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Beyond ONESenior Financial Controller
Apr. 2025OmanSpearhead the financial management and strategic planning for FRIENDi Pay, a fintech platform encompassing PSP, P2P, international remittance, and PG services.
Design and implement financial strategies aligned with Beyond ONE’s group objectives, driving profitability and market expansion across MENA.
Oversee treasury operations, optimizing cash flows and ensuring efficient fund allocation across multi-currency accounts.
Manage comprehensive budgeting processes and long-term financial models, shaping key business decisions.
Ensure full regulatory compliance with Central Bank of Oman guidelines, AML/KYC standards, and statutory audit readiness.
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and reporting, maintaining rigorous IFRS compliance.
Direct a team of finance professionals focused on reconciliation, treasury, and analysis, fostering development and high performance.
Act as primary interface with Beyond ONE HQ’s finance, treasury, and CFO teams, driving cross-border initiatives and consolidated reporting.
NeemHead of Finance and Compliance
Nov. 2024 - Apr. 2025
NeemFinance Manager
Nov. 2023 - Nov. 2024· Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring strategic alignment and driving growth.
· Developed and implemented comprehensive financial models to drive business growth, profitability, and informed decision-making.
· Prepared and analyzed monthly P&L and Balance Sheet reports, providing insights on burn rate and financial performance.
· Prepared and presented periodic investor reports, maintaining relationships and providing updates to stakeholders.
· Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop budgets, driving business growth and strategic planning.
· Managed cash flow and maintained visibility for founders, ensuring liquidity and optimization of burn rate.
· Implemented Approval Max, streamlining and automating budget approval processes to enhance financial efficiency.
MANOGroup Financial Controller
Dec. 2022 - Nov. 2023Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Revamping of SAP BYD to meet the business needs of the Group and local markets.
· Prepare investors’ monthly and periodical reporting package to highlight on the key achievements and growth. · Lead monthly closings and preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with local GAAP and IFRSs
· Manage statutory audits for multiple locations, including Angola, Nigeria, UAE, and UK
· Design and implement controls over key business processes, such as wallets, inventory, and purchasing.
· Close liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, auditors, and consultants.
· Analyze financial data related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and taxes to manage cash budgeting.
SwvlRegional Finance Manager
May. 2021 - Dec. 2022United Arab Emirates·Leading monthly closings and preparation of consolidated financial statements as per local GAAP and IFRSs for the Group.
·Managing statutory audits for Kenya and Pakistan with local and PCAOB Auditors for the Group.
·Managed special audits for due diligence pre-merger with the Queens Gambit and NASDAQ listing.
·Design and successful implementation of XERO Accounting Globally for automating preparation of financial statements
·Liaising closely with internal and external stakeholders including vendors, auditors, corporate and tax consultants.
·Leading end to end financial operations, tax and compliances for Pakistan and Kenya with a diversified team of ten persons.
·Analyzing data related to AR, AP, Payroll, and taxes to manage cash budgeting bi-weekly in comparison to projected burn rate.
·Design, implementation and running of finance related controls and Microsoft Dynamics ERP (In progress).
Unilever Food Solutions - Middle East, Pakistan, Sri LankaAssistant Manager Finance
Mar. 2020 - May. 2021Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan· Managing receivables cycles and implementation of relevant controls as per policies envisaged
· Preparing and controlling all types of Discounts, rebates and performance linked incentives in accordance with the regional structures approved
· Monthly reporting on various reports to the MEPS Cluster of Foods Solutions
· Monthly closing for Overheads, Discounts and PnL and reporting to Manager Finance and Country Head of Foods Solutions
· Coordinate with all regions for claims resolution for Distributors and handling of all Claims related portals
· Design, implementation and running of all distributor liaison portals.
PwCSenior Associate
Oct. 2015 - Feb. 2020KarachiWorked in capacity of a Senior Associate in the Assurance and Business Advisory Services (ABAS) Group of A.F.Ferguson & Co, A member firm of PwC network. I have a diversified professional experience as an auditor. The experience in ABAS Group of the firm enabled me to develop an understanding of regulatory environment of diversified industries, key business processes, the accounting and internal control systems of several organizations. My responsibilities included the following: - Engagement planning based on the understanding of the client’s business processes and assessment of business and audit risks, supervision of the engagement, review and finalisation, including close liaison with client's management;
- Co-ordinating with various professionals such as lawyers, actuaries, independent valuators and information technology experts and decision-making in respect of critical reportable matters;
- Acting as the team leader at various engagements, assigning, supervising and reviewing work to the team and handling daily on the job issues and client relationships.
- Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements and group reporting packages in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework including compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local corporate laws and directives of regulatory authorities;
- Providing non-assurance advisory services for the implementation of risk management and control frameworks in client organizations and compliance with various corporate and commercial banking regulations; and
- Conducting training sessions for staff and ensuring compliance with PwC's Audit Methodology in ABAS group.
Grant Thornton Anjum RahmanAudit Assistant
May. 2015 - Oct. 2015Karachi, PakistanDuring the period almost half a year, I was able to go on audits of 3 different clients:
- Deutsche Bank AG
- Standard Chartered Leasing
- Thardeep Rural Development(NGO)
And One stock Take assignment
- Matco Foods
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