Kaleemullah Warsi
Experienced Accounting & Finance Specialist
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Level-headed accounting & finance specialist backed by 18+ years of demonstrated experience in financial planning, payroll management, ERP implementation, financial investigation, internal audit, taxation, financial closing and management accounting. Equipped with extensive knowledge of internal controls, inventory management, variance analysis, cash flow management, budgeting & forecasting, profit & loss accounts, financial modeling, KPIs, feasibility & project report, accounts receivable & payable, key business metrics, financial statements and reporting in line with accounting principles/regulations. Task-focused and resourceful professional with expertise in all facets of financial analysis and business modeling.
Skilled in collaborating with all members of organization to increase business and revenue growth. Instrumental in streamlining and improving business processes while identifying future trends & investment opportunities; skilled in data trending & reporting. Active team member with outstanding communication skills and solid commitment to establish meaningful relationships with customers.
Has demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize workflow to meet established deadlines. Proficient in managing & developing financial reports using staffing efficiencies; adept at ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) & Microsoft Office Suite; well-versed in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, International Accounting Standards International Financial Reporting Standards & International Standards of Auditing with knack of gauging levels of risks & issues for timely resolution. Possesses ability in directing all aspects of accounts management to ensure long-term profitability by exercising strong commitment to excellence; skilled at synthesizing and editing information to achieve overall financial & business objectives.
Strategic problem solver experienced in financial and business analysis to develop and implement best financial practices; proved instrumental in successful acquisition process supervision, operational execution & resolving employee benefits issues.
Experience
Manager Production Planning, Control & Execution - Hamdard Laboratories (Waqf) Pakistan Limited - Karachi, Pakistan
(2016-01)
- Streamlining production activities and planning, while analyzing revenue variance, business pipeline and industry trends by developing forecasting tools and dashboards. Actively monitoring & analyzing financial, statistical and operational data trends
- Skillfully creating and maintaining precise and accurate models, charts and reports, while consolidating financial data and materials for key leadership meetings. Developing, producing & evaluating financial statements by region for smooth working
- Assessing risks associated with projects, contract approvals & other client accounting issues, while developing & maintaining databases for forecasting future financial performance. Efficiently overseeing organization's performance against competitors
- Expertly designing and developing spreadsheet models for diverse projects and analysis, while presenting "what if" scenarios for budget assumptions and forecasting strategies and ensuring timely completion of allocated tasks by using best fit practices
- Introduced different statistical & financial reports to MD & CEO with respect to sales, production, income & expenses
- Selected to serve for handling after production planning, control & execution process with deputy director production
- Increased production by 31%, decreased labor cost by 12%, increased output/worker by 49%, reduced fixed factory expenses by 20%, & increased tablets production by 30.17% & semi solids production by 40.38% in 2020-21 fiscal year
Senior Accountant – Part Time/Remotely Working - Alliance System & Solutions Inc. (USA Based) - Karachi, Pakistan
(2016-08)
- Analyzing revenue variance, business pipeline and industry trends by developing forecasting tools and dashboards, while supporting clients with personal and corporate tax issues. Utilizing QuickBooks to compile and audit of financial statements
- Preparing monthly statements by collecting data, investigating variances, summarizing data & information, while developing state quarterly/annual statements by assembling data and ensuring compliance with state and federal tax filing requirements
- Escalating root cause and suggesting corrective actions to management, while calculating quarterly estimated tax payments, assembling data for quarterly and annual tax filings. Responding to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, interpreting data, while monitoring financial updates, watch lists & insurance files to participate in process improvements
Senior Executive Administration & Finance - IBEX Global - Karachi, Pakistan
(2015-08 - 2016-01)
- Liaised with managers and other personnel to resolve problems in areas such as equipment performance, output quality, and work schedules, while adroitly coordinating activities with other supervisory personnel, and other work units or departments
- Adeptly implemented corporate & departmental policies, procedures, and service standards in conjunction with management, while addressing & resolving customers' complaints, and answering customers' questions regarding policies and procedures
- Communicated work procedures & company's policies to staff, while preparing and issuing work schedules, deadlines, and duty assignments of office or administrative staff. Suggested corrective actions in on staffing decisions and procedural changes
- Analyzed financial activities of establishments or departments, and provided input into budget planning and preparation processes, while reviewing records/reports related to activities such as production, payroll, work activities, and performance
- Resourcefully arranged necessary maintenance and repair work and discussed work problems or grievances with union representatives, while aptly maintaining records pertaining to inventory, personnel, orders, supplies & machine maintenance
- Coordinated office services such as equipment and supply acquisition and organization, disposal of assets, relocation, parking, maintenance, and security services. Supported subordinates to facilitate productivity or overcome difficult aspects of work
Business Development Manager – Remotely Working - Waheed Fouad Jamjoom Trading & Contracting - Karachi, Pakistan
(2014-08 - 2015-08)
- Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle, while developing and maintaining databases for forecasting future financial performance. Targeted clients & generated customer base for an increased business growth
- Carried out innovative strategies of selling, while nurturing positive relationships with new clients. Determined sales targets of sales personnel & ensured their achievement. Increased sales by identifying opportunities for sales campaign
- Discussed and consulted with other managers on latest business trends with view to introduce innovative products or services in future, while retaining company's image by continually enhancing organization's performance
Senior Executive Administration - Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (Ufone) - Karachi, Pakistan
(2006-02 - 2013-12)
- Led monthly meetings with managers to analyze spending & provide financial recommendations, while analyzing costs on year-to-year basis relative to fiscal planning & budgeting activities through collection and assembly of financial data
- Assisted manager in analysis and coordination of matters relating to budget, statistics, and costing reports. Conducted internal audits. Formulated reports to senior management and assisted in operations improvements & costs reduction
- Reduced pool car fuel expenses by 45% by maintaining millage record in coordination with concerned department, tracking company, and fuel supplying company (Pakistan State Oil). Streamlined Ufone Guest House Project to decrease traveling & lodging expenses. Rendered expertise in vendor management & reduced general office expenditure by 25%
Production Coordinator - Artistic Denim Mills - Karachi, Pakistan
(2003-02 - 2006-02)
- Updated back process department regarding production and requirements and informed GM about yarn inventory and its requirements. Reported to director on efficiency and production of department, while maintaining weaving stores.
Education
M.Com - Commerce - University of Karachi (2004 - 2006)
B.Com - Commerce - University of Karachi (1998 - 2000)
