Sarfraz Ul Haq, Manager Accounts

Sarfraz Ul Haq

Manager Accounts

Cherat Cement Company Ltd

Location
Pakistan - Mardan
Education
Master's degree, Cost & Management Accounting
Experience
16 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 9 Months

Manager Accounts at Cherat Cement Company Ltd
  • Pakistan - Nowshera Cantonment
  • My current job since October 2022

 Prepare financial information/annual budgeting (departmental, Capex & Organizational wide)
 Passing all Payment/Receipt Vouchers to the sanctioning and paying authorities.



 Calculate the power consumption and per unit cost of the product and Monthly Power Consumption Report
 Work out on the MIS Ratios of product, Plant Maintenance Report
 Prepare the monthly Cost of Sales Report
 To arrange and finalize annual accounts with External Auditor.
 To run the SAP 4 HANA software as per the assigned requirements.
 Assist in of Replies on the show cause notices of income tax and sales tax
 Appear in the court hearing on FBR, High Court for income tax and sales tax matters

Qazi & Brother Group of Companies (Pvt) Ltd at Qazi & Brother Group of Companies (Pvt) Ltd
  • Pakistan - Mardan
  • October 2019 to October 2022

 Prepare financial information/annual budgeting (department & Organizational wide)
 Coordinate with Distribution, operations, Administration, stores, procurement and HR Unit for wider support.
 Passing all Payment/Receipt Vouchers to the sanctioning and paying authorities.
 Finalize and sign all correspondence on budget proposals, financial statements meant for Govt. of
Pakistan and tax purpose.
 To arrange and finalize annual accounts with External Auditor.
 Periodic Physical Test checking of financial management of formations instituted under the Q&B system.
 To develop profit and loss statement monthly for the management dash board.
 To run the SAP software as per the assigned requirements.
 Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual income tax and sales tax returns filing and also close coordination for tax compliances for tax authorities and lawyers.
 Preparation of Replies on the show cause notices of income tax and sales tax
 Appear in the hearing on FBR for income tax and sales tax matters
 Handling the SECP related matters of the group
 Taking the approval for DTRE Quota for export
 Taking the exemption of sales tax on purchasing of new Machineries
 Dealing with Banks, regarding LCs & LCs Limits, Running Finance etc.
 Operating PSW system for Import & Export Transactions and shipment clearance.
*Group Includes. (Qazi Chemicals (Pvt) Ltd, Qazi Grinding Mills (Pvt) Ltd, Qazi & Sons Chemicals (Pvt) Ltd and Kifayat Enterprises)

Finance Manager at Mirax Pharma
  • Pakistan - Rawalpindi
  • August 2018 to September 2019

 Collecting, interpreting and reviewing financial information
 Predicting future financial trends
 Reporting to management and stakeholders, and providing advice how the company and future business decisions might be impacted
 Producing financial reports related to budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses etc.
 Developing long-term business plans based on these reports
 Reviewing, monitoring and managing budgets
 Developing strategies that work to minimise financial risk
 Analysing market trends and competitors
 Ensure sufficient liquidity is available at the business unit level for meeting business needs and corporate resources are deployed in most efficient manner
 Identify new opportunities for raising low cost funds for short to medium term.

HR & Grants Officer at The Johanniter International Assistance
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • September 2017 to July 2018

 Review funds request submitted by Implementing Partner and process is within due time.
 Ensure that expenses are timely and appropriately made and charged to the relevant budget lines.
 Critically review monthly financial report submitted by Implementing Partner and prepares report observations and do follow up.
 Review reporting format submitted by Implementing Partner so that data is according to “SUN System Upload format”.
 Review monthly consumption of funds against approved budget and report variance in time.
 Preparation of hard copies of the monthly financial reports.
 To maintain all records and ensure full compliance with organization/ ECHO rule & regulations.
 Prepare/update project audit file on monthly basis.
 Keep the record of project supplies /inventory.
 To deal with day to day financial matters i.e. verification of cheque requests, funds request and payment release form for project.
 Coordinate with the IP finance staff for timely processing of their requests.
 Monitoring visits to IP on regular basis
 Maintain project staff personnel files.
 Coordinating and organizing the all project HR Documents for Audit purpose.
 Perform visits to the implementing partner to ensure the proper HR policies and procedures are being carried out.
 Assist in the procurement of goods and services to the Log Coordinator.
 Prepare the comparative statements of finalist vendors and issue the purchase order as per agreed Request for Proposal.
 Review the goods at the delivery time with reference to their specification along with other requirements.
 Any other task assigned by Supervisor.

Consultant - Audit Manager - (Project Based) at Khan Waheed & Co – Islamabad
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • October 2016 to September 2017

 Reporting on Financial Statements being audited.
 Drafting of management letters.
 Preparation accounts from incomplete records and book keeping of financial records of clients.
 Assisting clients on redesigning of manual systems to computerized systems.
 Assisting clients on selection of computerized systems.
 Planning and organizing the audit team for completing the audit with in specific time.
 Preparation of replies on FBR notices to the Clients on Tax Return Audit.

Grants Officer/Consultant at ASP-USAID
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • October 2014 to September 2016

Preparation of the Grants Manual for the Project named as “Gomal Zam Dam Command Aread Development (GZD-CADP). This project is funded by USAID and implemented by Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (GoKP).

 Support implementation of the process of Grant making, subsequent payments, financial reporting and close out in accordance with the project Grants Manual.
 Assist in implementing financial aspect of Grant activities to support project goals,
 Oversee grants compliance as per USAID rules and regulations governing grants with reference to financial management aspects.
 Draft grant agreements based on the pre-defined templates,
 Review and negotiate budgets with grantees,
 Review financial reports from grantees, and ensure they are completed according to grants reporting requirements and submit to Finance/Admin
 Maintain a detailed record of grant agreements issued, disbursements to grantees according to payment/ delivery schedules,
 Review quarterly grants table, monitor the status of grants spending, highlight the concern of under/overspend of grants and take action.
 Review grant financial reports to ensure that requisite endorsements and documented approvals are available for payment, inventory with grantee organizations,
 Support management with provision of technical assistance to grantees in the areas of finance as and when required.
 Support processing of all grants ensuring compliance with the Grants Manual, and USAID rules and regulations.
 Verifies and updates reporting schedules and inform management.
 Work with external auditors to prepare grant audit as per grants requirement and follow up grants audit action point.
 Maintain proper auditable documentation with adequate detail about the processed grants.
 Prepares and updates monthly budget monitoring report and accounting documents.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

 Overseeing the procurement process and managing office procurements with the Administration of GoKP.
 Assist opening of Assignment Account in Pak Currency & Foreign Currency also.
 Prepare revenue, expense, financial sanction, budget and other accounting documents using computerized accounting system with GoKP.
 Petty cash and fixed assets management
 Preparing monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements with GoKP DAO.
 Coordinating with the internal, external and project auditors and ensuring that the audits are carried out within the timelines
 Ensuring compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures in day to day operations
 Assisting Procurement Advisor, Financial Management Expert, HR & Admin Consultant and M & E Officer Consultant.
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Oct 01, 2015 to Sep 30, 2016

ADDITIONAL CHARGE:
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OFFICER
PMU/PIU GZD-CAD PROJECT, PESHAWAR

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Providing technical assistance to project on issues of financial reporting, budgeting, disbursements, cash flows, invoice processing, accounting system, operation of bank/assignment accounts, external audits, safeguard of assets and monitoring the financial aspects.
 Monitor and report the implementation of policies and procedures laid out in FM Manual.
 Assist the Finance Section in preparation of reimbursement claims monthly and quarterly reports.
 Provide assistance in development and maintenance of strong control environment
 bank reconciliations and other control accounts etc.
 Review and assemble government financial management system legislation, policies operations and reporting requirements.
 Report progress on all assigned activity and deliverables to the PD.

Manager Funds And Portfolio Accounting at COMSATS institute Of Information Technology
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • August 2007 to October 2014

 Utilization Reports
 Matters related to Benevolent Fund / Group Insurance
 Matters related to Pension Fund
 Matters related to Contributory Provident Fund
 Matters related to General Provident Fund
 Matters related to Investment
 Matters related to Fixed Assets
 Computerized Accounting System
 Project Post Completion Activities
 Maintenance of Stock and Dead Stock Registers / Ledgers
 Matters related to Cheques, Letters, Cases of Advances & Final Payments
 Endowment Fund
 Budgeting
 Internal Check, Pre Audit and Post Audit, Government & Commercial Audits
 Periodic and Annual Accounts Preparation & Consolidation
 Supervision of Posting of Vouchers
 Custody of Vouchers
 Matters/Files relating to Finance & Planning Committee
 Release of Grants,
 Bank & Bank Accounts Related Matters
 Reconciliation with Banks

Education

Master's degree, Cost & Management Accounting
  • at Cost & Management Accountant, Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan
  • February 2014

Associate Member of Cost & Management Accountants (ACMA), Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan, Islamabad

Bachelor's degree, Commerce
  • at Punjab University

B.Com - IT (2006-2007) Graduation in Commerce Punjab University

Specialties & Skills

ACCOUNTING
BILLING
PROBLEM SOLVER
RECONCILIATION
WORK FLOW
Decision Maker

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Punjabi
Native Speaker
Pushto
Beginner

Memberships

ICMA Pakistan
  • update regarding Accounting & finance changes
  • October 2014

Training and Certifications

Peach Tree (Certificate)
E Filling of Sales Tax Reurn (Certificate)
Quick Book Pro (Certificate)

Hobbies

  • Social Interaction
  • Cricket