Muneeza S

Muneeza Saifullah Paracha Phone Number: - Email:- Work Experience Dec 2015 – to date: Business, Financial and Legal Consultant Using my experience to leverage my core competencies, I started off my own consultation service. My projects include The Bigger Picture (private partnership working to promote arts in Pakistan) and Music Meet (non-profit for promotion of music in Pakistan). From registration of the partnership to setting up all legal and financial tools for the smooth operation of the entities, I have worked closely with the teams involved to ensure business decisions were made in a manner to safeguard the interests of the stakeholders. Sep 2013 – Jun 2016: International Merchandise (Pvt) Ltd Designation: Director / Chief Accountant International Merchandise offered a unique perspective of management where the complete picture was much clearer. It gave me a chance to further work on financial management and problem resolution skills. Major assignments have been: Management of financials of the company, compilation of accounts for review by Board Monitoring of financial recording to ensure compliance with financial reporting standards Management of company assets and sourcing of funding on need basis Ensuring smooth audit of the company financials Preparation of all legal compliances required by the company and ensuring of implementation of the same Acting as liaison with the SECP and resolution of queries and discrepancies Jun 2012 – Sep 2013: Finance, Getz Pharma (Pvt) Ltd Designation: Assistant Manager Management Accounts – International Business Getz Pharma has allowed me to hone and enhance financial management and analysis skills in a dynamic setting while giving exposure to a wide variety of people from different countries. The work allowed learning in a constantly changing and evolving atmosphere. Major assignments have been: Managed financials for each type of operating model Monitored funding and ensured timely arrangement and availability Developed reporting tools for profitability in all assigned countries Developed reporting tool for Corporate Reporting Process improvement and implementation of new expense reporting methodology in assigned countries Supported in preparation of sales and expense budget 2013 Provided guidance and support to staff in International offices in preparing reports July 2008 – June 2012: Risk Advisory Services (RAS), PricewaterhouseCoopers, Pakistan (A. F. Ferguson & Co) Working in RAS at the firm enabled me to develop a comprehensive understanding of the mechanics, systems and controls prevalent in different functional areas at various organizations including the risk management systems in place at such organizations. From working as a team member in the initial months of employment to leading teams as Job-in-Charge, the progression has given exposure and learning in team management and time management. My major assignments include: Revision of Documentation under the Internal Control Programme Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (Designation: Senior Associate Consultant) Reviewed process documentation of multiple functional areas for subsequent sign off from client Implementation of Operational Risk Management Framework Allied Bank Limited (Designation: Senior Associate Consultant) Provided ongoing consultancy to the client to ensure smooth implementation Updating of documentation subsequent to Internal Controls over Financial Reporting Audit KASB Bank Limited (Designation: Senior Associate Consultant) Updated process documentation for client by vetting documented practices against current practices. Updated Risk Control Matrices based on the new controls in place to mitigate inherent financial risks of the bank. Review and documentation of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting Faysal Bank Limited (Designation: Senior Associate Consultant) Reviewed variance in process documentation and actual practices to identify areas of discrepancies Reviewed Gap Analysis Reports for clients by vetting the current policies / practices against diverse best practices. Implementation of Operational Risk Management Framework Allied Bank Limited (Designation: Senior Associate Consultant) Prepared Risk and Control Design Assessment Matrices for key functional areas for the client Prepared Key Risk Indicators for the key risks at the bank. Muneeza Saifullah Paracha Phone Number: - Email:- Review and documentation of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting KASB Bank Limited (Designation: Senior Associate Consultant) Prepared Gap Analysis Reports by vetting the current policies / practices against diverse best practices. Prepared Implementation Plans and vetted the revised policies and new systems against the Project Plans. Prepared Risk Control Matrices based on the controls in place to mitigate inherent financial risks. Prepared Testing Plans to test the appropriate implementation of the current controls. Implementation of Operational Risk Management Framework Habib Bank Limited (Designation: Associate Consultant) Member of the pioneer team of the first assignment of Operational Risk Assessment based on Basel II Framework in Pakistan undertaken by PwC Prepared Risk and Control Self-Assessment Matrices for several functional areas for the client Education Qualification MBA MIS BBA MIS A Levels O Levels Year- Institution Institute of Business Administration Institute of Business Administration Karachi Grammar School Convent of Jesus and Mary Grade/GPA-As 1C 7As 2Bs 1C Skills and Interests Strong leadership, client management, interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written. Good organizational and presentation skills. Excellent analytical skills coupled with problem solving thinking. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Visio. Fluent in English and Urdu. Beginner level in French and Arabic Interested in reading.