Ali Hamza

CA & ACCA (Affiliate)

[email protected] +966500247687
Riyadh KSA (Willing to relocate) linkedin.com/in/ali-hamza-ca

Profile
Dedicated finance professional with over 6 years of experience providing strategic financial leadership and driving revenue
maximization and profit growth. Skilled in financial and tax planning, policy development, and compliance with IFRS. Adept at
leading financial reporting, finalizing accounts, and restructuring finance departments to improve efficiency. Proven track record
of managing financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring industry trends.

Professional Experience
Manager Finance and Accounts February 2024 – May 2024 | Pakistan
Monolite CNG International (Pvt) Limited
Managed strategic financial & tax planning, policies, and procedures
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Timely & Accurate Reporting both for operations and financials under accounting principles.
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Coordinating with external auditors for annual statutory audits.

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Restructuring of Finance Department and Business Planning, Risk Management and Financial planning and analysis.
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Presented Financial Reporting Pack to Board of Directors meetings (Executive Reporting Dashboards, Complete set of
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Financial Statements, Performance Analysis against set KPIs, Budgeted vs Actual performance, Sales Volume and Price
variance analysis, Ratio Analysis (ROCE, Current, Quick and other relevant ratios), Receivables and Payables financial analysis.
Set up reporting routines within the ERP system, configuring them to generate accurate and timely reports for various
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stakeholders within the organization..

Finalized of Quarterly & Annual Accounts Finalization for Statutory purposes.
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Senior Auditor/Audit Associate October 2021 – February 2024 | Pakistan

UHY Hassan Naeem & Co. Chartered Accountants
Led teams of 5-8 members to conduct internal/external audits, corporate client reviews providing accounting, tax and audit
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services across multiple industries including manufacturing, construction, hospitalization, pharmacies, and service
industries.
Conducted comprehensive audits of financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards
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(IFRS).
Evaluated internal controls, identified weaknesses, and provided recommendations to mitigate financial and operational
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risks.
Reviewed and tested financial data, accounting systems, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and
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completeness.
Assessed compliance with tax regulations, including VAT, and provided guidance on regulatory adherence.
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Collaborated with senior management and stakeholders to communicate audit findings and implement corrective actions.
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Prepared detailed audit reports, highlighting key findings and improvement areas, while ensuring transparency in financial
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reporting.
Assisted in planning and executing the audit process, ensuring timely completion of audit engagements.
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Ensured proper documentation and adherence to audit standards and procedures, supporting high-quality audit outcomes.
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Worked across various industries, gaining insights into sector-specific risks and financial reporting requirements.
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Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in auditing standards, tax regulations, and accounting practices to ensure
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compliance.
Senior Corporate Advisory/Tax Associate August 2020 – September 2021 | Pakistan
Prepared and filed corporate, VAT, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and international standards.
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Provided tax planning and structuring advice to optimize client tax positions while maintaining legal compliance.
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Collaborated with audit teams to assess and accurately reflect clients' tax liabilities.
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Advised clients on tax efficiency, gathering documentation and clarifying tax positions.
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Identified tax risks, developed mitigation strategies, and implemented corrective actions.
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Assisted in tax provisions and calculations for financial statements, ensuring accuracy.
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Supported tax audits, responding to authorities and resolving disputes.

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Managed company incorporation, MoA/AoA amendments, and director updates.

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Facilitated capital increases, share issuances/transfers, and ensured annual compliance by filing returns and liaising with
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authorities.
Assistant Manager Finance and Accounts January 2019 – August 2020 | Pakistan
Giraffe LLC Private Limited
Led the preparation of financial statements and management reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulations.
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Managed the general ledger, overseeing accurate recording of financial transactions and account reconciliations.
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Developed and monitored budgets, forecasts, and financial models, providing variance analysis and strategic
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recommendations.
Supervised month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely reporting and accuracy.
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Directed cash flow management, treasury functions, and bank reconciliations to optimize liquidity.
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 Ensured tax compliance, including VAT, while staying updated on relevant laws and regulations.
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Coordinated with internal and external auditors, facilitating audits and implementing corrective actions.
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Identified opportunities for process improvement, driving efficiency in accounting operations.

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Collaborated with cross-functional teams for financial planning, analysis, and business performance reviews.
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Provided leadership and guidance to finance and accounting teams, fostering career growth and development.
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Senior Accountant May 2018 – December 2018

Giraffe LLC Private Limited
Reporting to the Manager Accounts and Finance, Giraffe LLC is a Musical Entertainment Industry.
•Prepared and analyzed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards
and regulations.
•Maintained the general ledger, ensuring accuracy of financial transactions and reconciliations.
•Assisted in budgeting and forecasting, and monitored budget variances.
•Led month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely completion of financial tasks.
•Supported internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
•Prepared and filed tax returns, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations.
•Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance financial efficiency.
•Managed journal entries, reconciliations of Accounts Receivable (AR),Accounts Payable (AP), and Fixed Assets (FA) sub-
modules in alignment with the General Ledger, and consolidated revenue reports.
•Mentored junior staff and collaborated with departments for financial data collection.

Education
Certified Finance and Accounting Professional 2022 – present | Pakistan
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Certificate in Accounting & Finance 2017 – 2020 | Pakistan
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Graduation 2017 – 2019 | Pakistan
University of Sargodha

Languages
English — Fluent

SKILLS
Financial Statement Analysis | IFRS & IAS Implementation | Audit Reporting | Internal Controls Assessment |
Time Management | Client Relationship Management | Caseware | Quickbooks | Microsoft Office | Oracle |
General Ledger | Cash Flow | ECL(Expected Credit Losses) | IFRS 09(Financial Instruments) | FP &A | SAP

Certificates
Data-driven & Decision Making- Professional Value Ethics and Attitude Presentation and Communication
continued Course Skills Course-I
Quickbooks Freelancing

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Successfully streamlined financial reporting processes, reducing the monthly reporting timeline by 20% and improving
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accuracy by implementing automated systems.

Implemented a cost-reduction strategy that led to a 10% decrease in operational expenses within the first year.
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Certificate of Appreciation received for exceptional performance and contribution to audit and assurance services.
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Streamlined audit processes through the implementation of data analytics tools, reducing audit time by 20% while
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maintaining high-quality results.

Played a key role in facilitating smooth internal and external audit coordination for clients, contributing to a 95% audit
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completion rate within agreed timelines.

References
Mubashir Ali Alvi, Senior Tax Manager, KMPG, Riyadh
[email protected], 0502390964

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