Farhad Ahmad
Deputy Manager
Peshawar
Summary
Dynamic Deputy Manager at Nayatel Private Limited with expertise in SAP and team leadership. Achieved significant performance improvements through strategic cost analysis and streamlined operations. Proven track record in enhancing cash flow and optimizing inventory management, while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams to drive organizational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Deputy Manager
Nayatel Private Limited
09.2023 - Current
- Led and managed cross-functional operations across HR, Finance, Legal Affairs, and Marketing, ensuring seamless integration, policy compliance, and operational excellence, aligned with corporate objectives.
- Supervised a multidisciplinary team spanning HR, finance, and administrative support, fostering collaboration, ensuring performance accountability, and providing leadership for daily execution and strategic projects.
- Oversaw end-to-end financial operations, including billing, inventory control, and fixed asset management, using SAP MM, SD, and FICO modules.
- Conducted a detailed inventory variance analysis, improving forecasting accuracy, and controlling procurement and storage costs.
- Streamlined monthly and annual closing processes in SAP FICO, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.
- Managed the billing and receivables process via SAP SD, ensuring timely invoice generation, reconciliation, and collection to support cash flow.
- Maintained a compliant and reconciled fixed asset register through regular tracking, physical verification, and depreciation reporting.
- Supervised HR functions, including employee onboarding, records management, attendance, and policy compliance, while ensuring alignment with corporate governance.
- Supported recruitment planning and execution for technical and non-technical roles, in coordination with department heads and the HR team.
- Facilitated employee engagement initiatives, team-building activities, and internal communications to strengthen workplace culture and retention.
- Supported corporate legal functions, including contract review, documentation management, and coordination with external government authorities for compliance, licensing, and regulatory matters.
- Ensured proper recordkeeping and renewal tracking for company registrations, agreements, MoUs, and other legal documents.
- Liaised with regulatory bodies and stakeholders for statutory filings, legal notices, and dispute resolution, protecting the company’s legal standing, and minimizing risk exposure.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns, brand awareness initiatives, and internal events to enhance the company’s image and employee engagement.
- Coordinated with design and communications teams to develop promotional materials, social media content, and corporate communication assets.
- Monitored and evaluated marketing spend, ensuring alignment with overall market strategy and budgeting forecasts.
- Acted as a strategic bridge between Finance, HR, CLA, and Marketing, ensuring effective communication, unified execution, and reporting to HQ.
- Delivered consolidated dashboards and performance reports, leveraging SAP and internal tools, to support data-driven decision-making and resource optimization.
Assistant Manager
Nayatel Private Limited
06.2020 - Current
- Provided strategic oversight across inventory management, fixed assets, billing operations, and marketing support, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals and compliance requirements.
- Conducted detailed inventory variance analysis using SAP MM and SD modules, comparing forecasts with actual performance to optimize stock levels, and reduce excess holding costs.
- Improved the month-end and year-end closing cycles through SAP FICO-driven process enhancements, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Managed billing operations, including invoice generation, reconciliation, and receivable tracking through SAP SD, contributing to improved cash flow and reduced outstanding dues.
- Oversaw the end-to-end fixed asset management process using SAP FICO—covering acquisition, capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and physical verification—ensuring alignment with defined standards.
- Maintained and reconciled the fixed asset register, leading periodic audits and verifications to uphold data integrity, and support audit readiness.
- Collaborated with procurement and supply chain teams using SAP MM to align financial and operational planning, improve material flow, and support demand forecasting.
- Supported CapEx planning by analyzing asset utilization trends, and delivering strategic insights for investment decisions.
- Supervised the regional marketing activities to support brand visibility initiatives, assist in campaign planning, and evaluate the financial impact of promotional activities.
Corporate Finance Executive
Nayatel Private Limited
02.2020 - Current
- Led financial analysis of inventory trends, identifying key variances against forecasts to support strategic cost control, and operational planning.
- Drove improvements in the month-end closing process, reducing turnaround time, and enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to develop long-term inventory and supply planning strategies, aligning financial objectives with business growth, and market dynamics.
- Facilitated cross-functional coordination among finance, supply chain, and procurement teams to strengthen forecasting accuracy, and optimize working capital.
- Managed the full lifecycle of fixed assets, overseeing capitalization, tagging, tracking, and disposals, while ensuring adherence to financial policies and regulatory standards.
- Maintained an up-to-date fixed asset register, and led periodic audits and physical verification to ensure data integrity and compliance.
- Ensured timely and accurate depreciation calculations and reporting, contributing to smooth financial closes, and audit readiness.
- Provided analytical support for capital expenditure planning, offering insights on asset performance, utilization trends, and long-term value generation.
Senior Finance Executive
Nayatel Private Limited
02.2019 - Current
- Conducted in-depth inventory variance analysis by comparing actual results against forecasts, providing actionable insights to support cost control and decision-making.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes through process improvements, enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop and implement strategic plans for sustainable demand and supply alignment, optimizing inventory flow, and reducing holding costs.
- Strengthened coordination between finance, procurement, and operations teams to improve forecasting accuracy and overall inventory efficiency.
- Managed the full lifecycle of fixed assets, including capitalization, tagging, tracking, and disposals, ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
- Maintained and regularly updated the fixed asset register, conducted physical verifications, and resolved discrepancies to uphold asset integrity.
- Ensured accurate depreciation calculations and timely reporting of fixed assets, contributing to reliable financial statements and audits.
- Assisted in capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning and analysis by providing insights into asset utilization and lifecycle costs.
Finance Executive
Nayatel Private Limited
01.2018 - Current
- Conducted detailed inventory variance analysis by comparing actuals against forecasts, providing key insights for decision making.
- Initiated and implemented process improvements that significantly reduced month end closing times, enhancing reporting efficiency across the finance function.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop long-term strategic plans for sustainable inventory management, aligning supply with projected demand, to optimize operational performance.
Assistant Finance Executive
Nayatel Private Limited
07.2017 - Current
- Ensured compliance with financial regulations by maintaining accurate records of transactions, and meeting all reporting requirements.
- Improved company cash flow through effective accounts receivable management, and timely collections.
- Supported efficient supply chain operations by enforcing standard procurement procedures, and ensuring timely material availability.
- Managed end-to-end procurement processes, including vendor coordination, purchase orders, and timely deliveries.
- Oversaw inventory management systems to ensure accuracy, prevent stockouts, and maintain optimal inventory levels.
Education
MBA - Finance
International Islamic University
Islamabad, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
SAP
Performance improvements
Cost analysis and savings
Purchasing and planning
Recruiting skills
Team leadership
Time management
Timeline
Deputy Manager
Nayatel Private Limited
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
Nayatel Private Limited
06.2020 - Current
Corporate Finance Executive
Nayatel Private Limited
02.2020 - Current
Senior Finance Executive
Nayatel Private Limited
02.2019 - Current
Finance Executive
Nayatel Private Limited
01.2018 - Current
Assistant Finance Executive
Nayatel Private Limited
07.2017 - Current
MBA - Finance
International Islamic University
04.2001 -