Syed Anas Mateen

Spearhead end-to-end financial operations for a multinational digital media group, overseeing multi-entity
accounting across Pakistan, UAE, Europe, and the United States, ensuring full IFRS compliance and timely
statutory reporting.
Lead the preparation and analytical review ofmonthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, incorporating
KPI dashboards andvariance commentarypresented directlyto seniorleadership and regional stakeholders.
Manage UAE VAT return preparation and submission in strict accordance with Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
regulations, maintaining zero-penalty compliance across all reporting periods.
Drive accounts receivable optimization by implementing structured collections strategies that have measurably
reduced debtor days and improved operating cash flow across all business units.
Oversee complete payroll, vendor payable, and treasury functions, ensuring accurate and timely disbursements
while maintaining robust internal controls and bank reconciliation integrity.
Coordinate corporate income tax withholding, monthly sales tax returns, and FBR regulatory compliance,
managing all external correspondence and audit queries with provincial and federal tax authorities.

Managed full-cycle accounting for a real estate portfolio, preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue
working papers in accordance with IFRS standards and group reporting deadlines.
Executed complex accountreconciliations includingbank, GST/HST, common area maintenance (CAM), property
tax, and insurance recovery schedules, delivering precise variance analysis and adjustingjournal entries.
Supported the Finance Controller and Directors with consolidated group reporting, board-level financial packs,
and ad hoc analytical projects, contributing directly to strategic business decisions.
Maintained the general ledger with rigorous accuracy, overseeing cost accounting, payables, receivables, and
month-end close procedures including accruals, prepayments, and inter-company eliminations.
Prepared and reviewed monthly departmental expenditure reports, identifying cost trends and recommending
corrective actions that supported budget adherence across business units.
Provided comprehensive audit support for both internal and external audit engagements, ensuring all working
papers, reconciliations, and compliance documentation were delivered within prescribed timelines.

Delivered end-to-end ERP implementation and configuration for finance and supply chain modules, aligning
system design with client business requirements and accounting workflows.
Authored detailed functional specification documents, process maps, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
scripts, ensuring seamless system deployment and post-go-live stability.
Served as primary liaison between IT infrastructure teams and business stakeholders, resolving system issues
and translating technical constraints into actionable finance solutions.
Established project governance frameworks and accountability structures, driving on-time delivery of ERP
milestones across multiple concurrent client engagements.
Conducted end-user training sessions and produced comprehensive training materials to build internal system
capability and reduce post-implementation support dependency.
Assessed client financial processes and identified automation and efficiency opportunities, recommending
configurations that reduced manual workload and enhanced reporting accuracy.

Managed daily financial reporting for all Pakistan branches including sales, expenses, and petty cash, providing
senior management with accurate and timely operational visibility.
Prepared monthly and quarterly management accounts, cash flow projections, and cost analyses, supporting
informed decision-making at the executive level.
Produced statutory financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, and regulatory submissions
in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
Strengthened period-end close processes by implementing structured checklists, reducing closing timelines
and minimizing the risk of reporting errors across the branch network.
Conducted detailed cost variance analysis across departments, identifying inefficiencies and presenting
actionable recommendations that contributed to overhead reduction.
Maintained clean, audit-ready financial records throughout each quarter, ensuring full traceability of
transactions and seamless support for both internal reviews and external audits.