Furqan Saeed

Experience

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  GIFT University

  May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Management Internee for School of Accounting & Finance
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  Sainsbury's

  Apr 2008 - Sept 2010

  • CTS (Customer Training Supervisor)

    Mar 2010 - Sept 2010

  • General Assitant

    Apr 2008 - Feb 2010
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  Bahria University

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Student
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  Abasyn University Islamabad Campus

  Jun 2012 - Apr 2023

  Served as a key accounting and finance professional at a multi-disciplinary educational institution providing academic and non-academic services.• General Bookkeeping recorded invoices, bills, vouchers, credit notes, and performed monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.• Budgeting and financial advising assisted the financial manager on realistic budgeting and advised cost-cutting procedures resulting in a 20% reduction in operational campus expenses.• Taxation and receivables implemented mechanisms of efficient fee collection, formulated formulae forscholarships, and coordinated for accurate tax filing of the campus.• Teaching under OBE taught accounting courses related to fundaments, reporting and analysis, and management accounting to undergraduate students under an outcome-based education system. Show less

  • Lecturer - Department of Management Sciences / Accoutant

    Jun 2012 - Apr 2023

  • Program Coordinator, Management Sciences / Head, Industrial Liaison & Placement

    Jun 2012 - Mar 2015
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  Mohsin Financial and Taxation Consultants

  Sept 2018 - Jan 2022

  General Accountant

  Served a broad accounting and bookkeeping role by maintaining, analyzing, and supporting various financial systems. Performed financial analysis, reporting, journal entries, and reconciliations for multiple organizations.• Bookkeeping & Reconciliations maintained accounting records pertaining to the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and reconciled daily and monthly balances.• Cash & Inventory Management ensured appropriate liquidity and cash flow management. Implemented procedures for effective inventory control and reporting.• Financial Reporting and Forecasting formulated and presented monthly and quarterly financial results,budgets, and rolling forecasts in compliance with IFRSs.• Auditing & Assurance supervised internal audits and coordinated with external auditors.• EPR & Cost Controls improved the efficiency and effectiveness of ERP by defining and implementing cost control procedures. Show less

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  Supy

  Apr 2022 - now

  Finance Manager

  - Leading the finance department of a fast-growing Foodtech SaaS startup, overseeing financial operations, strategic planning, and budget management.- Manage banking relationships, and investor reporting, and provide support in fundraising activities for the company's expansion plans and strategic initiatives.- Analyze and interpret financial data to provide actionable insights to the executive team, enabling informed decision-making and risk management.- Streamline financial processes and implement cost-saving measures, resulting in a significant reduction in operational expenses and improved overall financial performance.- Successfully navigate the complexities of cash flow management, including forecasting and monitoring cash burn rates, to ensure adequate liquidity for day-to-day operations and future growth initiatives.- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, RevOps, Partnerships, and Product Management teams to align financial objectives with business goals and drive synergies across the organization.- Oversee the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Show less