Sohail Rana
Company Secretary
Karachi
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Company Secretary
DIN ENERGY LIMITED
1 2016 - Current
- Company Overview: (50 MW Wind Power Plant)
- Negotiation of Contracts with EPC & Consultants
- Liaison with Lawyers, Consultants, Government Departments for statutory approvals
- Correspondence with State Bank of Pakistan for registrations & payments
- Registration of charge, Filing of annual and interim returns in SECP
- Monitoring, Administration, and Allocation of resources during construction and operation.
- Performing HR functions (hiring, firing, appraisal & promotion)
- Monitoring HSE Team & conducting HSE Audits along with Independent Consultant
- Planning and Participation in Social Activities, including Stakeholders Consultations.
- Managing contracts and monitoring the performance and payments.
- Planning, Conducting & Reporting CSR activities
- Managing Health, Life, and General Insurance
Financial Controller
DIN LEATHER (PRIVATE) LIMITED
05.2013 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: (Leather Tannery)
- Designing of Cost flow & accumulation system and implementation in SAP
- Supervision of Monthly Closing
- Evaluation of orders profitability and for effective decision making
- Supervision of Controlling Module of SAP
- (Leather Tannery)
Deputy Manager Finance & Company Secretary
JOTUN PAKISTAN (PRIVATE) LIMITED
10.2007 - 05.2013
- Company Overview: (Paints)
- Preparation of Annual Plans, Business Strategies, Budgets & Financial Statements, company policies, Forecasts and Projections
- Management of Funds, Insurance, Professional accounting services
- Analysis of KPIs, trends, variances & risks
- Supervision of monthly closing of accounts & reporting, Payments
- Improvement of work processes, Sharing information, expertise, best practices, & ideas
- Managing a team for efficient output delivery & achievement of deadlines
- Integration of resources, information, & activities for improved value & cost effectiveness
- Supervise, Train team members on systems & resolve their problems
- Product Costing, Price Determination, Sales Target, Sales Schemes, Receivables Aging
- Finalization of Audit & Financial Statements with external auditors
- Registration & Approvals from State Bank of Pakistan for foreign payments
- Arrange & Conduct BODs & AGMs, preparation of minutes & Directors Reports
- Presentation of financial results before the Board for approval
- All Statutory Filings in Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan
- Review of legal agreements & Coordination with legal advisor for corporate issues
- Managing Income Tax & Sales Tax & addressing FBR Notices
- Managing Investment portfolio of PF Trust as Trustee and Secretary
- Managing Imports of Finished, Semi-Finished & Raw Material
- Managing Administration and HR functions
- Compliance of HSE requirements at plant, warehouse and office
- (Paints)
Manager Business Administration
SIEMENS (PAKISTAN) ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED
10.2006 - 09.2007
- Participation in preparation of Capex & Revenue Budgets of Engineering Division & subsequent monitoring the utilization
- Monitoring & Reporting of Government funded Schemes
Manager Accounts & Finance
SHAHSONS (PRIVATE) LIMITED
09.2003 - 09.2006
- Company Overview: (Stationery Manufacturers)
- Preparation of Financial Statements, Liaison with Auditors, Compliance & Filing of Tax Returns, Management of Leasing, Financing & Insurance, Supervision of Accounts Department, Management of PF investment Trust as Trustee and Secretary, Facilitation and participation in Decision Making for new products and lines with Relevant Costing
- (Stationery Manufacturers)
Manager Accounts & Company Secretary
AL-ASIF SUGAR MILLS LIMITED
09.2001 - 08.2003
- Company Overview: (Sugar Industry)
- Preparation of Financial Statements and Cost Accounts, Filing Tax Returns, Drafting of BOD minutes and Directors Reports, Follow up Litigations with Banks & DFIs in liaison with Legal Advisor, Maintenance of statutory records, registers, and books in accordance with the requirements
- (Sugar Industry)
Audit Supervisor
RAHIM IQBAL RAFIQ & COMPANY
03.2001 - 09.2001
- Company Overview: (Chartered Accountants)
- Statutory Audits of Listed Companies & Financial Institutions, Special Audits of Insurance, Prudential Audits of Banks & NBFIs, Special Sales Tax Audits, Sales Tax & Income Tax Consultancy and Designing of Accounting Systems
- (Chartered Accountants)
Audit Trainee
RAHIM IQBAL RAFIQ & COMPANY
03.1997 - 02.2001
- Company Overview: (Chartered Accountants)
- Statutory Audits of Listed Companies & Financial Institutions, Special Audits of Insurance, Prudential Audits of Banks & NBFIs, Special Sales Tax Audits, Sales Tax & Income Tax Consultancy and Designing of Accounting Systems
- (Chartered Accountants)
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Karachi
Masters in Economics - undefined
University of Karachi
ACMA - undefined
Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan
Certification in Book Keeping - undefined
London Chamber of Commerce & Industry Exam Board
Skills
MS Office
SAP
Legal Compliance
Corporate Governance
Employee Relations
Contract Review
Regulatory filings
Business Administration
Project Planning
Microsoft Office
Languages
Urdu
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Training
- Synergizing Performance – Gung Ho!, Navitus (Pvt) Ltd., 2005
- Basic Management Training (BMT), Jotun Academy, 2011
- Intermediate Management Training in Jotun (IMIJ), Jotun Academy, 2011, Muscat & Dubai
- SAP Controlling Module, 2015
- Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management, Oracle, 2016
- Financial Modeling, 2018
- IFC / ICMA Green, Social and Sustainability (GSS) Bonds Executive Training, 2022, 09
- Managing Safely, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), 2023
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Karachi
- Dependents: 6
- Date of Birth: 12/07/70
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Islam
Accomplishments
2.Negotiated and closed the contract with EPC for construction of 50 MW Wind Power Plant.
2. Negotiated Financial Terms with local and foreign lenders and completed the Financial Close for financing of 50 MW WPP.
3. Established an HSE system as per the IFC Standards
Affiliations
1. Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan
2. Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Software
SAP
Sidat Financial
Certification
Managing Safely from Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
Interests
Strategic Planning
Business Development
Community Liaising
Timeline
Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management – Oracle
03-2024
Managing Safely from Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
08-2023
IFC / ICMA Green, Social and Sustainability (GSS) Bonds Executive Training
09-2022
Financial Modeling
04-2018
SAP Controlling Module
01-2015
Financial Controller
DIN LEATHER (PRIVATE) LIMITED
05.2013 - 12.2015
Intermediate Management Training in Jotun (IMIJ) – Two session of five days each, Management Course by Jotun Academy
06-2011
Basic Management Training (BMT) – Management course by Jotun Academy
04-2011
Deputy Manager Finance & Company Secretary
JOTUN PAKISTAN (PRIVATE) LIMITED
10.2007 - 05.2013
Manager Business Administration
SIEMENS (PAKISTAN) ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED
10.2006 - 09.2007
Synergizing Performance – Gung Ho! - Management course by Navitus (Pvt) Ltd.
01-2005
Manager Accounts & Finance
SHAHSONS (PRIVATE) LIMITED
09.2003 - 09.2006
Manager Accounts & Company Secretary
AL-ASIF SUGAR MILLS LIMITED
09.2001 - 08.2003
Audit Supervisor
RAHIM IQBAL RAFIQ & COMPANY
03.2001 - 09.2001
Audit Trainee
RAHIM IQBAL RAFIQ & COMPANY
03.1997 - 02.2001
Company Secretary
DIN ENERGY LIMITED
1 2016 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Karachi
Masters in Economics - undefined
University of Karachi
ACMA - undefined
Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan
Certification in Book Keeping - undefined
London Chamber of Commerce & Industry Exam Board
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