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Waseem Khan, Financial Coordinator (Controller)

Waseem Khan

Financial Coordinator (Controller)·Medecins Sans Frontiers

Iraq

Master's degree, Accounting,Audit,Finance ,Business Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 11 years, 8 months

Financial Coordinator (Controller)

August 2025 - Present

Medecins Sans Frontiers

Erbil, Iraq

August 2025 - Present

• Lead the development and implementation of country finance strategy, policies, and internal controls in compliance with IFRS, MSF standards, and local regulations.
• Prepare and manage the master budget, consolidating project budgets and aligning them with operational and funding requirements.
• Oversee accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate entries supported by proper documentation and approvals.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, accrual and prepayment s and intercompany transactions
• Conduct financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide regular financial analysis and performance reports, identifying trends and recommending corrective actions including cost controls measures.
• Oversee treasury management, ensuring liquidity through effective multi-currency cash flow, supplier payments, and payroll processing.
• Supervise and mentor the finance team, building capacity through training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Support HR functions within the finance team, including recruitment, onboarding, and professional development.
• Prepare annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow) and ensure timely completion of external audits.

Company industry:
Social Services

Head Of Finance And Administration

January 2024 - August 2025

ACTION AGAINST HUNGER

Port Sudan, Sudan

January 2024 - August 2025

Finance Management
• Oversee all financial & Administrative operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Control and review monthly financial reports, including the General Ledger, balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow.
• Ensure proper recording and reconciliation of all accounting transactions, including cash, bank, accounts payable/receivable (AP/AR), advances, inventory, Taxes, accruals, and prepayments.
• Present financial statements, analysis, and forecasts to senior management team of country
• Manage the organization’s budget, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and profitability targets.
• Lead financial planning and forecasting processes to support decision-making and resource allocation.
• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity and effective treasury management.
• Oversee financial compliance with legal, regulatory, and tax requirements.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Supervise audits, including statutory, internal, and external audits, ensuring timely completion of audit and compliance.
• Analyze and mitigate financial risks to safeguard company assets and investments.
Human Resources Management
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures aligned with organization values and labor laws.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and contract management to attract and retain top talent.
• Lead employee performance management processes, including appraisals and professional development plans.
• Design and execute HR strategies for employee engagement, capacity building, and succession planning.
• Implement and enforce safeguarding, anti-corruption, and workplace ethics policies.
• Identify training needs and create an annual training plan to enhance staff competencies and productivity.
• Handle HR-related disputes and ensure effective resolution of interpersonal conflicts.
Administration and Operations
• Ensure efficient administrative operations, including facilities management, procurement, and compliance with company policies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, partners, vendors, and regulators.
• Monitor and optimize administrative costs to achieve operational efficiency.
• Ensure proper documentation and archiving of all administrative, financial, and HR documents
Leadership and Team Management
• Lead and manage cross-functional teams in Finance, HR, and Administration
• Develop and implement a strategic team structure for optimal efficiency and collaboration.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to team members.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement within the departments.

Company industry:
Social Services
Job role:
Community Services

Head Of Finance And Administration

April 2022 - September 2022

FRENCH RED CROSS

Erbil, Iraq

April 2022 - September 2022

• Ensure updated and monitoring of the mission strategy related Finance,
HR, Admin
• Prepare manage budgets, forecasts, to guide
decision-making
• Ensure the supervision, control and accounting consolidation of the
mission (control of accounting and analytical entries, verification of
accounting documents
• Supervise sending of monthly accounting closings to HQ, including
supporting
• Develop budget proposals and ensure motoring of approved budgets on
regular
• Produce monthly budget monitoring (BVA) with coordinators and project
managers
• Update monthly forecast and send cash request to HQ
• Ensure proper management of safes and cash flow, bank balances and
• Dissemination and Implementation of organization and donor financial
policies
• Ensure proper archiving of financial documents in order to facilitate
checks and audits;
• Ensure active coordination with Donors and partner originations and
national society
• Preparation of financial & Donor reports (mid-term and final) within
contractual timeframes including financial and narrative information
• Ensure compliance with donors polices and deadlines procedures for each
grant contract
• Support development of alternative scenario analyses to facilitate
decision making by senior management; lead in financial risk
management
• Responsible for the organization of donors audits as per grant
agreements and local laws
• Ensure HR/Fin and Administrative procedures and tools are understood
and implemented
• Ensure administrative formalities new contracts, renewal of contracts or
contract terminations are carried out in line with the labor law and
internal regulations
• Management of the Administration Department (AD): recruitment;
technical support; regular appraisals; disciplinary measures when
appropriate;
• Ensure capacity-building of internal staff and partner organizations
• Supervise visas, permits and travel and induction arrangements of
expatriates staff

Company industry:
Social Services
Job role:
Community Services

Project Finance Manager

September 2021 - March 2022

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERS

Beirut, Lebanon

September 2021 - March 2022

• Monitor accounting operations in accordance with MSF internal policies,
IFRS/best accounting practices and Local Laws for all project office in
Pakistan
• Supervise and validate the monthly closing of the Cash & Bank accounts
within the deadline
• Perform timely and accurate financial review of the monthly payroll and
coordinate with HR
• Make adjusting entries for Accruals, Prepayments and errors before
closing period
• Review procurement transactions for adequate supporting documents &
accuracy
• Review Accuracy and quality of all accounting entries on regular basis
• Ensure proper filing and archiving of all accounting documents, according
to MSF standards
• Provide technical support to project managers during preparation and
revision of budgets
• Monitor spending against approved budget and preparation of BVA
• Preparation and Follow-up of project operational budgets and coordinate
to project team
• Manage cash and liquidity for the mission & reporting of cash forecasts
and position
• Prepare financial Statements as per IFRS and Local GAAP
• Liaise with auditors during external auditors and HQ staff during internal
audits
• Prepare Management accounts (Monthly, Quarterly and Annually) and
send to HQ
• Ensure Compliance of Policies, Accounting and Auditing Standards and
taxation laws
• Elaboration & Coordination of the internal policies (SOPs) and applicable
tax rules to staff
• Conduct Risk assessment in the mission and provide best suggestion for
mitigating risks
• Review internal controls, document deficiencies, suggest & implement
corrective actions
• Launch Ad hoc audits in projects to ensure applicable policies and
procedures are complied
• Act as key point of contact for all finance related internal and external
issues & queries
• Manage Finance Team and Provide support for learning and development
across mission

Company industry:
Social Services

Country Accountant

February 2018 - August 2021

Medecins Sans Frontiers-Holland

Islamabad, Pakistan

February 2018 - August 2021

• Playing Key role in in developing & maintaining Finance policies and ensure its implementation across the MSF Pakistan
• Accountable for monthly, quarterly and annual management reports for senior management and HQ
• Ensure timely preparation of journal entries reflecting P&L and Balance Sheet transactions
• Manage General Ledger by taking ownership of verification, allocation, posting, reconciliation, and resolution of discrepancies
• Prepare accurate month-end Accruals and prepayments with related adjustments
• Work with Procurement and Accounts Payable to ensure correct coding of transactions as per chart of accounts and budget lines
• Perform reconciliations for all key balance sheet accounts and ensure that any discrepancies are identified/resolved on a timely basis including intercompany transactions reconciliations
• Maintain fixed assets, Lease and Stock registers following guidelines of IFRS
• Take ownership for accurate and timely filing of Monthly/Annual Tax returns for MSF Pakistan
• Contribute to definition of the mission strategy by providing accurate information and technical support to core management team
• Prepare Financial Statements as per IFRS and conduct annual audit as per Pakistani law requirements and ISA’s
• Reviewing and Consolidating Financial Reports and share with HQ monthly
• Complete monthly/Yearly closing, Reconcile Accounts and Making adjusting entries for Accruals, Prepayments and errors
• Ensuring Compliance with applicable laws, Taxation, accounting standards and internal SOPS
• Budget Follow-up and preparation of Budge Control Report (Budget Vs Actual)
• Managing cash and liquidity for the mission & reporting of cash forecasts and position to Finco
• Regularly coordinating with Banks/Auditors/Legal Advisors and Government Authorities
• Reviewing, Revising & Implementing financial systems, Finance Procedures in Pakistan Mission in consultation with Finco
• Regularly Review Accuracy and quality of all accounting entries, Provide feedback and training to accountants
• Reviewing procurement transaction ensuring completeness of procurement documents before payment
• Providing training to National Staff & Expats with Accounting, Procurement, budgets and taxes
• Act as key point of contact for all finance related internal and external issues & queries
• Managing the Finance team, it’s capacity building by looking for suitable training & Development programs for Finance team
• Provide cover for Financial Coordinator duties in the event of her absence

Company industry:
Medical Hospital
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Visiting Lecturer

July 2013 - August 2021

Bright Future Institute

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

July 2013 - August 2021

I have been working as visiting Trainer in Pakistan and Dubai for the
following subjects
• Financial Reporting (ACCA, CPA)
• Audit & Assurance (ACCA, CPA) Financial and Management Accounting (ACCA, CPA) Finance for Non-Financial Managers Accounting Softwares (Quick Books, Tally, Sage, Open ERP(Odoo)

Company industry:
Training & Education Center
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Finance Officer

September 2017 - February 2018

Medical Emergency Resilience Foundation

Islamabad, Pakistan

September 2017 - February 2018

• Over See Finance, HR and Logistics Departments of the Project (AHQ Hospital FATA)
• Prepare Budget variance report and submit to Director finance for review and submission to HO
• Support the Operations Manager in the project activities and elaboration of the internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Organize project stakeholder consultative and review meetings in line with project work plan
• Analyze and reports on a monthly basis on discrepancies between forecasts, budgets and actual expenses
• Manage all financial and accounting activities of the company including day to day operations in Finance department
• Prepare event budget, select and negotiate with vendors, maintain quality and economy
• Provide support to prepare annual and quarterly work plans and budgets in consultation with the operations manager
• Examines vendor’s invoices and vouchers for completeness and accuracy with the terms of the original purchase order, contract, lease, and/or other authorizing document
• Support planning by preparing and analyzing Relevant, Reliable and accurate Financial data
• Review budget expenditures according to allotment and codes and verify compliance with guidelines and procedures and Prepare BCR
• Make sure that appropriate policies are followed by Finance, HR and Logistics departments
• Support Operations manager in Developing business cycles, internal controls system and identification of significant risk areas with payments
• Review and approve payroll for the project staff (150 Staff)
• Prepare different reports required by Donor’s, Management and Government authorities
• Ensure hospital revenues and Expenses are recorded, Deposited and Reported Properly

Company industry:
Medical Clinic
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Senior Accountant

April 2016 - June 2017

MINI KARAK L.L.C

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2016 - June 2017

• Manage daily operations of the Accounting Department and directly report to GM and Owners
• Prepare Income, Expenses, Receipts and Payments vouchers after verifying documents
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly closing including Bank Reconciliation
• Responsible for Cash, Inventory & Revenue Management and Cost Control
• Preparing Monthly Payroll and ensure timely deposit to employee’s accounts
• Calculate Cost of sales and allocate to 7 branches as per company’s policy
• Handle Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables of the company
• Prepare and present Quotations, LPO and Feasibility Studies
• Prepare Budgets and forecast and compare with actual results
• Prepare Financial Statements including Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flows Statement
• Act as Office Manager in the head office and ensure efficient running of the operations

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Project Accountant

October 2014 - October 2015

DAI Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd

Islamabad, Pakistan

October 2014 - October 2015

• Process payments after verification of related documents
• Maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders
• Confer with receivables/Payables staff regarding unpaid contract billings and invoices
• Regular Reporting to main Office (London) on Project expenses and cash requirement
• Preparation of monthly expense reports and Maintain up-to-date stock report
• Assist Finance Manager in preparing Budgets and Forecasts and analyze cost with budgets
• Coordination with banks for Payments, Receipts, Transfers and Exchange rates
• Responsible for payroll (Preparing pay sheet, pay slips, after verification of time sheets)
• Preparation of Monthly Bank Reconciliations and monthly closing of Accounts
• Responsible to handle all the related Tax matters and submission of Report to tax Authorities on monthly basis along with payment
• Dealing with Sales Tax (VAT) and submit payment and returns to relevant authorities on regular basis.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Accounts Supervisor

July 2013 - September 2014

Yusaf Saeed& Co CharteredAccountants

Islamabad, Pakistan

July 2013 - September 2014

• Review and Approve Accounting entries on daily basis
• Maintain General Ledger, Trial Balance & Financial Reporting for clients
• Advise Staff on correct coding of transactions
• Prepare adjusting and closing entries
• Prepare Financial Statements of different clients
• Assign staff to different clients
• Advise clients on improving Accounting procedures
• Design and Implement new Accounting Systems for clients

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ACCA

June 2014

June 2014

Master's degree, Accounting,Audit,Finance ,Business Management

United Kingdom

GPA (percentage): 63%

GPA (percentage): 63%

ACCA MEMBER
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM)

August 2010

August 2010

Bachelor's degree, Accounting,Economics,Business Law

Pakistan

GPA (percentage): 68.5%

GPA (percentage): 68.5%

Bachelors of Commerce (2010)
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Board Of Technical Education Peshawar

September 2008

September 2008

Diploma, Diploma of Commerce

Pakistan

GPA (percentage): 72%

GPA (percentage): 72%

Diploma of Commerce (2008)

Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Bannu

June 2006

June 2006

High school or equivalent, Science

Pakistan

GPA (percentage): 68%

GPA (percentage): 68%

Secondary School Certificate (2006)

Skills

ACCOUNTING
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ACCOUNTING
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
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MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
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Financial Planning and Analysis
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Financial Planning and Analysis
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Budgeting
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Budgeting
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Financial Analysis
Expert
Financial Analysis
Expert
Financial Accounting
Expert
Financial Accounting
Expert
Cash Flow
Expert
Cash Flow
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Financial Reporting
Expert
Financial Reporting
Expert
GENERAL LEDGER
Expert
GENERAL LEDGER
Expert
DOUBLE ENTRY BOOKKEEPING SYSTEMS
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DOUBLE ENTRY BOOKKEEPING SYSTEMS
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
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INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
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GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
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RECONCILIATION
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RECONCILIATION
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ACCRUALS & PREPAYMENTS
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ACCRUALS & PREPAYMENTS
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BUDGET MANAGEMENT
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AUDIT
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BUSINESS ANALYSIS
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DATA ENTRY
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ENGINES
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MS OFFICE
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PUNCTUAL
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Project Managment
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Time Managment
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Quick Books
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Quick Books
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Management
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Preparation
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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft Excel
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budgeting and Forecasting
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budgeting and Forecasting
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Team Coaching
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Team Coaching
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Budget Monitoring and Controlling
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Project Finance
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Leadership
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ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS
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FINANCIAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
FINANCIAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
FORECASTING
Intermediate
FORECASTING
Intermediate
INTERNAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
INTERNAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
TREASURY SERVICES
Intermediate
TREASURY SERVICES
Intermediate

Languages

English
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner
Urdu
Native Speaker
Pushto
Native Speaker

Memberships

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Member

March 2019

Training and Certifications

Training
How to take strategic Decisions between different options
ACCA
Data Management through Excel (Advance Microsoft Excel)
ACCA
MS Excel Business Intelligence Tools
ACCA
Integrating Ethical Practices across the Supply Chain
ACCA
Audit Risk and Internal Controls systems
ACCA
Analysis of Financial Data
ACCA
SAP FI (Basic)
BFTC Dubai
May 2016
Audit Risk and Internal Controls systems
ACCA
Introduction to Financial Planning & Analysis
Udemy
Nov 2025
Introduction to VAT in GCC
Crowe Hortwarth UAE
Apr 2017
Quick Books Certified Advisor
INTUIT UK
Sep 2016

Hobbies

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