Mohamed
Insaff
Head of Finance
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High impact Finance Professional with a strong ability to iden�fy ini�a�ves and facilitate ac�on-driven plans to
support corporate growth and objec�ves. Corporate Finance professional with a proven record of evalua�ng business
and investment opportuni�es, quickly understanding companies and their markets and making sound and profitable
investment decisions. Expert in the iden�fica�on and implementa�on of financial management strategies to capture
cost improvement opportuni�es while impac�ng bo�om line profits.
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• Effec�ve leader with excellent mo�va�onal skills and stakeholder rela�onship to sustain the growth momentum
while mo�va�ng peak individual performances
• Experience in mapping business requirements, designing customized solu�ons with strong analy�cal skills and ability
to analyze business prac�ces and define op�mal procedures
• Strong communica�on skills, systema�c approach and ability to work effec�vely in a fast-paced environment
independently and an excep�on team player
• Known for genuine, empathe�c, persuasive interpersonal style that engenders trust while strengthening client
rela�onships and building cross departmental coopera�on
• Mindful of the big picture and skilled at iden�fying inter rela�ons and global impact within mul�faceted situa�ons
that require knowledge of func�onal areas and best prac�ces from all areas of business
• Proven versa�lity to span industries, bringing fresh perspec�ve, new ideas and keen business intui�on to spot
growth opportuni�es, influence business direc�on
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Head of Finance
Classic Travels (Pvt) Ltd | 2021 April - Present
• Direct and control overall day to day accoun�ng ac�vi�es and maintained accoun�ng data in compliance
with statutory/audit
• Requirement and prepara�on of annual statutory financial statements as required by the Act
• Prepara�on of monthly/quarterly financial statements including annual/interim budgets as per group
repor�ng requirements and managing overall financial repor�ng to regional and corporate office as per the
setup group processes and guidelines
• Regular review on internal controls and make sure the appropriate controls are in place as per the group
requirement with the assistance and guidance from regional/corporate finance team
• Coordinate directly with the regional compensa�on & benefit head and manager HR & administra�on to
finalize the annual compensa�on cycle as per the setup guidelines and make sure all compensa�on changes
are �mely implement at affiliate level
• Liaise with the concern par�es (internally & externally) and a�end to the necessary areas of rou�ng company secretarial ma�ers and make sure �mely update and submission of necessary informa�on and documents
internally and externally
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Assistant Manager
Classic Travels (Pvt) Ltd | 2016 April - 2021 April
• Iden�fied improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accoun�ng procedures.
• Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
• Improved overall financial repor�ng by streamlining control processes and repor�ng structures.
• Prepared cash flow projec�ons, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Complied with established internal controls and policies.
• Mi�gated process gaps and managed all opera�onal func�ons, including account openings, trades, documenta�on, regulatory compliance and marke�ng collateral.
• Trained new and exis�ng staff members in various financial procedures to help each prepare for job requirements.
• Developed forecas�ng tools to analyze revenue variance, business pipeline and industry trends.
• Created robust, diversified financial por�olios for clients.
Senior Account Execu�ve
Classic Travels (Pvt) Ltd | 2014 April - 2016 April
• Provide high quality financial informa�on including analysis of financial status and projected ou�urns.
• Provide support to develop budgets, monitor budgets & savings and ensure significant items are correctly
reported.
• Input to reports including those for commi�ees and SMT Highlights and support agreed elements of the
prepara�on of annual accounts.
• Ensure that correct accoun�ng policies are being applied when budge�ng and alloca�ng actual spend.
• Provide a link between finance and non-finance informa�on and provide general finance advice and
assistance.
• Report the achievement of service standards on a monthly basis and ac�vely promote con�nuous improvement across the team.
• Support the development of a service culture within the team and support ini�a�ves, from the Team
Leaders, to develop the Finance services.
• Priori�es work to ensure that agreed services, per SLA, are being delivered.
• Support the development of staff of all grades.
Account Execu�ve
Classic Travels (Pvt) Ltd | 2010 April - 2014 April
• Built and strengthened rela�onships with new and exis�ng accounts to drive revenue growth.
• Monitored service a�er sale and implemented quick and effec�ve problem resolu�ons.
• Debtors Follow Up
• Debtors Set-Off
• Management Informa�on Report
Account Execu�ve - Finance & ERP
Expolanka Holdings (Pvt) Ltd | 2007 September - 2010 July
• ERP Version Oracle Financials 11i
• Level of Interac�on Account Finaliza�on, Implemen�ng Oracle E-Business Suite, Suppor�ng Management &
End-user, Providing Accoun�ng solu�ons
• Func�oning as the Oracle Module Champion for Cash Management, Accounts Receivable Modules, General
Ledger Module Support Developing MIS reports for the Group Management FSG Reports.
• Providing Accoun�ng & Opera�onal solu�ons through the system.
• Assist in prepara�on of Group financial statements
• Mapping & Preparing Financial Budgets for uploads.
• Mapping Chart of Accounts and Trial Balance Upload.
• Coordina�ng & Transforming End-user requirements to the Technical team.
• Overall knowledge in financial modules AP, AR & CM
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Budge�ng
Staff Management
Project Management
Strategic Planning
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Excellent
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Administra�on and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in, resource alloca�on, human resources modeling, leadership technique, produc�on methods, and coordina�on of people and resources.
Change and Innova�on
Proven versa�lity to span industries, bringing fresh perspec�ve, new ideas and keen business intui�on to
spot growth opportuni�es, influence business direc�on.
Integra�on Planning
Analyzed company assuming ownership of two subsidiaries to iden�fy opera�on's best prac�ces. Performed
assessments of tax posi�on, regulatory requirements, opera�ons, financing, and other issues.
Financial Management
Managing P&L including monthly repor�ng procedures as per group repor�ng requirement, monitoring
costs, forecas�ng plans and administering payroll and maintained accoun�ng data in compliance with statutory requirement.
Team Oriented
Consistently maintains an excellent record of being on �me, prepared and eager to take on responsibili�es. A
seasoned professional who recognizes the importance of communica�on, honesty and trust in a team
se�ng.
Audi�ng
Supervised accoun�ng audits and regular review on the internal controls to make sure appropriate controls
are in place.
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Master of Business Administra�on
University of Bedfordsire - Reading
Chartered Ins�tute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
ICBT Campus - Partial
Associa�on of Accoun�ng Technicians (AAT)
JMC College - Completed
Interna�onal Associa�on of Bookkeepers (IAB)
IAB - Completed
B.Sc. Compu�ng
Singapore Informatics - 1st Year
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Mr. Fazleen Majeed
Mr. Shiraz Imamudeen
Contact :--
Contact :--
General Manager
Nepture Papers (Pvt) Ltd.
Head of Strategic Planning & Business Development
Expolanka Holdings PLC
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