SALEEQ AHMED KHAN
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Proficient in computer systems and application software, with extensive training in practical computing and presentation skills from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. Expertise includes Microsoft Office packages, accounting software, and networking environments, supported by hands-on experience with Sage ERP systems. Skilled in leveraging technology to optimize accounting processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Group Finance Manager
Gulf Drilling Supply FZE (Group company of UGE)
Dubai, UAE
2007.07 - 2026.03
- Assisted in organising control and monitoring of accounts department.
- Supported team of accountants in daily posting of transactions.
- Aided in reviewing accounting practices according to IFRS standards.
- Helped ensure compliance with management policies for internal controls.
- Coordinated with senior management for periodic reporting.
- Facilitated preparation of financial statements for external audits.
- Supported monitoring and controlling preparations for audits.
- Assisted in coordination with external auditors throughout audits for group companies.
- Helped coordinate audits for foreign subsidiaries.
- Ensured timely preparation of annual accounts and reports.
- Collaborated with external auditors for smooth completion of audit processes.
- Developed comprehensive financial forecasts for strategic planning.
- Consolidated comprehensive management accounts, integrating income statements, cashflow and balance sheets.
- Identified areas for improvement and enhancements in financial processes and reporting mechanisms.
- Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
- Finalised VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
Job in charge
Grant Thornton
Dubai
2007.03 - 2007.06
- Worked on secondment basis representing Grant Thornton, Karachi, Pakistan. I was responsible for planning, execution and reporting to the manager and partner of the firm. I was also responsible to review the work of subordinate staff.
- During the period of my secondment following external audits completed as job in charge:
- Sun Group of Companies
- Rafi Trading FZCO
- Supra Middle East Limited LLC
- Public Accountants and Management Consultants
Supervisor Business Assurance Services
Anjum Asim Shahid Rahman
2002.02 - 2007.03
- Assisted in planning jobs for business assurance services.
- Facilitated meetings and correspondence with clients.
- Scheduled jobs and supervised fieldwork.
- Reviewed work of assistants and finalised reports.
- Reported to manager and partner on project progress.
- Conducted feasibility studies and assurance assignments for various industries, including construction, real estate, and media publishing.
Education
Graduate - Commerce
Karachi University
Karachi 1993.01 - 1997.07
Skills
- Completed ninety hours Practical Computer Training Course of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
- Completed Presentation Skills Training Course (PSTC) of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
- Profound knowledge of Windows based systems and application software including latest versions of Microsoft Office packages
- Well versed with majority of the commonly used accounting software
- Adequately experienced in working in a networking environment
- Completed SGAE training and using SAGE ERP
Languages
Fluent in English and Urdu both spoken and written also can read and write Arabic.
HOBBIES
Reading newspapers, indoor games, internet surfing and socializing.
Special Assignments
- Apart from the assurance engagements I have regularly been involved in specialized accountancy and management consultancy assignments including systems designs, controls reviews, development of standard operations manuals and supervising accountancy work.
- Provided complete accountancy services as a job incharge to private limited companies and partnership concern. My responsibilities include:
- Maintenance of accounts.
- Preparation of vouchers.
- Posting of all the transactions.
- Preparation of bank reconciliation statements.
- Preparation of financial statements and relevant schedules for annual audit.
- Maintenance of stock register
- Review of assistants work.
- Preparation of feasibility reports and business analysis, containing preparation of financial statements, cash flows and projected cash flows, ratios of public limited companies (Listed and non listed), Private limited companies, partnership concerns and sole proprietorship concerns on behalf of various national and multinational financial institution. Some of them are as follows:
- ABN Amro Bank
- Muslim Commercial Bank Limited
- National Bank of Pakistan
- Prime Commercial Bank Limited
- Habib Bank Limited
- Meezan Bank Limited
- International Housing Finance Limited
- Standard Charted Bank
- Bank Alfalah Limited
- Pak Libya Holding Company (Pvt.) Limited
- Corporate and Secretarial practices
- Incorporation and winding up of companies.
- Filing of annual returns with Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in compliance of provisions of the Companies Ordinance 1984 as applicable to the companies.
- Correspondence with government departments like Excise and Taxation, Sales Tax Authorities, Income Tax Authorities and Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
- Preparation and filing of income tax return of individuals and companies.
- Consultancy assignments
- Review of complete consumer portfolio and internal control system of Pak Libya Holding Company (Private) Limited as a team leader.
- Provide as a team leader, management consultancy to Pakistan Voluntary Health and Nutrition Association (PAVHNA) for the implementation and smooth running of project funded by UK based NGO, Donation for International Development (DFID).
- My responsibilities include:
- Quarterly visits of all health centers located all over Pakistan.
- Preparation of quarterly reports of receipts and payments.
- Training and presentation to the NGO’s accountants.
- Preparation of bank reconciliations.
- Coordination with head office (PAVHNA)
- Special audit of various Implementing Agencies, involved in the implementation of International Program for Elimination of Child Labor, initiated and funded by International Labor Organization (ILO)
Timeline
Group Finance Manager
Gulf Drilling Supply FZE (Group company of UGE)
2007.07 - 2026.03
Job in charge
Grant Thornton
2007.03 - 2007.06
Supervisor Business Assurance Services
Anjum Asim Shahid Rahman
2002.02 - 2007.03
Graduate - Commerce
Karachi University
1993.01 - 1997.07