Description
Junaid Hassan
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
+923000801071 junaidhassan1@live.com
+923215383423 https://www.linkedin.com/in/junaidhassan-aca
PROFESSIONAL CAREER SUMMARY
• CA Qualified (PwC) with 10 years Post Qualification Experience, exposure and proven track record at leading positions in diversified MNCs (>$50 million worth businesses)
• Recently Financial Controller at Syngenta (Agriculture), Manager Finance for 3 years at ICTSI Group company (Port services) listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange and Finance Lead (Manager Finance) for 5 years at Emaar PJSC Group of Real Estate development
• Accomplished Inventory project worth $12 million with preventive measures and aligning the books
• Completed 5 to 10 years’ Financial projections for Real Estate projects worth $1 Billion to $2 Billion. Also documented and closed upto $75 Million worth sales contracts
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Member of Toastmasters International for interpersonal and leadership skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
Financial Controller July 2022 – Present
Syngenta Pakistan
• Lead the Operational Finances and Financial Compliances (in coordination with regional team)
• Review P2P Cycle, identify gaps and weaknesses, take and implement corrective measures
• Documented Fixed Assets SOP to streamline the Additions & Deletions processes
• Approve accrued expenses
• Inventory project worth USD 12 Million completed with preventive measures and aligning the inventory books with stacked finished goods and raw material
• Conducting Fixed Assets assignment to align accounting books with assets in existence
• Harmonize effective inter department coordination and built team spirit within finance department
• Manage a team of 8 finance & accounts staff
Senior Deputy General Manager Finance January 2022 – July 2022
Memon Medical Institute Hospital
• Lead the Month-end closing activities, presentations and management reporting for the Trustees
• Dealt with banks in company’s Treasury matters & implementation of online vendor payment system
• Reviewed and approved bank payments against vendor invoices for authorized signatories
• Reviewed monthly payroll and final settlement calculations and coordinated with HR for corrections
• Approved Purchase Orders after close coordination with supply chain in compliance with SOPs
• Performed Internal Controls testing of ERP and processes of other departments, identified numerous weaknesses and presented to the management for rectification
• Coordinated with auditors for Internal Audits of years 2020 & 2021 by Big 4 (KPMG)
• Managed a team of 15 accounts and finance staff
Manager Finance January 2017 – December 2021
Emaar Pakistan
• Independently lead the overall finance operations of the legal entity Emaar Karachi Limited with highly organized and proactive approach. Synchronized with Dubai office in decision making matters
• Managed periodical Foreign reporting, Business review reports and various other adhoc reports
• Successfully completed Annual audits, financial statements and audit reports for 2016 till 2019
• Key role performed in Financial planning & analysis and related presentations for the management, with respect to several multi-stories towers projects worth up to USD 2 Billion
• Managed and forecasted company’s Cashflow statements and funds
• Upto USD 81 Million bank loans negotiated and guarantees obtained for 5 consecutive years
• Key part in calculating JV split numbers between two associate concerns worth USD 30 million
• Lead the company’s Taxation matters
• Handled the Construction contract payments with critical examination
• Authorized purchase requisitions, purchase orders and service level agreements
• Key role during 47 stories tall tower launch at Oceanfront Karachi in H1 2020, documented and closed sales contracts worth USD 75 Million in coordination with the sales team
• Liasoned with project consultants, legal advisors, regulatory authorities etc. in company’s matters
Manager Finance January 2014 – January 2017
Pakistan International Container Terminal Limited
• Managed Month-end financial closing and foreign reporting
• Managed quarterly, half yearly and annual Financial statements under IFRSs accounting policies & Companies’ Law for the years 2014 & 2015 and accomplished timely conduct of Statutory audits
• Prepared periodical Variance analysis and presentations for the management together with various other reports for holding company ICTSI
• Prepared Annual budgeting and forecasting for 2014 & 2015
• Assisted Company Secretary in legal compliances of corporate secretarial matters (including BOD Meetings) to the regulatory authority SECP and Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)
• Handled Accounts Payable and Payment modules.
• Managed Import clearance cycle and finalized landed cost sheets
• Managed notices & orders by tax authorities & appellate forums
• Reviewed and coordinated Annual tax returns for tax years 2014 till 2016
• Involved in identifying and rectifying control weaknesses in the processes
• Efficaciously corresponded insurance claim for USD 85 thousand for a ship collision with quay crane
• Managed a team of 10 plus accounts staff
Tax Executive July 2011 – January 2014
A. F. Ferguson & Co. (PwC)
• Prepared and e-filed Income Tax Returns for clients
• Worked as tax advisor for clients on various issues of tax laws and their implications including advices on tax deduction & payments, import export tax levy & exemption, etc.
• Visited tax departments LTU, RTO and Sindh Revenue Board as Authorized Representative of clients
• Prepared and shared the reviewed correspondences to clients such as comments on the orders passed by tax authorities, filing of refund claims, tax positions, analysis of tax info etc.
Senior Auditor April 2006 – January 2011
A. F. Ferguson & Co. (PwC)
Industrial Sectors where I performed Annual Audits and Other Engagements:
· Oil & Gas: Few big clients were PAPCO and Exxon Mobil
· Consumer & Pharmaceutical: 3M Pakistan Ltd and Johnson & Johnson Pakistan Ltd
· Chemical & Power Generation: Engro Vopak Terminal Limited
· Not for Profit Organizations: Aga Khan Hospital Services
· Employment Benefit Funds of: Pakistan State Oil Company, Shell Gas LPG Pakistan and Engro Foods Ltd
· Accounting Services: Cargill Pakistan Holdings (Pvt.) Limited
· Monthly Reporting: Overseas Oil Trading Company Limited
EDUCATION
Chartered Accountant June 2013
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
Articleship from A. F. Ferguson & Co. (PwC)
Masters in Economics June 2009
University of Karachi
Bachelor of Commerce December 2005
University of Karachi
IT & ERP Proficiency
• On hand experience of using accounting softwares; Sidat Hyder Financials, Oracles, JD Edwards, Hyperion, ATI, SAP etc.
• Completed 4-weeks certification of SAP FI Module power user training and delivered 2-weeks training to finance staff users
• Completed 90-hours Course of Computer Practical Training (CCPT) conducted by the ICAP and therefore well-versed with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Completed basic Power BI course from Data Camp
Other courses
• Completed certified 100-hours Presentation Skills & Training Course (PSTC), achieving A+ grade
• Completed 30-hours Certified Life Coach training from Canadian Training Academy
• Completed 2 days Soft Skills certification at ICAP and 3 days Train The Trainer certification
Interests
Currently, I am Vice President Public Relations for CA Toastmasters Club (tenure July 2022 till June 2023). I have participated in the Relief campaign for flood victims in August 2010 and TCF Rahbar Program in 2015 for mentoring youth. I love travelling and have been to Dubai, Bhopal, Muscat, Lahore, Islamabad, Naran Kaghan Valley, Feary Meadows and Nanga Parbat base camp.
Languages
• English (Professional, Advance to Fluent)
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Arabic (Can read and understand)
Skills
• Collaborative and ability to work independently
• Effectiveness & Efficiency
• Coaching and Management Skills
• Critical thinking and Problem-solving abilities
• Communication and Report-writing skills
• Meticulous and meeting tight deadlines
Education
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
- June 2013 Chartered Accountant