Saqib Haroon, Senior Manager Finance

Saqib Haroon

Senior Manager Finance

Intelligent Outsource

Location
Pakistan - Lahore
Education
Higher diploma, Accounting and finance
Experience
8 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :8 years, 9 Months

Senior Manager Finance at Intelligent Outsource
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • My current job since January 2022

Senior Manager Accounts and Finance (From January 2022 onwards)
Presently, I am engaged with Intelligent Outsource Group, operating under the trade name Taskaler, a distinguished
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company headquartered in the UK, with a subsidiary based in Pakistan. Taskaler
specializes in providing BPO services to clients across the UK and Europe.
Key Contributions:
➢ Ensured preparation of monthly individual and consolidated management accounts of parent company registered
in the UK and subsidiary company registered in Pakistan as per IFRS and IAS.
➢ Prepared VAT records for filing of quarterly VAT returns with HMRC in the UK and monthly sales tax returns filing
with FBR in Pakistan.
➢ Lead negotiations for concluding financial agreements and terms with suppliers and service providers, employing a
collaborative "win-win" model. Represented the company in interactions with government authorities regarding
various matters.
➢ Demonstrated leadership through the training and mentorship of team members in the proficient execution of
outsourced tasks, specifically in management accounts for UK-based clients, ensuring adherence to established
quality standards and timelines

Manager Finance at Futuro Digital Group
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • March 2019 to January 2022

Manager Accounts and Finance (From March 2019 to January 2022)
Hired to lead the accounts and finance department of a newly incorporated UK-based group having a subsidiary in
Pakistan (Futuro Digital Limited with a brand named Zasimo) involved in the sale of high-end fashion brands.
Key Contributions:
➢ Developed monthly, semi-annually, and yearly financial reporting packages as per IFRS and IAS of the group for
review by higher management in Pakistan and the UK.
➢ Prepared monthly and yearly budgets for the group, managed group cash flows, and prepared short and long-term
financial forecasting.
➢ Managed the imports and monitored the cost of various components of imports, e.g., purchase price, bank
commission, insurance cost, duties, freight, markup cost, holding cost, and demurrages against budgeted costs, if
exceeded, took timely remedial actions and reported the same to higher management.
➢ Coordinated with bankers, legal advisors, tax advisors, and vendors for day-to-day matters and filing of statutory filings of group.

Audit Associate at Deloitte - Pakistan
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • September 2015 to March 2019

Audit and Assurance Associate (From September 2015 to March 2019)
During my tenure at Deloitte, gained extensive experience in managing, leading, and executing various assignments
ranging from statutory audits, internal audits, interim reviews, and special assignments for local and multinational clients.
Key Contributions:
➢ Involved in training peers and junior associates about audit methodologies, evaluating audit evidence, dealing with
clients, and completing the assigned work effectively within the allocated time.
➢ Lead and review work performed by team members including leading the audit team. Coordinated with
professionals in various fields including legal, actuarial, and IT experts.
➢ Prepared and finalized financial statements of different clients as per IAS, IFRSs, and applicable statuary regulations
and requirements.
Client Portfolio:
During my career with Deloitte Pakistan, I was engaged in statutory audits, reviews, and other assurance engagements
across multiple sectors.
Manufacturing Sector Trading/Service Sector Power/Aviation Sector
➢ Unilever Pakistan Limited
➢ Sitara Chemicals Industries Limited
➢ Arco Plastics (Private) Limited
➢ Sapphire Textile Mills Limited
(Reliance Cotton)
➢ Ibrahim Fibers Limited
➢ Atlas Copco Pakistan (Private)
Limited
➢ MSD Tire and Rubber Company
Limited
➢ Technical Education and
Vocational Training Authority
➢ Gujranwala Electric Power
Company Limited
➢ Zonsolar Pakistan Limited
➢ Sialkot International Airport
Limited

Education

Higher diploma, Accounting and finance
  • at Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
  • July 2024

Specialties & Skills

Data Analysis
Business Finance
Lateral Thinking
Corporate Tax
International Financial Reporting Standards

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Beginner
Urdu
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Presentation and Communication Skills (Training)
Training Institute:
SKANS School of Accountancy
Date Attended:
June 2015
Duration:
45 hours

Hobbies

  • Book Reading, Current Affairs, Business Affairs
    Assumed leadership role in uncovering instances of financial impropriety arising from the circumvention of controls by a top key member of the subsidiary company and reported the findings to the group managing director in the UK. This demonstrated my commitment to ethics, integrity, and problem-solving abilities.