Project Finance specialist with over 8 years of experience in Project Finance and 3 years of experience in Financial Services, including Credit Rating and Superannuation Fund Administration. Proficient in financial modelling, investment decision-making, and strategic planning. Skilled in using Microsoft Excel, Python Programming, Microsoft Power BI, and SQL databases.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Efficient Living Group Pty. Ltd
08.2022 - 05.2023
Led a team of 2 in the finance department on regular payments and shipment-related decisions
Developed and maintained liaison with Banks, Non-Banking Financial institutions for working capital solutions
Decided on foreign currency hedging options and contracts to minimize the foreign currency risk exposure
Dealt with payroll tax and business activity statements for tax compliance
Analyzed business data sales volume by regions, and products with data analytics tools such as pandas, DataFrame of Python, excel, and google analytics for supporting cost optimization activities
Arranged funds for expansion activities
Tracked, reported, and analyzed budget/forecast variances
Prepared month-end reports for management, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow
Introduced Latitude Pay and Latitude Finance for the customers to increase average order value
Supported Business Leaders with strategic and commercial decisions by providing accurate financial data
Onboarded the XE capital with a hedging risk limit of 10 million and Commonwealth Bank IPFX for foreign exchange trading with a limit of 500,000 AUD
Arranged successful completion of the past due audit of FY 2021 to 2022.
Head of Project Finance and Business
AK Khan and Company Limited
04.2016 - 02.2021
Analyzed multi-million-dollar projects for capital deployment and structured deals accordingly
Improved operational efficiency, cultivated cost reduction, and increased productivity
Performed complex financial and budget analysis to determine budget requirements, improve internal controls and justify requested funding from 6 departments while managing annual budget
Handled internal and external inquiries submitted by the CEO and Board of Directors, providing outstanding analysis of investment decision tools
Utilized Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Power BI to create reports and recommended courses of action to upper management
Managed, tracked, and monitored financial updates, watch lists, etc.
Financial Consultant
AK Khan and Company Limited
01.2003 - 04.2020
Developed business cases and performed scenario analysis for the capital incentive projects
Prepared a financial feasibility study of A K Khan Economic Zone based on the discussions with the engineering team and market data available
Explained the mode of calculation to the finance executives of the company for future explanation if needed
Modified financial feasibility studies as needed and developed proper business plans
Updated financial feasibility studies of inland container depot and container terminal based on feedback from the engineering team and market data available.
Sr Financial Analyst
Apex Holdings Limited
06.2012 - 12.2014
Produced around 15 Financial Feasibility reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions
Supervised and supported the commercial team to obtain all relevant licenses for project implementation approved by the board of directors
Analyzed market trends to inform budgetary decisions based on projected revenue
Reallocated funding when aspects of projects exceeded limits, prioritizing most vital components when necessary
Recommended short-term steps to achieve larger strategic goals
Coordinated financial aspects of large- and small-scale projects with acute sense of budget constraints
Identified delays in project completion and devised targeted solutions to complete goals on schedule
Managed broad business goals and planned for continued expansion
Developed and administered annual budgets following analysis and research
Oversaw funding and cash flow with eye for both long- and short-term budget projections
Mobilized team members with confidence and orchestrated numerous individual project contributions
Created documents to display financial reports and data using MS Excel, Microsoft Power BI.
Financial Analyst
Credit Rating and Information Services Limited
07.2011 - 06.2012
Collected relevant business information, such as Audit Reports, Loan Sanction
Letters, Loan Status Reports, Credit Information Bureau Reports of Central Bank, etc
For supporting detail of Rating Reports
Analyzed reverent information in relation to business performance analysis, liquidity and fund flow analysis, financial solvency analysis, and sensitivity analysis
Analyzed industry information to compare individual company performance in relation to performance of industry
Inspected physical facilities in relation to provided information by clients
Actively listened to clients, handled concerns quickly, and escalated key issues to supervisor
Prepared more than 30 Credit Rating Reports and recommended credit rating for clients
Finalized Credit Rating Reports and communicated to relevant parties e.g., clients, concerning banks, security exchange commissions, etc.
Executive Officer
Data Path Limited
09.2009 - 07.2011
Reconciled reports in internal software and with Superfund record keepers
Checked regulatory and tax compliance of funds' operation and management
Communicated anomalies or noncompliance with clients regarding Superfund operation and management
Prepared regulatory compliance test reports
Prepared annual fund financial statements and audits for more than 130 clients.
Education
FinTech Bootcamp - Finance And Technology
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
03.2023
Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting - Management Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
United Kingdom
12.2014
MBA - Finance
United International University
02.2013
BBA - Finance
United International University
03.2010
Skills
Financial modelling
Investment analysis
Strategic and Financial Planning
Financial analysis and reporting
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Excel VBA Programming
Python Programming for Big Data Analysis
Microsoft Power BI
SQL
Systems Knowledge: Oracle ERP, Salesforce, Genesys Cloud, SAP (Successfactor), Xero, Employment Hero, Commbiz, Combank IPFX, Paypal, Airwallex,
Budgeting and Variance Analysis
Accomplishments
Selected as Graduation Speaker for the Course Complete at University of Sydney
Obtained the Permanent Residence of Australia in Distinguished Talent program (1 out of 200 allocated number)
Worked with McKinsey Management Consulting Firm USA to support the preparation of Return on invested capital (ROIC) for the subsidiaries of the Group Company
Collaborated with a team of 20 in the development of Point of Sales Software
Supervised a team of 7 staff members in the Accounts department
Documented and resolved anomalies of stock which led to development of in-house point of sales software
Improved company profit by 69% through accurate financial modelling on sales incentive, budgeting, and process improvement
Actively participated in project concept to implementation for 5 projects
Training Attended
Attended Scaling up Conference Conduct by Verne Harnish – Sydney 2023
Principals of Container Management and Practices (2 days) – Singapore Shipping
Association – May 2019
SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) Governance Workshop (2 days) – International Finance Corporation (IFC) – 2019
Effective Business Communication (2 days) – Textile Today - 2019
Business Intelligence for Managers (1 day) – Bangladesh Japan Training Institute – 2018
Legal Process Outsourcing (7days Training)
Employment Retirement Income Security Act
(ERISA): Defined Benefit Plans and
Defined Contribution Plans like Superannuation regulations of Australia
Timeline
Finance Manager
Efficient Living Group Pty. Ltd
08.2022 - 05.2023
Head of Project Finance and Business
AK Khan and Company Limited
04.2016 - 02.2021
Sr Financial Analyst
Apex Holdings Limited
06.2012 - 12.2014
Financial Analyst
Credit Rating and Information Services Limited
07.2011 - 06.2012
Executive Officer
Data Path Limited
09.2009 - 07.2011
Financial Consultant
AK Khan and Company Limited
01.2003 - 04.2020
FinTech Bootcamp - Finance And Technology
University of Sydney
Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting - Management Accounting
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