Hassan Sharif

Results-driven Cost and Management Accountant (ACMA – ICMAP) with 10+ years of progressive experience in financial management, IFRS-compliant reporting, budgeting & forecasting, product costing, fund accounting, and tax audit across FMCG, asset management, manufacturing, and public-sector domains. Demonstrated success leading finance functions at PSX-listed companies with revenues exceeding PKR 50 billion, coordinating statutory audits with Big-4 affiliated firms, and maintaining zero audit qualifications across three consecutive annual cycles. Strong command of financial modelling, working capital optimisation, ERP-driven reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Seeking a senior Finance Manager, Financial Controller with a reputable organisation in Pakistan.

Auditor - Federal Board of Revenue (LTO) – Tax & Regulatory Intelligence - HRSG Outsourcing Private Limited - Karachi

(2024-05)

• Conduct risk-based tax audits of corporate and individual taxpayers under Income Tax Ordinance 2001, Sales Tax Act 1990, and Federal Excise Act 2005; portfolio aggregate declared liabilities exceed PKR 2 billion.
• Analyse financial statements and tax returns to detect under-reporting and revenue leakages; prepare detailed audit observation reports and assessment orders per FBR guidelines.
• Review transfer pricing arrangements, inter-company dealings, and related-party disclosures for regulatory alignment.
• Monitor withholding tax deductions and reconcile challan data against declared liabilities; apply data analytics techniques for anomaly detection.
• Track SROs, circulars, and FBR amendments to ensure audit procedures align with the latest regulatory developments.

Manager Finance - Unity Foods Limited - Karachi

(2020-10 - 2023-09)

Led end-to-end finance function overseeing IFRS financial reporting, treasury, product costing, and internal controls for a team of 5 finance professionals.

• Prepared and presented monthly, quarterly, and annual IFRS-compliant financial statements to the Board and external stakeholders; maintained zero audit qualifications across three consecutive cycles (Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman).
• Designed comprehensive product costing model covering raw materials, conversion costs, overhead allocations, and SKU-level margins enabling data-driven pricing across 50+ product lines.
• Spearheaded annual budgeting and quarterly rolling forecasts; delivered variance analysis with actionable commentary to CFO and Board, reducing budget deviation by 15% YoY.
• Optimised cash conversion cycle through improved receivables and payables management, releasing PKR 200M+ in working capital over 12 months.
• Managed banking relationships; facilitated LC/SBLC documentation and supervised forex exposure management for import-heavy raw material procurement.
• Evaluated capital expenditure proposals through NPV, IRR, and payback analysis; supported management decisions on investments exceeding PKR 500M.

Deputy Manager / Senior Officer – Finance & Accounts - NBP Fund Management Limited - Karachi

(2017-08 - 2019-06)

Managed fund accounting for multiple open-end and closed-end mutual funds with combined AUM of PKR 30B+, regulated by SECP under NBFC Rules.

• Calculated and published daily NAV in compliance with MUFAP guidelines; maintained 100% on-time publication record throughout tenure.
• Produced IFRS-compliant financial statements for funds and coordinated statutory audits, addressing queries on valuation methodologies and investment disclosures.
• Reconciled portfolio holdings, bank balances, and trustee records daily; liaised with custody bank, trustee, and compliance team for settlement and corporate action processing.

Accounts Officer - Prime Safety Limited - Karachi

(2014-12 - 2016-01)

Associate Company of Midas Safety

• Maintained general ledger and subsidiary ledgers; processed AP/AR transactions and managed aging schedules.
• Performed product costing, tracked standard vs. actual cost variances, and supported pricing decisions.
• Prepared sales tax and income tax working papers; met all statutory compliance deadlines.

Accounts Assistant - Rais Ahmed & Brothers - Karachi

(2010-07 - 2013-10)

• Maintained books of accounts, recorded daily journal entries, managed petty cash, and supported month-end closing activities.
• Prepared bank reconciliation statements and basic management accounts for senior management review.

ACMA - Cost & Management Accounting - ICMAP – Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan (2018-03)

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - University of Karachi (2010-01)