Finance Manager
Nazir’s Group
Total years of experience :21 years, 4 Months
Nazirs Group consists of three distinct entities that operate together as a Group. Two of these entities are trading businesses focused on Poultry Medicine and Cosmetics, while the third is a manufacturing unit for Human and Veterinary Nutritional Medicine. I report directly to the CFO and oversee the Finance and Accounts function for all three entities within the Group.
• Manage the daily operations of the accounting and finance department.
• Ensure adherence to proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
• Oversee accounting data to maintain compliance and accuracy.
• Develop budgets, prepare commentaries, and create financial statements.
• Handle financial administration and conduct internal audits.
• Monitor and predict cash flow, income, and expenses.
• Coordinate with banks for loan facilities and lease financing.
• Support critical business decisions through data-driven insights.
• Engage in strategic planning for product lines to optimize cash flows and boost profitability.
• Successfully implemented Odoo ERP system for the Group, including production processes.
TaxAssist Accountants is a highly reputable and widely recognized accounting firm across the United Kingdom. After relocating back to Pakistan following thirteen years abroad, I was able to retain my position with TaxAssist Accountants. Working remotely, my responsibilities included:
• Managing a portfolio of approximately 40 clients.
• Offering comprehensive operational support for processing their daily accounting transactions.
• Calculating VAT and submitting the required documents to the tax authorities.
• Providing guidance on daily accounting procedures and addressing tax-related issues.
As a Visiting Faculty Tutor at the London Borough of Hounslow, I taught courses on both manual and computerized accounting. The computerized accounting courses used Sage Line 50 Accounts software. The courses provided by the council were structured, evaluated, and certified by two different awarding bodies: City and Guilds, and the International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB).
At a bespoke accommodation company, I was in charge of the overall accounting function while leading a team of two accounts assistants. My key responsibilities included:
• Overseeing all accounting processes and procedures within the accounting department, collaborating closely with the two Company Directors.
• Implementing a customized invoicing process that saved approximately 20 hours per week.
• Processing, analyzing, and submitting quarterly VAT returns to HMRC, and addressing any related queries regarding VAT and PAYE.
• Managing the monthly payroll for staff using Sage Payroll software, and submitting Real-Time Information (RTI) to HMRC.
• Supervising accounting controls, conducting supplier reconciliations, and ensuring effective credit control to maintain healthy cash flows.
Career Summary Cont...
• Oversaw all aspects of on-site facilities, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. Acted as the Facilities Manager when they were absent, taking charge of all building-related matters and services.
• Supervised and managed sub-contractors, including the security team, cleaners, and porters, to ensure they met M&S customer service standards.
• Coordinated health and safety surveys and conducted regular inspections, addressing and resolving any issues within the specified deadlines.
• Interacted directly with customers at the front desk, showcasing a thorough and current knowledge of all the banks products and services to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Received a personal appreciation letter from the President of United Bank Ltd for outstanding performance throughout the year and for achieving an excellent external audit rating for the foreign exchange department, a significant improvement from the bad rating in the previous year.
• Collaborated with the Internal Control Unit (ICU) for monthly internal audits to ensure compliance with daily branch banking practices and addressed queries from the regional head office.
While working for the Government of Pakistan in the Budget Wing for External Debt Retirement, I was responsible for:
• Contributing to the preparation of the estimated external budget for debt retirement for the Government of Pakistan, in both foreign and local currencies, ensuring timely submission of budget reports.
• Managing national-level budgetary data in Microsoft Excel to support accurate budget estimation and planning.
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