Muhammad Kaleem Siddiqui
Senior Executive Associate (Treasury)
Karachi
Summary
A well-rounded treasury management executive with more than 15 years of experience in fixed-income portfolio management, treasury operations, institutional relationship management, and financial planning. Managing one of the largest corporate treasuries in Pakistan with investments ranging from Government Securities, Bank Deposits, Mutual Funds, and other Instruments. Extensive experience in front-end and back-end procedures of treasury operations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Executive Associate (Treasury)
Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority, Karachi
Karachi
08.2022 - Current
- Managing DHA Karachi's Treasury Department in all aspects
- Preparation of investment outlook, analysis, and recommendations for the Investment.
- Committee for executive decision-making.
- Managing asset allocation of funds to commercial banks, DFIs, asset management companies, and Government securities as per internal policy.
- Developing financial projections for annual budgets and strategic financial planning.
- Advising CIO and Director Finance on matters related to liquidity management and treasury operations.
- Preparation of monthly Treasury Management Report for the Investment Committee.
Executive Associate (Treasury)
Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority, Karachi
Karachi
06.2017 - 07.2022
- Managed relationship of DHA Karachi with financial institutions and supervised treasury operations.
- Advised the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) on asset allocation, interest rate outlook, liquidity planning and portfolio structuring for tax-efficient instruments.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
- Revised DHA Karachi's Treasury Investment and Risk Management Policy in collaboration with the CIO.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
Senior Associate (Treasury)
Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority, Karachi
Karachi
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Managed relationships of DHA Karachi with financial institutions including commercial banks and DFIs.
- Managed cashflows, prepared daily funds position report.
- Supervised treasury back office operations including document processing, cheques / payorders / online deposit transactions, investment transactions, internal funds transfer transactions, recording of investments, profit, fund inflows, fund outflows, and bank reconciliations in all aspects.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
- Coordinated with external auditors to enforce compliance with financial regulations and standards.
Treasury Associate
Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority, Karachi
Karachi
12.2007 - 05.2014
- Managed back office work of the treasury department of DHA Karachi including document processing, cheques / payorders / online deposit transactions, investment transactions, internal funds transfer processing.
- Prepared entries of investments, profit, fund inflows, fund outflows, and bank reconciliations in all aspects.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Coordinated with external auditors to resolve discrepancies.
Accountant
Small To Medium Range Industries
Karachi
03.2001 - 11.2007
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Analyzed and prepared annual budgets to contain costs, minimize losses and assure compliance with internal controls.
Education
CFA Level 2 Candidate - Finance, Investment Management
CFA Institute
United States 07.2021 - Current
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Tech
Karachi, Pakistan, 12.2009 - 02.2012
The Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Program - Accounting And Finance
Govt. Boys Premier College
Karachi, Pakistan, 01.1999 - 12.2001
Skills
Treasury Management
Certification
CFA Investment Foundation Program
Timeline
Senior Executive Associate (Treasury)
Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority, Karachi
08.2022 - Current
CFA Level 2 Candidate - Finance, Investment Management
CFA Institute
07.2021 - Current
Executive Associate (Treasury)
Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority, Karachi
06.2017 - 07.2022
Senior Associate (Treasury)
Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority, Karachi
06.2014 - 05.2017
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Tech
12.2009 - 02.2012
Treasury Associate
Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority, Karachi
12.2007 - 05.2014
Accountant
Small To Medium Range Industries
03.2001 - 11.2007
The Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Program - Accounting And Finance
Govt. Boys Premier College
01.1999 - 12.2001
CFA Investment Foundation Program
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