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Results-driven finance professional with 19+ years of progressive experience in financial management, treasury operations, budgeting, and compliance within higher education and public sector environments. Currently serving as Deputy Treasurer (BPS-18) at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), overseeing salary, pension, ICT finance, and procurement portfolios. Holds MPhil Commerce and PhD (Commerce) coursework with an ongoing thesis, complemented by ACCA (Part-Qualified) and international work exposure in the United Kingdom.

Seeking a Director of Finance role in a Gulf region university to leverage academic finance expertise and drive institutional financial excellence.

Deputy Treasurer — BPS-18 - Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) - Pakistan

(2021-01)

Oversee all treasury functions including ICT finance, salary disbursement, pension management, and procurement operations for a major public university

• Manage and reconcile university budgets across multiple departments, ensuring compliance with government financial regulations
• Lead procurement processes in accordance with PPRA rules, ensuring transparent and cost-effective acquisition of university resources
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting and audit readiness
• Supervise finance team members, providing guidance and capacity building to improve departmental efficiency

Assistant Treasurer — BPS-17 - Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) - Pakistan

(2017-12 - 2021-01)

Assisted in managing university treasury operations including payroll processing and pension fund management

• Supported preparation of financial statements and management reports for senior leadership
• Coordinated with banks and financial institutions for fund transfers and reconciliation
• Participated in budget preparation and variance analysis for academic and administrative departments

Accounts Officer - TEVTA Punjab (Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority) - Pakistan

(2011-09 - 2017-12)

Managed accounts payable/receivable and maintained general ledger for a large provincial government authority

• Prepared periodic financial reports, MIS reports, and budget utilization statements
• Ensured compliance with government financial rules and regulations across multiple training institutes
• Liaised with internal auditors and finance department for annual audits

Audit & Accounts Assistant - Mian Afzal & Company — Auditors & Tax Consultants - Pakistan

(2007-03 - 2010-12)

Conducted statutory audits for various client organizations across multiple sectors

• Prepared financial statements, tax returns, and compliance reports for clients
• Assisted in income tax and sales tax matters for corporate and individual clients

Accounts Assistant - Middlesex Legal Centre - London, United Kingdom

(2005-01 - 2006-02)

Managed accounts and financial records for a UK-based legal services organization

• Gained international exposure to UK accounting practices and financial systems

PhD - Commerce - Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)

MPhil - Commerce - Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)

Master of Accounting & Finance - Accounting & Finance - Virtual University of Pakistan

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - Govt. Commerce College Bahawalpur | IUB

Higher Secondary Certificate - FSc - Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education

Secondary School Certificate - SSC - Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education