Imran Liaqat

Results-driven Finance & Compliance Professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in financial management, donor reporting, tax compliance, and audit coordination within Pakistan's NGO, INGO, and development sector. Demonstrated expertise in managing PKR 172M+ donor-funded projects, including grants from Concern Worldwide, UNESCO, PSDF, and Welthungerhilfe (WHH). Adept at budget monitoring, cash flow management, financial controls, procurement compliance, and multi-donor reporting.

Proficient in eFBR, IRIS, and PRA tax portals with a strong track record of ensuring full regulatory compliance. Known for bridging financial operations with strategic donor requirements while maintaining audit-ready, transparent financial records.

Manager Finance - Sun Green Farms Private Limited

(2026-02 - 2026-04)

• Ensured compliance of procurement documentation and vendor payment procedures prior to disbursement.
• Maintained bank books and prepared monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Calculated applicable taxes on sales and purchases; filed monthly tax returns on eFBR portal.
• Prepared daily cash flow statements and monthly profit & loss accounts.
• Managed accounts receivable and payable, performed inventory stock verification, and prepared daily stock reports.
• Conducted GL system voucher posting and prepared financial management reports.

Finance Officer - Lodhran Pilot Project (LPP)

(2018-11 - 2026-01)

Led end-to-end financial management for multiple concurrent donor-funded projects, coordinating with donors on project reviews, fund utilization, and financial compliance.

• Prepared and submitted monthly, quarterly, and annual donor financial reports in accordance with Concern Worldwide, UNESCO, PSDF, and WHH reporting requirements.
• Monitored project budgets against actual expenditure, flagging variances and providing management with actionable insights for financial decision-making.
• Managed daily cash flow statements, maintained project bank books, and prepared bank reconciliation statements across multiple project accounts.
• Ensured full procurement compliance — verifying vendor documentation, purchase orders, and authorization protocols before processing payments to suppliers and government institutions.
• Calculated and prepared monthly and annual withholding tax and Sales Tax challans on eFBR, PRA, and IRIS portals; filed tax returns within statutory deadlines.
• Coordinated internal and external audits (quarterly, semi-annual, and annual), facilitating auditors' access to financial records and ensuring timely compliance with audit observations.
• Performed GL system voucher posting, maintained financial records, and ensured audit-ready documentation standards at all times.
• Provided finance support across WHH, British Council, DAI Global, GAIN International, and UNICEF-linked programme activities.

Finance Assistant - Lodhran Pilot Project (LPP)

(2014-12 - 2018-10)

• Assisted in financial reporting, bank reconciliation, and daily cash flow preparation under the supervision of senior finance staff.
• Supported tax compliance functions including preparation of withholding tax and Sales Tax challans on eFBR, PRA, and IRIS; assisted in monthly and annual return filing.
• Maintained monthly tax statement files and performed GL system voucher posting for accurate financial recordkeeping.
• Assisted in coordination with internal and external auditors during quarterly and annual audits.
• Ensured compliance of vendor documentation and procurement procedures prior to payment processing.

Finance Intern - Lodhran Pilot Project (LPP)

(2014-07 - 2014-11)

• Supported finance and accounts team in day-to-day financial operations, document management, and record keeping.

Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com - The Islamia University, Bahawalpur (2010 - 2010)

Diploma in Commerce - D.Com - Punjab Board of Technical Education, Lahore (2006 - 2006)