SIKANDER ZAMAN
Accountant / Lawyer
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Summary
Strategic individual with exceptional background in developing sector. Highly experience offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments of different organizations. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality and effectiveness of the organization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Regional Head
South Asia Partnership Pakistan (SAP-PWR)
(KPK, GB &NMDs
07.2006 - Current
- Monitored 50 staff performance by actively engaging in and observing day-to-day activities.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Attended monthly, quarterly and annual meetings to discuss and optimize plans and strategies in18 district and 2 regional offices, Implementing four major programs.
- Participated in promotional opportunities and onboarding of new projects.
- Link SAP-PK Khyber Pakhtunkhwa regional office with local networks, civil society organizations, for advocacy on various need base issues.
- Monitored staff by timely implementation of work plans and LFAs.
- Visited program areas for result based monitoring.
- Reviewed financial reports to identify potential issues, cost saving opportunities and significant departures from budget.
- Administered implementation of annual operations plans and budgets for SAP-PK regional office.
- Supervised preparation and dissemination of consolidated financial and narrative reports to all stakeholders.
- Supervise all kind of financial transactions, taxation, audit facilitation of SAPPK regional office amounting 100 millions of PKRs .
- Develop new initiatives and programs for KP, GB and NMDs.
- Update and review policies and procedures according to organization needs, with approval of Executive Director, National Council and G.B.
Country Manager Finance & Administration
South Asia Partnership Pakistan (SAP - PK)
Main/ Country office Lahore
05.1999 - 06.2006
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for management to inform decision-making.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous regional offices and headquarters expenses.
- Created documents to display financial reports and data using online database software.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security.
- Supported pension program rollout following targeted analysis and research.
- Budget Making / Negotiation with donors.
- Developed Finalization of Accounts and Audit facilitation.
- Periodical visits for Financial monitoring of long-term projects.
- Developed Grants Management system.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis
Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts
Pak American Fertilizer Factory (NFC)
Mianwali Punjab
12.1997 - 05.1999
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of Store accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis of accounts payables.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Prepared Financial Report to OECF of Japan (Overseas Economic Corporation Fund).
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company management to inform decision-making.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
Internship (Six Month)
Maple Leaf Cement Factory
Head office Lahore, Punjab
10.1995 - 03.1996
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of Peshawar.
Peshawar, Pakistan. 06.2017 - 09.2019
MBA - Business Management
University of Kohat
Lahore Campus 01.1997 - 12.1997
BBA - BBA(Hon) Finance And Accounting
Institute of Management Sciences (IMC)
Lahore, Pakistan. 01.1993 - 05.1996
Skills
Managerial experience
Managerial finance
Managerial Accounting
Excellent managerial techniques
Regional Office Management
Excellent Project Management
Excellent Team Management
Excellent in Targets achievements efficiently & effectively
Good in developing logical Frame work Analysis (LFAs)
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of Peshawar.
06.2017 - 09.2019
Regional Head
South Asia Partnership Pakistan (SAP-PWR)
07.2006 - Current
Country Manager Finance & Administration
South Asia Partnership Pakistan (SAP - PK)
05.1999 - 06.2006
Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts
Pak American Fertilizer Factory (NFC)
12.1997 - 05.1999
MBA - Business Management
University of Kohat
01.1997 - 12.1997
Internship (Six Month)
Maple Leaf Cement Factory
10.1995 - 03.1996
BBA - BBA(Hon) Finance And Accounting
Institute of Management Sciences (IMC)
01.1993 - 05.1996