Chartered Management Accountant

ICMA Pakistan is a premier professional accounting body established under an Act of Parliament, responsible for developing and regulating the management accountancy profession in Pakistan. The ICMA qualification equips professionals with advanced expertise in financial management, cost accounting, performance management, business strategy, and corporate governance, preparing them for leadership roles in finance and business decision-making.

Financial Controller

Currently, I am managing the consultancy department at Yaqub & Company, where our clients have outsourced their financial reporting, FP&A, and internal audit functions. I supervise these outsourced activities by leading and overseeing my team working directly at the clients’ premises across the services, commercial, and manufacturing sectors.
Audit Planning & Risk Assessment
• Develop annual audit plans through proactive risk assessments.
• Monitor regulatory changes and emerging risks to dynamically adjust audit focus.
• Prioritize audit activities and allocate resources based on evaluated risk.
• Engage with the management & the audit committee to align audit strategy with business objectives.
Audit Execution & Analysis
• Perform financial, operational, and IT/ERP audits across core business functions.
• Use data analytics and automation to improve audit efficiency and insights.
• Evaluate internal controls and compliance programs to identify control gaps.
• Conduct special investigations into financial misconduct and compliance breaches.

Governance, Compliance, & Advisory
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen the control environment.
• Advise management on governance and compliance enhancements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulators to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Work with teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Continuous Improvement & Stakeholder Engagement
• Deliver actionable audit reports and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Lead continuous improvement of audit methodologies and team capabilities.
• Guide audit teams to develop skills and adopt best practices.
• Communicate audit insights effectively to senior management and stakeholders.

Senior Deputy Manager

Ibrahim Fibres Limited is Pakistan’s largest polyester staple fibre (PSF) producer listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Over my 12-year tenure with the company, I led the following key functions:
• Supervised month-end closing, including GL, AP, AR, FA, and reconciliations.
• Managed monthly physical stock counts and ensured accurate inventory valuation.
• Reviewed and implemented internal controls to enhance process efficiency and compliance.
• Prepared quarterly and annual tax and VAT returns in line with regulations.
• Facilitated external audits by providing documentation and resolving queries efficiently.
• Led annual budgeting and forecasting to support strategic and operational planning.
• Developed and monitored KPIs and variance analysis to provide actionable business insights.
• Built financial models and scenario analyses to guide decision-making.
• Conducted feasibility studies to evaluate new investments and cost-saving opportunities.
• Provided management reporting to track performance and inform strategic initiatives.

Manager

Arzoo Textile Mills Limited is a vertically integrated, leading textile manufacturer and exporter. Managed following key financial and operational functions:
• Prepared financial statements and maintained books of accounts in compliance with regulations.
• Managed GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, reconciliations, payroll, and month-end closing.
• Prepared budgets & performed job order costing, variance analysis, and cost control.
• Conducted feasibility studies, managed capital budgeting, and optimized working capital.
• Implemented a customized financial reporting system to streamline reporting.
• Engaged cross-functional teams to enhance coordination, efficiency, and organizational outcomes.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Led audit and risk-focused transformation initiatives at leading companies, driving stronger internal controls, process optimization, and operational excellence through strategic system implementations and governance-focused following projects.
• Closed key control gaps via process re-engineering to cut financial risk.
• Strengthened credit controls through an invoice-to-cash audit, mitigating risk.
• Deployed CCM for early failure detection, lowering financial and operational risks.
• Automated the month-end close, cutting 10 days and reducing reporting risk.
• Enhanced Oracle eAM controls, slashing downtime by 70% and operational risk.
• Boosted maintenance efficiency 25% via an Oracle eAM audit, lowering risk.
• Halved payroll processing time with Oracle HRMS, reducing error-related risk.
• Optimized HR operations, lowering turnover by 10% to mitigate risk.
• Improved forecasting accuracy by 25% with a Hyperion audit, reducing risk.
• Launched BI dashboards to improve reporting accuracy and lower risk.
• Implemented barcoded audit trails for inventory to minimize fraud and risk.
• Standardized practices in following industries to strengthen controls and reduce financial risk:
Weaving Industry
Spinning Industry
Textile Processing Industry
Made-ups Industry
Polyester Staple Fibre Industry
Gas & Coal Power Generation Plants

Trainee

During my training at a Big 4 firm, I conducted financial audits across diverse sectors, gaining experience in:
• Financial audits and reporting.
• Analytical skills through audits and risk assessments.
• Compliance with IFRS and other regulatory frameworks.
• Internal controls to enhance financial accuracy and governance.
• Teamwork, communication, and client management.