SHABIR AHMAD

Afghanistan contact number: +93 752 115 608

Afghanistan contact number: +93 780 732 869

Dubai contact number: +971 561 718 491

Pakistan contact number: +92 301 88 28 915

Email address: Shabirfcca@gmail.com

Nationality: Pakistani

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A business leader with a track record of taking up challenging roles and deliver promised results in multi-functional and cross

geographic environment

Dynamic, passionate and challenge seeking professional

Easily adaptable in a new environment and a quick learner

Proven ability to improve operations, impact business growth by identifying opportunities, financial controls, efficiency

improvements & resolving business critical issues

A team builder with good inter-personnel skills and strong qualifications in:

Organizational & team leadership

Business acumen & analytical skills

Change Management

Cross cultural experience

Business performance management

Financial reporting, internal control & compliance

Diversified experience/exposure

Business process development & improvement

Financial and Management Accounting:

Strong interpretation skills of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs).

Having high capability in the preparation of Financial Statements including Consolidated Financial Statements

Well versed with the statutory compliance and management reporting.

Auditing and Assurance:

Well awared of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), International Standards on Review Engagements

(ISREs), International Standards on Assurance Engagements (ISAEs).

Conducted audit and assurance engagements of multinational companies in various industries including

Telecommunication, Oil & Gas, Services, and Construction & Manufacturing.

Business Processes, Internal Control & Best Practices:

Ability to assess efficiency and effectiveness of business processes by testing design, implementation & operating

effectiveness of internal controls implemented in different setups.

Assisting clients’ management with identifying resolutions to issues that arise due to design and/or operating failure of

key controls.

Excellent capability in the designing and implementing of strong internal control systems.

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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

QUALIFICATION YEAR AND INSTITUE

Master in Accounting (M.Com) – Completed

Association of Chartered Certified Accountant - Qualified

Chartered Accountant – Finalist

Associate Chartered Accountant – Finalist

2005 - University of Peshawar, Pakistan

2008 - ACCA, UK

ICAP, Pakistan

ICAEW, UK

CERTIFICATE:

Certified Practitioner of Telecommunication Revenue Assurance – GRAPA USA

DISTINCTION:

Merit Certificate in M.com (92% marks obtained)

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Gained most the experience in Telecommunication, Oil & Gas, NGO, Trading and Service sector

Finance Director (Jan 2015 – Present) Wasel Telecom Afghanistan (National Telecom Operator - Subsidiary of AG

Telecom - Dubai)

Finance Controller (August 2012 to Dec 2014) Wasel Telecom Afghanistan (national telecom operator - Subsidiary

of AG Telecom - Dubai) -

Senior Auditor (January 2012 to July 2012) Ernst & Young Dubai

Senior Auditor (June 2008 to December 2011) with Ernst & Young Pakistan

Account Officer – on flexible time (June 2006 to June 2008) Al Karama Private Limited Pakistan

Lecturer (Jan 2006 to June 2006) Khyber College of Commerce Peshawar, Pakistan

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DETAILED SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Wasel Telecom Afghanistan

Jan 2015 - Present

Working as a Finance Director – responsible for the;

Effective and efficient management of Finance Department,

Managing, analyzing and reporting to executives and directors on key performance indicators, business risks,

business objectives, influences on past and future performance,

Responsible for preparation of budgets, forecast and business plan, its effective monitoring and reporting to

management,

Develop, review & analysis of business plans for new projects,

Project analysis and calculation of ROI, NPV, breakeven and payback period for new investments,

Effectively monitoring of company annual KPIs i-e Revenue, EBITDA, Net profit and loss, Investment and free cash

flow of company,

Sound financial reporting and analysis to management support the decision making process,

Financial business process reengineering,

Responsible for all types of collections and its reconciliation with bank and billing system,

Financial reporting and preparation of financial statements,

Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and local statutory requirements,

Development and implementation of strategies to minimize exposure of tax, fulfilling quarterly tax requirements of

M.O.C (Ministry of Communication) and submission of annual tax return.

Analysis of P&L, balance Sheet and Cash Flow statement

Coordination with External Auditors for audit and to get final audit reports (Finalized audit for last 3 years)

FINANCE CONTROLLER

Wasel Telecom Afghanistan

August 2012 up to Dec 2014

Finance Controller (reporting to CFO - AGT Dubai) and Financial Management Consultant to Board of Directors - AGT

Dubai, My Major responsibilities were:

Preparation of business plan

Worked on national roll out of Wasel

Establishing financial policies and procedures

Leading finance and logistic departments

Authorized signatory for bank payments

Monthly review and closing of accounts

Monthly reporting to Head office

Authorized signatory for annual audit financial statements

AUDIT SENIOR

Ernst & Young Dubai

January 2012 up to July 2012

Responsible for the Planning, execution and concluding of audit of major clients.

Communication with clients and adhere to a strict time line and at the same to communicate all the issues to the client

personnel in a timely fashion.

Management of team members’ work and assisting them with all their doubts and queries regarding their sections.

Preparation of Management Letters and client deliverable.

Preparation of memos on the treatment at consolidation and separate financials statements level with reference to

International Accounting Standards.

Assessment of efficiency and effectiveness of clients’ internal controls.

Ensuring financial statements/reports including consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the

IASs/IFRSs.

Planning and managing engagements and people along with ensuring deliverable, meet work plan specifications and

deadlines

Preparation of audit program for each significant account and disclosure of the financial statements, Audit Strategy

Memorandum (ASM), Summary Review Memorandum (SRM).

Review of other team members’ work and providing guidance for timely and efficient completion of their audit works.

Resolving review points of partners, executive managers.

The major clients audited as a team leader:

1) Gulf Healthcare International

2) Emirate Transport Holding

3) Aties Middle East

4) Al Wazzan Foodstuff Factory

5) Coral Boutique

AUDIT SENIOR

Ernst & Young Pakistan

June 2008 up to December 2011

Providing a wide range of assurance services, with the primary focus of getting assurance on financial information

Assessment of efficiency and effectiveness of clients’ internal controls, introducing best practices and giving

suggestions to improve their quality.

Ensuring financial statements/reports including consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the

IASs/IFRSs, local laws and regulations etc. wherever applicable.

Planning and managing engagements and people along with ensuring deliverable, meet work plan specifications and

deadlines.

Reporting internationally to group auditors - Ernst & Young international offices.

Preparation of Audit Strategy Memorandum (ASM), Summary Review Memorandum (SRM) and Audit program for

each significant account and disclosure of the financial statements.

Co-ordination with team and other professionals e.g. legal and IT professionals.

Development and training of subordinate staff.

Review of other team members’ work and providing guidance for timely and efficient completion of their audit works.

Resolving review points of audit partners and finalization of client deliverable.

Familiar with audit tools used by Ernst & Young such as Case ware, GAMx, with a good understanding of EY Global

Audit Methodology (GAM).

The major clients audited as a team leader:

1) Telenor Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd (consecutive 4 years 2008-2011)

2) Telenor LDI Communication Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd (consecutive 4 years 2008-2011)

3) Telenor Key Partner Pakistan

4) REDtone Telecommunication (Pvt.) Ltd

5) PETRONAS Carigali Pakistan (consecutive 2 years 2009-10)

6) Inter State Gas System (Pvt.) Ltd.

7) OGDCL - Joint ventures

8) The Asia Foundation Pakistan

9) Mercy Corps - NGO

10) Sungi Development Foundation - NGO

11) National Police Foundation Pakistan

12) Uch Power (Pvt.) Ltd

13) Bright point Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd

ACCOUNT OFFICER (on flexible time)

Al Karama Private Ltd. Pakistan

June 2006 up to June 2008

Developing accounting system and procedures

Preparation of procurement and other policies

Introduce and train other staff to these procedures

Ensure that all business transactions are backed-up by required supporting documents

Draft various periodic finance reports as required by the management.

Sets up proper accounting procedures and systems, internal controls to ensure that proper monitoring mechanisms are in

place; Identifies weaknesses and addresses them immediately.

Manages the Financial software and book-keeping of all transactions

Tracks and oversees budgets and expenditures, controlling cash and expenses.

Integrates and adjusts internal financial systems for optimal efficiency, paying bills and taxes.

Ensures that bank reconciliations of bank accounts are regularly prepared and regularly reviewed by designated

officials.

Ensures proper maintenance of vendor accounts and timely clearance of outstanding advances and other receivables.

OTHERS:

Familiar with audit tools used by Ernst & Young such as Case ware, GAMx, with a good understanding of EY

Global Audit Methodology (GAM).

Good knowledge of reporting under International Financial Reporting Standards

Experience in auditing under various IS environment, including Oracle, Peachtree, Tally, Busy 12.6 and Sun

Accounting System etc.