Naveed Zafar

Results-driven Finance professional with 18+ years of experience across finance, accounts, audit, compliance, brokerage operations, risk monitoring and financial controls. Proven ability to strengthen governance, improve reporting accuracy and support executive decision-making.

FINANCE MANAGER at Zebtan Embroidery (2025-01 – Present)

• Design and implemented the Internal Controls in Purchase, A/R/A, A/P/A, Inventory Systems
• Designed SOPS for the movement and tracking of Inventory from Manufacturing to Warehouse and to Shop
• Providing data on cost-to-produce to assist senior management in setting competitive product prices
• Breaking down profitability by product line, customer, or manufacturing facility to identify underperforming or highly lucrative areas
• Managing the cash conversion cycle by optimizing inventory levels, accounts receivable, and accounts payable (vendor payments)

ACCOUNTS MANAGER at Haroon Chemicals (2022-01 – 2024-12)

• Managed accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations and financial controls
• Oversaw compliance, Banking matters and management reporting
• Supported senior management with financial analysis and decision-making

STRATEGIC OPERATIONS & FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION at Institute of Forensic Experts (2016-01 – 2022-12)

• Manage budgets, invoicing, sponsorships, vendor contracts and financial administration
• Lead operational planning, reporting, compliance and stakeholder management
• Demonstrate transferable finance leadership skills including cost control and resource optimization

FINANCE MANAGER at Millennium Securities & Investments (2009-01 – 2016-12)

• Managed finance, reporting, compliance, AML reviews and transaction monitoring
• Controlled margin financing exposure and supported executive decision-making
• Bank Reconciliations and performing communication with clinets

ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER at Millennium Securities & Investments (2007-01 – 2009-12)

• Managed reconciliations, tax filings, and payroll and accounting operations

AUDIT PROFESSIONAL at Jamil & Co Financial & Tax Consultants (2005-01 – 2007-12)

• Conducted audits, statutory reporting and client advisory engagements

MBA in Finance – Federal Urdu University (2007)

B.Com – Punjab University (2002)