Syed Mohd. Arsalan Sohail

Noesis Group, Anchor Group, Taneez Retail — Karachi, Pakistan
Nov 2017 – Present

Strategic Leadership: Direct financial operations for compliance and profitability.

Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements and develop KPI dashboards.

Cash Flow Management: Enhance treasury operations and vendor payment processes.

Cost Control: Achieved 15% reduction in operating expenses.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align financial goals with business objectives.

Systems Integration: Implemented software to reduce month-end closing time by 20%.

Team Development: Mentor finance staff through training and evaluations.

Recruitment & Onboarding: Support hiring and design onboarding programs.

HR Compliance: Develop policies to ensure labor law compliance.

Cultural Initiatives: Foster employee engagement through diversity programs.

Mergers & Acquisitions: Integrate acquired companies for enhanced value.

Operational Efficiency: Improve productivity and identify market expansion opportunities.

Risk Management: Ensure compliance and protect company assets.

• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepared financial statements and assisted with tax returns for compliance.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable Management: Managed timely vendor payments and monitored accounts receivable.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Maintained accurate records and conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Supported annual budget preparation and performance monitoring.
• Cost Control Initiatives: Identified cost-saving opportunities and developed budgetary controls.
• Financial Analysis: Conducted variance analysis and provided strategic insights.
• Team Collaboration & Support: Collaborated with teams and trained junior staff on financial processes.
• Internal Controls & Audit Preparation: Implemented controls and assisted with audit documentation.
• Process Improvement: Streamlined accounting processes through best practices.
• Customer Service & Relationship Management: Built strong relationships with clients and resolved issues promptly.

• Financial Reporting: Prepared GAAP-compliant financial statements and conducted monthly reconciliations for accuracy.
• Accounts Receivable & Payable Management: Processed invoices for timely payments and monitored overdue accounts to improve cash flow.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Supported budget development and produced variance reports for actionable management insights.
• Financial Analysis: Conducted analyses and created dashboards for key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance visibility.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Established controls for data accuracy and assisted with audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• System Implementation: Facilitated transitions to new accounting software, providing training and documentation for staff.
• Collaboration & Team Support: Aligned financial insights with business goals through cross-functional teamwork and performance discussions.
• Professional Development: Engaged in continuous learning to improve accounting practices and identify operational enhancements.
• Customer Service: Addressed financial inquiries promptly while maintaining strong vendor and client relationships.