Imran Nawaz

Experience

• 

  Ittehad Chemicals Ltd.

  Jan 2007 - Mar 2008

  Accounts Officer

  - Performed month end tasks like recording of closing entries, accruals, provisions, quantitative reconciliations & control accounts reconciliations;- Coordination with IT department regarding development of customized reports and help in implementation of SAP.

• 

  Becton Dickinson

  Mar 2008 - Apr 2011

  Sr. Accounts Officer

  - Developed accounts and saved payroll cost up to Rs 0.36M annually. - Analysis of Factory Overheads with budget and projections.- Managed Foreign Accounts Payable, Inventory, Accounts Receivable section, month end closing and reporting to USA and Singapore.

• 

  Muzdalfa Holdings Sdn Bhd

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2013

  Business development & Accounts Manager
• 

  WOK HEI Restaurant Radisson Blu

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2015

  Business Consultant
• 

  KESTRAL

  Jun 2014 - Feb 2021

  - P&L Management: Proficiently delivered responsibilities as P&L controller of 10operating sites across GCC, including developing & managing budgets, cost analysis,management reporting, dashboard & segment reporting, monitoring KPIs.- Operational & Financial Oversight: Managed daily operations to ensure efficiency,quality, and productivity across the organization.- Team Leadership: Led & mentored, and develop the management team and staff,fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.- Performance Management: Set performance goals and metrics, regularly evaluatingteam and individual performance to drive accountability and improvement.- Oversaw key hiring and talent development programs, always encouraging team members and team building.- Developed the Operations-departmental strategy in line with the overall company strategy to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies- Ensured seamless cross-departmental collaboration to strengthen internal communications throughout the organization- Supervised the business on all HR, Finance and Legal related issues and identified and implemented training opportunities with HR to ensure all team are at the forefront of new developments and market trends Show less - Ensured that all costs and decisions were in line with agreed budget to ensure that the P&L was managed appropriately; working closely with finance to effectively manage the P&L and find growth opportunities across all functions- Provided Business Support actions according to management tasks, negotiations with suppliers for improved results for organization.- Set clear regional targets and worked closely with management teams / finance team to ensure targets were met and exceeded- Managed seamless cross-departmental collaboration and strengthen internal communications throughout the organization- Maintained a focused system of internal controls to provide an effective control over the company's assets, revenue & costs- Participated in developing new business, specifically: assist the management in identifying new funding opportunities, the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective service delivery. Show less - Responsible for financial analysis and management reporting to analyze business results behind the numbers and enable top management to take better decisions- Monitored and the implementation of company risk control to ensure compliance with company policies- Managed both internal and external finance functions, such as reviewing operating budgets and overseeing Project Finance Accountants- Oversight of developing internal performance management visibility that provided decision support to the COO and Senior Operating team Show less

  • General Manager (Middle East)

    Aug 2019 - Feb 2021

  • GM Finance & Admin

    Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Manager Finance & Operations

    Jan 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Manager Accounts

    Jun 2014 - Dec 2015
• 

  Kabana Restaurant

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2019

  Manager Accounts & Audit

  - Executed and supervised the activities throughout the internal audit process, including perform research, planning and scoping; conduct interviews and walkthroughs; identify key risks and controls; draft flowcharts and/or narratives, gather evidence and perform testing; prepare and review audit work papers; discuss and clearly articulate findings, observations and related risks with auditees throughout the process- Drafted thoughtful and persuasive written internal audit reports and memos that clearly articulate the scope, objectives, issues, risk, root cause, and recommendations for remediation.- Identified opportunities to utilize data analytics techniques where appropriate to evaluate large and complex populations of data to ensure proper inventory control system Show less

• 

  Heden Group

  Feb 2021 - now

  - Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term strategies to achieve thecompany’s goals and objectives, aligning with overall business plans. Directing businessoperations, day to day tasks and responsibilities along with financial status of projects.- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with other executives and departments toensure alignment and support for strategic initiatives, fostering a cohesive approachacross the organization.- Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measurethe success of strategic initiatives, regularly reviewing the plans & performance Show less - Developed and managed the company’s financial planning process, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.- Monitored and controlled operating expenses across the business group.- Identified cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies.- Helped to define key financial and operational objectives, aligning business strategies with financial goals.- Oversaw cash flow management and optimize working capital across the business.- Ensured the group has adequate liquidity to meet operational needs while maximizing returns on investments.- Assisted with due diligence, financial modeling, and integration of any acquisitions or mergers.- Provided financial analysis for potential investments, ensuring alignment with the group’s strategic goals.- Led and managed a team of financial professionals, ensuring their growth and development.- Assured the finance team is effectively supporting business operations and decision-making processes. Show less

  • Cheif Strategy Officer

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Group Business Controller

    Feb 2021 - Jan 2022