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Imran Ahmed Patel, Senior Finance Manager / Tax and Audit Advisor

Imran Ahmed Patel

Senior Finance Manager / Tax and Audit Advisor·Yoca Inc. Group (Sister Company of Najmi Bilgrami Collaborative Pvt Ltd),

Pakistan

Master's degree, Finance

Work experience

Total years of experience: 24 years, 10 months

Senior Finance Manager / Tax and Audit Advisor

January 2023 - October 2025

Yoca Inc. Group (Sister Company of Najmi Bilgrami Collaborative Pvt Ltd),

Karachi, Pakistan

January 2023 - October 2025

Established a full‑scale accounting system for a multi‑entity design and
furniture business with combined annual revenues of $2.8M+.
Developed the chart of accounts and financial controls to support
operations across Pakistan and the UAE.
Coordinated UAE VAT registration and tax filing in partnership with
international tax consultants.
Led the successful implementation of accounting software and integration
across three international offices.
Delivered cost‑savings of $20K annually by identifying tax‑efficient
structures and resolving VAT complexities.
Created and enforced standardized billing, contracts, and receivables
procedures to improve cash flow.
Worked closely with the CEO and external legal counsel to manage contract
risk and dispute resolution.
Built trust with auditors, tax consultants, and clients by ensuring timely
financial communication and reporting.
Liaised with tax and legal advisors for litigation support, regulatory filings,
and corporate governance matters.

Company industry:
Home & Office Furniture

Senior Manager Finance

January 2008 - October 2025

Najmi Bilgrami Collaborative Pvt Ltd,

Karachi, Pakistan

January 2008 - October 2025

Led the end‑to‑end finance function for a leading architectural and interior
design firm with projects exceeding $3M+ annually.
Oversaw monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and ensured
compliance with IFRS.
Designed and implemented budgeting frameworks that improved financial
visibility across departments and enabled a 15% reduction in unnecessary
expenditures.
Coordinated internal and external audits; developed internal controls that
reduced compliance risks and audit
observations by 40%.
Partnered with department heads and executive leadership on strategic
initiatives and project‑based financial analysis.
Directed payroll, HR coordination, and vendor payment workflows during
administrative transitions.
Negotiated vendor and contractor agreements, saving over $150, 000 in
long‑term service costs.
Liaised with tax and legal advisors for litigation support, regulatory filings,
and corporate governance matters.
Engaged with government agencies (FBR, SRB, EOBI, Civil Defense, etc.) to
maintain full statutory compliance.

Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Branch Accountant

October 2003 - January 2007

United Sales Pvt Ltd (Dawlance Group of Companies),

Karachi, Pakistan

October 2003 - January 2007

Managed corporate and retail sales accounting for Karachis main office,
overseeing daily cash flow of $25, 000+ and
monthly corporate collections exceeding $70, 000.
Implemented receivables management system, improving reporting
accuracy and collection timelines.
Recovered 80% of a previously written‑off corporate bad debt involving over
1, 500 accounts.
Processed warranty, refund, and customer application flows while ensuring
full documentation compliance.
Interfaced with MIS teams to develop robust reconciliation and PDC
(post‑dated checks) tracking modules.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Sales

Accountant

August 2002 - February 2003

First Utility Franchise Super Store

Karachi, Pakistan

August 2002 - February 2003

• Payment of suppliers, bank position & party payable.
• Prepare trial balance, balance sheet & income statement.
• Dealing with the banks.
• Also worked as an Assistant Manger

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Store Manger

February 2001 - February 2002

Marvi Interiors.

Karachi, Pakistan

February 2001 - February 2002

• Vertical Blinds Fabric
• Mini Blinds Roll
• Components of all these Blinds.
• Order these components
• Coordination with Head office

Company industry:
Interior design
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Accountant

September 1999 - February 2001

Sarkar’s International.

Karachi, Pakistan

September 1999 - February 2001

• Party Receivable
• Prepare trail balance, balance sheet & income statement with my Superiors.
• Dealing with the banks.
• Dealing with Sales Tax matters.
• Petty Cash Voucher.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Office Assistant

June 1997 - December 1997

K.B.Sarkar & Co (Pvt) Ltd.

Karachi, Pakistan

June 1997 - December 1997

• Party Receivable and Counter Sale
• Stock Position Updates
• Dealing with the Corporate
• Dealing with Sales Tax matters.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

PAF Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology

December 2002

December 2002

Master's degree, Finance

Pakistan

GPA (point): 2.9 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.9 out of 4

Masters in Business Administration Major Courses in Finance  Financial Management.  Financial Accounting.  Analysis of Financial Statement.  Method in Business Research.  Treasury and Fund Management  Introduction to Business and Finance  Project Evaluation Other Main Courses:  Business Communication  Marketing Management.  Human Resource Management..  Industrial Relation  Management Information System  Statistic Inferences

Govt. College of Commerce & Economics Karachi.

December 2000

December 2000

Bachelor's degree, Accounts

Pakistan

Govt. College of Commerce & Economics

January 2000

January 2000

Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Pakistan

Bai Virbaije Sopariwala Parsi High School, Karachi

December 1996

December 1996

High school or equivalent, Accounting

Pakistan

Skills

Warranty
Expert
Warranty
Expert
Sales Tax
Expert
Sales Tax
Expert
Economics
Expert
Economics
Expert
Balance
Expert
Balance
Expert
Banking
Expert
Banking
Expert
MS Office
Intermediate
MS Office
Intermediate
Visual Basic
Intermediate
Visual Basic
Intermediate
BUDGETING
Intermediate
BUDGETING
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
Intermediate
COMPONENT BASED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Intermediate
COMPONENT BASED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Intermediate
FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS
Intermediate
FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MODELING
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MODELING
Intermediate
INTERNAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
INTERNAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
Warranty
Expert
Warranty
Expert
Sales Tax
Expert
Sales Tax
Expert
Economics
Expert
Economics
Expert
Balance
Expert
Balance
Expert
Banking
Expert
Banking
Expert
BUDGETING
Intermediate
BUDGETING
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
Intermediate
FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS
Intermediate
FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MODELING
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MODELING
Intermediate
INDIRECT TAX
Intermediate
INDIRECT TAX
Intermediate
INTERNAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
INTERNAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate

Languages

English
Intermediate
Gujarati
Intermediate
Urdu
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
C M A USA
Certified Tax Advisor
Driving
Certified Tax Advisor

Hobbies

  • Bodybuilding