- Javy Coffee Company, USA, Remote SKILLS • WORK EXPERIENCE Financial Controller ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● • 10/2021 – 10/2023 Established a comprehensive budgeting framework that integrated departmental forecasts, resulting in a 20% reduction in budget variances and improved alignment with company-wide financial objectives. Created detailed sales analytics models that identified key performance indicators; these insights informed management decisions and increased sales team productivity by 30% within the first quarter of implementation. Led a high-performing team of three reportees, implementing structured weekly performance reviews and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, resulting in a 25% increase in team productivity and engagement metrics. Revamped legacy financial models to incorporate predictive analytics, improving visibility into cash flow trends; this strategic initiative reduced cash flow forecasting errors by 25% month-over-month. Developed 2 years forecast model for the Financing round, Javy was able to raise $4.6M in first round. Spearheaded the month-end close process, ensuring a seamless transition to financial reporting that improved accuracy and reduced discrepancies by 25% within the first quarter of implementation Executed a comprehensive strategy to secure sales tax registration in 45 states by coordinating with legal and financial teams; reduced potential compliance risks and enabled broader market access for future growth. Implemented an Avalara account to automate sales tax calculations and filing processes, reducing manual entry errors by 90% while saving the finance team over 15 hours each month in administrative tasks. Moved AP to bill.com to automate approval process that led to a reduction in processing times by 20%, facilitating quicker payments and stronger vendor relationships. Initiated enrollment of Javy Coffee in the QuickBooks Payroll Elite program, ensuring compliance for 5+ employees without any disruptions. Shine Armor / Miracle Brand, USA, Remote ● 06/2020 – 10/2021 Reduced the Chargeback Ratio from 3% to 1% in one month. Executed a comprehensive assessment process that identified and mitigated risk factors leading to chargebacks; improved chargeback resolution speed by 40% and reduced occurrences by 25% within the first quarter. Managed Charge back on, Stripe, Shopify, TRX, PayPal, Braintree, Amazon, and other merchants. IMSI Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, Lahore, Pakistan Manager Finance ● Hard Skills: • Auditing • Accounting • Financial Planning • Forecasting / Budgeting • Consolidation • Financial Reporting • Accounts Payable, Receivable Techniques: • Financial Statements • Account Reconciliation Tools and Software: • Quick books • Slack • Google meet / Zoom • Advance Excel / Power BI Languages: • Urdu (Native) • Panjabi (Native) • English (Advance) EDUCATION __________________________ Oxford Brookes university Bachelor of Science Applied Accounting OTHER ___________________________ ACCA (Association of Chartered & Certified accountants • Certified Forensic and Investigative Auditor from Association of Forensic and Investigative Auditors • SAP-FI E-Academy • Certified Accounting technician from Association of Chartered Certified Accounts • Chargeback Specialist ● ● __________________________ 02/2018 – 06/2020 Analyzed and optimized the accounts receivable process, resulting in a 25% decrease in days sales outstanding (DSO). ● ● ● ● ● Revamped the contract management workflow, integrating automated royalty calculations that reduced manual processing time by 20 hours per month, enabling the team to focus on higher-value tasks. Prepared monthly reports / financial results for directors and CEO on timely basis every month with detailed account analysis of Profit and loss & balance sheet. Established a streamlined financial consolidation process for Pakistan, USA, and Germany subsidiaries, reducing the monthly close cycle from 15 days to 10 days, improving financial reporting efficiency by 33%. Enhanced international payables processes by negotiating favorable terms with suppliers across five countries; achieved a 15% reduction in payment processing times, leading to improved supplier relationships and cost savings. Spearheaded a cross-platform reconciliation process that reduced discrepancies by 40%; established a systematic approach for tracking sales across five major (Stripe, Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, and Ebay) E-commerce platforms, enhancing reporting accuracy. Green Valley Premium Hyper Market (Pvt) Ltd, Lahore, Pakistan Manager Finance / Accounts ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 03/2014 – 10/2017 Streamlined fortnightly reconciliations of accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers; enhanced efficiency of reconciliation processes, which enabled completion of all reconciliations within a 24-hour timeframe. Drafted and analyze financial reports to provide feedback to top management on financial performance viz. analysis of profit, cost, fund position, inventory, and margin reporting and informed the operation on near expiry or slowmoving items. Generated comprehensive financial reports that provided insights into cash flow trends, enabling management to make data-driven decisions, resulting in a 15% improvement in budget forecasting accuracy. Established a systematic approach for opening fixed asset codes within the system, guaranteeing adherence to company depreciation policies; this effort enhanced compliance and reduced discrepancies by 25% within the first quarter. Prepared monthly reports / financial results for directors and CEO on timely basis every month with detailed account analysis of Profit and loss head & balance sheet accounts. Reengineered working capital strategy by negotiating payment terms with key vendors, improving cash flow management, and decreasing outstanding payables by 40% over a six-month period. Conducted thorough reviews of petty cash and bank reconciliation reports, collaborating with banking representatives to resolve discrepancies, enhancing accuracy by 25% and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Identified a critical bug in the POS system during a comprehensive system review, collaborating with a software developer to implement a fix that safeguarded against potential fraud incidents, enhancing security for over 500 transactions daily. Restructured banking agreements to enhance cash flow management, achieving a 20% reduction in transaction fees and enabling reinvestment of the saved capital into high-growth initiatives. Executed comprehensive preparation of financial statements and regulatory documentation for both branch and head office, meeting all auditor requirements and maintaining 100% compliance with audit schedules over 2 consecutive years. PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE ____________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Senior Associate, KPMG, Lahore, Pakistan 03/2010 – 03/2013 Accountant, Todial Communication, Lahore, Pakistan 01/2008 – 02/2010