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Wajahat Abdul Wahab, Cost Controller

Wajahat Abdul Wahab

Cost Controller·STRATA Manufacturing PJSC

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Accounting & Auditing

Work experience

Total years of experience: 14 years, 11 months

Cost Controller

January 2024 - Present

STRATA Manufacturing PJSC

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

January 2024 - Present

- Leading monthly closing and reporting process for operational results, discussing the results with management.
- Program wise reporting of actual gross margins against budgets.
- Reconciliation of costs variances by product, cost center, & inventory with appropriate commentary.
- Monitoring and update on Key operational KPIs and recommendations to ensure KPIs are achieved.
- Support management with planning & analysis for all operations, inventory and capex and strategic decisions.
- Support the statutory audit and interface with statutory auditors in respect of operations and inventory.
- Drive Operating Cash Flow improvements through careful & continuous inventory analysis & management.
- Ensure accuracy and accountability in the financial matters and accounting related to costing and inventory.

Company industry:
Aerospace
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Manager Management Reporting

June 2022 - December 2023

Scilife Pharma (Private) Limited

Karachi, Pakistan

June 2022 - December 2023

- Responsible for monthly management and corporate financial reporting pack.
- Conducted monthly variance analysis of financial results, identifying key drivers of performance, maintain reports that provide critical financial information and presenting findings to management for strategic insights.
- Analyzed data against historical information & trends to provide insights for forecasting & future growth plans.
- Led the annual statutory audit process, liaising with external auditors, resolution of queries on timely basis.
- Drove the annual budgeting process in support of the longer-term strategic objectives of the business. Analyzed provided budgets, prepared budgeted management & corporate reports in comparison with previous years.
- Oversaw the management of fixed assets, monitored project costs and expenses throughout the project lifecycle.
- Managed and supervised the accounts payables, ensuring the Company to achieve satisfactory payable days.
- Ensured compliance with financial and accounting policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.

Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Senior Manager Reporting and Budgeting

November 2021 - June 2022

Hilal Foods Private Limited

Karachi, Pakistan

November 2021 - June 2022

- Involved in the execution of monthly closing activities of the month on SAP.
- Compiling and reviewing monthly MIS which includes profit & loss, analysis of sales, inventory, expenses and other operational reports.
- Responsible for presenting monthly MIS package to the management.
- Analyzing variance with respect to contribution margins, discounts, factory overheads and other expenses.
- Responsible for approving all CAPEX requisitions and make sure that are raised as per the Company policy.
- Coordination with research & production department regarding resolution of issues in execution of monthly cost estimates on SAP.
- Reviewing new product cost sheets and their feasibility in terms of margin, pricing and discounts.
- Holding meetings with brand teams to discuss variances in discounts, margins and expenses of each brand against budget and previous month.
- Discuss and analyze cost saving initiatives in coordination with different departments.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Manufacturing

Manager Controlling II - Costing, Budgeting and Reporting

December 2016 - October 2021

Genix Pharma (Private) Limited

Karachi, Pakistan

December 2016 - October 2021

- Presented monthly MIS package to the management, a comprehensive report on the business and operational performance of the group.
- Analyzed monthly and year to date variance analysis with respect to gross margins, yield analysis, inventory analysis, wastages, factory overheads and marketing expenses.
- led yearly budget cycle of the group which involved coordination and gathering of budget proposals, analyzed provided budget and prepared budgeted reports in comparision with previous years.
- Prepared project financial feasibilities with various assumptions for all new investments and determined the project payback period.
- Reviewed new product cost sheets and their feasibility in terms of margin, pricing, expenditure and discounts.
- Reviewed inventory ordering cycle by ensuring the requirement of imported raw and packaging materials according to the rolling forecast.
- Provided special rates for local, export tenders and its feasibility in terms of volume, margin and discounts.
- Maintained standard cost of all products and materials including fixed overhead rate. Identified and provided suggestions for reduction in costs.
- Prepared annual financial statements of group for audit purposes.
- Coordinated with external auditors and ensured smooth execution of audit and resolution of all queries.
- Coordinated with IT department for the preparation and development of new reports and controls in ERP.

Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Medical, Healthcare, and Nursing

Audit Supervisor

October 2011 - November 2016

Deloitte - Pakistan

Karachi, Pakistan

October 2011 - November 2016

- Led teams through planning, execution and completion stages of audit;
- Engagement planning based on understanding of the entity and assessment of business and related audit risks;
- Coordinated with team manager to define the extent of planned audit procedures and to update on progress of the engagement;
- Supervised, reviewed and finalized assurance / non-assurance engagements and other special assignments;
- Frequent liaison with client's management and communication of relevant matters to persons at appropriate management level;
- Consultation on significant matters with various professionals such as lawyers, tax advisors, actuaries and IT experts;
- Prepared / reviewed internal control manual for various business processes and compliance testing;
- Assisted clients in preparation of financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework including compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local corporate laws and directives of regulatory authorities;
- Provided basic advisory services to clients in respect of taxation, accounting treatment of transactions and compliance with secretarial practices; and
- On-the-job training and professional development of staff

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Senior Associate

December 2015 - May 2016

Deloitte - Qatar

Doha, Qatar

December 2015 - May 2016

As a part of global development program of Deloitte Pakistan I was seconded to Deloitte Qatar, Doha office.

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Senior Associate

March 2015 - May 2015

Deloitte - Qatar

Doha, Qatar

March 2015 - May 2015

As a part of global development program of Deloitte Pakistan I was seconded to Deloitte Qatar, Doha office.

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Internee

June 2011 - August 2011

Pakistan Beverages Limited

Karachi, Pakistan

June 2011 - August 2011

6 Weeks Internship in Supply Chain Management (SCM). During Internship I learned the Supply Chain Process of the Beverage industry .PBL was in the Process of implementing SAP and I worked on Material Management Module of SAP.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Manufacturing

Education

Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA – UK)

August 2019

August 2019

Master's degree, Accounting & Auditing

Pakistan

Completed all the papers and practical experience requirement of ACCA qualification.
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University of Karachi

December 2009

December 2009

Bachelor's degree, Commerce

Pakistan

GPA (rating): Good

GPA (rating): Good

National College

August 2006

August 2006

High school or equivalent, Pre - Engineering

Pakistan

G.F.S School

June 2004

June 2004

High school or equivalent, Science

Pakistan

GPA (percentage): 78%

GPA (percentage): 78%

I have complete my Matriculation with Science as majors.
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Skills

Consultancy
Expert
Consultancy
Expert
SAP
Expert
SAP
Expert
Beverage Industry
Expert
Beverage Industry
Expert
Supply
Expert
Supply
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Accountancy
Expert
Accountancy
Expert
Financial Statements
Expert
Financial Statements
Expert
Interpersonal and problem solving
Expert
Interpersonal and problem solving
Expert
Analytical and Evaluation Skills
Intermediate
Analytical and Evaluation Skills
Intermediate
Leadership
Intermediate
Leadership
Intermediate
Reporting and Analysis
Intermediate
Reporting and Analysis
Intermediate
Inventory and Profitability Analysis
Expert
Inventory and Profitability Analysis
Expert
Consultancy
Expert
Consultancy
Expert
SAP
Expert
SAP
Expert
Beverage Industry
Expert
Beverage Industry
Expert
Supply
Expert
Supply
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Urdu

Expert

Training and Certifications

Training
Advanced Excel and Dashboard Reporting
Innovative Learning Institute
Mar 2018
Leadership Effectiveness for Managers
Terra Biz
May 2019

Hobbies and interests

Football

Follow all major leagues and competitions around the world

Cricket

Captain of Finance Department of Genix