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Saqlain Haider Khan
Deputy Manager Finance
Lahore
Summary
To contribute to a progressive organization by leveraging my financial expertise, digital automation skills, and strategic thinking to build efficient, transparent, and fraud-free financial ecosystems through the complete digitalization of financial transactions.
Highly accomplished and results-oriented Finance professional with 10+ years of experience in financial operations, strategic reporting, audit compliance, and automation, consistently transforming traditional processes into streamlined, data-driven systems. Proven ability to support C-level decision-making through accurate forecasting, budgeting, and insightful analytics. Committed to building a fraud-free economy by championing the digitalization of all financial transactions.
Proactive manager with demonstrated leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise and problem-solving acumen. Assists senior managers with accomplishing demanding targets by encouraging staff and coordinating resources. Methodical and well-organized in optimizing coverage to meet operational demands.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy Manager Finance
PakWheels Pvt Ltd
11.2014 - Current
- Spearheaded all key finance functions, including audit, reporting, budgeting, and banking, overseeing 90% of finance operations and improving reporting accuracy Year on Year.
- Designed and deployed automated tools that currently handle 75% of the company’s revenue tracking and reporting, reducing manual effort by 40% and increasing efficiency.
- Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative management strategies.
- Developed a dynamic Excel-based reconciliation tool that provides real-time visibility and accuracy in daily banking transactions, decreasing reconciliation time by 50%.
- Identified areas for improvement within the department, implementing strategic initiatives to address gaps in performance or resources.
- Prepared management and board-level financial reports, providing critical insights that guided strategic decisions, including the launch of three new revenue streams.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and achieve corporate objectives.
- Conducted financial analysis and cost-benefit evaluations for operational and marketing initiatives, identifying cost savings of up to 15%.
- Increased customer satisfaction levels by developing targeted strategies to address client concerns effectively.
- Reduced overhead by 20% and improved team efficiency by streamlining finance processes through digitization and elimination of redundant tasks.
- Created and maintained a strong team culture that promoted high levels of collaboration, employee satisfaction, and overall performance.
- Partnered with engineering and sales departments to co-develop finance mechanisms for new digital revenue models, ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting.
- Played a key role in regulatory compliance and financial audit readiness, liaising with external auditors and consistently achieving clean audits.
- Contributed significantly to fraud prevention by leading systematic risk identification and control design initiatives.
- Led cost analysis initiatives, resulting in a 10% reduction in manual processing and payroll costs.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices for project management and team collaboration skills, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication and project completion.
- Enhanced employee performance by providing regular feedback, coaching, and training opportunities.
- Liaised with team members, stakeholders and vendors to coordinate activities, provisioning, environment setup, risk mitigation and follow-up.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Assets Relationship Officer
Standard Chartered Bank
01.2012 - 10.2013
- Managed a portfolio of 50+ client accounts, providing expert advice on asset-based financial products, including loans and credit services.
- Consistently exceeded sales targets by an average of 15% through effective relationship-building and cross-selling strategies.
- Utilized CRM tools (Salesforce) to manage pipelines, track client interactions, and achieve a 95% client satisfaction rate.
Education
ACMA (Inter) -
Institute of Cost And Management Accountants of Pakistan
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
University of the Punjab
01.2011 - 12.2011
Skills
Process analysis expert
Process optimization
Legislative strategy formulation
Financial reporting and forecasting
Budget management
Accounts payable management
Financial analysis and reporting
Financial budget oversight
Financial data analysis
Automated process optimization
Regulatory adherence
Effective team leadership
Stakeholder collaboration
Career Ambition
To contribute to a progressive organization by leveraging my financial expertise, digital automation skills, and strategic thinking to build efficient, transparent, and fraud-free financial ecosystems through the complete digitalization of financial transactions.
Interests
Creating New Ideas
Getting Updates and Evaluating Consequences
Timeline
Deputy Manager Finance
PakWheels Pvt Ltd
11.2014 - Current
Assets Relationship Officer
Standard Chartered Bank
01.2012 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
University of the Punjab
01.2011 - 12.2011
ACMA (Inter) -
Institute of Cost And Management Accountants of Pakistan