Fazeel Zulfiqar

Accounting & Finance Professional with more than 8 years of managerial experience in multiple companies.
  • An adaptable and responsible qualified professional accountant, an accredited degree holder of MBA finance & CA (AFC Level) 1 paper remaining with 3.5 years CA Article-Ship from Hameed Khan & Co Chartered Accountants (Member firm of Kingston Sorel International – United Kingdom). Having more than 8 years of experience in the field of accounting & finance successfully combined my studies with work and other commitments showing myself to be self-motivated, organized and capable of working under pressure.
  • Objective is to enjoy work in an organization where my skills are utilized to achieve company’s goal through professional ethics, sincere commitment and hard work, which in return can help in personal development and career progression.
Last Resume Update March 3, 2019
Address Dubai, United Arab Emirates
E-mail fazeel.zulfiqar@gmail.com
Phone Number 00971586736416
Website https://www.linkedin.com/in/fazeelzulfiqar/

Experience

Best Ace Pharma
Manager Finance & Accounts
May 2018 - Dec 2018

Worked as a project manager finance & accounts.
Managed Finance & Accounts department and worked independently in the day to day affairs of accounting & finance.
Developed company accounting system, accounting policies and procedures.
Developed company distribution channels and fixed terms and conditions of payments.
Ensured the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
Managed company distributions and their inventory requirements.
Monitored and developed internal controls according to company policies.
Prepared management reports region wise expenses & profitability analysis.
Reviewing, monitoring and managing budgets.
Producing financial reports related to budgets, account payable, account receivables, expenses etc.
Providing financial reports and interpreting financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
Analyzed costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
Managed, control and ensure that company accounting activities and procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles
Established and maintained relations with banks and other financial institutions.
Interacted closely with managers and partners on all related client and team matters.
Checked systems & procedures defined by management and ensured their compliance at different levels.

Maark Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd
Manager Accounts
Sep 2014 - Dec 2018

Managed Accounts department and worked independently in the day to day affairs of accounting.
Prepared and analyzed financial statements.
Prepared monthly management accounts and performed general ledger reconciliations.
Established and maintained relations with banks and other financial institutions.
Prepared reports required by regulatory agencies and arranged for audits of company accounts.
E-filing of monthly withholding statement.
E-filing of annual income tax return.
Prepared accounts for tax purpose.
Prepared management reports regions wise expenses & profitability analysis. Conducted proper follow up on pending issues with concerns, distributors, suppliers & provided administrative support to upper management via drafting all official company correspondence.
Reconciliation of receivables and payable and credit control.
Dealing with banks for day to day banking matters.
Monitored internal controls and suggested necessary improvements in relevant company’s policies & procedures.
Provided support and assistance to the Financial Controller in the company finance matters.

Hameed Khan & Co Chartered Accountants - Member firm of Kingston Sorel International , UK
Tax Associate
Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

Worked in all areas of firm's client tax needs, including: individual, corporate, and partnership matters .
Accurately prepared tax returns and work papers for corporations, partnerships, and individuals .
Preparation of Tax Accounts.
Reviewed financial records, income statements and expenditures to determine appropriate forms needed to complete tax returns.
Documentation & apply of National Tax Number (NTN) for Individuals, Association of Persons & Companies.

Hameed Khan & Co Chartered Accountants - Member firm of Kingston Sorel International UK
Audit Senior - CA Article-ship
Nov 2010 - May 2014

I had completed 3.5 years CA Article Ship from Hameed Khan & Co Chartered Accountants (Member firm of Kingston Sorel International UK) under the bye-laws of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP). My association with HKL facilitated in developing knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), effective auditing procedures, business processes, regulatory requirements, accounting and internal control across diverse portfolio of corporate clients. Drafting reports including audit reports and management letters, highlighting internal control weaknesses and the risks involved, business improvement points and suggestions;
Identifying, accessing, evaluating and reporting Risks (Risk management);
Preliminary planning and development of detailed audit plan for financial audits of various sectors.
Time budgeting, preparation of financial statements, mobilization of engagement team, preliminary risk assessment and review of accounting and internal control systems.
Ensuring compliance with applicable statutory legislatures and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Gained experience in designing and implementing accounting and related internal control systems and conducting a detailed review of internal control systems to highlight areas needing improvement.
Analysis of financial statements, comparison of actual financial performance with budgets and prior years and investigation and explanation of variances.
Management, supervision and coordination of audit work being performed by the audit teams.

Education

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
CA
Feb 2019 - Current

CA AFC Level 1 paper remaining.

Completed 3.5 years CA ArticleShip from Hameed Khan & Co Chartered Accountants.

Virtual University of Pakistan
Master In Business Administration
Apr 2016 - Feb 2018

Specialized in Accounting & Finance

Superior College of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce
Sep 2007 - Sep 2009

Specialized in Commerce

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