Group Chief Financial Officer - Rehman Group - Lahore, Pakistan
(2015-10)
Diversified Business Group — Hotel, Textile, Shopping Malls, Real Estate
- Lead Finance, Operations, HR, IT, Tax, and Corporate Affairs functions across group entities, overseeing budgeting, financial planning, and financial reporting group-wide.
- Direct procurement operations, inventory management, and supply chain controls across all business entities.
- Lead enterprise risk assessments, strengthen internal financial controls, and deliver periodic financial performance reporting to the top management and Board.
- Manage banking relationships, working capital facilities, project financing, and full statutory and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee HR functions including labor law compliance, payroll, and employee relations across the group.
Financial Management Advisor - IRG (International Resource Group), USAID Implementing Partner - Peshawar, Pakistan
(2013-04 - 2015-09)
USAID-Funded Institutional Capacity Building program—PESCO (Peshawar Electric Supply Company), Peshawar
- Implemented financial management and institutional capacity building projects in a leading public sector power utility (assets Rs. 100bn+, 17,000 workforce, serving the entire province).
- Ensured full compliance with USAID policies, regulations, and contractor procurement guidelines as Head of the Procurement Evaluation Committee.
- Led ERP roll-out in a record time－ formally recognized by senior program leadership as a remarkable accomplishment.
- Implemented Risk-Based Audit Manual and provided extensive staff training－hugely strengthened internal control and risk management systems.
- Delivered high-impact quarterly financial and performance reports to senior stakeholders and convened Steering Committee meetings of multi-agency leadership.
- Convened stakeholders' Steering Committee meetings－regular update, expediting steps helped timely completion.
- Supervised HR data buildup for 17,000 + employees－improved HR management.
- Coordinating across implementing partners and reviewing periodic financial and HR submissions.
- Reviewed and reported on implementing partners' periodic submissions for payment clearance.
- Led implementation of updated accounting manual and extensive training to senior accounting staff － improved Cash flow and liquidity management.
Chief Financial Officer / Finance Director - MEPCO (Multan Electric Power Company) - Multan, Pakistan
(2003-11 - 2013-03)
Largest power utility— Rs. 100bn turnover, Rs. 150bn assets, 18,000 staff
- Restructured Finance and Accounts Department into Corporate Accounting and Reporting; brought down Cash-In-Transit to below 3.5%－industry record; Corporate Planning and Control－brought down budget variance within 5%.
- Led Finance, Accounts, Compliance, Tax, and Corporate Affairs functions for one of Pakistan's largest public sector power utilities, with 350 finance staff across 100+ field offices.
- Secured large-scale financing from the World Bank and ADB, leading banking consortium－ensured donors' procurement compliance and and financial reporting requirement.
- Oversaw statutory compliance including timely tax and GST filings, external audits, and regulatory coordination with sector regulators and government oversight bodies.
- Implemented IT-enabled bank reconciliation automation across 1,500+ branches and designed IT-driven fund transfer policies with banking partners.
- Streamlined procurement operations ensuring full PPRA regulatory compliance; managed procurement policy and vendor relationships.
- Represented the organization in apex courts and senior-level government ministry engagements; recognized by the Chief Executive for playing a key role in transforming the company into a vibrant corporate entity.
General Manager Finance - Superior Textile Mills Ltd. - Lahore, Pakistan
(1992-08 - 2003-09)
- Built and led the entire Finance & Accounts function from pre-Commercial Operations Date (COD) through full operations.
- Designed and implemented internal controls, computerized accounting systems, costing frameworks, and five-year financial plans.
- Directed procurement and logistics of raw materials; managed Board secretarial functions and stakeholder relations.
Finance Manager - Sitara Group - Faisalabad, Pakistan
(1990-08 - 1992-08)
- Managed financial operations, banking relationships, budgeting systems, and statutory compliance.
- Implemented computerized accounting, payroll, and inventory management systems.
Manager, Audit & Advisory - KPMG Chartered Accountants - Lahore, Pakistan
(1987-08 - 1990-08)
- Critically examined audit files for Partner's review and approval.
- Led statutory audits, tax management, and advisory engagements for publicly listed companies across diverse sectors.
- Conducted internal audits for major public sector and corporate clients; led IPO assignments and business analysis for major conglomerates.
- Managed corporate affairs and secretarial functions for a multinational client.
