A result oriented accountant with expertise in financial planning and analysis financial and management accounting reporting costing and budgeting cost control and reduction corporate governance and statutory compliance and taxation. Over 13 year progressive career with experience including working with leading multinationals like COSCO shipping and CMA CGM.
STRENGTHS
Strong planning and analytical skills including budgeting, forecasts and financial models
Solid knowledge of accounting standards (IFRSs, UK and IAS) and their applicability in terms of treatments and disclosures in financial statements
Internal controls and development of SOPs
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Experience of Oracle, SAGE and other financial applications including supervising development of in-house and outsourced customized applications and
Building, managing and training high performance teams
Highly proficient at juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities often in the context of competing priorities and
Quick learning curve and highly adaptable to new environment and culture.
Working an Accountant. Using Oracle Fusion accounting software.
March 2005 - date Assistant Manager Accounts & FinanceCMA CGM Pakistan/ Formerly/ Southern Agencies (Pvt) Ltd.(Agent Of: CMA CGM FRANCE)Responsibilities➢ Reporting to the CFO for all accounting functions including/ Treasury/ General accounting and all finance related matters.➢ Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts➢ Implementation & compliance of financial records with accepted policies and procedures➢ Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met➢ Prepare financial management reports➢ Ensure accurate and timely monthly/ quarterly and year end close➢ Prepare monthly profit & loss account and analyze variance with budget for head office France reporting.➢ Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities➢ Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities➢ Monitor and support taxation issues➢ Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process➢ Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses➢ Preparation of Funds flow statements / Weekly forecasting of payments & collections and daily monitoring of banks and cash position.➢ Placement of surplus fund in bank to avail better returns.➢ Supervise & follow up with the payable team for payment as per Weekly payment forecasting➢ Checking/ verification and supervision in preparing bank reconciliations.➢ Follow up with Receivable team to ensure collection as per forecasting➢ Checks & approves all vouchers for payment➢ Addition of supplier / customer in the system when required.➢ Co ordination with Principal's Head Office France & Cost Control Office Beirut regarding any queries about operational / principal expenses.
April 03 - March 05 Accounts Officer(Cosco Saeed Khi)(Agent Of: China Ocean Shipping Group Of Companies)Responsibilities➢ Responsible for Principal Accounting Matter & Monthly General Account➢ Prepares various report as per requirement of Principal. Manage/ Prepare & Execute Foreign Remittance➢ Co Ordinate with Banks & Central Bank for Remittance.➢ Preparation of With Holding Tax On Quarterly basis➢ Liason with Income Tax Authorities & Consultant in order to maintain smooth business operations.➢ Preparation/ Checking & verification of Vessel Tax Statement/ CDC & THC Tax/ & their Chalan & Return.➢ Preparation Of various Comparative Statements/ Commission Statements & Summary reports.
Sep 01 - April 03 Accounts Assistant(Yaaseen Shipping Lines)(Agent Of: Orient Overseas Container Lines)Responsibilities➢ Responsible to maintain operational payments & export collections/ Invoicing & receivables & posting of data into relevant accounting heads.➢ Bank Reconciliation➢ Maintenance of payments and creditors ledger.➢ Aging of Creditors in order to maintain smooth payment mechanism.➢ Aging of Debtors to ensure on time collection and receipts.➢ Reconciliation of Debtors & creditors Accounts in order to ensure accuracy of accounting ledgers.➢ Preparation of Daily Payment & Receipt Report➢ Reconciliation of receivables and revenue to ensure completeness of data.➢ Posting of Vouchers in system➢ Preparation of monthly Financial statement and YTD reports.➢ Handle Import & export Refund cases➢ Other tasks required by the Finance Management.