Muhammad Zeeshan Ajmal, Senior Manager Treasury

Muhammad Zeeshan Ajmal

Senior Manager Treasury

Support Industries & Technologies (SITECH)

Location
Pakistan
Education
Master's degree, MBA Finance, Treasury & Fund Management
Experience
21 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :21 years, 7 Months

Senior Manager Treasury at Support Industries & Technologies (SITECH)
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • My current job since November 2023

Group Treasurer

Section Manager Treasury at Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Ltd
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • May 2021 to October 2023
Manager Treasury - Group at Haidri Beverages Pvt Ltd - PEPSICO International Franchise
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • June 2015 to May 2021

• Banking Relationship & Cash Management of the Group - Conventional & Islamic Banking
• Cash flows Forecasting and monitor Group budget for monthly fund flows
• Supervise Trade operations i.e from LC / Shipping Guarantees establishment to final Clearing & Settlements
• Manage and maintain schedules for treasury mark data, trade finance data and investment data and records
• Manage insurance I.e Marine & Fire declarations and schedules
• Working Capital Management, Review Banking arrangements for Funding Process and to lower costs for Group Companies
• Manage Short Term Debt, Manage primary day to day contact for Group Treasury operations
• Liaise with CFO/Divisional Manager concerning a hedging strategy to minimize the interest rate and foreign currency exposures for subsidiaries.
• Liaise with the Legal, finance controlling teams to formulate Legal Documents
• Supervise Review and Development of Treasury Reports on daily basis
• Ensure smooth Payable monitoring & compliance with Internal Controls to follow company risk guidelines
• Responsible for maintaining accounting record for Treasury activity

Manager Finance at Gas & Oil Pakistan Pvt. Ltd (GO Pakistan)
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • November 2012 to April 2015

1 - Financial Management via Accounting Function
2 - Established Finance and Accounts department
3 - Prepared Finance Manual
4 - Assist in Financial matters of Associated companies
5 - Corporate Finance function
6 - Company Secretary role

Manager / Head of Treasury at Kashf Microfinance Bank Ltd (now FINCA Microfinance Bank)
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • August 2009 to November 2012

Responsibilities:
• Liaison with regulator and key stakeholders
• Liquidity and Cash Management of the bank across the network of 31 branches
• Prepare Fund Cash flows and monitor budget for monthly fund flows. Analyses of monthly and annual cash flow forecasts and cash flow planning to ensure Branches has cash available as and when it requires it with no unexpected shortages.
• Perform Investment Function by preparing Strategies and investing in Fixed Income and other opportunities for maximum return
• Assist other functional areas i.e. Operations, Risk Management, Deposit Mobilization, Cash Management Divisions, Banking Relationship & KMBL Provident Fund
• Prepare reports on Treasury performance by Indicators report and provide recommendations to senior management
• Ensure compliance with Internal Controls to follow company risk guidelines
• Manage Financial Risks, Cash Management Operational Strategies,
• Manages Liquidity Risk and Interest Rate risks and reports to Chief Risk Officer, CFO and CEO
• Responsible for maintaining accounting record for Treasury activity and Accounting
• Perform Credit Analysis & Review of Banks
• Review Banking arrangements for Funding Process and to lower costs
• Working Capital Management
• Support Audit Activity at year end and perform clerical activities in absence of staff.
• Responsible for Treasury Staff Training and Motivation
• Responsible for Cash Flows forecasting and ensure adequate Liquidity is available and anticipate Borrowing needs.
• Manage Short Term Debt
• Manage primary day to day contact for all treasury operations and banking and resolve issues, negotiate fees, negotiate processes, and ensure best results
• Support implementation of a treasury strategies and processes for managing the liquidity risk, interest rate risk and currency risk of Bank
• Develop concept for adequate flexibility for the company to obtain funding from different sources

Manager Treasury at Escorts Investment Bank Ltd
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • August 2007 to August 2009

Responsibilities:
• Managed Bank’s short term and long term funding needs
• Invested and Managed excess cash of the bank in different instruments and markets.
• Prepared weekly reports on Treasury performance and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Assisted and supervised the back office in managing payments and receipts & manage the Treasury System \[ONYX by APPXS\]
• Ensured compliance with Internal Controls to follow company risk guidelines.
• Supported my team members in all other functions as necessary
• Administered portfolio comprising of Debt and Government Securities and prepare weekly performance reports.

Senior Officer Research and Investments at Al Meezan Investment Management Ltd
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • February 2007 to August 2007

• Managed portfolio comprising of fixed income Islamic instruments like Sukuk bonds, Morabaha Placements, Islamic Debt instruments and arbitrage
• Prepared Investment proposals for senior management
• Prepared monthly fund managers’ report of the investments

Senior Executive-Treasury at ORIX Investment Bank Pakistan Ltd
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • August 2003 to February 2007

Accomplishments:
• Diversified Experience
• Worked on all fronts in department
• Had an opportunity to run department single handedly during Management Transformation Phase
• “Double Promotion during annual review of year 2005‐06”

Responsibilities:
Front Office Experience:
• Trading Activity and Fund Management strategically in Money market
• Repo, Call / Clean and Outright Sale / Purchase transactions following company risk guidelines
• Performed Investment Function and recommended Investment proposals for senior management
• Administered portfolio comprising of Equities, Mutual Funds, Debt Securities and Government Securities
• Prepare weekly performance reports of the investments
• Monitor and Manage Bank Accounts by using ORACLE based system
• Filing and Administration of Taxation on Trading Activities
• Reporting to Regulatory Authorities on frequent basis

Middle / Back Office Experience:
• Help back office staff in settlement process of transactions.
• Assist staff to act as liaison among counter parties and legal staff
• Marketing of the institution
• Monitoring and Reporting of Funds along with Taxation records

Sales Manager at Pindex Pvt Ltd
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • August 2002 to June 2003

Responsibilities:
• Sale and Purchase of Foreign Currencies in International Markets
• Marketing for institution
• Preparation of Analytical Reports for Trading Desk based upon Technical and Fundamental Analysis

Education

Master's degree, MBA Finance, Treasury & Fund Management
  • at Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
  • July 2006

Specialties & Skills

Cash Forecasting
Liquidity Management
Treasury Management
Financial Analysis
Time Management
Liquidity Management
Time Management
Economic Analysis
Debt Management
Marketing and Communications
Crisis Management
Cash Management
Money Markets

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Treasury and Fund Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2005
Valid Until:
November 2005