Syed Shahram Arshad
Finance Lead
Karachi,Sindh
Summary
As a finance lead with proven leadership qualities and a strong sense of ownership, I am dedicated to ensuring the financial health and success of the organization. With extensive experience in cash-flow management, accounts receivable and accounts payable, I am able to provide strategic guidance and implement best practices to improve financial performance. I excel at developing and implementing financial policies and procedures, and my keen eye for detail ensures accurate financial reporting. With exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, I am able to work collaboratively with teams across the organization to achieve financial goals. My strong work ethic, analytical abilities, and problem-solving skills make me a valuable asset to any finance team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finance Team Lead
Oware Technologies Private Limited
Karachi
02.2021 - Current
- Analyzed financial trends and provided detailed financial reports to management.
- Delivered guidance on financial regulations and requirements.
- Negotiated and managed financial contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Developed and maintained database of financial records for clients.
- Analyzed and interpreted financial data to inform business decisions.
- Monitored current economic trends and adjusted financial strategies accordingly.
- Created and implemented innovative financial strategies to increase profitability.
- Communicated with Vendors in response to inquiries and resolved issues timely of invoices, statements and expense report in accordance with the standard processes.
- Provide Cost reconciliation against the accruals with variances.
- Assisted in preparing business plans and investment strategies.
- Monthly reporting of Cash flow Statement.
- Monitoring of receivables and payables
- Tracked budget forecasts and monitored budget performance.
Assistant Finance Director
Vohra Brothers
Karachi
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Finance Associate
GASCO Engineering Private limited
Karachi
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Reconciliation of customer’s ledger.
- Reconciliation of Customer Inventory.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Daily recording of Sales in QuickBooks online.
- Daily recording of Purchases in QuickBooks online.
- Reconciliation of Rent payments.
- Daily recording of expenses and purchases.
- Prepare Monthly payroll and wages sheet
- Monitoring of receivables and payables
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
- Contact and interact with clients who have failed to make payments,providing reminders and maintaining client relationship.
- Answer client inquiries and dispense advanced information about financing options accurately and quickly
- Managing all logistic operations
- Well aware about HSE and have attended many sessions on field.
- Applied best practices to align accounting processes with current laws and regulations.
Education
Hifzu-l-Quran - Quran Majeed
Dawat-e-Islami
Karachi, Pakistan 01.2008 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
Crescent Public School
Karachi, Pakistan 12.2010 - 11.2012
Certificate In Information Technology - Introduction To IT And Microsoft Office
The Pinnacle Academy
Karachi, Pakistan 01.2014 - 07.2014
Intermediate of Commerce - Accounting And Business Management
Apex Intermediate College
Karachi, Pakistan 01.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan 11.2022 - Current
Skills
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References
Syed Raza Akhtar Kazmi - Co-Founder (Oware Technologies Private Limited)
+92-321-8271170 ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/kazmiraza/ )
Adil Nisar Vohra- Chief Executive Officer (Nova Pack Private Limited)
+92-321-2269036 ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/adil-nisar-vohra-8ba55654/ )
Timeline
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Karachi
11.2022 - Current
Finance Team Lead
Oware Technologies Private Limited
02.2021 - Current
Assistant Finance Director
Vohra Brothers
01.2018 - 11.2020
Finance Associate
GASCO Engineering Private limited
04.2016 - 03.2018
Certificate In Information Technology - Introduction To IT And Microsoft Office
The Pinnacle Academy
01.2014 - 07.2014
Intermediate of Commerce - Accounting And Business Management
Apex Intermediate College
01.2013 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Crescent Public School
12.2010 - 11.2012
Hifzu-l-Quran - Quran Majeed
Dawat-e-Islami
01.2008 - 12.2010
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