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A SAD A LI

(FCCA, APFA)
557 Kamran Block, Iqbal Town, Lahore, Pakistan.  +92 333 4459450  [email protected]

E NTERPRISING, HARD-WORKING AND TECHNICALLY SKILLED ACCOUNTS, FINANCE & AUDIT SPECIALIST
known for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing assignments. Backed by solid credentials
(fellow member of ACCA and BS in accounting) and proficiencies in International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS), GAAP, and as well as MS Office Suite, SAP, Oracle Financials, QuickBooks, and Lotus Notes.

KEY SKILLS
• Accounts Payable & Receivable Management • Oracle, SAP & QuickBooks
• Group Financial Reporting. • Risk Management and Internal Controls
• IFRS & GAAP • Teambuilding & Staff Supervision
• Negotiations & Management • Business Process Review
• Statutory Financial Reporting (IFRS & GAAP) • External/Internal Audit Planning and Execution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
, Lahore, Pakistan
SRR Holdings LLC
Accounts & Finance Manager, 07/2020 to date
Senior Accountant, 02/2020 to 06/2020
Currently working as an offshore Finance Manager and Head of Accounts at SRR Holdings LLC and its Pakistan
Office (Modern Design & Consulting). SRR Holdings LLC is a dynamic, rapidly growing, progressive company
that provides construction management and general contracting services for government entities and private
businesses in New York City, USA. SRR is a rapidly growing construction company with projects over $50million
and government clients like DASNY, SCA and NYCHA.

Key R esponsibilities:
• Solely responsible for financial reporting requirements and maintenance of all accounting records in cloud-based ERP.
• Designed and implemented the overall accounting structure of the company for effective reporting and bookkeeping.
• Developed Accounting System for Construction Costs and Operations.
• Preparing monthly financial statements, reviewed jobs in process, and updated progress reports for field managers.
• Updating accounts reconciliations and analysis of the general ledger and books of original entry.
• Compliance with all local bodies’ requirements SECP, PRA and FBR for SRR’s Pakistan Office.
• Maintenance of updated dashboard reporting and documentation of internal accounting controls.
• Cashflow projections for construction contracts and updating management for future cashflow needs.
• Analytical review of key performance indicators, budgetary constraints and implement actions where needed.
• Preparing & ensuring to gather related information for the cost certification, including invoices, lien
waivers, insurance certificates, good standing letters, certified payrolls and project schedules.
• Ensuring that weekly certified payrolls for all projects are made without errors and submit to respective authorities to
receive payments in a timely manner.
• Preparing cost and budget reports to ensure better management of the projects.
• Regularly review the conformity of the Financial Statements with GAAP and liaison with auditors and CPAs for
quarterly and year end audits and annual tax returns.
• Liaison and negotiations with banks and brokers for more beneficial credit lines for business needs and bonding for
new construction contracts.
• Managing all of the required insurances including General Liability, Umbrella, Auto, Workers’ Compensation and
Disability Insurances. Liaison with insurance broker for more beneficial insurance premiums and better coverages.
• Handling all of the statutory and state audits including Union Benefits, IRS, Insurance and Payroll Audits.
• Preparing management letters identifying control weaknesses, its implications and recommendations.
• Devising, implementing and auditing internal controls of internal audit engagements at US office.

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Pak Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO), Lahore, Pakistan
Finance Executive, 01/2016 to 02/2020
Management Trainee, 01/2015 to 12/2015
I was deployed at PARCO Pearl Gas (PPGL), a fully owned subsidiary of Pak Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO), is
Pakistan’s largest LPG Marketing company. Pak Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) is a fully integrated energy company
and is one of the largest companies in Pakistan’s corporate sector. I was responsible for handling daily A/P processes;
supervising A/P clerks; managing vendor/supplier relations; and timely preparation of monthly management accounts.
Maintaining adherence to corporate, accounting and IFRS standards; addressing escalated issues from employees and
vendors regarding accounts payable; and ensuring accurate and compliant A/P files and records in accordance with company
policies and government regulations.

Key Results:
• Prepared and submitted monthly financial results, budget, and quarterly forecasts and complete the reporting
requirements of the parent company.
• Engaged in preparing monthly actual & budgeted cash flow statements, profitability statements for revenues &
expenses and monthly variance analysis.
• Engaged in preparation of management presentations, developed summary reports and extracts of significant
contracts, current industry scenario for board of directors’ meeting and prepared day to day bank & cash transactions
reports.
• Ensured that reporting is accurate and in accordance with the company procedures and IFRS.
• Performed reconciliation of all sub ledgers and general ledger on regular basis with parent and group companies;
managing cash float and liaison with Finance Dept., capital budget tracing and liaison with relevant dept and bank
reconciliations.
• Facilitated “no-fault” internal and external audits as a result of sound recordkeeping and thorough documentation,
and implemented recommendations and suggestions where needed.
• Renegotiated payment terms with dozens of suppliers/vendors. Improved cash flows and profitability.
• Composed effective accounting and ad-hoc reports summarizing A/P data for supply chain, HR and other
departments.
• Supervised the accurate and timely processing of invoices. Assessed and closed A/P sub-ledger on a monthly basis,
validated content and resolved various issues.

HLB Ijaz Tabussum & Co. (Cha rtered Accounta nts), Lahore, Pakistan
ACCA Article-ship, 01/2010 to 7/2014
Completed ACCA’s Professional Training from HLB Ijaz Tabussum & Co, a member firm of HLB International.
Worked as junior, semi senior and senior auditor. During the tenure, I completed various assignments where I was
assigned the major responsibilities and tasks related to both External and Internal audit assignments for manufacturers,
nonprofit organizations, hotels/restaurants, schools, financial institutions and other businesses.
Key Results:
• Planned and executed various audit assignments as per the requirements of Global Audit Methodology of HLB
International, International Standards on Auditing, Corporate laws and other pronouncements of the local regulatory
bodies;
• Assisted in the preparation of overall audit strategy;
• Devised system documentation and cycles using flow charts;
• Recognized risk factors and assessed general reporting systems;
• Overall analytical review of financial statements;
• Documented fieldwork in compliance with quality standards;
• Reviewed the conformity of the Financial Statements with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and
Corporate laws regulations;
• Prepared management letters identifying control weaknesses, its implications and recommendations; and
• Devised, implemented and audited internal controls of internal audit engagements.

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EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
CA (UK), in progress Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales
ACCA (UK), 2012 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
PIPFA (Pak), 2015 Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants
CAT (UK), 2008 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
BSc in Applied Accounting (UK), 2015 Oxford Brooks University
Higher Secondary School Certificate, 2007 GC University, Lahore
Secondary School Certificate, 2005 Crescent Model School, Lahore

AFFILIATIONS
Fellow Member, ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), 2013 to Present
Associate Member, PIPFA (Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants), 2015 to Present

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  SAP  Oracle  Lotus Notes  QuickBooks  EDI Systems  Windows (all)

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Date of Birth: 28th August 1989  Marital Status: Married  Passport Number: QB1801341

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