Data Science
Hi, I’m
Iftikhar Ahmed
District Manager
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,Peshawar
Summary
District Manager with demonstrated experience managing company assets and developing people for future growth. Strategic planner talented in seeing cross-functional departments for operational streamlining and sales growth.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
16
years of post-secondary education
5
Languages
Work History
Pakistan International Airlines, Islamabad
Manager Pricing and Inventory Control
2019.04 - Current (5 years & 5 months)
Job overview
- Drove continuous improvement culture in inventory and pricing to provide clear firming standards, improve revenue through enhanced documentation, and reducing cost
- Resolved retrieval problems by customizing design to meet requirements
- Participated with preparation of design documents for trackwork, including alignments, specifications, criteria details and estimates
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility
- Researched relevant resources to assist members as needed, identified member representation needs, and troubleshot next steps to provide optimal support for member
Pakistan International Airlines
Finance Manager
2016.04 - Current (8 years & 5 months)
Job overview
- Defined & directed implementation of strategies that increased capacity and thus sales by 25%
- Successfully transitioned my team from Saber GDS to Hitit GDS
- Earned appreciation for best support for repatriation of stranded passengers by airspace closure - Responsible for Flight checks, Group fares, Code Share Quota supervision, Miscon Alternates et al
- Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures
- Developed forecasting tools to analyze revenue variance, business pipeline and industry trends
- Funded office initiatives by cultivating strong partnerships and stakeholders relationships
DAI-USAID, Peshawar
Office Manager
2009.12 - 2016.04 (6 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- Saidu Sharif Region - In charge of territory budget expenditure and target > Revenue Collection and Accounting PKR 1.5 billion annual sale on average
- Vetting refunds, Authorize Credit Sales, Identified discrepancies and fare audit > Restricted credit and introduced cost targets, and several measures for cost cutting Page 1 of 3 > Disbursed PKR 4 million approximately as incentive to Sale Agents on average every 6 months Core Functions: > Targets, Budget Estimates > Station Revenue/Cost Ratio > Data Integration: Retrieval, Consolidation > IATA Billing and Settlement Plan, Saber, Abacus > Reporting: Revenue, Expenses, Refunds, Asset Capitalization > Compliance: Fare audit, Internal Control; ACM/ADM, Budget, Credit > Working Capital: Operating Cash Flow, A/P, A/R, Inventory (aging, turnover) > Financial Exposure, Aging Credit Schedule, Agents Ticketing Authorization and Rating > Preparation of Monthly Closing Reports from ERP system (Oracle 5.0 Unix environment)
FATA Secretariat
Additional Chief Secretary
2008.11 - 2009.12 (1 year & 1 month)
Job overview
- FATA Secretariat, Peshawar > Forged strong, lucrative relationships with key strategic stakeholders > Prepared briefings and presentations of Additional Chief Secretary FATA on the initiatives for >> Planning, Development, Law & Order, Health, Education Programs
- I also edited on numerous progress reports and proposals
UNICEF
Admin & Finance Manager
2006.07 - 2008.10 (2 years & 3 months)
Job overview
- (2 years 4 months) Abbotabad/Mansehra > Logical Framework Analysis (Costing and Budgeting Framework) > Oversaw the process of incorporation and startup of the organization > Accounting different budget levels projects ranging from PKR 0.8 million to over PKR 80 million
Standard Chartered Bank
Personal Loans Officer
2005.04 - 2006.06 (1 year & 2 months)
Job overview
- Responsible for managing a team and ensuring they meet targets - Advanced Financing of PKR 3.3 million to Personal Loans consumers, Basic Banking - Liaised at a senior level within large accounts
British Council
Invigilator/Supervisor Exams
2006.01 - 2006.03 (2 months)
Job overview
- Organized the GCE O/A Levels 2006 Exams in Peshawar and D.I.Khan > Invigilated IELTS and ACCA >University of London External candidates exams at British Council, Chinar Road, Peshawar Arif Habib Investments
Internee
2005.06 - 2005.08 (2 months)
Job overview
- Peshawar Asset Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Management
Education
University of Malakand
Masters from International Relations, Politics of International Economic
Relations
2007.01 - 2009.01 (2 years)
University of Peshawar
MBA/BBA from Finance
2002.01 - 2007.01 (5 years)
Skills
Revenue Management
undefinedAccomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop loadfactor spreadsheets
- Increased ancillary revenue 25% over 6months
- Documented and resolved lacunas in hajj operation manual which led to writing a new hajj operations manual
Affiliations
- Tabdeeli Razakar 2008 to Current
Interests
Data Analytics
Timeline
Manager Pricing and Inventory Control
Pakistan International Airlines
2019.04 - Current (5 years & 5 months)
Finance Manager
Pakistan International Airlines
2016.04 - Current (8 years & 5 months)
Office Manager
DAI-USAID
2009.12 - 2016.04 (6 years & 4 months)
Additional Chief Secretary
FATA Secretariat
2008.11 - 2009.12 (1 year & 1 month)
University of Malakand
Masters from International Relations, Politics of International Economic
Relations
2007.01 - 2009.01 (2 years)
Admin & Finance Manager
UNICEF
2006.07 - 2008.10 (2 years & 3 months)
Invigilator/Supervisor Exams
British Council
2006.01 - 2006.03 (2 months)
Internee
2005.06 - 2005.08 (2 months)
Personal Loans Officer
Standard Chartered Bank
2005.04 - 2006.06 (1 year & 2 months)
University of Peshawar
MBA/BBA from Finance
2002.01 - 2007.01 (5 years)
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