MUHAMMAD TANVEER
Administration And Financial Management
House 985, Streer # 69, Sector G-10/4, Islamabad
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Focused Financial & Administrative professional with over twenty years of experience in development sector by providing administrative & financial expertise, especially preparation and implementation of project budgets, work plans and financial reports. Proven track record of developing accurate spreadsheets and delivering organized reports with UNDP's ERP System, ÄTLAS", "QUANTUM"and Microsoft Excel.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finance Associate
United Nations Development Programme
Islamabad
02.2011 - Current
- MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:
- Provided support in budget preparation and activation in system for onward use
- Invoicing to contribution agencies as per approved budgets.
- Receipting and recording of contributions in systems from contributing agencies
- Review and processing of vendors, consultants and staff payments by ensuring accuracy of COAs, completeness of supporting documents and approvals from competent authorities.
- Prepared quarterly revenue, expense and performance reports using globally used UNDP's System, Atlas & Quantum.
- Applied best practices to align accounting processes in accordance with UNDP's Operational Manual.
- Gathered and collected all financial information for business and verified accuracy in system.
- Prepared monthly cash forecast to ensure sufficient availability of funds both in USD & PKR bank accounts
- Coordination and negotiation with bank for currency exchange from USD to PKR
- Ensure timely reconciliation of both USD & PKR bank accounts
- Quarterly financial reviews and monitoring of development projects by focusing on the achievements of project outputs as per work plans and annual budgets.
- Supported for the internal and external audits conducted by UNDP HQ
- Performed physical verification of fixed assets
Finance & Admin Manager
AGRITEAM Canada Consulting Limited
Lahore
11.2006 - 12.2010
- MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contributed for the implementation of project’s work plans by providing financial management, reporting and auditing expertise.
- Developed annual work and cash plans for smooth implementation of projects activities.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Ensured accurate recording of expenses as per agreed workplans, accuracy of COAs and approval system.
- Developed effective internal control system for procurement and financial transactions.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Compiled and submitted annual financial reports to Canadian Office
- Coordinated and lead transparent procurement of goods and services for the project as per CIDA’s procurement guidelines and policies.
- Coordinated and lead transparent hiring system of projects staff.
- Trained and placed project staff.
- Management of project staff monthly payroll and ensured timely payments.
- Implemented project file management system and maintained personal files of employees and consultants.
- Liaison with the local insurance company for staff’s insurance covers, benefits, and timely settlements of insurance claims.
Office Manager
DFID Funded Project-National Health Policy Unit
Islamabad
09.2005 - 10.2006
- MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintained and monitored accounting mechanism as per the donor’s guidelines.
- Developed annual and monthly budgets, work plans and expenditures forecasting.
- Developed Financial reports for PSDP allocation & Mid-Term Budgetary Framework (MTBF) for National Health Policy Unit, Ministry of Health.
- Financial reporting to donor and Ministry of Health on prescribed formats
- Review / certify invoices and forward to Drawing & Disbursing Officer for onward processing for payments from Accountant General of Pakistan Revenues (AGPR) Islamabad.
- Maintained and monitored funds allocations, expenditure statements & monthly reconciliations
- Prepared vacancy announcements, compiled applications, short listing of applications, issuance of call letters for test/interviews, conduct tests and interviews, issued offer letters and placement of project staff
- Payroll management, attendance and leave monitor for the project
- Arrange local procurement of office equipment, vehicles and office supplies as per Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) guidelines and rules.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Maintaining stock registers and safe keeping of office supplies, furniture and equipment.
- Evaluated employee records and productivity and submitted evaluation reports.
- Organize travels plans, calculate and settlement of travel claims
- Supervised IT expert, secretaries, receptionist, drivers and helpers/cleaners.
Administrative & Finance Assistant
United Nations Development Programme (Projects)
Islamabad & Lahore
09.2000 - 08.2005
- PROJECTS SERVED:
- Gender Justice Through Musalihat Anjuman Project (GJTMAP)
- National Environmental Action Plan-Support Program (NEAP-SP)
- Centre For Research on Poverty Reduction & Income Distribution (CRPRID)
- Program for the Improvements of Livelihoods in Urban Settlements (PLUS)
- MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepared budgets, workplans, expenditures and financial statements on a computerized accounting system called “NEXFIM & PROMIS” as per UNDP’s Project Cycle Operations Manual (PCOM)
- Prepared and submitted analytical reports to UNDP and project management regarding funds allocations, expenditure forecasts and statements, budget proposals and necessary revisions to ensure best utilization of financial sources of projects
- Arranged receipts and transfers of funds to project regional offices on quarterly basis;
- Reviewed expenditures statements, compiled local expenditures accounts of head office as well as regional offices
- Monitored regional offices, provided advice for budgets preparation, review of monthly imprest accounts in accordance to the policies and procedures of UNDP PCOM
- Maintained and reconciled cash and bank Ledgers with bank statements
- Petty Cash Custodian of the project and arranged its timely settlement and replenishment
- Focal person for project audits
- Payroll management of the of project staff
- Monitored attendance and leave registers
- Management of staff Provident Fund contributions, Medical & Group Life Insurance with locally hired insurance companies
- Prepared, maintained and reviewed data, documents and salary schedules
- Focal person in project recruitment process i.e
- Preparation of vacancy announcements, compiled applications, short listing, issuance of call letters for test/interviews, conduct tests and interviews, issued offer letters and placement of project staff and arranged staff orientations
- Focal person for project procurement, prepared RFQs reviewed purchase documents, prepared purchase orders and liaison with the vendors for timely delivery
- Maintained project fixed assets and stock registers.
- Established project field offices in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad and Gujranwala
- Arranged local procurement of office equipment, vehicles, furniture, office supplies, their installation at regional offices and maintained a proper record keeping
- Ensured proper functioning of office equipment, i.e
- Computers, telephone, faxes, Internet connectivity and arranged necessary maintenance if required
- Maintained coordination with the project’s line departments in conducting trainings, workshops and meetings.
Accounts Assistant
M/S. Tuff-Tiles Private Limited
Lahore
04.1997 - 07.2000
- MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assisted to finance manager in the preparation and compilation of yearly accounts
- Maintained and updated cash books, general ledgers, accounts payables, accounts receivables, petty cash management and bank reconciliation statements
- Performed special duty as supervisor of the pavement projects of Government of Punjab in different areas of Lahore, funded by the Govt
- Of Punjab & Implemented by National Logistic Cell (NLC) and Frontier Works Organization (FWO)
- Measurement of pav ed area and verification by NESPAK & clearance of bills from Municipal Corporation, Lahore.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Hailey College of Commerce, Punjab University,
LAHORE, PAKISTAN 08.1994 - 11.1996
Intermediate in Commerce (I.Com) - Accounting And Finance
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
LAHORE, PAKISTAN 08.1992 - 07.1994
High School Diploma -
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
LAHORE, PAKISTAN 04.1982 - 03.1992
Skills
Project Management
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Budgeting and Work planningFinancial record keeping
Procurement and Assets Management
Auditing skills
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
Events Management
Accomplishments
- Organized staff's International Training on "Leadership and Management" at Katmandu, Nepal in 2009.
- Completed Training on Grant Management Essentials, organized by Management Accounting for NGOs (MANGO) UK at Bangkok, Thailand in 2009
- Completed Training on UNDP Operations, Organized by UNDP, Thailand, Bangkok in 2012
- Completed online trainings on Basic and Advance Security in the Field
- Completed online IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards) trainings on Revenue Management, Expenses Management, Plant Property and Equipment and Reporting.
Certification
UNDP-FTCP (Certificate In International Public Financial Management)
DEPENDANTS
1. Mrs. Tahira Tanveer, Spouse (DOB: 20 April, 1981)
2. Mr.Muhammad Kaleemullah, Son (DOB: 23 October, 2004)
3. Mr.Muhammad Muzammil, Son (DOB: 24 April, 2006)
4. Mr. Muhammad Moazam, Son (DOB: 10 December, 2020)
Timeline
UNDP-CIPS Level 1 (Online Certificate in Procurement and Supply)
06-2023
UNDP-FTCP (Certificate In International Public Financial Management)
06-2015
Finance Associate
United Nations Development Programme
02.2011 - Current
Finance & Admin Manager
AGRITEAM Canada Consulting Limited
11.2006 - 12.2010
Office Manager
DFID Funded Project-National Health Policy Unit
09.2005 - 10.2006
Administrative & Finance Assistant
United Nations Development Programme (Projects)
09.2000 - 08.2005
Accounts Assistant
M/S. Tuff-Tiles Private Limited
04.1997 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Hailey College of Commerce, Punjab University,
08.1994 - 11.1996
Intermediate in Commerce (I.Com) - Accounting And Finance
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
08.1992 - 07.1994
High School Diploma -
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
04.1982 - 03.1992