Penta ExpressGeneral Manager Finance
Apr. 2019 - Aug. 2021KarachiHead of Finance of the following Entities: Penta Supply Chain Solutions (Private) Limited Antron Express Pakistan (Private) Limited Penta Couriers. International Express, E-Commerce, CrossBorder, Warehousing & Fuillfilment, LastMile Delivery & Cash on Delivery (COD) Primary responsible for managing the financial and tax planning, accounting, analysis and reporting relating to the commercial activities. Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team. Managed GL accounting, budgeting, Taxation, Payroll, Costing, Treasury functions along with periodic Management reporting. Controlling and managing the working capital/cash flow position of the Company and maintain the integrity of funds, securities and financial documents. Preparing Annual Budgets and Variance Analysis Supervising preparation of monthly financial statements as per IFRS and its commentary for presentation to Management. Ensuring proper accounting and internal controls over the financial reporting process for the new process and systems. Act as liaison with external auditors. Responsible for external communications with financial institutions, insurance companies, tax & legal advisors & External Auditors. Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting. Monitoring Company’s business plan and budget. Treasury Management – Monitoring Liquidity, Reviewing Cash flow forecast and assessing funding needs. Liaise with the software development team for the designing and implementation of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning System). Developing and documenting business processes, implementing best practices and accounting policies to maintain a robust control environment and strengthen internal controls.