Hassan Sheikh

Finance professional with almost 6 years of progressive experience in audit, financial reporting, and fund management across Nexia International and a regulated financial institution. MBA graduate and ACA/ACCA finalist with proven expertise in IFRS-compliant reporting, investment valuation, and financial governance. Demonstrated success in optimizing financial processes, and driving strategic insights that strengthen compliance, performance, and long-term value creation.

Adaptable to new software environments and changing regulatory frameworks.

Assistant Manager Finance & Reporting at Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company Limited (2024-03 – Present)

Microfinance Banking Institution

• Directed preparation of IFRS-compliant financial statements for a portfolio exceeding PKR 30B, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance.
• Reviewed and updated accounting and financial policies to align with IFRS, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Managed pension fund asset portfolios, overseeing investment placements, valuations, and IFRS-compliant reporting in line with IAS 19, IAS 26, and institutional policies.
• Conducted financial modelling and scenario analysis for strategic investment decisions
• Led the budgeting and forecasting process, aligning financial planning with strategic priorities.
• Actively contributed to the development and implementation of the organization's 2025 strategic plan, translating financial insights into actionable growth initiatives.
• Expertise in complex IFRS standards, including IFRS 9, IFRS 16 and IFRS 15.
• Lead ERP implementation for company funds and accounts, streamlining financial processes, controls, and reporting.
• Guided management on investment decisions, providing financial insights and scenario analyses to guide capital deployment.
• Design and lead the finance function for the company's co-lending business model, including structuring accounting flows, partner reconciliations, and reporting frameworks.
• Collaborated with internal departments and external auditors to ensure accurate reporting.

Senior Audit Associate at Nexia International Chartered Accountants (2020-10 – 2024-03)

• Directed planning, execution, and finalization of 15+ annual audit engagements across banking, microfinance, manufacturing, oil & gas, telecom, and public sector clients.
• Produced and reviewed IFRS-compliant financial statements, achieving zero regulatory queries post-submission.
• Performed internal control evaluations that identified process inefficiencies, enabling clients to improve operational performance.
• Led risk-based audits using ISA standards, ensuring timely delivery of findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Supervised and trained junior auditors per engagement, reducing review time.
• Authored audit reports, management letters, and executive summaries, cutting review iterations.
• Maintained long-term client relationships, contributing to repeat business and enhanced client satisfaction.

Chartered Accountant ACA in Accounting – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ACCA in Accounting – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK

Master's in Business Administration in Business Administration – Isabel University, Spain