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Rizwan UL HAQ

Canberra

Summary

A dynamic, versatile and highly experienced Leadership & Finance Management Development Consultant and CPA(ASA) with strong background in Accounting, Financial Management & Modelling, Financial & KPI Reporting, Data Management, Business Planning and Customer Service gained from the employment history in various sectors. Highly skilled in supervision, coaching and mentoring of accounting staff and managing business operations including cost and profitability control. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from all walks of life and commands in-depth experience in collaborating with clients, staff and essential stakeholders. Highly disciplined professional with strong time-management and planning skills and the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and pressure. Ready to utilise leadership skills, strengths, transferrable skills and expertise to drive strong organisational growth and development. A resilient Finance Management specialist ready to accept a new professional challenge.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Audit Manager

Doma Hotels
03.2021 - Current
  • Completed Audit for guest ledgers to close bank and cash registers, reconciling issues quickly and marking discrepancies.
  • Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Investigated auditing discrepancies by reconciling cash drop and credit card transactions.
  • Reset OPERA/OPERA Cloud for next days' use by sending detailed daily bank reports to OPERA agency and closing finances for current day.
  • Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Reviewed daily financial statements and completed end-of-day paperwork in OPERA with 100% accuracy.
  • Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy.
  • Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk to successfully reduce errors.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income and assessing expenses.
  • Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
  • Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
  • Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
  • Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
  • Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and ensuring a high level of satisfaction during the audit process.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely payment of invoices and reducing outstanding debts.
  • Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
  • Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.

Auditor TeamLeader

ALPHA HOTEL
11.2016 - 12.2019
  • Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.
  • Developed and enforced audit policies and administrative and technical functions.
  • Established internal control systems by updating audit programs.
  • Coordinated, managed and implemented projects for auditor and examiner evaluations.
  • Increased revenue by assisting with operations management, sales and marketing efforts.
  • Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
  • Maintained agile, responsive organization with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
  • Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
  • Processed incoming payments in accordance with established financial policies.
  • Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting.
  • Updated aging reports based on daily audits.
  • Prepared bills receivable, invoices and bank deposits.
  • Maintained records by imaging invoices, debits and credits.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

CREDIT & Finance OFFICER

Al- Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited
08.2011 - 01.2013
  • Conducted financial review of customer lines of credit by assessing company financials and initiating credit application reviews.
  • Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements.
  • Analyzed customer data such as financial statements to determine level of risk involved for extending credit.
  • Made decisions and recommendations about extending lines of credit.
  • Performed credit reviews on corporations to assess financial conditions.
  • Controlled credit exposure by providing financial order management support to minimize risk and obtain timely payment.
  • Minimized accounts receivable collections and reconciled customer billings and statements.
  • Improved understanding of financial statements, which helped in assessing risk.
  • Reviewed customer files on regular basis to make sure receivables were in sound condition.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Education

Master of Professional Accounting (Extended) - Accounting

University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT
08.2016

MBA - Finance & Marketing

University of Central Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan
08.2011

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

The University of Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan
02.2007

Skills

  • Document Recordkeeping
  • Accounting Procedures Validation
  • Accounting Policy and Control
  • Monthly and Annual Journal Entries
  • Accounting Software Systems
  • Financial Projections
  • Accounting Management Assessment
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • Tax Liabilities
  • Audit Preparation
  • Personnel Recordkeeping Review
  • Business Operations and Forecasting
  • Discrepancy Reconciliation
  • Asset Utilization Reports
  • Journal Entry Preparation
  • Reliability and Integrity Improvement
  • Processing Checks and Invoices
  • GAAP Accounting Practices
  • Inventory Verification
  • Investigation Scope Determinations
  • Payroll Auditing
  • Financial Statements
  • Annual Reports
  • Risk Aversion Recommendations
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies
  • Auditor Assistance
  • Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
  • Regulatory Filings
  • Quality Assessments
  • Cloud Computing
  • Conflict Negotiation
  • Operational Manuals
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Accounting Terminology
  • Taxpayer Account Audits

Certification

  • CPA (ASA)
  • MYOB
  • Xero


SAP FI/CO

FI-GL | Configuring & Customising of Enterprise Structure | Financial Accounting Global Setting | General Ledger Accounting Accounts Payable | Configuring and Customising Customer A/c Group | Vendor Master Data | Automatic Payment Program House Bank Customisation & Check Management Accounts Receivable | Configuring & Customising customer A/C group | Customer Master Data Configuring Dunning Areas & Dunning Procedure Assets Accounting | Configuring & Customising of Assets | Maintaining of Asset Master Data Acquisitions | Retirements Transfers | Revaluation of Assets & Depreciation Run Integration | FI Integration with MM | FI Integration with SD Maintaining Controlling Area | Knowledge on New GL Account | Basic Knowledge in CO-PC | CO-PA | CO-PC

Additional Information

Leadership & Finance Management Development Consultant who is highly-skilled in budget modelling and also highly experienced in improving organisation’s financial data analysis capabilities.

• Continuously and effectively exhibits a strong risk management mindset.

• Displays strong knowledge of treasury operations and cash flow management.

• Effectively gained extensive experience in liaising with essential stakeholders such as senior managers, shareholders, internal and external auditors, financial managers and other financial professionals.

• Provided high quality financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to stay on task, multi-task, prioritise tasks and follow through with each item.

• Detail-oriented, efficient and highly-organised professional with extensive experience in accounting systems.

• Acquired a diverse range of financial skills through the experience of working in various business environments.

• Exhibits strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions, as needed.

• CPA(ASA) and an experienced finance professional with a demonstrated history of working as a leader across multiple industries.

• Able to work accurately under pressure and effectively handle high volume workloads while continuously meeting deadlines.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Professional Working

Affiliations

  • CPA(ASA)

Timeline

Audit Manager

Doma Hotels
03.2021 - Current

Auditor TeamLeader

ALPHA HOTEL
11.2016 - 12.2019

CREDIT & Finance OFFICER

Al- Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited
08.2011 - 01.2013

Master of Professional Accounting (Extended) - Accounting

University of Canberra

MBA - Finance & Marketing

University of Central Punjab

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

The University of Punjab

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