Ali Raza

Blitz/Spark (Advertising & Media Group) Group o & March 2014 To date
International Company Secretary
Responsibilities Reporting to Board
• Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the Group mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans.
• ERP Implementing.
• Work with the CEO/BOD’s on the strategic vision /including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships.
• Vendor Management and Customer Management
• Regulatory Compliance (SECP, FBR, SRB, PRB etc.
• Participate in developing new business, specifically: assist the CEO in identifying new opportunities, the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective service delivery.
• Assess the benefits of all prospective contracts and advise the Executive Team on programmatic design and implementation matters. Ensure adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available.
• Provide the CEO with an operating budget. Work with the CEO to ensure programmatic success through cost analysis support, and compliance with all contractual and programmatic requirements. This includes: 1) interpreting legislative and programmatic rules and regulations to ensure compliance with FBR, SBR, local and contractual guidelines, 2) ensuring that all government regulations and requirements are disseminated to appropriate personnel, and 3) monitoring compliance.
• Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization including: organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, development and monitoring of organizational and contract budgets.
• Oversee all purchasing and payroll activity for staff and participants.
• Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization. (a) Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors.(b) compliance issues are met, and the preparation of the annual financial statements is in accordance with IAS, IFRS. and SECP, Income Tax laws.
• Attend Board and Subcommittee meetings; including Audit/Finance Committee.
• Monitor banking activities of the organization.
• Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs.
• Serve as one of the trustees and oversee administration and financial reporting.
• Investigate cost-effective benefit plans and other fringe benefits which the organization may offer employees and potential employees with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified individuals.
• Oversee the production of monthly reports including reconciliations with receivable and payables, banks as well as financial statements and cash flow projections for use by executive management, as well as the Audit/Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of wage incentives, commissions, and salaries for the staff.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and A/R and ensure a disaster recovery plan is in place.
• Oversee business insurance plans.
• Pursuing continual improvement, innovation and change

I have 24 years diversified in depth professional work experience which include as a Senior Position ‘Finance Manager’ in DHA Karachi, Financial Controller in Oasis Group of Companies UAE in oil & energy sector and now Chief Financial Officer in a largest multibillion marketing, advertising and media group since 2014. During my career I have covered the areas of risk management, corporate governance and internal control, strategic financial management, system management and development, business plans, setting organizational and team KPI’s, etc.
Being professionally qualified i.e. Cost and Management Accountant (FCMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) (USA), Corporate Secretary (ACIS), MBA, M.Com & now PhD-d (continued) has enabled me to present myself as a potential candidate for the above subjected role in your prestigious organization for sharing my potentials and expertise as initiator. I can contribute towards the victory of the organization on the believe that I have the skills of Catalyst, Strategist, Steward and Operator by profession and the proficiency I achieve through rigorous practical experience which I can apply for the accelerated growth of the organization in effective manner.
Currently I am associated with a conglomerate of multibillion Marketing, Advertising and Media group as Chief Financial Officer since 2014. Working with this group of syndicates and earlier organizations, I have had an exposure to a wide spectrum of education sector as well, (PG to PhD chain of Educational institutions), construction and real estate with a variety of others work experience domestic and international which provide me an insider view of the key business processes within institutions and corporate establishments, risk management procedures, strategic financial management, accounting and internal control systems, corporate governance, regulatory and accounting framework, hiring process, working capital management, investing and financing activities, assisting BOD, s in strategic financial planning process, setting and overseeing the KPI’s, project management, feasibility review & preparation

Besides above I am good in business communication and deliver a number of lectures to non- financial executives on internal control, preparation of business plan, setting KPI’s, inventory control, financial modeling
My experience in reputed organizations helped me not only in boosting my technical skills but also provided me in depth understanding & insight of business and financial model by establishing and implementing the strategy. I believe I can make a more significant and effective contribution to the dynamic objectives of your dynamic organization and I consider on this position I would enable me to offer my knowledge and experience in a befitting manner. I enclose my CV, which provides details of my commensurate experience. I would welcome the opportunity to further discussion and deliberations how I can best meet the needs and expectations of your prestigious institutions

Best Regards



Ali Raza
FCMA, CIA(USA), ACIS, MBA

The D’Hamidi (Advertising & Media Group) CFO & May 2013 Present
Karachi Company Secretary
Responsibilities
• Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization's mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans.
• Train the Finance Unit and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.
• Work with the CEO/BOD’s on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships.
• Participate in developing new business, specifically: assist the CEO in identifying new opportunities, the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective service delivery.
• Assess the benefits of all prospective contracts and advise the Executive Team on programmatic design and implementation matters.
• Ensure adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available.
• Provide the CEO with an operating budget. Work with the CEO to ensure programmatic success through cost analysis support, and compliance with all contractual and programmatic requirements. This includes: 1) interpreting legislative and programmatic rules and regulations to ensure compliance with FBR, SBR, local and contractual guidelines, 2) ensuring that all government regulations and requirements are disseminated to appropriate personnel, and 3) monitoring compliance.
• Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization including: organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, development and monitoring of organizational and contract budgets.
• Oversee all purchasing and payroll activity for staff and participants.
• Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization. (a) Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors.(b) compliance issues are met, and the preparation of the annual financial statements is in accordance with IAS, IFRS. and SECP, Income Tax laws.
• Attend Board and Subcommittee meetings; including being the lead staff on the Audit/Finance Committee.
• Monitor banking activities of the organization.
• Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs.
• Serve as one of the trustees and oversee administration and financial reporting.
• Investigate cost-effective benefit plans and other fringe benefits which the organization may offer employees and potential employees with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified individuals.
• Oversee the production of monthly reports including reconciliations with receivable and payables, banks as well as financial statements and cash flow projections for use by executive management, as well as the Audit/Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of wage incentives, commissions, and salaries for the staff.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and A/R and ensure a disaster recovery plan is in place.
• Oversee business insurance plans.
• Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets,

2. Oasis Group of Companies Financial July 2012 May 2013
UAE Controller
Responsibilities
• Direct management of senior finance team of 1 Chief Accountant, 2 Accountants, and overall responsibility for team of 8
• Overall responsibility to implement the ERP system in organization.
• Monthly presentations and challenge of results to executive teams
• Liaison with Banks and Financial Institutions for facilities, short term and long term loan
• Regular meetings with board level executives
• Formulation in house departmental policies like sale, purchase, inventory management, and ensure their proper implementation.
• Review and recommendation of pricing/ costing policies
• Trusted business partner and financial support for senior client facing staff
• Review and overall responsibility for accurate and timely monthly financial result to Management
• Management and monitoring of jobs/contract profitability
• Management of budgeting and monthly/quarterly forecasting process
• Management of working capital. Ensure timely recovery from customer and disbursement to supplier.
• Review of client contracts and proposals
• Accounting systems and processes improvement
• Managing integration of acquisitions.
• Review of revenue forecasting and sales pipeline management
• Financial support and analysis to all parts of the business
• Managing accounts and corporate returns process
• Financial analysis of acquisition opportunities
• Reporting to management
• Producing accounts
• Monitoring the performance of the department
• Auditing (Internal & External)
• Contributing to decisions regarding financial strategy
• Development of Finance in house policies, Implementation and development of the system.
• Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff
• Other Ad hoc duties

Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Manager Finance August 1997 July 2012
Authority DHA (Karachi)

A multibillion organization. Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority, as the name implies,
primarily came into being for the welfare of the serving and retired officers of the Armed forces of
Pakistan. A city within a city, DHA over the years has come to be known as one of the finest & the
biggest housing project scheme of the country
Responsibilities:
• Safeguard and Management of Funds, Projects, feasibility preparation, presentation & Analysis
• Managing the financial department -Managing and reviewing accounting matters including general accounting, budgeting, costing. Planning and controlling, coordinating the financial matters such as. Investing, financing and working capital management. Responsibility for Planning, forecasting and implementation of funds.
• Assigning duties to the Accounting Staff, Supervise the duties assigned, Verification and approval of all payments, Supervision other benefits computation, supervision GL and subsidiary ledgers.
• Authorization of expenditures and for the disbursement of funds
• Finalization of monthly accounts, Variance analysis, mentoring and controlling, accounts receivables and payables. Preparation & managing daily and monthly accounting reports.
• Liaison with Banks and Financial Institutions.
• To participate in hiring, supervising, coordination, disciplining, retiring and termination of staff as per DHA rules
• Set up safeguards in cash disbursement.
• Timely Preparation and presentation of Final Accounts to the Auditors.
• Performance measurement and performance management
• Devise mechanism of preparing regular performance reports on all initiative and overall report on operation of the organization.
• Ensure the implementation of policies and rules procedures
• Internal financial control
• Good knowledge of computer software programs such as: Oracle Financial, ERP, Oracle 9i, etc.
• Target orientation and direction towards achieving the department goals.
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PLANNING & BUDGETING
• Preparation, presentation, and getting approval of budgets in DHA.
• Provide professional guidance in preparation of DHA annual budget.
• Critical review of budget submissions and conduct variance analysis and other analysis to provide
necessary information for decision-taking processes.
• In-depth variance analysis on monthly financial results, including close interaction with other
• finance Sections (e.g. accounting, revenue management, etc) as well as all HoDs
• Consolidation and preparation of quarterly forecasts and explanation of variance against annual
budgets.
• Overall responsibility for cost management for the entire corporation; assisting department and
others to enforce expenditure controls as and when needed.
• Responsible for routine analysis including Revenue and capital expenditure, etc. as well as
quarterly business review and DF analyses as needed.
• Provides ad-hoc financial/analytical support for management
• Manages a team, providing clear direction, establishing targets, and motivating through example;
takes personal responsibility for continuous improvement in frequency, timing and quality of
output
• Implement the finance planning strategy in day to day work.
• Keep budget team aware of the latest update in the budget techniques and tools.
• Other Ad hoc duties

1. Combined Freight Pvt. Limited Chief Accountant 1994 1997

The Organization was founded in 1994. The basic function of the Organization was to provide the
Logistics and freight facilities to exporters and importers in coalition with Airlines and direct charter
of ships, Cargo airplanes (air, sea, Land). I was the founder member of the organization relating to
incorporation requirements, and set the good accounting and financial system. In 1996 the
Combined Freight (Pvt) Limited was recognized as IATA approved agent. I successfully completed
the assignment for IATA recognition.


Responsibilities:

• Managing and reviewing all accounting matters including general accounting, budgeting and costing and planning, controlling, coordinating the financial matters i.e. investing, financing and working capital management.
• Maintaining and implementing the system of internal control
• To monitor and supervise the all functions of Accounts and Finance Department
• Final Accounts, internal and External Audit
• Planning, controlling, coordinating the financial matters
• Budget preparation, presentation, monitoring &Analyzing
• Liaison with Banks, Airlines, General sale agents (GSA)
• Filing of income tax returns of Income Tax, Corporate Laws Authority and other regularity bodies
• Other Ad hoc duties
Special Assignments
Registration of Combined Freight (Private) Limited as approved IATA (International Air Transport
Association Singapore)