Sara Hassan Hassan
Senior Accountant
Islamabad
Summary
. Organized and methodical Finance Expert produces outputs with exceptional analytical skills and financial management. Strong knowledge of budgetary control principles to achieve objectives. Excellent accounting system and MS Office proficiency to meet deadlines in data-driven environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
VICE PRESIDENT FINANCIAL REPORTING AND PLANNING
Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company
islamabad
2020.12 - Current
- Top performer FY-2022 & FY-2021
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Prepared monthly financial statements in SAP for management review.
- Analyzed financial position, revenue trends, investigated and reported budgetary variances and identified adjustments to facilitate month and year-end processes.
- Liaised with budget holders to evaluate financial performance and offer financial management data, analysis and advice.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Oversaw internal and external audit and formulated corrective action plan for findings and recommendations response.
- Collaborated with commercial and facilities team to meet corporate, statutory and performance monitoring requirements.
- Ran comprehensive cost/benefit analyses before suggesting new business movements and decisions.
- Developed financial analysis and business plans for proposed acquisitions, partnerships and investments.
- Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
- Strategically anticipated long-term business needs by analyzing revenue trends to inform process improvements.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
- Controlled accounting operations and oversaw transactions related to payroll, financial reporting, payables and receivables.
- Utilized excel to create sophisticated spreadsheet models to analyze operating metrics across people, commercial and facilities departments.
- Improved resource utilization with data management systems, reducing costs through strategic coordination and contract analysis.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Analyzed impact of service changes and proposed cost-effective service redesign and budget adjustments.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
EXECUTIVE MANAGER BUSNISESS PLANNING
Telenor Microfinance Bank
Islamabad
2018.05 - 2020.12
- Top performer FY-2018 & FY-2019)
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Identified issues and used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Presented numerical and graphical data to demonstrate strategic progress.
- Developed staff training programs to enhance financial performance and budgetary control awareness.
- Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
LEAD INCOME AUDIT
Islamabad Serena Hotel
2016.05 - 2018.05
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
AUDIT ASSOCIATE
KPMG Islamabad
2011.06 - 2014.11
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
- Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope.
- Performed extensive assessments of assets, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Consulted decision-makers to gather information and, resolve audit-related problems.
- Determined effectiveness of current control structures.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Complied with federal, state and local requirements.
- Developed audit policies, guiding administrative and technical functions.
- Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
- Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits.
- Established audit and internal control procedures and recommended process improvements to address issues.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Supervised and developed associates and oversaw auditing activities across operational, personnel utilization and excessive billing areas.
- Handled planning and budgeting for audit engagements.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Audited clients in manufacturing, power and not-for-profit sector.
Education
Member - Accounting And Finance
ACCA
UK 2007.06 - 2010.06
Associate - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Pakistan 2012.12 - 2015.12
Skills
Schedule planning
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VICE PRESIDENT FINANCIAL REPORTING AND PLANNING
Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company
2020.12 - Current
EXECUTIVE MANAGER BUSNISESS PLANNING
Telenor Microfinance Bank
2018.05 - 2020.12
LEAD INCOME AUDIT
Islamabad Serena Hotel
2016.05 - 2018.05
Associate - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
2012.12 - 2015.12
AUDIT ASSOCIATE
KPMG Islamabad
2011.06 - 2014.11
Member - Accounting And Finance
ACCA
2007.06 - 2010.06
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