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
Data verification
MS Office
Proficient in mentoring receivables and payables
Expertise in monthly reporting of Cash flow Statement
Strong skills in creating and implementing innovative financial strategies
Dependable and Responsible
Google Workspace
FBR & SRB Portal
Bank Portal
Experience in reconciling cost against accruals
Tally ERP 9
QuickBooks
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