C.Accountant, CFO, Director, GM, Head of Finance
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I am an accomplished senior finance professional with a wealth of experience in all areas of leadership and financial governance gained in roles of progressively increasing responsibility, aligning vision and business objectives, and translating them into actionable plans.
A strong and trusted Finance Business Partner with CA (Pakistan, England & Wales) and CIMA-UK qualifications. I have more than twenty years of experience with a Big 4 consultancy, the leading FMCG MNC in Pakistan, the biggest family-owned conglomerate in Qatar, the leading e liquid Brand in the UK and the listed cement manufacturer in Pakistan.
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I take pride in being a true financial strategist with polished communication skills and natural authority. I would welcome the chance to discuss my abilities in more depth with you.
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An accomplished and highly driven Senior Finance Executive with a wealth of experience in all areas of management, strategic leadership, manufacturing, information systems, FP&A and financial governance gained in diversified business operations with progressively increasing responsibility, aligning vision, business objectives and core values, and translating them into actionable plans
With polished communication skills and natural authority, this analytical Finance Business Partner benefits from a strong background in blue chip & family-owned companies as well as a Big 4 consultancy, proven abilities in international environment, working with Board Members, Steering Committees, Banks, Auditors, Regulators, Legal & Insurance experts
Passionate and persuasive, a true resilient financial strategist who consistently hits the ground running in new roles, using excellent interpersonal skills to establish solid relationships with stakeholders, leading from the front to create shared vision, set strategic direction and to build, empower and motivate multi-cultural, cross-functional teams to achieve goals
Feb 2022- Present Power Cement Limited, Pakistan
Providing strategic financial leadership for driving business growth and enhancing shareholder value for a publicly listed cement manufacturing company. Develop and execute effective financial planning, tax compliance and treasury management strategies, while strengthening internal controls, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, investors, banks, regulators, external auditors, insurers employees, customers and vendors
May 2019-February 2022 Acme Vape Limited, Preston, UK
As a trusted financial advisor to the CEO, managed financial reporting, audits, budgeting, forecasting, banking, treasury, and operating cash flow activities to achieve effective financial planning and deliverables. Established cross-functional strategic finance business partnerships to deliver exceptional results
Financial Controller – Projects Jun 2015 – 30 April 2019
Oversaw financial management and internal control for multimillion-pound projects at the group level, including a £146 million warehouse facility, a mall management project, a 5-star hotel build, and VAT implementation across the group's regional footprint
Executed strategic financial plans to achieve short-term and long-term objectives, oversaw team growth, and tracked implementation progress. Provided customized financial solutions using financial planning and analysis to drive success
General Manager – Finance
Performed strategic financial modelling, budgeting, financial and business advisory, reviewed and prepared financial statements in compliance with IFRS and local statutes including corporate laws. Established and headed a hybrid internal audit function to develop a robust and effective risk management strategy
May 2001 – Dec 2009 Unilever Pakistan Limited, Pakistan
Finance Manager (Foods) May 2008 – Dec 2009
Responsible for managing a fast-growing business, directed management reporting, budgeting, and rolling forecast processes. Through innovative business partnering and decision tools, provided key business insights for decision-making, in the areas of product cost, pricing, capital investments, advertising and promotions
Manager Corporate Taxation May 2001 – Apr 2008
Led direct and indirect tax functions for Unilever Pakistan Ltd and Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited as Head of Tax. Acted as a trusted advisor, industry representative, and subject matter expert on tax regulations, policies, and international tax treaties. Conducted tax compliance reviews and workshops and provided tax training for the group and third-party business partners. Drafted company secretarial practice and corporate compliance laws manual
May 1996 – Feb 2001 KPMG (Taseer Hadi & Co) Pakistan
Completed mandatory Articleship under the byelaws of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
B. Com The University of Karachi, Pakistan
ACA The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
CMA The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA-UK)
FCA The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
