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Objective
To further enrich my academic and professional qualifications, I seek employment with an organization that fosters a positive and conducive environment for continuous learning and applying new skills.
Summary
Bringing a wealth of experience in operational support spanning over 10 years, I have collaborated with a diverse range of organizations, including INGOs, NGOs, and an Audit firm.
My proficiency extends to managing grants from esteemed entities such as ECHO, Global Fund, IRC, Oxfam, UNEFA, UNOPS, FCDO, GAVI, GAC, US Department (Labor, BPRM, BHA), Norwegian Church, GIZ, Embassy of Netherlands, and other smaller private donors. My career has seen me in various roles, from Auditor to Sr. Finance & Compliance, Grant Officer, and Finance Officer.
My skill set encompasses a robust command of Accounting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Grant Management, Compliance, Auditing, Grant Reporting, Taxation, and Financial Reporting (Financial Statements Preparation). These skills and my exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation abilities amplify my effectiveness in demonstrating my managerial and administrative prowess.
Currently, I am managing a portfolio of approx. $22 Million (included Grant of EUR 13.5 million funded by European Commission & AKF UK, implemented in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan & Kyrgyzstan) in Project Management Unit of Aga Khan Foundation as Grant Finance Officer.
Experience
Grants Finance Officer – June 2024 – to Present
Aga Khan Development Network - Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan
Job Responsibilities
Manage overall financial operations, including grants financial reporting and compliance with donor regulations for projects funded by GAC, UN Agencies, EU, GAVI, and other donors.
Budget Preparation for New Grant (Grant Making)
Due Diligence Assessment of Sub-Awardees (Pre and Post award assessments)
Quarterly review of Sub-awards financial records for ensuring Grant and Donor Compliance.
Collaborate with project managers, finance and account managers of AKFs, and other AKDN institutions to ensure effective financial management.
Prepare and review budget and financial reports for quarterly, biannual, and annual reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with donor guidelines.
Facilitate timely submission of financial reports to donors and AKDN agencies, maintaining transparent communication and information flow.
Coordinate with program and finance teams to ensure prompt disbursement of funds and submission of financial reports by implementing partners.
Conduct regular analysis of quarterly financial reports, including grant analysis and financial reviews, to identify trends and ensure financial sustainability.
Assist Manager Grants & Contracts in conducting internal and external project audits and evaluations, ensuring adherence to established protocols and best practices.
Any other Task assignment by supervisor.
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Finance Officer – July 2022 – to June 2024 Mercy Corps Pakistan___________________________
Job Responsibilities
Monthly BvS (Spending Reports) of Grants for Management and Program team review (ECHO, Global Fund, BPRM, BMGF)
Budget forecasting and realignment for fund request and Grant Extension
Payment Processing (in S2B) and System (Navigator) Entries (Microsoft Dynamics)
System (Eagle Payroll) Payroll Preparation
Gratuity (Severance) Working and System Uploading
Monthly Insurance Amortization working and system uploading.
Prepare Balance Sheet Reconciliation as per required protocols.
Review of Staff Final Settlement as per Mercy Corps required protocols.
Ensuring Tax compliance by filing Tax Filing (Income Tax and Sales Tax) statements on time
Preparation of Tax working for Notices (under Section 161 Notices & Rule 44(4))
Management of SAP (ProSource) Procurement Financial Side for payment processing.
Financial Review and Compliance Checking before Payment Processing
Financial Statements Preparation (Income and Expenditure Accounts) for organization
Providing Assistance in External Audits and Donor Audits as & and when required.
Provide support & and assistance in local Tax-related matters and notices.
Any other task assigned by the supervisor.
Grant Finance Officer – March 2022 – to July 2022 - FAFEN-TDEA – www.tdea.pk
Job Responsibilities
Donor Reports as per Donor Policies and regulations for Donors like , FCDO, USA Govt Agencies, Govt of Netherlands, German Embassy
Generate monthly spending reports for management on regular basis
Budget Realignment and Forecasting as per requirements
Ensuring Monthly Sub-Awards Assessment (IPS) and Compliance as per required Donor Guidelines.
Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation and Fund Reconciliation Statement.
Management of project funds in accordance with donor policies and guidelines.
To support compliance with mandatory requirements of the Government and project regulations, as applicable,
Deposit of withholding taxes in accordance with income tax laws.
Timely preparation and submission of quarterly and annual WHT statements as per the guideline under Income Tax Ordinance 2001
To facilitate Team in Audits (External, Internal, and Donor) in Preparation of Income & Expenditures Statements
Procurement checks ensuring the compliance of policies and regulations, major risk identified, and proposed recommendations for solutions.
Ensure proper Project Closeout and final settlements of Implementing Partners on timely basis.
Sr. Finance & Compliance Officer • March 2021 – March 2022 - Strengthening Participatory Organization
Main Responsibilities
Partners Due Diligence and Assessment as per Donor Guidelines.
Sub – Grant management and subsequent partner compliance.
Responsible for providing assistance in building the capacity of staff and its partners to meet the compliance and requirements of donor and organizational policies and procedures.
Ensure the compliance of Donor guidelines, policies and procedures in the following areas of organization as well as its implementing partners.
Review IP’s grant agreements and ensure they are in accordance with donor and organizational’ rules and regulations.
Review IP,s financial reports/documents, prepare sub grant analysis & process the required journal entries and follow up of sub grant advance settlement.
Monitoring of proper utilization for budgets as per the stipulated sub grant contract agreement.
Ensure that partner agreements, correspondences and other related transactions should be maintained.
Support Finance Manager during the field offices (sub recipient’s main offices and district offices) regularly and make sure that organization IP,s financials and compliance procedures are followed.
Coordinate the finalization of partner and donor reports ensuring consistency between narrative and financial reports and that they meet quality standards in terms of language, consistency of information and structure.
Preparation of Donors Reports and Fund Reconciliation as per donor’s principles/Controls (i.e UNFPA, Oxfam, GAC, IRC, NCA, PPAF)
Ensure Compliance of Withholding Tax filing at HQ and Regions on a Monthly basis.
Ensure Compliance of Finance and Procurement policy in all Procurements.
Prepare bank reconciliation statements every month.
Coordinates with internal/External auditors during SPO Internal and External and Grant Audit
Reconciliation of Inter-Regions data Month wise and updated Financial Books
Manager Accounts • Jan 2019– March 2021 - Pakistan Youth Hostels Association Trust
Managing and supervising the daily operations of the finance & Operation department i.e. Accounts Payables, Receivables, Revenue, Bank Reconciliation, Transactions Posting, Approval preparation, Vouchers Preparation, Procurement, Administration etc.
Analyse Financial Data and Prepare Monthly and Annual Financial Statements
Establishing Accounting principles and polices and enforcing the compliance with these polices.
Prepare budgets and comparing with actual data, analysing results
Maintaining Fixed Asset Register as per required Policies.
Prepare Daily Cash flow statements.
Perform internal Audit on Monthly basis, review controls and provide recommendations
Coordinate with External Auditors
Preparing and processing of Monthly Payroll
Prepare Withholding Tax challan and filing withholding statements as per requirements
Other task attached with the position.
Dec 2015–Jan 2019 - Audit Associate • Leading Edge Alliance Partner Firm Rafaqat Babar & Co Chartered Accountants
Main Responsibilities:
Planed and performed External audits and prepared/Reviewed Audit working papers.
Plan and performed internal audits and internal control audits.
Support and advisory in Tax Audits (Rule 44, Sec 161 Withholding Audits)
Prepared Responses for Clients in Show cause notices of FBR (Tax Authority)
Filing of Monthly and quarterly withholding Statements of clients.
Performed Special purpose audits (NPOs Audit).
Performed NGOs Due Diligence of Sub-partners as per Donor’s requirements.
Prepared Management Accounts i.e. Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, etc. for clients
Prepared Business Proposals and feasibility reports of new businesses and on-going businesses
Performed an aging analysis of Accounts Receivables and recommend adjustments.
Identified Internal Controls Weakness and recommended safeguards.
Inspected financial statements to identify errors, misstatements, and suspected fraud
Performed systems audits, operations, and accounts
Reported audit findings and recommend solutions
Performed various Accounting and Bookkeeping Assignments in software Like QuickBooks, ZOHO, Wave, ERP, Sage, etc.
Assistant Accountant • July 2013–Sept 2014 - Hair Transplant Center – Blue Area, Islamabad
Preparation of Vouchers, i.e. Cash payment, Bank Payment, Cash Receipt, Bank Receipt and General Vouchers
Performed and Prepared Bank Reconciliation
Maintained Financial records and Documentation.
Performed Transaction like Cash withdrawal, Cash Deposits in Bank, Check Deposit etc.
Liaison with External and Internal Auditors
▼ Education
Associated Certified Chartered Accountant (Member) – 2015
Master’s in commerce (M Com) – Dec 2018
▼ Skills
Microsoft Dynamics (Financial Management System) -
SAP Ariba Procurement (S2P & P2P)
Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor from Intuit – 2017
Microsoft Office Expert
Certificate of professional Ethics Module (From ACCA Global – 2014)
Expert of using Oracle Financials & ERP Financial Management.
▼ References
1. Iftikhar Ahmad – Manager Finance & Compliance – Mercy Corps - -
2. Yasir Ali – Finance Manager – SPO –-3. Ozair Siddiqui – Assistant Manager Audit – Rafaqat Babar & Co –-4. Umar Hayat – HR Manager – Mercy Corps Pakistan –-More references can be provided on demand
