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ZUBAIR KHAN
Chartered Accountant
Karachi
Summary
Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) (membership number 7289). Objective Finance leader with demonstrated experience of over 15 years and success leading financial systems and programs. Knowledgeable about regulatory requirements and successful strategies for maintaining optimal controls. Well-organized, proactive and adaptable to changing markets.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head of Finance
Jamiyat Punjabi Saudagran e Dehli
5 2023 - Current
- Revising accounting policies and procedures manuals
- Leading implementation of new ERP system, increasing efficiency within finance department while enhancing data visibility to 39 Honorary Members.
- Implemented risk management practices to mitigate potential losses and safeguard company assets of PKR 1Billion .
- Optimized cash flow management through efficient working capital strategies and investment decisions.
- Overseeing regulatory and taxation matters
- Achieved 80 percent score from Pakistan Center for Philanthoropy (PCP) during evaluation of organization for renewal of PCP certificate.
Financial Controller
Imlak Private Limited
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Responsible for overseeing financial accounting and reporting as well as compliance with taxation and corporate laws
- Leading coal trading segment and finance for online trucking platform.
- Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Leading financial proposals for online trucking platform. I prepared first investor pitch and involved in other strategic aspects of this project.
Consultant
Oxford Policy Management
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Development of Nutrition Expenditure Tracking System
- Analyzing current nutrition related budgeting system, identifying bottlenecks and developing Object Based Budgeting Guidelines for Government of Sindh
Senior Manager Finance
Serene Engineering Services (Private) Limited
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Developing independent Financial Accounting and Reporting System
- Leading Finance and Accounts function
- Working with Serene Air Finance team and involved in updating policies and procedures manuals, financial reporting, and overseeing taxation matters
- Implemented IFRS 17
Senior Manager Strategy & Operations Consulting
Deloitte Yousuf Adil Chartered Accountants
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Worked on various assignments including School Specific Budget Reform, Municipal Financial Assessment Studies, and Sindh Capacity Development Project
- Responsible for budget utilization, revenue and expenditure assessment, and financial management.
- Served as Senior Manager Accounts & Finance and Senior Manager Back Office for Sindh Capacity Development Project - SCDP (a four year contract of Deloitte with USAID).
- Developed accounting and internal control set up based on requirements of USAID. In initial year we worked developed policies and procedures specific to needs of contract and then set up a manual system.
- In second year we shifted entire set up on software. In addition to overseeing back end accounting and internal control system
- I was also responsible for supporting, development and training staff of Project Management and Implementation Unit (a body set up for execution of SBEP). I was team leader back office for this purpose and supported PMIU on financial management, internal controls and internal audit, capacity development cash flow management and taxation.
Tax Assistant Manager
A.F. Ferguson & Co.
05.2012 - 01.2015
- Client liaising, providing tax advice, representing clients before tax authorities, and business promotion of firm.
- Key clients served include Mondeleze Pakistan Limited, Oracle Systems Pakistan (Private) Limited, NCR Corporation - Pakistan Branch, and Barclays Bank Plc.
Taxation Executive
A.F. Ferguson & Co.
07.2009 - 05.2012
- Responsible for tax compliance documents, tax advisory and planning work, and attending appellate proceedings
- Served clients such as Syngenta Pakistan Limited, IBM Italia SpA - Pakistan Branch, APL Group, and Agility Logistics (Private) Limited.
Audit Consultant
A.F. Ferguson & Co.
04.2005 - 06.2009
- Performed tasks including assurance and advisory engagements, business and audit risk assessment, internal controls evaluation, and preparation of financial statement disclosures
- Worked with clients such as Coca-Cola Beverages Pakistan, Unilever Pakistan, Exel Pakistan (Private) Limited, and Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited, Yunus Textile Mills.
- Achieved timely resolution of outstanding audit issues through diligent follow-up activities with clients.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan 08.2002 - 2012.01
Skills
- Financial reporting mastery
Strategic financial planning
Process automation
Stakeholder relationship management
Internal controls implementation
Business process improvement
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Financial reporting mastery
Professional Development
- Various trainings in respect of IFRS, Taxation, Auditing Standards and others organized by previous employers and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
- Workshops and training sessions relating to USAID regulations
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/12/1983
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Marital Status: Married
References
Will be provided as required
Software
CloudTenant
SAP B1
Adempiere
Timeline
Financial Controller
Imlak Private Limited
12.2021 - 04.2022
Consultant
Oxford Policy Management
03.2021 - 10.2021
Senior Manager Finance
Serene Engineering Services (Private) Limited
01.2020 - 03.2021
Senior Manager Strategy & Operations Consulting
Deloitte Yousuf Adil Chartered Accountants
01.2015 - 12.2019
Tax Assistant Manager
A.F. Ferguson & Co.
05.2012 - 01.2015
Taxation Executive
A.F. Ferguson & Co.
07.2009 - 05.2012
Audit Consultant
A.F. Ferguson & Co.
04.2005 - 06.2009
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
08.2002 - 2012.01
Head of Finance
Jamiyat Punjabi Saudagran e Dehli
5 2023 - Current
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