Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at PLATINUM STEEL MILLS (PVT) LTD. (2025-04 – Present)
Manager Accounts & Finance at PLATINUM STEEL MILLS (PVT) LTD. (2021-07 – 2025-03)
- Lead overall finance function and drive financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Act as a key financial advisor to CEO and senior management in strategic decision-making.
- Deliver actionable financial insights, performance analysis and business recommendations to improve profitability.
- Oversee preparation and presentation of financial statements, cash flow forecasts and variance analysis.
- Ensure robust compliance framework in line with IFRS, corporate laws and VAT / taxation regulations.
- Lead regulatory coordination with FBR, SECP and external auditors.
- Drive cash flow strategy and liquidity optimization to ensure financial stability.
- Strategically manage banking relationships and negotiate optimized financing structures and credit facilities.
- Oversee foreign transactions, import payments and working capital cycle management.
- Lead product costing, margin analysis and strategic pricing decisions.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning aligned with business growth.
- Implement cost control initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Develop and enforce company-wide financial policies, governance framework and internal controls.
- Strengthen audit processes and improve financial transparency and accountability.
- Implement fixed asset management systems including physical verification and control mechanisms.
- Improved cash flow efficiency through structured financial planning and working capital management.
- Optimized procurement and operational cycle to support uninterrupted production and cost efficiency.
- Implemented Islamic financing solutions to enhance financial flexibility and reduce funding constraints.
- Developed and enforced company-wide financial policies and governance framework.
- Strengthened internal controls and governance framework resulting in improved audit outcomes.
Manager Finance at ADAM SUGAR MILLS LTD. (Listed) (2018-09 – 2021-06)
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management and stakeholders ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
- Prepared and filed monthly and annual sales tax returns on the FBR portal including all required annexures.
- Prepared and filed annual income tax returns in compliance with applicable tax regulations.
- Prepared and submitted withholding income tax statements on the FBR IRIS portal.
- Managed and responded to income tax and sales tax notices from tax authorities.
- Coordinated SECP compliance requirements and handled regulatory correspondence.
- Coordinated with banks for fund arrangements and treasury management activities.
- Reviewed financial transactions to ensure accurate recording in the accounting ledgers.
- Supported management in product costing analysis and pricing decisions.
Manager Reporting & Taxation at ADAM LUBRICANTS LTD. (Unlisted) (2016-04 – 2018-08)
- Prepared complete financial statements including Profit & Loss Account and Cash Flow Statements.
- Managed quarterly, interim and annual financial closing processes.
- Prepared and filed sales tax returns on the FBR portal including all annexures.
- Prepared annual income tax working and return filing.
- Prepared withholding income tax statements and filed through the FBR portal.
- Managed and monitored income tax and sales tax notices from tax authorities.
- Performed product costing analysis and supported pricing decisions.
Senior Accountant at GOHAR AGENCY PVT. LTD. (2013-02 – 2016-03)
- Assisted in financial reporting and accounting records maintenance.
- Maintained sales tax, withholding tax and income tax records.
- Managed payroll processing and monitored receivable and payable balances.
- Prepared aging reports and maintained petty cash transactions.
