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Taha Younus Virani

Taha Younus Virani

ACCOUNTANT-FINANCE MANAGER
Karachi,Pakistan

Summary

Skilled accounting professional offering 20+ years experience with extensive accounting department background. Adept at managing multiple assignments and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding and knowledge of accounting and financial management principles. Possess reputation as a self-directed professional with excellent problem solving, analytical and communication skills. Noted for building rapport with co-workers, management and clients.

AREA OF EXPERTISE

- Executive Leadership

- Expense Planning & Control

- Budget Preparation

- Account Reconciliation

- Financial Analysis

- GAAP

- Office Management

- Resource Management

- Payables & Receivables

- Project Management

- Selection & Recruitment

- Performance Appraisals Administrative leader experienced in business operations and team oversight. Seeks opportunities to improve processes, procedures and practices. Excels with minimal supervision and decisively approaches problems.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certification

Work history

Manager Finance & Accounts

M/s. Versant
Karachi, Pakistan
11.2017 - Current

• Head of the Finance & Accounts department.

• Preparing meaningful, accurate and timely monthly management reports.

• Ensuring the P&L team produce accurate analytics for the management.

• Assisting the management in the preparation of annual budgets.

• Implementing improvements in current financial processes.

• Reviewing transactions to ensure proper accounting with established standards.

• Assisting with the development and implementation of accounting procedures

  • Management and control of the functioning of AR Collection and Aging.
  • Establish the goals and expected metrics
  • Manage finance staff by providing leadership, coaching, mentoring, career development, and performance management
  • Oversees annual audit and liaison with the tax authorities and departments.
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.

Manager Accounts & Admin

M/s. Dutech (Pvt) Ltd (Karachi – Pakistan)
Karachi, Pakistan
11.2014 - 10.2017
  • Supervised everyday operations for managing accounts according to company procedures
  • Prepared and interpreted the actual monthly financial statements, forecasts, budgets and reviewed the balance sheet reconciliations
  • Assisted GM Finance and working with external auditors to prepare financial reports
  • Supervised company payrolls and provided benefits to staff
  • Evaluated accounts payable and resolved issues with suppliers
  • Developed financial policies and procedures and ensure effective implementation
  • Supervised and evaluated work of departmental staff
  • Factory, Office administration, dealt with government officials (EOBI, SESSI, Labor department etc).
  • Carefully managed and recorded cash and credit transactions, diminishing financial discrepancies.

Manager Accounts

M/s. AL MOIZ ENTERPRISES
Karachi, Pakistan
03.2007 - 08.2014
  • Managed the corporate finance tasks including all financial, management and statutory accounting and reporting
  • Supervised Accounts Payable & Receivable Reports
  • Handled Purchase Order Management and its process
  • Handled Contracts with other parties and Payment as per the Contracts
  • Prepared staff payrolls
  • Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Handled HR/Administration related matters
  • Provided documents to auditors and acted as Lead in interim and year end audits
  • Prepared financial reports for Weekly and Monthly meetings.
  • Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.

Assistant Manager Accounts & Finance

M/s. WorldCall BroadBand Ltd. (Karachi – Pakistan)
Karachi, Pakistan
04.2003 - 12.2006

The principal activities of the company were to re-broadcast international/national satellite/terrestrial wireless and cable television. Worked as an Assistant Manager Accounts & Finance and my responsibilities were:

  • Monitored Bank Reconciliations
  • Maintained Receivable & Payable Reports
  • Maintained all Receipts & Payment vouchers and their postings in the accounting software
  • Maintained Accounts on an Accounting software and spreadsheets
  • Prepared accounts for management purpose
  • Coordinated with Income & Sales Tax authorities
  • Maintained and coordinated general requirements of the staff
  • Monitored staff payroll sheets
  • Coordinated on day to day working with directors.
  • Carefully managed and recorded cash and credit transactions, diminishing financial discrepancies.

Assistant Manager Accounts & Admin

M/s.Expeditors Int'l Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd (Pakistan)
Karachi, Pakistan
07.2000 - 03.2003

A Multinational logistic, clearing and forwarding company having its offices in almost 280 countries around the world. I have worked as an Assistant Manager Accounts & Admin and was also responsible as Travelling coordinator, My responsibilities were:

In Accounts

  • Maintained Books of accounts
  • Prepared airlines fortnight Sales Reports
  • Maintained Profit & Loss statement of the branch
  • Maintained ReceivablesAgeing report of the branch
  • Prepared staff payroll sheets

In Administration

  • Maintained all personal records of the staff
  • Prepared reports for the (RHQ) on day to day working, along with travelling reports of the staff
  • Handled administrative matters of the branch.

Assistant Accountant

M/s.Naveena Exports (Pvt) Ltd (Karachi – Pakistan)
Karachi, Pakistan
05.1995 - 06.2000

A very well known Knitting Garments exporter having huge work force both in Karachi and Lahore.Joined the company as an Assistant Accountant, l ater promoted as an Accountant and my responsibilities were:

  • Record Payment, Receipts and Journal Vouchers
  • Monitored Bank Reconciliations
  • Finalization of Accounts
  • Kept the record of Payments to Suppliers
  • Kept the record of Receivables from the Buyers
  • Kept all record of vehicle maintenance
  • Checked Inventory at warehouse/stores on weekly basis
  • Kept all records relates to Accounts department in a proper filing system.

Education

Master of Arts - International Relations

University of Karachi
Karachi/ Pakistan
07.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Costing, Taxation

University of Karachi
Karachi/Pakistan
07.1998 - 07.2001

Certificate of Higher Education - Accounting, Costing, Business Mathematics, Statistics

Board of Intermediate Education
Karachi/Pakistan
04.1996 - 04.1997

Certificate in Essential Management Skills - Leadership, Team Management, Decision Making, Project Management

International Business Management Institute
Berlin/Germany
07.2019 - 07.2019

Certificate in Finance and Accounting - Finance Concepts/Accounting Concepts

International Business Management Institute
Berlin/Germany
04.2020 - 04.2020

Program Diploma in Financial Management - Accounting Principles, Financial Concepts, Financial Performance, Investment Essentials

International Business Management Institute
Berlin/Germany
02.2021 - 02.2021

International English Language Testing Systems - English Language (Speaking, Reading, Listening,Writing

IELTS
United Kingdom
04.2021 - 04.2021

Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Motivation
  • Empathy
  • Data Analysis
  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Management accounting
  • Knowledge of [Software]
  • Accounting

Certification

  • Awarded Certificate in Essential Management Skills from International Business ManagementInstitute-Berlin-Germany.
  • Awarded Certificate in Finance & Accounting from International Business Management Institute- Berlin-Germany.
  • Awarded a Program Diploma in Financial Management from International Business Management Institute-Berlin-Germany.
  • Awarded Certificate in IELTS General Training scored overall 6.0 Band – Karachi-Pakistan
  • Awarded Certificate in Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)- (Mastering in Excel Financial & POWER BI) -Institute of Business & Professional Development – Karachi-Pakistan

Languages

Hindi
Fluent
Arabic (conversation & written)
Intermediate
English
Fluent
urd
Native

Affiliations

  • Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants
  • International Business Management Institute - Germany
  • AEO Pakistan

Accomplishments

BEST EMPLOYEE 2019

Received an appreciation letter from my current employer regarding implementation of Financial Accounting software and Inventory management. Besides of Accounts and Inventory, also performed on Management level for handling official matters on the absence of the management.

References

References available upon request.

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: (Late) Muhammad YounusVirani
  • Date of birth: 05/01/80
  • Nationality: Pakistani
  • Marital status: Married
  • Religion: Islam

Custom

Will be furnished upon request.

Timeline

Master of Arts - International Relations

University of Karachi
07.2021 - 05.2023

International English Language Testing Systems - English Language (Speaking, Reading, Listening,Writing

IELTS
04.2021 - 04.2021

Program Diploma in Financial Management - Accounting Principles, Financial Concepts, Financial Performance, Investment Essentials

International Business Management Institute
02.2021 - 02.2021

Certificate in Finance and Accounting - Finance Concepts/Accounting Concepts

International Business Management Institute
04.2020 - 04.2020

Certificate in Essential Management Skills - Leadership, Team Management, Decision Making, Project Management

International Business Management Institute
07.2019 - 07.2019

Manager Finance & Accounts

M/s. Versant
11.2017 - Current

Manager Accounts & Admin

M/s. Dutech (Pvt) Ltd (Karachi – Pakistan)
11.2014 - 10.2017

Manager Accounts

M/s. AL MOIZ ENTERPRISES
03.2007 - 08.2014

Assistant Manager Accounts & Finance

M/s. WorldCall BroadBand Ltd. (Karachi – Pakistan)
04.2003 - 12.2006

Assistant Manager Accounts & Admin

M/s.Expeditors Int'l Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd (Pakistan)
07.2000 - 03.2003

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Costing, Taxation

University of Karachi
07.1998 - 07.2001

Certificate of Higher Education - Accounting, Costing, Business Mathematics, Statistics

Board of Intermediate Education
04.1996 - 04.1997

Assistant Accountant

M/s.Naveena Exports (Pvt) Ltd (Karachi – Pakistan)
05.1995 - 06.2000
Taha Younus ViraniACCOUNTANT-FINANCE MANAGER