Experience

• 

  Homepack freight international

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2007

  Accounts and web development internee

  I worked there for 2 months during my vacations during A'levels. I was to support the Accounts department. Further, at that time, the Company was updating its web-site. As I was certified in Macromedia Flash, I took interest in the project and actively participated in the designing phase of the Web-site.

• 

  A. f. ferguson & co. (a member firm of the pwc network)

  Apr 2010 - Jan 2017

  As an assistant manager, I was assigned the following clients:1) Engro Fertilizers Limited2) Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company Limited3) Stahl Pakistan (Private) Limited4) Work Clothing (Private) Limited5) Safety Solutions (Private) Limited6) Other various assignmentsMy responsibilities included:1) Performing acceptance and continuance procedures and planning audit and limited review engagements;2) Mobilizing the team and coordinating the fieldwork;3) Guiding and coaching the team during fieldwork;4) Reviewing the work done by the team;5) Finalizing the audits and getting the job reviewed from senior manager, associate director and partner. Show less Being an audit senior, major responsibilities performed include:- Planning, as per the PwC audit methodology, the execution and completion of audit and getting it reviewed and approved from the team managers and engagement partner;- Identifying key risk areas and designing strategy to address them;- Performing audit procedures on high risk areas;- Coaching and guiding relatively lesser experienced team members; and- Reviewing work of other team members.I have been a part of external audit teams at the following clients:1. Pakistan State Oil Company Limited - for the year ended June 30, 2015 and half year ended December 30, 2014.2. Engro Eximp (private) Limited - for the half year ended June 30, 2014.3. Teradata Global Consulting (private) Limited - for the year ended December 31, 2013.4. Engro Vopak Terminal Limited - for the year ended December 31, 2013.5. Other 'agreed upon procedures' assignments Show less I have been working on different Internal and External Audit assignments. I am in the process of gathering in depth knowledge of PwC Audit methodology. Due to my interest in the field, and particularly Internal Audits and Control designing, I have taken keen interest in the assignments I have been assigned. I have been a part of External Audit teams at the following clients:1. Engro Eximp Agriproducts (Pvt) Ltd (for the year ended December 31, 2012)2. The Indus Hospital (for the year ended June 2012)3. Engro Vopak Terminal Limited (for the year ended December 2011)4. Pak Arab Pipeline Company Limited (for the Half year ended December 2011)5. Philips Electrical Industries Limited Pension and Provident Fund (for the year ended December 2011)I have also been a part of Internal Audit teams at the following clients:1. The Aman Foundation (For the Half year ended December 31, 2011 and For the Quarter ended March 31, 2012)2. The Layton Rehmatulla Benevolent Trust (For the year ended June 30, 2011)Further, I have also attended PwC training sessions namely Go Audit 2 and Train the Trainers. I have also conducted Go Audit 1 training as a trainer four times. Show less Being Audit Assistant I, I was part of the external audits of the following clients:1) Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited (For the year ended June 30, 2011)2) Johson Controls (Pvt) Ltd (For the year ended September 2010)As I was a relatively inexperienced member of team, I was assigned low risk areas. My responsibilities included applying PwC Audit methodology and performing procedures on areas assigned to me.Further, I was also able to spend one month in the Tax department.I have also attended PwC orientation training for new Trainees namely Go Audit 1. I was awarded the Certificate for the 'The most active participant'. Show less

  • Assistant Manager - Assurance

    Jun 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Audit Senior

    Dec 2013 - May 2016

  • Audit Assistant II

    Sept 2011 - Nov 2013

  • Audit Assistant I

    Apr 2010 - Aug 2011
• 

  Onlinebooksoutlet.com

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2023

  Finance business partner

  Being a freelance consultant at the newly established (and expanding ever since) online books outlet i.e., www.onlinebooksoutlet.com, I have been advising the management on:1) Appropriate pricing strategy for different categories of books keeping in view the cost structure of the entity, objectives to be achieved from sale of different books, i.e., market penetration, sales growth, maximum turnover or maximum profitability etc, and prices set by the established market leaders in the field.2) Analyzing budget spent on different marketing campaigns and recommending better options based on historical data analysis, target audience and spending appetite of the entity.3) Maintaining books of accounts and managing adequate working capital. Show less

• 

  Pakistan civil aviation authority

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2023

  Senior assistant director finance

  Despite having a relatively undertrained and unqualified team, contributed positively to the department and, hence, the Organisation.My major achievements include:- Improvement in efficiency through the operation and automation, where previous work was done manually, of accounting and reporting processes;- Improvement in the quality of output of the department through training and coaching of staff and effective guidance in respect of the team members;- Reviewing current SOPs and policies and aligning them with the Organisations' eventual Vision and Mission and developed Strategic Plans accordingly;- Helped in making better decisions, in respect of spendings, through critical analysis and regular review of ongoing MegaProjects and management of budgets;- Minimizing financial risk through the development of effective financial management systems;- Ensuring correct accounting and financial reporting mechanism is in place by keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation; and- Enhanced quality of project outcomes through good relationships with external stakeholders including the auditors and Finance and Tax Consultants. Show less

• 

  Https://www.fiverr.com/theguruteam

  Jul 2018 - Mar 2023

  Virtual cfo and finance & accounting expert

  Expert in Financial modeling, start-up growth consulting, forecasts and budgeting, business process improvements, etc.

• 

  Institute of business management

  Jan 2023 - now

  Adjunct faculty
• 

  Silicon valley commerce

  Mar 2023 - now

  Optimized Working Capital Cycle: Reduced lead time from 45 days to 35 days, resulting in annual cost savings of USD 4 million through improved cash flow management.Boosted Purchase Order Fill Rates: Increased fill rates from 50% to 70%, contributing to an additional USD 1.5 million in annual profitability by ensuring timely availability of products.Data-Driven Decision Making: Conducted comprehensive financial analyses to identify best-selling products, enabling targeted purchasing strategies that optimized inventory and enhanced sales efficiency.Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Managed 50% of purchases and the supply chain cycle with only 25% of the previous resources, driving significant improvements in resource allocation and operational performance.Implemented Real-Time Inventory Reviews: Minimized delays and reduced excess stock in warehouses, improving overall supply chain responsiveness and lowering holding costs by 10%.Improved Inventory Management Systems: Implemented systems that reduced excess inventory by 30%, freeing up capital for further investments and enhancing overall financial health.Established Effective Process Flows: Developed processes that ensured consistent in-stock rates of best sellers, leading to an increase in profits of approximately USD 1 million annually compared to previous stockouts. Show less Innovative Cost Navigator: Designed and implemented a dynamic 4-way matching system, contributing to a cost reduction of $1M annually with precision and agility.Profit Uncoverrer: Identified $1.5M in annual savings by enhancing inventory reconciliation processes and addressing leakages.Negotiation Strategist: Played a key role in vendor negotiations, unlocking $500k in yearly savings through thoughtful negotiations for better payment terms, discounts, and claim recoveries.Strategic Collaborator: Contributed to high-stakes decision-making, supporting organizational growth and financial stability.Efficiency Advocate: Implemented process optimizations, fostering financial efficiency and operational excellence.Results Contributor: Consistently translated data into positive financial outcomes, ensuring a resilient and prosperous financial landscape. Show less

  • Associate Director - Finance, Operations & Supply Chain

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Head of Profitability Projects

    Mar 2023 - Feb 2024
• 

  Shaheed zulfikar ali bhutto institute of science and technology

  Sept 2024 - now

  Adjunct faculty