Hafiz Umer Rafique, Research Analyst

Hafiz Umer Rafique

Research Analyst

Yasir Mahmood Securities (Pvt.) Limited

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Higher diploma, Investment and Finance CFA Level 3 Candidate
Experience
3 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :3 years, 9 Months

Research Analyst at Yasir Mahmood Securities (Pvt.) Limited
  • Pakistan - Faisalabad
  • January 2017 to April 2017

At YMS research team members are allocated by different market sectors on which we have to work on from data
mining to report writing including financial modeling, detailed ratio analysis, external environmental analysis and
keep in touch with concerned organizations and design surveys and methodology to extract relevant information
about new developments and consolidate information to discover possible opportunities and the angle of release.

Financial Analyst at MQ Specialist Financial Solutions
  • Pakistan - Faisalabad
  • December 2015 to January 2017

MQ Specialist Financial Solutions
• Performed due diligence on behalf of various finance lending organizations to evaluate potential capital
projects and ventures to analyze micro and macro environment using key metrics such as cash flows, NPV, PESTEL
and PORTER models. • Responsible for writing comprehensive due diligence reports and presentations. • Assisted
in investment analysis including initial feasibility and financial modeling. • Assisted clients in preparation of
financial reporting by assuming part time responsibility to ensure adequacy and appropriateness of financial
reporting. Maintaining continuous relation with clients and coordinate with team members in an effective
manner.

Accountant at Al Barkat CommoditiesAl Barkat commodities
  • Pakistan - Faisalabad
  • August 2014 to October 2015

a well-known grain trading corporation. My core responsibilities were to handle the full
spectrum of all accounts, responsible for all financial records and keep up to date the recording and closing of all
financial transactions by compiling and analyzing accounting information. Managing receivables and payables by
chasing receivables and strive to reduce receivable days, forecasting cash flows needs, reconciling bank
statements and invoices, calculating commission earned on transactions done on behalf of investors, regularly
assessing the integrity of the system, preparing monthly reports of stock and payroll. Other responsibilities were
to continuously identify flaws in accounting procedures and the modifications required in software to keep an eye
on the single penny and to run the operations in an efficient manner.

External Auditor at Sulman & Co
  • Pakistan - Faisalabad
  • June 2013 to June 2014

Engagement planning, execution, and finalization of audit in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and firm’s Audit Methodology; • Identified areas requiring improvement in the client’s business processes and possible recommendations and prepare and deliver Management Letter to be provided to the client.; • Liaison between Client and Engagement Manager. • The diversified experience has enabled me to develop an understanding of different industries and their working environment.

Education

Higher diploma, Investment and Finance CFA Level 3 Candidate
  • at CFA Institute
  • August 2017

CFA level 3 Candidate

Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance
  • at Oxford Brookes University
  • March 2016

BSc Honors in Applied Accounting

Higher diploma, Accounting Finance and Audit
  • at ACCA
  • January 2016

ACCA Qualified

Specialties & Skills

Accounting
Financial Analysis
Equity Research
QuickBooks
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
DATA MINING
DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING
DUE DILIGENCE
Financial tools and techniques
PRESENTATION
Research skills
REPRT WRITING
ADVANCED MICROSOFT EXCEL
IFRS and US GAAP

Languages

Arabic
Beginner
English
Expert

Hobbies

  • Reading