MAZHAR ALI

• Assist Transfer Agency on all areas of unit activities
• Handling of Online/Digital investments module developed by AMIM in relation with KuickPay
• Handling of all queries related to Investor front-end load and investment realization issues
• Assist in account openings of Sehl , Sahulat SarmayaKari , RDA & EMLAK Financials as per SECP/MUFAP guidelines
• Implementation of Digital on-boarding of existing and potential investors to open an hassle-free account through our digital portal
• Operational UAT and recommend Final go-live after verifying requested details
• Ensure that annual refund of CGT are booked in respective investor account
• Took active part in screening of accounts as per AML guidelines issued by SBP and SECP (KYC/CFT/PEP/CDD)
• Prepares Meezan Bank & SCB FEL monthly contribution
• Preparation of Daily MIS on POWER BI.
• Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence..
• Monitored regulatory or tax law or any other changes by SECP or MUFAP to achieve fund compliance and to capitalize on development opportunities.
• Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

Following are the key achievements during my experience;

• Establishing, Implementation and aligning of KYC and CDD practices in line with AML/CFT Act and Regulation and SECP directives.
• Developing and planning new products in line with Company’s Digitalization initiatives i.e. digitizing Account opening, Clients investment onboarding through KuickPay and Launching of new Mobile App.
• Automation of investments realization process
• Automated various reports in system that resulted in timely and better financial reporting to management
• Led multiple projects to migrate data of client, monitor and compare results during parallel run and smooth go-live operation.

• Verify sale of units, redemption of units, transfer of units & conversion of units of mutual funds
• Work for payment of expenses including trustee/custodial fee, management fee, SECP fee, auditors, sales load etc
• Efficiently assisted a motivated team of 03 members to streamline and supervise bank, receivables, payables, and settlement operations of NIT and AWT Investment Company
• Communicate with internal and external auditors, tax authorities and coordinating with clients to reconcile and verify account receivables/payables.
• Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.

Key Highlights

• Examined annual and half yearly financial statements of 22 mutual funds and 2 pension funds, as well as supervised system integration between in-house ERP systems.
• Performed periodic compliance measures under NBFC regulations, voluntary pension schemes, and constitutive document of the relevant fund to assure compliance of day to day transactions.

Following are the key achievements during my experience;

• Assist in the activities of Business Continuity Plan, Information Security, and Developments in Funds Management System (In house ERP).
• Successful preparation and implementation of SOPs to incorporate recent changes in practices in conducting daily operations.

• Manages the Accounts Payable and Receivable process
• Preparation of Commission/incentive report of Medical Reps
• Review and verify travel & car Insurance claim matters
• Bank Reconciliation of all related bank accounts
• Prepare JV’s, Bank Voucher, Payment vouchers
• Implementing various Oracle modules such as Consolidation,
• Fixed Assets, AR, AP etc
• Input all relevant transactions and supervised properly within accounting system.
• Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.
• Built strong relationships with vendors to enhance cost offerings and accomplish favored customer status.
• Positively interacted with all partners, employees and customers using exemplary communication and interpersonal talents.
• Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
• Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Computerized recordkeeping systems, initiating and maintaining financial accurate and current tracking in Sidat Hyder Management Associates - SHMA.
• Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
• Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software SHMA.
• Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.

• Checked documentation for accuracy and validity on updated systems.
• Verified client information by analyzing existing evidence on file.
• Processed and recorded new policies and claims.
• Carried out administrative tasks by communicating with clients, distributing mail and scanning documents.

• Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
• Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
• Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
• Sorted, organized and maintained files.
• Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.

• Member of Finance Society of IoBM.
• Continuing education in Risk Management.

GPA: 3.44/4.00

• Member of Commerce Society
• Awarded [3rd Position Overall]