Mohammad Azher Baig

A seasoned finance and audit leader with over 18 years of experience. I specialize in driving profitability through strategic growth and cost optimization. Coupled with auditing expertise, I enable organizations to streamline significant business processes and reduce inefficiencies. I'm proficient with essential softwares like Oracle, QuickBooks, Xero and MS Office, with a sound understanding of IFRS and GAAP. I managed and worked with teams outside Pakistan, such as Middle East and the US.

Head of Finance at One Perfect Group LLC (2024-09 – 2026-03)

Property Management/ Real Estate

• Achieved a 25% reduction in operational costs through strategic planning, outsourcing and efficiency improvements.
• Prepared weekly cash flows for overall assessment of liquidity position of the organization.
• Led a team of three members, enhancing team productivity through effective leadership and communication in a remote environment.
• Collaborated with senior management to drive strategic financial decisions, aligning with company objectives
• Prepared financial reports/ statements for Management and stakeholders in compliance with the accounting & reporting standards.
• Prepared budgets and forecast reports, including budgets for each department and implemented a control and review mechanism.
• Filed VAT returns and managed end to end financial operations of the organization

Senior Manager Finance at Humanitas Education System Private Limited (2022-11 – 2024-06)

• Successfully led the implementation of a new accounting and reporting system that improved financial reporting and data accuracy.
• Led the development and implementation of financial controls that improved financial reporting and operations.
• Prepared weekly cash flows for overall assessment of liquidity position of the organization.
• Led a team of four members, enhancing team productivity through effective leadership and communication.
• Prepared financial reports/ statements for Management and stakeholders in compliance with the accounting & reporting standards.
• Prepared budgets and forecast reports. Also, budgets for each department and implemented a control and monitoring mechanism.

Deputy Manager Internal Audit at Education System Private Limited (2015-05 – 2021-11)

• Found critical audit observations which resulted in recoveries of dues/ recoupment of expenses, exceeding PKR 2 million
• Conducted fraud investigations on several branches which resulted in recoveries of significant amount.
• Planned audits for the South Regional Office and branches in the light of Annual Audit Plan.
• Reviewed and supervised work performed by internal audit team throughout the course of the audit and reported to Chief Internal Auditor.
• Prepared quarterly and annual internal audit reports and annexures thereof.
• Prepared detailed reports on internal control weaknesses and made recommendations.

Audit Supervising Senior at Ernst and Young Chartered Accountants (2007-04 – 2015-05)

I had been involved in various audits and other special assignments in Pakistan and also been seconded to EY Riyadh and Dubai during my article ship.

• Planned audits, conducted initial meetings with clients to understand & co-develop expectations and designed audit strategies in consultation with the Engagement Partner, after assessing the underlying audit risk in the light of the assessment of the client's overall control environment.
• Prepared final audit deliverables – the audit report, the covering letter to the Board of Directors, the Management Letter, reporting packs and other reports and certificates.
• Reviewed work of staff assistants at various clients and reported audit findings to Managers and Partners.

Senior Bookkeeper at Issa Financials (2024-06 – 2025-08)

• Recording transactions in the appropriate company account ledgers using QuickBooks
• Reviewing account ledgers for accuracy and correcting errors, such as duplications or typos
• Preparing and financial reports, such as income statements and balance sheet statements
• Reconciling accounts by comparing bank information to ledgers
• Assisting with tax returns preparation
• Maintaining compliance with financial reporting regulations, such as the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Aiding staff accountants as needed

Chartered Accountancy in Accounting – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan