Proficient in QuickBooks Online and quick learner when it comes to a new software
Mohammad Shoaib Ansari
Finance Professional
Karachi
Summary
Experienced with financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management. Utilizes strong analytical skills to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. Track record of driving efficiency in financial operations and supporting strategic decision-making.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager - Finance
Star Tech Bazaar (Private) Limited
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive company-wide financial initiatives.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Supported annual audit process by preparing detailed schedules, reconciliations, and responding promptly to auditor inquiries.
- Managed budget preparation, monitoring, and forecasting to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy with thorough data analysis and reconciliation.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and collections activities.
- Streamlined month-end closing process and establishing clear deadlines.
- Provided ad-hoc financial analysis support for various projects throughout the organization as needed.
- Optimized tax planning strategies along-with tax consultant and staying current on legislation changes and industry best practices.
Finance Manager
Al Maarij Supermarket and Pharmacy
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Coordination with banks regarding funds, RTGS, etc.
- Preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Filing of sales tax returns, quarterly tax statements and payment of withholding income taxes.
- Bank, creditors, debtors and general ledger reconciliations.
- Dealing with suppliers regarding agreements.
- Assigning HS codes and relevant sales tax while induction of goods in the software.
- Clearing of backlog in the finance department.
- Preparation of policies and standard operating procedures and making sure it is implemented and followed.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
Assistant Manager - Finance
Khan International Brands Private Limited
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Managing payables, payments, creditor reconciliations and cash collections.
- Coordination with banks, preparation of RTGS, bank positions and reconciliations.
- Filing income tax returns, sales tax returns, quarterly tax returns and ensuring compliances.
- Ensuring payments of withholding income taxes and SRB taxes when due.
- Conducting interviews, one on one sessions with employees regarding grievances, counselling etc., hiring and firing of staff, preparation and disbursement of payroll, uploading EOBI data to the portal and other HR related tasks.
- Data entry in software (Fourgen Oracle based accounting software) and review entries of juniors before they are posted.
- Preparation of monthly management financial statements.
- Conducting stock counts and audits at company’s retail stores and warehouse.
- Preparation of legal documents and accurate documentation.
- Assisting CFO in pricing of products, calculations of markup and margins, related sales tax impacts, assigning HS Codes and other relevant tasks.
Audit Senior (Audit & Assurance)
Moore Shekha Mufti Chartered Accountants
10.2016 - 12.2020
- Leading teams through planning, execution and completion stages of the audit which included supervising the team, reviewing work and updating the engagement manager, working autonomously without any delays and resolving bottlenecks to ensure timely completion of audit
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
- Conducted walkthroughs of various business processes, gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses.
- Engagement planning based on the understanding of the clients’ business processes and assessment of business and audit risks, Identification of high-risk areas, supervision of engagement, review and finalization, including close liaison with client’s top management
- Understanding of entity’s process flows and analysis of design and effectiveness of internal controls implemented by the entity over different business processes, identifying control deficiencies, making recommendations to the management to align the organization’s internal control environment with the best practices and designing the execution phase of audit accordingly
- Ensuring compliance and application of knowledge with respect to the requirements of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), IFRS for SMEs, local requirements of Companies Act, 2017 and directives issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
- Member firm of Moore Stephens International Limited
Education
ACCA Global - Accounting And Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Karachi, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Chartered Accountancy (CAF) - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Karachi, PakistanBachelors in Commerce (B.Com) -
University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan 01.2013 - 01.2014
Intermediate - Commerce
Commecs Institute of Business & Emerging Sciences
Karachi, Pakistan 01.2009 - 01.2011
GCE O Level - Science And Commerce
Foundation Public School
Karachi, Pakistan 01.2007 - 01.2009
Skills
Financial Management Reporting
Effective Cash Flow Oversight
Financial Resource Allocation
Audit Management
Financial Record Management
Preparation of Financial Statements
QuickBooks Online Expertise
Financial Performance Assessment
Financial modeling
Strong Communication Skills
Budget forecasting
Accurate Financial Reporting
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/15/91
- Nationality: Pakistani
It And Other Proficiencies
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Hands on practical experience of Moore Global audit software E-Audit and data analytics software.
- Attended various in-house workshops & training sessions and cleared various internal tests on Pro-Audit Automation (CCH software).
Software
Certification
Presentation and Communication Skills Courses
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Finance
Star Tech Bazaar (Private) Limited
02.2024 - Current
Finance Manager
Al Maarij Supermarket and Pharmacy
09.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant Manager - Finance
Khan International Brands Private Limited
12.2020 - 09.2022
Audit Senior (Audit & Assurance)
Moore Shekha Mufti Chartered Accountants
10.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelors in Commerce (B.Com) -
University of Karachi
01.2013 - 01.2014
Intermediate - Commerce
Commecs Institute of Business & Emerging Sciences
01.2009 - 01.2011
GCE O Level - Science And Commerce
Foundation Public School
01.2007 - 01.2009
ACCA Global - Accounting And Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
04.2001 -
Presentation and Communication Skills Courses
Chartered Accountancy (CAF) - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
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