Manager FP&A
The Nielsen Company
Total years of experience :19 years, 11 Months
Perform monthly close for the sub- region of Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan (part of Asia Pacific region) in accordance with the guidelines provided by Nielsen USA. Collaborate with the Budget and Forecast analysis in consensus with other stakeholders. Close of the month activities for AR, intercompany, reconciliations and specific duties assigned.Complete comprehensive balance sheet account reconciliations, analyze deviations from expected results. Provide guidance to staff accountants. Budgeting & forecasting for the sub-region.
Key Results:
• Smooth transition of reporting process from Cyprus to sub-region.
• Implement Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) in sub-region.
• Develop the process flow and coordinated with programmer in coding of web based software for revenue recognition (North African countries).
- Extensively involved in the implementation of JD Edwards (ERP) in Philips Pakistan. Business process were reviewed (BPR) & Re-engineering was done to adopt best practices provided by the JDE during the implementation. All reporting requirements were catered by using dream writer / world writer / FASTR.
- 10 years diversified experience of financial and management accounting and business controls.
Presently working as Manager Accounts in Philips Pakistan-Consumer Electronics Division. The responsibility includes review, implement & suggest improvements in business controls, monthly local & foreign management reporting. Responsible for credit control. ISO & other quality certification. Day to day operations of accounting.
- Also Worked as Deputy Manager Accounts & Accounts officer from Jan
1998 to Dec. 1999 and May 1996 to Dec. 1997 respectively in the
same division of Philips.
Senior Auditor, Affiliate Price Water house Coopers Firm of Chartered Accountants
Completed the compulsory ‘Articleship’ accounting and audit training, under the regulations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Prepared audit plans and programs for the manufacturing audit and financial services audit clients.
Supervised all facets of audits from initial audit planning to conclusion.
Applied Audit Software for the performance of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAAT)
Review of internal control procedures to ensure adherence to management policies and control requirements and to suggest improvements thereto.
Practical experience of the system and working of the following inter alia:
1. Union Texas Petroleum (Joint Venture & Branch)
2. Occidental Petroleum Inc.
3. National Refinery Limited
4. Philips Electrical Industries of Pakistan
5. Hoechst Pharmaceuticals
6. The Kidney Center
7. National Motors Limited
Finalist : Work towards CA qualification
Finalist : Work towards CMA qualification