Faisal Ali Khan

Accounts professional with over two decades in manufacturing, retail, and trading finance, currently managing the accounts function for a Hyderabad-based garment manufacturer. Hands-on ownership of the accounts payable cycle, vendor reconciliations, and FBR/SRB tax compliance (Sales Tax, Income Tax, Withholding Tax), alongside monthly and annual financial closing and ERP-driven reporting on Odoo v18. Track record of zero-penalty tax audits, tighter AP controls, and faster close cycles through disciplined documentation and process design.

Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and coordinating directly with internal and external auditors.

Accounts Manager at Abtex International (Pvt.) Ltd. | Fashion Villaz (Brumano) (2021-02 – Present)

Textile/Garments Manufacturing

• Own the end-to-end accounts payable cycle (invoice verification, payment processing, and vendor reconciliations) fully integrated into Odoo v18, cutting reporting turnaround time by 25%.
• Prepare and file Sales Tax, Income Tax, and Withholding Tax returns in full compliance with FBR and SRB regulations, sustaining a zero-penalty audit record across every cycle.
• Lead monthly and annual financial closing activities, including fixed asset and inventory reconciliation, reducing asset discrepancies by 20%.
• Coordinate directly with internal and external auditors during statutory and tax audits, maintaining clean audit outcomes and audit-ready documentation.
• Drive annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting, improving cost control by 18% through data-backed planning.
• Manage banking relationships and regulatory liaison, successfully negotiating credit facilities to support working capital needs.

Accounts Manager at QnH (Qasim & Hassan) | Kulash (2016-06 – 2021-01)

Kids & Ladies Retail Clothing

• Managed accounts payable and receivable exceeding PKR 500M, building daily reconciliation controls that strengthened cash flow visibility.
• Delivered monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in full IFRS compliance, leading the general ledger team.
• Coordinated multiple tax and statutory audits with external auditors, closing every cycle with zero non-compliance findings.
• Redesigned financial reporting formats, cutting expense-processing errors by 15% and removing operational bottlenecks.
• Mentored and trained junior finance staff, cutting reporting errors by 30% and lifting departmental productivity.

Accountant at Nisbah General Trading Co. LLC (2015-03 – 2015-07)

General Trading

• Prepared IFRS-compliant financial statements and reconciled payables/receivables exceeding AED 10M.
• Tightened internal controls over expenditure, improving the transparency and reliability of financial reporting.

Sales Accountant – Junior Manager, Credit Control at IFFCO Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. (2008-10 – 2011-06)

Edible Oil & Fats Manufacturing

• Managed a receivables portfolio exceeding PKR 1B, improving collection cycle efficiency by 22%.
• Rolled out online fund-transfer processing, accelerating payment cycles by 30% and cutting outstanding dues.
• Supported an Oracle ERP implementation, streamlining financial reporting and reconciliation workflows.

Accounts Officer at Marie Stopes Society Pakistan (2006-08 – 2008-10)

NGO

• Managed donor-funded (GFATM) project finances, meeting international donor reporting and compliance standards.
• Administered payroll, reconciliations, and project disbursements, keeping records audit-ready at all times.

Accountant at M. Sulemanji & Company (Pvt.) Ltd. (2003 – 2006)

• Payroll administration
• Cash flow management
• Year-end closing

Assistant Accountant at Grey Printers (2001 – 2003)

• Financial data entry
• Journal entries
• Account reconciliation

Audit Trainee at Tahir Moochhala & Co. (Chartered Accountants) (1999 – 2001)

• Statutory audits across banking, insurance, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors

Bachelor of Commerce in B.Com. – University of Sindh, Jamshoro (1995 – 1999)

ICAP Foundation Examination in FE1 – School of Business Studies, Karachi (1997 – 1998)