Accounts & Warehouse Manager - Caprinos Pizza Ltd / Merbee Food Ltd - Aylesbury, UK
(2021-10)
- Spearheaded the implementation of Unleashed Inventory Management, transitioning order processing from manual emails to an automated B2B portal, which reduced stock loss by 5% and streamlined procurement workflows
- Independently migrated the organisation to Xero, establishing a data-driven culture by designing and delivering comprehensive weekly management reporting suites
- Recruited, onboarded, and mentored a 4-person accounting team, significantly improving departmental output and raising technical competency in financial analysis and software utilisation
- Developed dynamic management dashboards utilising Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros, and VBA) to analyse financial vs. non-financial KPIs, enabling senior management to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Orchestrated procurement strategies for high-volume stock, successfully negotiating with suppliers to reduce procurement costs by 10% while ensuring 100% on-time delivery rates
- Oversaw the recording of all financial transactions and preparation of quarterly VAT returns, ensuring 100% compliance with HMRC regulations and avoiding potential penalties
- Implemented a structured receivables collection strategy, resolving complex billing disputes and reducing the debtors' aging cycle by 20%, significantly improving cash flow liquidity
Junior Auditor - Grant Thornton - Islamabad, Pakistan
(2020-01 - 2021-03)
- Played a pivotal role in a high-stakes public sector dam construction audit, uncovering critical irregularities that led to regulatory enforcement and significant legal penalties for contractors
- Conducted rigorous risk mitigation audits for a major coal mining entity, identifying material discrepancies in asset registers and uncovering stock embezzlement leading to inflated revenue figures
- Performed substantive testing and analytical procedures on income statement accounts, verifying revenue recognition policies aligned with IFRS standards
- Evaluated internal control structures and operational workflows, identifying critical gaps and drafting management letters that facilitated 25% improvement in process efficiency
- Prepared detailed audit working papers and documentation in strict accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), facilitating smooth senior review processes
- Collaborated with HR to optimise workforce allocation across concurrent audit engagements, enhancing overall team productivity
Assistant Manager – Internal Control Unit - Habib Bank Limited - Rawalpindi, Pakistan
(2017-06 - 2020-01)
- Co-authored departmental policies and comprehensive compliance checklists, successfully integrating State Bank prudential regulations with internal operational manuals
- Executed and refined the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework in collaboration with statutory auditors to ensure absolute reporting integrity
- Conducted targeted on-site branch inspections, uncovering serious breaches including misappropriation of funds, miss-selling, and bonus-related misrepresentation, leading to immediate disciplinary actions
- Developed and updated internal control documentation aligned with the COSO framework, ensuring seamless integration of compliance protocols across 20+ operational units
- Identified operational gaps and executed corrective action plans in collaboration with process owners, reducing operational risk exposure by 30%
Audit Officer - Allied Bank Limited - Rawalpindi, Pakistan
(2015-08 - 2017-05)
- Conducted branch and departmental audits, assessing internal controls and compliance with SBP regulations
- Executed surprise audits and spot checks across 15+ branches, successfully detecting and mitigating fraud and forgery risks, safeguarding bank assets
- Conducted physical verification of fixed assets and cash holdings during branch audits, ensuring alignment with ledger records and investigating discrepancies
- Revamped audit manuals and checklists, standardising audit procedures which reduced audit cycle time by 20%
- Assessed branch compliance with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) regulations, ensuring 100% adherence to statutory requirements and avoiding regulatory fines
- Provided actionable recommendations for income loss prevention, identifying operational inefficiencies that led to a 10% reduction in overhead costs for audited branches
- Monitored the implementation of previous audit recommendations, achieving a 90% closure rate on outstanding issues
Accounts Officer - Allied Bank Limited - Islamabad, Pakistan
(2011-12 - 2015-06)
- Monitored and validated General Ledger updates for 50+ branches, ensuring timely and accurate reporting with zero discrepancies
- Managed the processing of payroll and related deductions for branch staff, ensuring accurate disbursement and compliance with tax regulations
- Performed in-depth variance analysis and cash flow projections using Advanced Excel, providing critical data that supported senior management in strategic resource allocation
- Maintained the fixed asset register, calculating depreciation schedules in accordance with IAS 16 and ensuring asset valuation
