Baber Saleem
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise corporate governance awareness, and investment strategy development. Demonstrates a strong command of corporate finance knowledge, internal controls design, and financial statement interpretation. Proven track record in project finance handling, statutory reporting expertise, and knowledge of tax regulations. Adept at conducting risk assessments and financial modelling for large-scale projects. Career goal includes leveraging skills to drive financial efficiency and strategic growth within a dynamic organisation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance director
Indenta Solutions Commercial Brokerage LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
05.2024 - Current
- Streamlined financial operations by implementing efficient budgeting systems.
- Enhanced financial performance with strategic planning and forecasting.
- Facilitated corporate growth through effective risk management strategies.
- Managed comprehensive budgeting processes, improved overall organisational efficiency.
- Improved cash flow management to ensure operational stability.
- Developed and implemented robust financial policies for company-wide compliance.
- Directed all aspects of company's accounting functions, ensured regulatory compliance.
- Provided guidance on complex financial matters to senior management, informed strategic decisions.
- Reviewed and updated existing finance-related procedures, promoted operational excellence.
Finance director
Habibi Group of Companies
Karachi, Pakistan
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Enhanced financial performance with strategic planning and forecasting.
- Facilitated corporate growth through effective risk management strategies.
- Managed comprehensive budgeting processes, improved overall organisational efficiency.
- Directed all aspects of company's accounting functions, ensured regulatory compliance.
- Led finance team in delivering accurate monthly reporting, enhanced decision-making process.
- Conducted thorough internal audits for improved financial transparency and trustworthiness.
- Worked closely with business units for understanding key financial issues, enabled targeted problem-solving.
- Advised on strategic tax planning for business expansion.
- Enhanced business decision making by providing detailed analytics reports.
Executive director
Muniff Ziauddin & Co Chartered Accountants
Karachi, Pakistan
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Drove strategic growth by leading corporate development initiatives.
- Pioneered business transformation for increased market share.
- Improved client trust by conducting thorough and accurate audits.
- Reviewed financial statements for improved accuracy.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with rigorous auditing procedures.
- Identified risk factors, preventing potential issues.
- Enhanced operational efficiency through in-depth analysis of business processes.
- Prepared detailed reports to communicate audit findings effectively.
- Offered recommendations for improvements where necessary resulting in better performance.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
Chief financial officer
AA Quality Builders (Pvt) Ltd
Karachi, Pakistan
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Developed strategic financial plans to drive company growth.
- Led financial reporting activities, increasing transparency and accountability.
- Preparation of annual budgets, reducing expenditure by 20% over 2 years period.
- Streamlined financial processes, improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Prepared information, forms and data to assist in seamless and efficient financial audit procedures.
- Facilitated compliance with regulatory requirements, avoiding penalties and fines.
- Oversaw treasury functions to maintain optimal liquidity levels.
- Coordinated internal audits for improved overall finance function health.
Senior finance manager
AA Quality Builders (Pvt) Ltd
Karachi, Pakistan
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Produced comprehensive financial reports for strategic decision making.
- Managed complex finance projects to successful completion ahead of schedule.
- Optimised company's cash flow, improving overall financial health.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to secure crucial funding.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments, mitigating potential fiscal pitfalls.
- Led a team of junior finance professionals towards achieving shared objectives.
- Implemented new accounting software that improved efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
- Negotiated favourable terms with suppliers, resulting in considerable cost savings.
Senior auditor
Ernst & Young Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
05.2008 - 01.2012
- Achieved efficient audit processes by developing comprehensive auditing strategies.
- Led a team of junior auditors for improved efficiency in audits.
- Ensured compliance with financial regulations by conducting detailed reviews.
- Streamlined internal controls to mitigate risk exposure.
- Audited financial statements, identifying discrepancies and ensuring accuracy.
- Improved transparency by providing recommendations for process improvements.
- Conducted regular financial audits for quality assurance and compliance purposes.
- Identified potential areas of concern, implementing corrective actions promptly.
Audit Supervisor
Ernst & Young Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan
05.2003 - 03.2008
- Identified potential financial risks with thorough analysis of company records.
- Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Led a team of auditors, enhancing overall productivity.
- Developed robust internal controls for increased operational effectiveness.
- Ensured timely completion of annual audits, fostering trust amongst stakeholders.
- Collaborated with various departments to rectify identified discrepancies.
- Established strong relationships with clients through effective communication about audit findings.
Education
Master of Science - Finance
Mohammad Ali Jinnah University
Karachi /2013 - /2015
CMA (Pakistan)
Institute of Cost and Management Accountants
Karachi /2000 - /2006
Bachelor of Commerce -
Karachi University
KarachiSkills
- SAP software utilisation
- Corporate governance awareness
- Investment strategy development
- Corporate finance knowledge
- Internal controls design
- Financial statement interpretation
- Project finance handling
- Statutory reporting expertise
- Knowledge of tax regulations
- Risk Assessments
- Financial Modeling and Feasibilities for large size projects
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Hindi
Advanced
Affiliations
- Traveling
- Reading
Accomplishments
- Elected as Vice Chairman of Karachi Branch Council of Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan.
- Prepare the Financial Modeling of Education City (Pakistan) Project worth more than USD 1 billion. It was a dead project for 14 years, however, after the successful financial modeling and introduction of various financial soultions, reduced the financial burden from stakeholders and the project start.
- Restructured the loan and liabilities of more than USD 100 million at AA Quality Builders (Pvt) Ltd
- Certificate of Appreciation for special audit assignment at Ernst & Young South Africa.
- Successfully completed SAP (FI) model exam and became a certified SAP consultant.
- Won Gold Medal as a faculty member of Mohammad Ali Jinnah University
- Won best social worker award in 2014 for Relief work in Tharparker during a natural disaster.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance director
Indenta Solutions Commercial Brokerage LLC
05.2024 - Current
Finance director
Habibi Group of Companies
07.2022 - 05.2024
Executive director
Muniff Ziauddin & Co Chartered Accountants
09.2018 - 06.2022
Chief financial officer
AA Quality Builders (Pvt) Ltd
07.2016 - 09.2018
Senior finance manager
AA Quality Builders (Pvt) Ltd
01.2012 - 06.2016
Senior auditor
Ernst & Young Dubai
05.2008 - 01.2012
Audit Supervisor
Ernst & Young Karachi
05.2003 - 03.2008
Master of Science - Finance
Mohammad Ali Jinnah University
/2013 - /2015
CMA (Pakistan)
Institute of Cost and Management Accountants
/2000 - /2006
Bachelor of Commerce -
Karachi University
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