Shahid Ishaq Awan, Manager Finance

Shahid Ishaq Awan

Manager Finance

101 Group Pvt LTD

Location
Pakistan - Islamabad
Education
Master's degree, Accounting And Cost Controlling
Experience
12 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 3 Months

Manager Finance at 101 Group Pvt LTD
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • My current job since January 2023

• Overseeing all financial operations and activities of the organization.
• Developing and implementing financial strategies, plans, and policies.
• Monitoring and analyzing financial performance, providing regular reports to senior management.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Managing the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Conducting financial analysis to support decision-making and identifying areas for improvement.
• Analyzing financial data and market trends to provide insights that support strategic business decisions.
• Preparing management reports and recommendations for senior management.
• Developing and maintaining financial models and forecasts to identify opportunities for optimization
• Overseeing all accounting transactions, payroll processing, and month-end closing of accounts.
• Ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, all types of reconciliations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash & bank, inventory movement, payroll, and ensuring that closing balances are accurately recorded.
• Liaising with external and internal auditors, tax consultants, and financial institutions.
• Monitoring cash flows, expenditures, and liquidity to meet financial obligations.
• Reconciling inventory between QuickBooks (QB), embedded systems, and physical stock.
• Preparing and filing income tax, sales tax, and withholding tax returns in collaboration with the tax team.
• Recommending and implementing improvements to enhance financial processes.
• Identifying and assessing financial risks to the organization.
• Developing and recommending strategies to mitigate financial risks effectively.
• Sharing knowledge and best practices to improve financial expertise across the team.

Manager Finance at Hanif Rajput Group of Companies
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • July 2020 to December 2022

• Ensured accurate bookkeeping and financial record maintenance.
• Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Oversaw inventory management to optimize stock levels and reduce costs.
• Prepared and analyzed management reports to provide insights to stakeholders.
• Handled taxation matters, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Developed and managed budgets to align with organizational goals.
• Conducted financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.
• Managed payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.
• Ensured timely fulfillment of government obligations and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Deputy Manager Finance & Accounts at Association For Academic Quality & Character Education Foundation
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • January 2016 to June 2020

• Support financial operations including bookkeeping, AR/AP, payroll, and inventory.
• Assist in report preparation, financial analysis, and forecasting.
• Manage payroll for employee compensation.
• Contribute to policy, procedure, KPIs, and departmental plan development.
• Assist in monitoring departmental performance against established objectives.
• Developed policies, procedures, and financial forecasts for stability.
• Pioneered implementation of a robust financial database for efficiency.
• Provided insightful monthly management reports on financial health.
• Built a collaborative finance team to enhance system establishment.
• Orchestrated sales, procurement, and production policies alongside admin & HR policies.
• Facilitated communication with external auditors for timely audits.

Senior Finance Officer at Human Apeal-Pakistan
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • February 2012 to December 2015

• Manage accounting processes, including reconciliations and financial statements.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable for accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct bank reconciliations to verify financial data.
• Analyze financial data, prepare reports, and offer insights.
• Lead month-end and year-end closings, ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate on internal controls and process improvements.
• Assist in budgeting and variance analysis.
• Coordinate with auditors and address findings.
• Mentor junior staff and stay updated on regulations.

Education

Master's degree, Accounting And Cost Controlling
  • at ICMAP
  • December 2023

CMA (Level II in Progress) Financial Accounting & Corporate reporting (In progress) Advanced management accounting (In progress) Corporate governance business laws (In progress)

Master's degree, MBA Finance
  • at Comsats University Islamabad
  • July 2011

Dynamic and results-oriented finance professional with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree specializing in Finance. Studied financial accounting and reporting, managerial accounting, investment and portfolio management, credit management, international finance and strategic decision-making to drive organizational success and achieve business objectives

Bachelor's degree, Commerce And Finance
  • at University Of The Punjab
  • May 2008

Motivated and detail-oriented professional with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree with academic knowledge and practical skills in a dynamic business environment. Further expertise in advanced financial accounting, cost accounting, and business administration.

High school or equivalent, Commerce And Finance
  • at AJK BISE
  • July 2006

Secured Bronze Medal in the board exams

Specialties & Skills

Local Taxation
Financial Statement Analysis
Cost Management
Bookkeeping
QuickBooks
Ms Excel
Ledger Max
Quick book
 Global business management System
Ms Word

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Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Native Speaker
Hindi
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

QUICKBOOK TRAINING (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2016
Valid Until:
January 2016
EXCEL PORTFOLIO (Training)
Training Institute:
Comsats University
Date Attended:
May 2010
Duration:
12 hours
EXCEL INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2014
Valid Until:
September 2014
 Microsoft Advance Excel (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2015
Valid Until:
August 2015
 UAE Taxation course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2023
Valid Until:
December 2023

Hobbies

  • Cricket, Reading Books, Learing new skills