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Altaf Azad Ali Bardai, Director Finance Audit and Accounts

Altaf Azad Ali Bardai

Director Finance Audit and Accounts·Sindh Education Foundation

Pakistan

Master's degree, MBA - Finance

Work experience

Total years of experience: 23 years, 2 months

Director Finance Audit and Accounts

July 2021 - Present

Sindh Education Foundation

Karachi, Pakistan

July 2021 - Present

• Directed daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in accounts payable/receivable and general ledger management.
• Developed and managed comprehensive annual budgets, implementing robust financial systems and policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Led annual budgeting processes and financial planning initiatives, effectively monitoring progress and producing insightful budget vs. actual reports.
• Prepared and presented precise financial reports, articulating monthly and annual statements to stakeholders, enhancing financial transparency and decision-making.
• Streamlined financial operations, contributing to improved efficiency and cost savings, positioning the organization for sustainable growth.
Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Finance Manager

October 2020 - June 2021

NCRI Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd

Islamabad, Pakistan

October 2020 - June 2021

Spearheaded local and international accounting operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and management requirements.
• Streamlined back office processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support strategic financial planning and decision-making.
• Implemented best practices in financial management, resulting in improved financial health and reporting transparency.
• Developed and mentored finance staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Analyzed financial data to identify trends, providing actionable insights to senior management for informed decision-making.
• Prepared comprehensive financial statements and reports, ensuring timely delivery to stakeholders.
Company industry:
Call Centers & Customer Care Outsourcing
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Senior Manager Finance and Accounts

March 2019 - September 2019

The Millennium Universal College (TMUC (Pvt)Ltd)

Islamabad, Pakistan

March 2019 - September 2019

• Led the Finance and Accounts department, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Streamlined financial reporting processes, enhancing accuracy and timeliness in delivering financial statements.
• Implemented robust budgeting and forecasting strategies, driving cost efficiency and maximizing profitability.
• Developed and maintained financial models to support strategic decision-making and business planning.
• Conducted thorough financial analysis, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement in financial performance.
• Established strong relationships with stakeholders, enhancing communication and collaboration across departments.
Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Regional Finance Manager

November 2013 - February 2019

The City Schools (Pvt) Ltd

Islamabad, Pakistan

November 2013 - February 2019

•Lead The City School Northern Region team in managing financial operations
•Prepared, analyzed and reported financial and non-financial information to Regional Director, General Manager and Chief Financial Officer
•Ensured compliance with policies and statues
•Lead in planning, preparation and consolidation of annual budget
•Exercised budgetary control
•Analysis of Monthly Profit and Loss Statements
•Ensured keeping proper and updated books of accounts, thoroughly checked and authorized source documents and other ancillary records
•Financial Feasibility study of New Projects
•Preparation of Renewal of Fee Structure of the Region
•Control on billing and allied activities i.e. admission, withdrawals, transfers, concession etc
•Dealing with the banks for the benefits of the company and other day-to-day operational/financial problems
•Ensured complete reconciliation of all information systems (General accounting system, income/service modules, fixed assets module, inventory modules, receivable and payable modules)
•Responsible for the internal/external audit
•Making review of System and Procedures for the orientation of newly appointed head of schools.
Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Regional Finance Head (Punjab & KP Region)

April 2012 - October 2013

Aga Khan Health Service Pakistan

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

April 2012 - October 2013

Lead AKHS, P Punjab and KPK team in managing financial operations
 Responsible for full Accounting Cycle of the Region.
Prepared, analyzed and reported financial and non-financial information to Manager, General Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Ensured compliance with policies and statues
Lead in planning, preparation and consolidation of annual budget
Exercised budgetary control
Ensured keeping proper and updated books of accounts, thoroughly checked and authorized source documents and other ancillary records
Ensured proper working capital management
Prepared cash flow statements and ensured adequacy of funds required for operations
Ensured complete reconciliation of all information systems (General accounting system, income/service modules, fixed assets module, inventory modules, receivable and payable modules)
Monthly Reporting of Income and Expenses to Head Office
Coordinated and facilitated internal, external and Management audits successfully
Maintained good credibility with all stakeholders

Achievements

- Successfully Completed and Presented the Budget of 16 Units of the Region
Company industry:
Medical Clinic
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Manager Accounts

November 2010 - March 2012

Rehmpack (Pvt.) Ltd (Printing and Packaging Industry)

Karachi, Pakistan

November 2010 - March 2012

•Managed daily Debtors Reports, Bank Position, and Bank Reconciliation to ensure financial accuracy and integrity.
•Prioritized timely payments to suppliers and financial institutions, enhancing vendor relationships and maintaining creditworthiness.
•Finalized Monthly Salary and Tax computations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and optimizing payroll efficiency.
•Supervised Job Order Costing, improving project profitability through meticulous cost tracking and analysis.
•Prepared Cash Flow Statements to provide insights into financial health and support strategic decision-making.
•Oversaw monthly stocktaking, ensuring inventory accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
•Directed the filing of Government Returns, including Income Tax and Sales Tax, ensuring compliance with SECP regulations.
•Led the overall supervision of the Accounting Cycle and preparation of Monthly Accounts, driving financial reporting excellence.

•Member of ERP Implementation Team

Achievement

- Successfully implemented Purchase, Inventory and Sales Modules of ERP
Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Assistant Manager Credit & Assistant Manager Accounts and Finance

March 2008 - October 2010

KASB Modaraba An Islamic Financial Institution

Karachi, Pakistan

March 2008 - October 2010

Responsibilities as Assistant Manager Credit in KASB Modaraba (An Islamic Financial Institution)
•Preparation of Schedule for Financing
•Communication with surveyors for assets/property valuation
•Preparation of Initial Approval for Corporate and Individual Clients.
•Preparation of Offer Letters for Corporate and Individual Clients Product Wise.
•Credit Analysis of the Clients
•Responsible for completion of Credit documents according to business requirement.
•Preparation of Credit Memorandum of the Corporate and Individual Clients.

Responsibilities as Assistant Manager Accounts and Finance in KASB Modaraba (An Islamic Financial Institution)
•Prepare Fund position on Daily basis for Corporate management
•Controlling all the banks and maintaining good relationship
•Co-ordination with Income Tax advisor for Income Tax Related Matters.
•Finalization of Monthly Salary and Tax computation
•Prepare External reports for group and government authorities like State Bank of Pakistan and Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
•Supervision of Receipts & Payments and GL.
•Prepare different schedules for External Auditors during Annual Audit.
•Preparation of Monthly accounts
Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Assistant Manager - Finance

November 2007 - February 2008

EFU General Insurance Limited

Karachi, Pakistan

November 2007 - February 2008

- Report to Vice Present of Finance Department
- Assist VP in Preparation of Month Cash Flow Statement.
- Reconciliation of Claim Accounts of the Branches.
- Co-ordinate with Internal Audit Department on Internal Audit Reports of Branches.
- Support VP in Taxation matters.
- Co-ordination with IT department for Finance related works.
Company industry:
Insurance & TPA
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Accountant

November 2005 - October 2007

Gold's Gym Grand

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

November 2005 - October 2007

•Involved in Preparation of Yearly Budget
•Involved in Review of Quarterly Budget Performance
•Preparing the Detail of Revenues on Monthly Basis
•Maintaining parties accounts (Receipts & Payments)
•Preparing all sales report on comparisons with Sales Budget
•Maintaining Fixed Asset Record & Preparing Monthly Depreciation Schedule
•Preparing Bank Reconciliation & Inter Company Reconciliation
•Preparing Salaries & Sales Commission
•Preparing Cash Flow Statement and forecasting
Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Assistant Accountant

March 2005 - July 2005

NGO Resouce Centre Aga Khan Foundation

Karachi, Pakistan

March 2005 - July 2005

•Leveraged Scala Software to enhance financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
•Executed precise Bank Reconciliation Statements, ensuring alignment between financial records and bank statements.
•Managed comprehensive Asset Records, optimizing asset tracking and depreciation schedules.
•Oversaw Parties Accounts, including Receipts and Payments, improving cash flow management and client relations.
•Prepared Quarterly Financial Statements without Tax Returns, contributing to strategic decision-making and compliance.
•Administered Petty Cash, Cash, and Bank books, maintaining meticulous records and facilitating smooth financial operations.
•Demonstrated strong analytical skills, supporting the transition to senior finance roles with a focus on strategic financial management.
Company industry:
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Accounts Executive

January 2002 - February 2005

essa engineering industries (pvt) ltd

Karachi, Pakistan

January 2002 - February 2005

• Finalized accounts with precision, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance.
• Prepared detailed bank reconciliation statements, enhancing cash flow management and financial transparency.
• Maintained comprehensive accounts for parties, effectively managing receipts and payments to optimize cash management.
• Oversaw Cash & Bank Book maintenance, ensuring accurate tracking of financial transactions.
• Conducted costing of imported raw materials and closing inventory, contributing to informed decision-making and cost control.
• Prepared Letters of Credit (L/C) and managed import documentation, streamlining international trade processes.
• Developed payroll sheets and handled E.O.A.B.I & S.E.S.S.I contributions, ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation.
• Compiled and submitted quarterly withholding tax returns, maintaining compliance with tax regulations.
Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology

December 2009

December 2009

Master's degree, MBA - Finance

Pakistan

GPA (point): 3.52 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.52 out of 4

Specialization Subjects 1- Corporate Finance 2- Analysis of Financial Statement 3- Security and Portfolio Analysis 4- Quantitative Technique in Finance

University of Karachi

December 2005

December 2005

Master's degree, Economics

Pakistan

GPA (percentage): 75%

GPA (percentage): 75%

Specialization Subjects: 1- Micro Economics 2- Macro Economics 3- Planning Economics 4- Development Economics

University of Karachi

December 2002

December 2002

Bachelor's degree, Commerce

Pakistan

GPA (percentage): 88%

GPA (percentage): 88%

1- Financial Accounting 2- Cost Accounting 3- Statistics and Maths 4- Advance Financial Accounting 5- Law 6- Business Communication 7- Economics

Skills

Financial Management
Expert
Financial Management
Expert
Budgeting and Forecasting
Expert
Budgeting and Forecasting
Expert
Working Under Pressure
Expert
Working Under Pressure
Expert
Full Cycle Accounting
Expert
Full Cycle Accounting
Expert
Financial Accounting
Expert
Financial Accounting
Expert
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Oracle Financial
Intermediate
Oracle Financial
Intermediate
Budgeting Skills
Intermediate
Budgeting Skills
Intermediate
Managing People
Intermediate
Managing People
Intermediate
Team Work
Intermediate
Team Work
Intermediate
Good Analytical, Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Ability to perform under pressure
Intermediate
Good Analytical, Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Ability to perform under pressure
Intermediate
payroll
Expert
payroll
Expert
team management
Expert
team management
Expert
auditing
Expert
auditing
Expert
accounting
Expert
accounting
Expert
mba finance
Expert
mba finance
Expert
mis reporting
Expert
mis reporting
Expert
analysis
Expert
analysis
Expert
reconciliation
Expert
reconciliation
Expert
payments
Expert
payments
Expert
purchase accounting
Expert
purchase accounting
Expert
annual budgets
Expert
annual budgets
Expert
Insurance
Expert
Insurance
Expert
planning
Expert
planning
Expert
major accounts
Expert
major accounts
Expert
monthly reporting
Expert
monthly reporting
Expert
purchasing
Expert
purchasing
Expert
petty cash
Expert
petty cash
Expert
mis
Expert
mis
Expert
month end
Expert
month end
Expert
accounts receivable
Expert
accounts receivable
Expert
accounts payable
Expert
accounts payable
Expert
Financial Management
Expert
Financial Management
Expert
Preparation
Expert
Preparation
Expert
Financial Analysis
Expert
Financial Analysis
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Treasury Management
Intermediate
Treasury Management
Intermediate
Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Financial Reporting
Intermediate
Financial Reporting
Intermediate
Finance
Expert
Finance
Expert
Internal Audit
Expert
Internal Audit
Expert
Banking
Expert
Banking
Expert
Administration
Intermediate
Administration
Intermediate
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Operational Risk
Expert
Operational Risk
Expert
Cash Flow Management
Expert
Cash Flow Management
Expert
Working Under Pressure
Expert
Working Under Pressure
Expert
Full Cycle Accounting
Expert
Full Cycle Accounting
Expert
Financial Accounting
Expert
Financial Accounting
Expert

Social profiles

Languages

English

Intermediate

Urdu

Intermediate

Gujarati

Intermediate

Memberships

Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Pakistan

CPA Member

December 2011

The Institute of Financial Accountants IFA

Associate Financial Accountant

December 2019

Institute of Public Accountant Australia

Member

December 2019

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Budgeting and Financial Management
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Mar 2013 - Mar 2013
Financial Leadership & Strategy for CFOs & Senior Finance Professionals
TerraBiz
Oct 2012 - Oct 2012
Leadership with Communication Skills
National Centre of Rural Development
Oct 2012 - Oct 2012
Presentation Skill Development Course
Al - Hamd Academy
Apr 2011 - May 2011

Recommendations

Anil Dharani

Jul 2012

Jul 2012

Business Analyst (Operations)•Subordinate

Altaf has the persona of a manager who is always in control of all the activities around him. He is very good at managing people and his technical skills will always help him stay above the rest. I have been fortunate enough to work under such a person who has been a good teacher and a better friend. I would recommend him anytime.

Hobbies and interests

Cricket