Associate Consultant
Brien Holden Vision Institute Foundation
Total years of experience :43 years, 3 Months
A global multidisciplinary research, development, commercialization, education and public health organization (social enterprise) focused on developing vision correction and eye care solutions. The organization invests revenues from its work in R&D into creating scientific solutions and developing and delivering eye care and education programs around the world.
•Analysis of the on-going and future operations of the social enterprise projects in Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Karachi and Mandra. Supported the development of feasibility and social business plans
•Development of financial, business and operational plans to improve effectiveness and efficiency of projects.
•Review and advice on financial and administrative module-flow of practice management software.
Management of the Company's Financial affairs
•Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements, supervision of all financial data, auditing.
•Strategic planning for cash flow management; monthly reporting to the management, corporate compliance issues, annual audit co-ordination, supervision of salary disbursements, employee taxes, invoicing, verifying vendor invoicing, preparation and review of financial proposals.
Coordination and Contribution to Project Proposals and Business Development
•Active involvement with project managers while preparing financial proposals for the Clients, which include, international donor agencies and private/public sector organizations.
Contracts Administration / Organizational Management
•Individual and corporate contracting tasks, which includes, drafting and reviewing of contracts, contract insurance requirement, work orders, issuance of subcontracts, contract negotiation, ensure contract terms and conditions comply with country regulations and company policy.
•Contracts (various: including formal, short form, and annual contracts)-Drafting, Evaluation, Negotiation and Execution:
•Non-Disclosure Agreements, Sales / Purchasing Agreements, Sub-contracts, Consulting Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Master Agreements, review of customer proposed terms and conditions
•Serve as the point of contact for customers on contractual matters. Act as contractual “middleman” between company employees and customers, ensuring timely review and approval / reconciliation of variations.
•On all standard and nonstandard contracts, provide redlined recommendations and often negotiate directly with customer attorneys or purchasing staff until consensus has been reached
•Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects.
•As needed, provide guidance on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff.
•Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy. As appropriate, contribute to or influence company policies.
•Monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing etc.)
•Ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal
•Representation as team member for negotiating various contracts with clients. In particular, visited Afghanistan and negotiated a contract successfully for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Study for a Chinese Copper Mining company executing a copper mining project in the Logar province of Afghanistan. In addition to this active involvement while handling administrative issues with the Government institutions, Ministries, International and National Donor Organizations, Environmental Protection Agencies, SECP etc.
•Assist project managers with project coordination, procurement and contracts.
•Understanding project goals, deadlines, and financial boundaries to efficiently allocate
resources, benchmarking and scheduling project deadlines.
•Updating, tracking and monitoring of company’s project software.
•Interaction with financial institutions for arrangement of short and long term loans, leases and insurance.
•Coordination with company’s tax consultants in relation to Income Tax assessment of the company, supervision of directors’ income and wealth tax returns.
•Handling of Asian Development Bank’s Consulting Management System (CMS) being authorised representative on behalf of my company.
•Conducting financial and economic analyses of a potential project-utilizing financial data to determine viability of a given project.
•Coordination of financial audits and resolving problems during audits.
ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Human Resource
•Tracking and updating employees’ personal files
• Administering the company’s health and life insurance policy
•Monitoring the company’s work hour’s schedule, as well as employees’ daily attendance and leave logs.
•Organizing company events, including training sessions, seminars and workshops.
•Drafting corporate policies and procedures for the company.
•Sharp analytical ability with good interpersonal and communications skills
•Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic and shared services environment.
•Evaluate subordinates job performance and conformance to regulations, and recommends appropriate personnel action.
•Based on performance evaluations. I have been awarded cash prizes and certificates for best employee of the year, Support Group for the following years
office and project accounts electronically.
•Interacted with financial institutions and administered monthly payroll and overtime for more than 200 employees working on different sites adhering to company guidelines.
•Documenting and recording employees' hours, annual increases, bonuses, and reimbursements.
•Administered various accounting functions, including billing, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, job costing, contracts, lien releases, and financial statements.
audit of Local Zakat Committees of the Rawalpindi Division at their field offices.
•Performed follow-up procedures by reviewing and testing the adequacy of actions taken.
•Coordinated all aspects of the audit assignments including entrance/ exit meetings and compilation of the documentation and audit report. Coached less experienced auditors and led team audits.
Government of Sindh ALL Campuses placed in Highest Category "W" Islamabad Campus Upgraded to "W-4"
and problem solving skills •Financial proposal development •Business Accounting, Variety of Administrative Tasks •Auditing •Flexibility to Travel •English, Urdu, Punjabi •Strong Interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills