Mubashar Hassan

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Providing strategic finance, taxation, and corporate advisory services to businesses across Pakistan and the GCC, supporting organizations in strengthening financial governance, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver financial reporting, control, and process improvement initiatives across client organizations
• Provide advisory services on ZATCA compliance, VAT/WHT filings, regulatory coordination and dispute resolution
• Advise on budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
• Assist organizations in reviewing commercial contracts, financial risks, and compliance matters related to local and cross-border business transactions

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Led financial governance, audit, and compliance activities for one of Pakistans largest state-owned industrial organizations, supporting executive management through strengthened financial controls, regulatory compliance, and commercial oversight.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Led multi-entity financial governance, internal controls, and statutory audits
• Ensured accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards
• Managed audit processes (internal/external), including PBC schedules and auditor coordination
• Strengthened risk management and financial control frameworks
• Evaluated commercial contracts for local and international projects ensuring financial, tax and regulatory alignment
• Successfully negotiated 3M ton trade deal of imported coal supplies for Independent Power Producers, contributing to strategic business objectives
• Structured international transactions worth USD 5.8M per cargo shipment
• Supported finance operations for a business generating annual revenues exceeding PKR 52 billion and profits exceeding PKR 2.2 billion

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Directed finance, taxation, treasury, financial reporting, governance, and commercial finance functions for one of Pakistans largest multinational telecom operations. Supported executive leadership in financial planning, regulatory compliance, business performance, commercial decision-making, and cross-border transactions while ensuring robust financial controls and governance.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Directed end-to-end finance operations, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, periodic forecasting, financial analysis, treasury, taxation utilizing Oracle ERP-based financial management system
• Led month-end and year-end financial close processes ensuring timely IFRS-compliant financial statements and management reporting for regional and global stakeholders
• Managed treasury operations, banking relationships, liquidity planning, Letter of Credits, Bank Guarantees, and working capital to support large-scale telecom projects
• Strengthened financial governance through enhanced internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance frameworks while coordinating with Big Four auditors and external advisors
• Developed financial dashboards and KPIs to support executive management decision-making
• Partnered with commercial and operational teams on project costs, profitability and financial performance, supporting cost control and margin improvement
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support commercial decision-making and contract evaluation
• Led taxation strategy covering income tax, VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing, customs, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Managed financial operations supporting telecom projects valued at more than USD 1.6 billion, ensuring strong financial control, reporting accuracy, and commercial oversight
• Amicably resolved tax exposures exceeding USD 40 million reducing financial risk
• Executed profit repatriation exceeding USD 1.25 billion in compliance with central bank and regulatory requirements
• Built and developed a high-performing finance organization, fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Managed corporate taxation across a rapidly expanding multinational telecommunications business, establishing robust tax governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting business growth through proactive tax planning and risk management.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Managed tax compliance, tax filings, and tax reporting across multiple tax jurisdictions
• Supported tax provision calculations and reconciliations
• Ensured accuracy of the tax forecasts by close monitoring the tax liabilities vs actual tax payments
• Coordinated with regulators and external advisors on audits and compliance
• Developed tax manuals, SOPs and work instructions aligned with updated tax rules and regulations
• Implemented Federal and Provincial VAT/sales tax laws in the company on their publicizing by the respective revenue authorities
• Built and stabilized end-to-end tax function
• Successfully handled multiple tax audits and regulatory assessments

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Managed finance operations for a diversified business group with interests in textile manufacturing and hospitality, supporting financial reporting, budgeting, cost management, and business planning.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Managed financial reporting and month-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate management information
• Prepared annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to support operational and strategic planning
• Monitored manufacturing cost, COGS, and profitability, providing management with actionable financial analysis
• Managed treasury and cash flow activities, maintaining adequate liquidity to support business operations

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Conducted statutory audits and advisory assignments for clients across multiple industries, supporting compliance with financial reporting standards and strengthening internal control environments.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Conducted statutory audits and ensured compliance with financial reporting standards for corporate clients
• Provided advisory support on taxation, accounting policies, and internal control improvements