Shahroz Khan
Islamabad
Summary
Seasoned Financial Management professional with over 5 years of proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight, and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate, and legal accounting structures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Portfolio Manager
Vision Consulting Accountants
01.2024 - Current
- Manage financials for a portfolio of 40 real estate investment companies, overseeing all aspects of financial tasks and reporting.
- Prepare and submit annual accounts for companies with assets totaling up to £150 million to tax authorities and Companies House, ensuring adherence to regulatory and compliance standards.
- Develop and monitor budgets for real estate development projects worth £10-20 million, analyze actual costs against forecasts, and address variances.
- Ensure financial ratios required by investors and financial institutions are met, maintaining robust financial health across portfolios.
- Manage financing activities, including loans and interest calculations, and evaluate viable financing options to support real estate investments.
- Evaluate and approve real estate projects by analyzing profitability using financial models, such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Discounted Cash Flow (DCF).
- Cultivate strong client relationships through proactive communication via email and telephone, fostering trust and satisfaction.
- Maintaining inter-company balances for a group of real estate companies to facilitate accurate financial reporting and internal financial management.
- Managing property tax assessment and compliance processes, implementing strategies to minimize property tax liabilities while adhering to regulatory requirements.
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports for stakeholders, enhancing decision-making capabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and mitigate financial risks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Approve and process biweekly payments for development and maintenance activities, ensuring timely project execution and budget adherence.
Assistant Manager Accounts
Vision Consulting Accountants
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Manage a diverse portfolio of over 45 clients, utilizing Xero and QuickBooks for precise financial management.
- Maintain meticulous records of accounts receivables and payables for companies in the portfolio, ensuring transparency.
- Supervise the seamless processing of invoices from Hubdoc to Xero, while reconciling bank statements to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations by handling Business Income Tax preparation and submissions to HMRC and Companies House.
- Manage CIS preparation and monthly returns for 4 clients, navigating industry regulations effectively.
- Proficiently prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns for 25+ clients, meeting deadlines consistently.
- Compile comprehensive annual accounts for small and medium-sized businesses from bank statements and journals.
- Record and manage payroll, prepayments, accruals, and income with precision for informed decision-making.
- Provide personalized Self Assessment Tax Planning for 100+ clients, optimizing tax strategies.
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, providing insights and analysis to support strategic planning.
Senior Accountant
Freeze Interactive
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Conducted daily record-keeping and monthly reconciliation of invoices and bills, totaling 10 million PKR, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards.
- Monitored cash flow closely and approved daily expenses of less than 500,000 PKR, maintaining fiscal discipline and cost efficiency.
- Prepared monthly management accounts, providing timely and insightful financial analysis to support decision-making processes.
- Managed the record of cash flow and handled petty cash transactions efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and accountability.
- Ensured compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls, minimizing financial risks and liabilities.
- Recorded and tracked loan payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing to maintain financial obligations.
- Assisted in the preparation of year-end accounts for sales exceeding 150 million PKR, contributing to the overall financial health and transparency of the organization.
- Facilitated the annual audit process by preparing financial documentation and liaising with external auditors.
- Provided financial guidance and support to department heads and senior management, assisting with financial planning and analysis.
- Played a key role in driving financial efficiency and profitability within the company through accurate accounting practices and strategic financial management.
- Proficiently managed the creation, updating, and maintenance of employee records in payroll systems for approximately 25 employees, encompassing onboarding, variations, terminations, and other essential tasks with precision and efficiency.
- Crafted presentations that vividly illustrated spending patterns and trends, making complex financial information easily understandable.
- Managed vendor relationships and negotiated payment terms, optimizing cash flow and managing expenses effectively.
Finance Executive
Hazco Construction
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Supported financial analysis by collecting, organizing, and analyzing data related to highway projects, budgets, and expenditures.
- Assisted in budget preparation and monitoring, identifying discrepancies and forecasting expenses to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Contributed to cost control initiatives by identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing more efficient financial processes within highway projects.
- Produced comprehensive financial reports, encompassing daily revenue collection, detailed expenditure sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Produced detailed weekly and monthly budget reports, offering clear financial insights to support decision-making.
- Managed routine administrative tasks, such as filing, organizing documents, and maintaining financial records.
- Supported the preparation of tax documents and liaised with external auditors to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
- Helped with bank reconciliations and resolved discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
- Participated in payroll processing, including verifying employee hours, calculating wages, and ensuring timely payments.
Finance Intern
National Highway Authority
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted in the preparation and analysis of financial reports, contributing to accurate budgeting and financial forecasting for infrastructure projects.
- Supported the finance team in managing accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices and handling payment requests.
- Aided in the collection and analysis of financial data, providing insights to help optimize resource allocation and improve financial efficiency.
- Help in the creation and maintenance of financial models for various projects.
- Support the development and monitoring of project budgets.
- Assist in the evaluation and analysis of project financing options.
- Contributed to the auditing process by organizing documentation, assisting with data gathering, and supporting audit preparations.
Education
ACCA -
ACCA Global
Global01-2023
Xero Certification -
Xero Central
Global01-2023
Bs Accounting and Finance -
FAST University
Islamabad01-2019
Skills
- Financial Management
- Profit & loss and Balance Sheet
- VAT and Sales Tax
- Tax Compliance
- Budget Administration
- IFRS
- Data Research
- MS Office
- Expert in Excel
- Xero and Quickbooks
- Hubdoc
- CCH software
- UK property tax
- Bookkeeping
- Taking Responsibility
- Strategic thinking
- Effective Listening
- Time Management
- GAAP Financial Reporting
- Financial Planning
- Expense Tracking
- Fluent in English
- Financial Analysis
- Data Analytics
- Client Relations
- Presentation Skills
- Making investment recommendations
Certification
- ACCA
- Xero
Languages
- Urdu, Native
- English, Professional Working proficient
Accomplishments
- Secured loans worth £30 million for 6 companies by effectively demonstrating financial ratios and presenting compelling financial analyses.
- Developed and managed budgets for 8 real estate development projects in London with minimal variance, ensuring accurate financial planning and cost control.
- Successfully forecasted financial outcomes for 5 real estate development projects, gaining approval from investors and facilitating project advancements.
- Completed year-end adjustments and submitted accounts for 21 medium-sized companies within a 3-day timeframe, avoiding missed deadlines and ensuring timely compliance.
- Optimized inter-company sales transactions to reduce tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with required financial ratios, successfully meeting investor and lender expectations for the 2023-2024 financial year.
- Conducted thorough market analysis to identify investment opportunities, increasing ROI by 15%.
- Developed a System of Controls to Ensure Timely Receipt of Rental Income and Reduced Days Receivable Outstanding from 20 to 15.
Projects
- A Feasibility Study on 'Real Estate Investment Trust in Pakistan' (2020)
- KSE 100 Index Portfolio Risk Management Hedging (2019)
- Financial Statement Analysis of 10 oil and gas companies in Pakistan (2018)
- Corporate valuation of Service Industries Limited after forecasting future cash flows (2018)
- Year End Financial Statements preparation of Khattak trading company (2016)
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading Economics publications
- Reading books on geopolitics, international relations, foreign policy, and history
- Playing football and cricket
- Discussion and debates on different topics
- Travelling different places; both domestic and international
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Portfolio Manager
Vision Consulting Accountants
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager Accounts
Vision Consulting Accountants
05.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Accountant
Freeze Interactive
03.2021 - 04.2023
Finance Executive
Hazco Construction
09.2019 - 03.2021
Finance Intern
National Highway Authority
06.2019 - 08.2019
ACCA -
ACCA Global
Xero Certification -
Xero Central
Bs Accounting and Finance -
FAST University
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