Ali Khan

Senior Finance Leader with 19+ years of progressive experience leading finance and internal audit functions for multinational and publicly accountable organizations. Extensive expertise in group reporting, statutory compliance, treasury, taxation, internal controls, risk management, and audit oversight across complex retail and manufacturing-style environments. Proven ability to partner with Boards, CEOs, and regional headquarters while ensuring strong governance, robust internal audit frameworks, and compliance integrity.

Known for strengthening cash flows, enhancing financial discipline, identifying control gaps, delivering PKR 700M+ in value, and maintaining high audit and compliance standards. Aspiring to contribute as CFO by combining strategic insight with operational excellence and strong assurance leadership.

Head of Finance & Accounts at BATA Pakistan (2019-01 – Present)

• Lead end-to-end financial reporting under IFRS and US GAAP for Group headquarters in Switzerland, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and strict adherence to reporting timelines.
• Prepare and present statutory financial statements and management reports, coordinating closely with Group, auditors, and regional finance teams.
• Acted as key liaison with external auditors for annual statutory audits, conducted pre-audit reviews as Financial Controller, and contributed to global operational review assignments including audit engagements in Singapore and Zimbabwe, strengthening overall audit coordination and compliance.
• Oversee all core finance operations including general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, banking, fixed assets, and month-end close.
• Strengthened cashflow forecasting and working capital management, maintaining one of the strongest liquidity positions among regional subsidiaries.
• Drive annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning, supporting business strategy and capital allocation decisions.
• Lead treasury activities and maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions, securing competitive financing terms.
• Implement and enhance ERP systems across finance and retail operations, improving control, transparency, and reporting efficiency.
• Regularly present financial performance, risk assessments, and strategic insights to the Board and Audit Committee.
• Negotiated and restructured major retail lease agreements, generating PKR 700 million in long-term savings.

Company Secretary (Officiating) at BATA Pakistan (2019-01 – Present)

• Coordinated Board and Committee meetings, including preparation of agendas, minutes, and supporting financial documentation.
• Ensured compliance with corporate governance requirements, regulatory filings, and AGM-related obligations.
• Acted as a key liaison between the Board, external auditors, legal advisors, and senior management.

Credit Controller / Manager – Sales Controlling at BATA Pakistan (2011-01 – 2019-12)

• Managed financial performance monitoring across 460+ retail outlets and a nationwide distributor network.
• Oversaw receivables, collections, inventory controls, and non-retail exposures including wholesale, corporate, and export customers.
• Partnered with Sales and Operations to evaluate campaigns, pricing initiatives, and profitability trends.
• Strengthened expense controls at shop and depot level to improve margins and compliance.

Manager – Taxation at BATA Pakistan (2007-01 – 2011-12)

• Led income tax, sales tax (federal and provincial), and withholding tax compliance.
• Managed tax audits, assessments, and litigation in coordination with external tax advisors.
• Represented the organization before tax authorities and ensured timely resolution of tax matters.
• Maintained accurate documentation and ensured alignment with evolving tax regulations.

Full member in Accounting – Institute of Public Accountants, Australia (IPA) (2023-01 – 2023-12)

Associate Member – AFA in Financial Accounting – Institute of Financial Accountants, UK (IFA) (2023-01 – 2023-12)

Management Development Program in Management – Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) (2021-01 – 2021-12)

M.B.A. in Finance & Accounting – The Institute of Management Sciences, Lahore (2009-01 – 2011-12)

ACCA PART I & II in Accounting – Financial Training Center (FTC), Manchester, U.K. (2002-01 – 2006-12)

Intermediate in Mathematics and Statistics – Government College Lahore (1997-01 – 1999-12)

Bachelors in Statistics and Political Science – Government College Lahore (1999-01 – 2001-12)

Matriculation in Sciences – Aitchison College Lahore