Ahmad Farshad

Financial Controller with 7+ years driving financial operations across multi-entity groups. Independently scaled and managed complete finance functions for three distinct business units—resource augmentation, technology startup (4 cities), and non-profit operations. Expertise in IFRS-compliant reporting for cross-border transactions, end-to-end payroll management (100+ headcount), and statutory compliance across Pakistani regulatory bodies.

Proven ability to execute complex financial operations solo, combining technical rigor with operational scalability. Targeting mid-level Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager role to bring independent execution capability and multi-entity financial discipline to growing organizations.

Financial Controller & Operations Lead - SUAVE SOLUTIONS GROUP - Lahore, Pakistan

(2020-08)

Solo financial and administrative professional managing complete financial operations across three entities with combined 100+ employee headcount. One of two senior managers responsible for group-wide financial strategy and compliance.

• IFRS Bi-Annual and Annual accounts for US-based foreign principal, including cross-border fund utilization verification and FX reconciliation
• Monthly management accounts for remote CEO: P&L analysis, balance sheet reconciliation, variance reporting, and trend analysis
• Annual statutory accounts and tax finalization coordinated across FBR, PRA, and SECP; liaison with external tax consultants
• Monthly infographic management reports for non-finance stakeholders—translating complex financials into actionable insight
• End-to-end payroll processing for 100+ employees: discrepancy resolution, statutory deductions, loan/advance tracking, GL reconciliation
• Appraisal process ownership: calculate merit increases within client-defined salary budgets; manage compensation planning
• Primary staff financial point of contact for salary queries, loan processing, advance management, and financial grievances
• Built entire finance function from incorporation: chart of accounts design, bookkeeping infrastructure, banking setup, accounting policies
• Sole banking authority for vendor payments and salary disbursements; real-time cash position reporting to Director
• SECP compliance management and ongoing liaison with external tax advisors for statutory filings
• Strategic vendor selection and negotiations at Director level: insurance providers, office infrastructure, system upgrades
• Administration staff management and general office operations oversight across all group entities
• CSR initiative (FITED): feasibility studies, budget planning, payroll management, remote site operational oversight

Manager ERP & Outsourcing - Nasir Jamil and Company Chartered Accountants

(2019-09 - 2020-07)

Textile Import Solutions (Client Deputation): Migrated business from single-entry to full double-entry accounting on Peachtree software. Formalized complete finance function including financial statement preparation, sales tax filing, payroll processing, bank reconciliation, and aged receivables management. Reported daily/monthly cash flows to UK-based CEO and trained junior staff for departmental delegation.

Tax Supervisor / CA Articleship Trainee - Yusaf Saeed & Co. Chartered Accountants

(2015-09 - 2019-08)

• Tax Compliance & Appeals (March–August 2019): Managed FBR and PRA notices and assessments under ITO sections 161, 122, 122(5), 176, 177. Filed annual income tax returns for corporate and individual clients; prepared Tribunal, Commissioner Appeals, and Federal Tax Ombudsman appeals.
• ERP Implementation Trainee (September 2015–February 2019): Implemented GBMS ERP (Financials, Sales & Distribution, Inventory, Payroll modules) across client organizations under FCA supervision.

ACCA Strategic Professional Level - Accounting and Business - The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (2027)

CA Finalist (CFAP Level) - Taxation, Corporate & ERP stream - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) (2010 - 2019)

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Commerce - University of the Punjab (2013 - 2014)