1. 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
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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)
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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.