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Ashhad  Khan, Financial Controller

Ashhad Khan

Financial Controller·Gulf Food Center

Qatar

High school or equivalent, Accounting And Audit

Work experience

Total years of experience: 6 years, 9 months

Financial Controller

January 2026 - Present

Gulf Food Center

Doha, Qatar

January 2026 - Present

Lead the implementation of finance policies and procedures to ensure alignment with the division's goals.
Review and update accounting systems and procedures to enhance controls and provide financial insights.
Formulate plans to manage operational costs and quality.
Prepare accurate management accounts and track performance against set deadlines.
Review projections and assumptions, setting service level agreements and financial terms.
Assess working capital adequacy, considering financing limits, terms, and covenants.
Supervise bookkeeping, general ledger, receivables management, accounts payable, fixed assets accounting.
Oversee all accounting functions including but not limited to month-end closing, payments approval, cost
analysis, payroll, reconciliation, and overall financial stability in compliance with regulations.
Coordinate the preparation of annual budget and financial forecasts and report variances.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Finance Manager

September 2023 - December 2025

KalSoft FZ LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Hybrid

September 2023 - December 2025

Develop and execute comprehensive strategies and plans that align with the company's goals and objectives.
Provide financial analysis and support business managers in achieving financial objectives.
Oversee and direct all day-to-day accounting activities to ensure expenses and revenues are accurately recorded in accordance with accounting standards.
Supervise the functions of accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset recording, and cash management.
Responsible for financial reporting and regulatory affairs. Handle the company's transactions and debts and do cash flow forecasting.
Conduct financial analyses to provide strategic inputs for decision-making.
Assist in finance management to achieve smooth and efficient operation in both the accounting and finance departments.
Engage in cost-cutting measures proactively.
Monitor brand consistency across marketing channels and materials.

Company industry:
IT Services

Supervisor Audit

August 2022 - September 2023

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited

Karachi, Pakistan

August 2022 - September 2023

Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in- depth research and
assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
Assist in budgeting process and review. Assist field operation with cost tracking and reporting needs.

Company industry:
Natural Gas Distribution

Senior Auditor

November 2020 - August 2022

TPL Insurance

Karachi, Pakistan

November 2020 - August 2022

Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results and document process.
Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over
operations' effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and
regulations.
Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
Determine Internal Audit scope and develop annual plans

Company industry:
Insurance & TPA

External Auditor

September 2019 - November 2020

Reanda Haroon Zakaria Chartered Accountants & Co.

Karachi, Pakistan

September 2019 - November 2020

Assessed company controls and potential risks against benchmarks.
Lead entire audit engagement from planning to completion stage, including materiality determination,
risk assessment and scoping activities.
Developed presentations of audit findings for company leadership.
Recommended strategies for improving compliance and success of internal controls.
Assisted the client in application of the accounting standards to complex accounting transactions in
accordance with IFRS.
Liaised with various professionals, including auditors and management expert, such as lawyers,
actuaries, independent values, IT experts in respect of execution of additional audit procedures

Company industry:
Financial Auditing

Education

ACCA

September 2026

September 2026

High school or equivalent, Accounting And Audit

Pakistan

ACCA - Finalist

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

October 2025

October 2025

High school or equivalent, Accounting And Audit

Pakistan

Certified Business Accountant

Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountant

January 2021

January 2021

High school or equivalent, Accounting and Finance

Pakistan

Qualified

Sindh university

January 2019

January 2019

Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Pakistan

GPA (rating): Excellent

GPA (rating): Excellent

Bachelor's in Commerce

Skills

Teamwork
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Costing
Expert
Costing
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Accounting
Expert
Accounting
Expert
ACCOUNTANCY
Intermediate
ACCOUNTANCY
Intermediate
ACCOUNTING
Intermediate
ACCOUNTING
Intermediate
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Intermediate
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Intermediate
DATA ENTRY
Intermediate
DATA ENTRY
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Intermediate
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Intermediate
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Intermediate
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Intermediate
TAXATION
Intermediate
TAXATION
Intermediate
BUDGETING
Intermediate
BUDGETING
Intermediate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE
Intermediate
ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FORECASTING
Intermediate
FORECASTING
Intermediate
INTERNAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
INTERNAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
COST REDUCTION
Intermediate
COST REDUCTION
Intermediate

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Qualified B.com
Finalist
ICAP - Certified Business Accountant
Certified Business Accountant

Recommendations

Abdullah Ibteha Khan

Jun 2026

Jun 2026

ExecutiveColleague

I highly recommend Ashhad Khan for any senior financial management role. As a Financial Controller, Ashhad has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise in financial planning, reporting, and compliance. His strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to streamline processes have significantly improved operational efficiency and accuracy. Beyond technical proficiency, Ashhad is a reliable leader who fosters collaboration across departments and ensures that financial strategies align with organizational goals. Any company would benefit greatly from their professionalism and dedication.

Hobbies

  • Cricket
  • Badminton
  • Cricket
    Won Institute Tournament