Fatima Nisar

Experience

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  Price Waterhouse Coopers

  Jun 2008 - Dec 2011

  Senior Associate, Assurance & Business Advisory Services

  Highlights: - Completed all the assignments before deadlines and the within allocated period. - Ability to lead from the front and manage team affairs. - Appreciated by all including senior partner PwC for professionally handling the assignmentsBrief Description:During this period worked in capacities ranging from entry level Audit Assistant to Audit In-charge managing various assignments and leading teams of article students. Gained experience in the areas of:- Performing statutory audits as per International Standards on Auditing- Preparation of Separate and Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards- Reviews of Credit Portfolios- Carrying out Agreed-Upon-Procedures assignments- Carrying out Due Diligence assignmentUndertook planning and finalization of engagements, resolution of key issues arising out of engagements, reporting on compliance with statutory requirements, review of tax computations and drafting of mandatory communication with those charged with governance. The experience gained here was instrumental in enhancing ability to lead, adapt, manage time, work within a team, interact with clients and deliver result-oriented outputs. Show less

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  PwC

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Supervising Senior / Project Lead, GRMS

  Financial Modeling & Valuation, Due Diligence & Financial Analysis, Business advisory, Business Plan development and Business process re engineering related assignments.

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  Warid Telecom

  Dec 2012 - Dec 2016

  Highlights: - Carried out Fleet Optimization Project (40% Cost saving & improved operations in absence of CAPEX Injection) - Planned Service Staff Optimization Project (20% Cost saving without compromising customers' experience) - Total cost of Organizational Support Services over last 3 years was kept at same level with improved customer experience despite inflation and revision in minimum wage level by effective planning, budgeting & monitoring. - Initiative of starting and maintaining up to date divisional agreements repository. - Ensured 100% Compliance with applicable laws and company policies & procedures. - Divisional PMO for projects, handling CRs with IT for ERP/BPA systems and for weekly management meetings. - Developed and maintained effective and efficient MIS function for smooth functioning of PRs / payment processing and liaison with Finance regarding OPEX/CAPEX reconciliation as per PRs raised. - Performed regular Monitoring of actual vs. budgeted financial numbers, regular analysis of fleet to examine the R&M nationwide trend lines, regular analysis of Genset & vehicle fuel consumption and study of cost center wise stats, analysis of department travel expenses that include foreign & domestic travel & hotel charges and achieved cost savings by carrying out various options analysis and feasibility studies. - Prepared reports, presentations & analysis for consultants to facilitate Merger & Acquisition scenario. Show less Highlights: - Performed policy compliance audit, highlighted chronic issue of opened POs in ERP since inception of company, suggested improvements in policy, system and department's working. - Exceeded quarterly targets for implementation of outstanding audit recommendations in both quarters. - Planned ROI (Return on Investment) Audit for Marketing Campaigns carried out in CY 2012.Brief Description:Planning and leading audits, performing risk analysis and assessment, directing audit team of audit steps, writing audit & whistle blower reports including remediation plans. Show less

  • Assistant Manager, Budgeting and Financial Analysis

    Jul 2013 - Dec 2016

  • Consultant, Audit Risk and Corporate Governance

    Dec 2012 - Jul 2013
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  Jazz (previously known as Mobilink)

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2018

  Expert Financials & Reporting

  - Support in formulation and execution of post-merger nationwide strategy for Admin & real estate to ensure synergy incorporation.- Options analysis, feasibility studies, and business case preparation and presentation to management for various functions of division to achieve desired synergies. - Budgeting, Financial Planning (5 years Business Plan preparation), Variance Analysis, development of reporting mechanism for performance management of regions. - Revised accruals mechanism, review of GLs for proper posting by Shared Services Company. - Improved and revised processes by complete process re-engineering, audits of different functions of division, recommendations for improvement based on best practices and subsequent implementation of audit recommendations. - Exploring various cost saving avenues in addition to monthly and weekly reporting requirements for management to make the merger seamless and complete success. Show less

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  UNOPS

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2022

  Finance Professional

  Part of Finance Team of Local Fund Agent for The Global Fund. Independent and objective review of grant recipients (Capacity Assessment, Budget Reviews, Portfolio Optimization, Budget Reprogramming Requests Reviews, Progress Updates and Disbursment requests Reviews etc.) in Pakistan in addition to any investigations / special audits, as required by The Global Fund.

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  UNDP

  Jan 2023 - now

  Project Operations and Finance Manager - SELP

  The project provides technical assistance to support the institutional development of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the Senate, and the National and Provincial assemblies by staff development and institutions capacity enhancement, under the umbrella of SDG 16, and with the intention of it leading to greater public trust, confidence, and engagement in Pakistan’s democratic processes.While focusing on achievement of the results, following are main duties of the role:- Ensuring strategic direction of operations, including full compliance with UNDP rules, regulations and policies, implementation of corporate operational strategies, the establishment of management targets, and operational performance monitoring;- Ensuring effective and accurate financial resources management, including expenditure planning, verification, analysis, tracking and cost effectiveness;- Ensuring strategic human resources management, including optimal project staffing, compliance with strategies and policies, performance management and staff development;- Ensuring provision of efficient procurement and logistical services and supervision of procurement, logistics and administrative personnel, including elaboration of contract management strategy, full compliance with strategies and policies, proper management of UNDP assets, facilities, and logistical services; and- Assisting the Chief Technical Advisor in reporting to the Country Office, Project Review Board and donors, including preparation of periodic project review reports and organizing meetings for work plans approval and progress reviews by the board. Show less