M. Tahir

Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

Jun 2024 - Present • 1 yr 11 mos

 Assisting in the formulation of the policy to be adopted by the Company in financial and manpower terms; and making recommendations concerning financial policy;  Ensuring that proper accounts and records of the Company's Assets, Liabilities, Operations and Transactions are maintained and that statutory objectives in this regard are discharged;  Review & development of methods to be adopted in the implementation of revenue collection & management of same;  Ensuring the preparation, presentation and interpretation of periodic management accounts.  Advising management in the controls of costs and achievement of budget plans by the provision of regular or adhoc information;  Operating an effective procedure for the evaluation of capital expenditure proposals and assisting in submitting these to the relevant authorities.  Preparing capital and operating budgets;  Assisting in the development of computerization strategies and furthering the development of computer based Financial Accounting and Financial Information Systems.  Circulate agenda items to the Board in a timely manner, facilitating well-informed discussions.  Ensure that the company operates in accordance with all legal requirements related to governance.  Assist the Chairman of the BODs in managing and overcoming complex Board processes.  Arrange and coordinate meetings of the Board of Directors.  Prepare comprehensive working papers for Board meetings, ensuring all necessary documentation is accurate and available.  Record & sign minutes of Board meetings, ensuring accurate documentation of discussions & decisions.  Ensure strict adherence to filing requirements set by the Security & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) regarding governance matters.  Provide meaningful support to directors, fostering a collaborative and efficient decision-making environment.

Treasurer

Mar 2024 - Jun 2024 • 3 mos

 Manage the assets, liabilities, receipts, expenditures, funds and investments of the University.  Prepare the annual and revised Budget Estimates of the University and present them to the Finance & Planning Committee (F&PC) for approval  To ensure that the funds of the University are expended for the purposes for which they are provided.  Get the accounts of the University audited annually  To provide advisory services to the Vice Chancellor and other officers of the University on matters relating to finance and accounts.  To make and /or arrange payments for approval from the competent authority.  To call the Finance & Planning Committee (F&PC) to: i. Consider annual statement of accounts and revised Budget Estimates and advice the Board, thereon. ii. Review periodically the financial positions of the University. iii. Advise the Syndicate on all matters relating to planning, development, finance, investment and accounts of the University. iv. Prepare short term and long term development plan v. Perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the statutes.

Director Audit

Jul 2023 - Mar 2024 • 8 mos

 Prioritizes and proactively manages applicable audit schedule, to deliver audit priorities, modifying as appropriate, to meet the changing business needs.  Monitors and reviews the audit activities, ensures consistency in approach and reporting, and tracking deliverable against the audit schedule.  Structure and lead multiple large and complex assignments in rapidly changing environments. Build and sustain relationships with management team members of the client / potential client.  Leading and dealing with the client, managing teams of 6 to 7 members engaged on the field, effective planning, and coordination of assignments to meet stringent deadlines, and ensuring that the engagements are performed in the most efficient and effective manner possible.  Communicates with the client’s management to discuss the significant control deficiencies identified and suggest the appropriate measures for the controls to operate.  Delegating the tasks to team members and providing team support by reviewing the working papers and providing technical knowledge and assisting in the direction of various audit procedures.