Hafiz Zia Ur Rehman
Islamabad
Summary
Dynamic Senior Manager of Finance and Accounts with over 15 years of progressive experience in financial leadership within Pakistan’s construction and infrastructure sector. Proven expertise in end-to-end financial management of large-scale construction projects, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, contract management, and cash flow optimization. Successful track record in executing and overseeing mega infrastructure projects funded by CPEC and USAID, with a combined value exceeding PKR 500 billion and USD 600 million. Strong command of consolidated financial reporting and compliance ensures accuracy and strategic insight, driving project success and fostering organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SM Finance and Accounts
National Logistics Corporation
11.2020 - Current
- Head of Finance function (CFO) of NLC Engineers - Business Segment.
- Financial Reporting of Engineering Segment as per IFRS and liaison with head office for preparation of consolidated financial statements.
- Ensure reconciliations of current accounts with head office and other business segments in Oracle EBS R12.
- Supervise treasury function to maintain liquidity and smooth funds flow to ensure projects execution as per plan.
- Liaison with clients and Government departments for release of funds.
- Liaison with banks and financial institutions for issuance of bank guarantees and insurances for the projects.
- Preparation of annual financial budget in consultation with project directorates
- Presentation of financial performance to senior management.
- Ensure compliance of recording of financial transactions in Oracle ERP as per approved policies and procedures.
- Coordination with Internal, Statutory and Government audits and representing NLC at
- Departmental Accounts Committee and Public Accounts Committee.
- Performing special / forensic audits of engineering projects.
- Liaison with engineering consultants engaged for special assignments.
- Review and recommend changes in SOPs from time to time in compliance with rules and regulations.
Manager Finance (CFO SPVC)
M/S SLEEC (Pvt) Limited (SPVC) SL-3
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Developing Financial models for Public Private Partnership (PPP) and Investment projects
- Developing information memorandum market documents to invoke interest from investors
- Risk assessment for upcoming/ existing projects
- Monitoring existing projects in execution stage after financial close/Commercial Operation date
- Coordination with Independent Auditor/ Independent Engineer (IA/IE) for all Project matter
- Project Monitoring and Analysis with Fin Model and agreements (F&U,PSL,PSA,MRG, and VGF Agreements)
- Preparation of SPVC Budget
- Manage all type of bank accounts (OPEX Acct, Equity Acct, F & U Acct and VGF Acct
- Liaison and coordination with Financial Institution / Banks for finalization of Condition Precedent (CPs)
- Manage all Company matters including Corporate and Legal as per SECP
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Manager Finance
Frontier Works Organization FWO - 493
02.2013 - 06.2020
- Managing financial records and monitoring systems to ensure verification and reconciliation of expenditures, balances, payments, statements, and other data for day-to-day transactions using system base;
- Clarified complex accounting procedures while supporting project staff in expense account management;
- Preparation and finalization of financial statements project-wise and consolidated;
- Yearly conclusion and board endorsement of project budgets;
- Evaluation of all ongoing and finalized projects
- Managing party payments and developing payment schedule within budget;
- Managed coordination with external auditors (KPMG, Taseer Hadi & Co.) for finalization of annual stock counts and project audits
- Collaboration with headquarters for controller military accounts (CMA) focused
- Liaison with relevant ministry for fund allocation and audit settlement issues
- Reconciliation of online financial systems for command projects with e-PMS and project monitoring reports (PMR);
- Validated data and transactions through meticulous monthly reconciliation.
- Executed variance analysis on annual financial statements and participated in discussions with strategic management;
- Any other directives from commander
Manager Admin & Finance
Ramzan Ali Syed Memorial Hospital
09.2011 - 04.2014
- Completion and given recommendations on internal audit work and internal control system;
- Assessment of control risk and designing the tests of controls for specific areas;
- Reporting on internal controls including systems evaluation, identification and reporting of internal control weaknesses.
- Prepare financial statements;
- Responsible of Cash inflow & Outflow Statement on daily basis;
- Checking Salaries and wages of admin staff, Medical and Para Medical Staff.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Senior Accounts Executive
Suraj Fertilizer Industries (Pvt) Ltd
08.2011 - 02.2013
- Preparation and filing of monthly and annual Income Tax and Sales Tax
- Proper control of the supporting documents for payments and financial reports, including approval of vendors; preparation of all types of Purchase Order vouchers, salary processing etc.
- Dealing with Bank for statement, deposits, transfers and any other queries.
- Preparation of monthly Financial Statement and application of IFRS
- Conducting monthly and annual Stock Takes and Inventory valuation.
- Costing of LC with Production & Aging analysis Debtors & Creditor
- Responsible of Receipt & Payment (R&P) Report update daily basis.
- Checking and Posting Head Office & Factory cash, Bank Payment, Bank Receipt, and Purchase vouchers.
Audit Internee
Uzair Hammad Faisal & Co
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Preparation of internal Audit report stating findings and suggesting Recommendations therein
- Withholding tax return on monthly and annual basis.
- Monthly Sales Tax Reconciliation for E-Filling of Returns.
- Responsible for bank reconciliation statement.
- Party aging & payment schedule.
- Checking Salaries and wages of admin staff & factory workers.
- Responsible to Prepare Depreciation schedule & allocation of fixed assets.
- Prepare Financial Statements
- Internal controls for effective accounting systems.
Education
M.Com (Finance And Accounts)
University of Lahore (LSAF)
Lahore, Pakistan01-2011
Skills
- Financial statements compliant with IFRS
- Budgeting and forecasting skills
- Project Accounting & Contract Management
- Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Oracle Financial Modules (GL I AP I AR I FA I CM) EBS-12
- Oracle Projects Accounting Modules (Billing I Costing) EBS-R12
- Oracle Primavera P6 (EPPM) and (EVM)
- Data analytics proficiency
- ERP project accounting software implementation
- Project accounting dashboard preparation
- Claims management proficiency
- Excellent personal communication skills;
- Data Analytics and Visualization using Power BI
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Certification
ACCA Finalist | Oracle Certified Professional | Data Analytic and Visualization P-BI
Timeline
SM Finance and Accounts
National Logistics Corporation
11.2020 - Current
Manager Finance (CFO SPVC)
M/S SLEEC (Pvt) Limited (SPVC) SL-3
07.2020 - 11.2020
Manager Finance
Frontier Works Organization FWO - 493
02.2013 - 06.2020
Manager Admin & Finance
Ramzan Ali Syed Memorial Hospital
09.2011 - 04.2014
Senior Accounts Executive
Suraj Fertilizer Industries (Pvt) Ltd
08.2011 - 02.2013
Audit Internee
Uzair Hammad Faisal & Co
07.2010 - 07.2011
M.Com (Finance And Accounts)
University of Lahore (LSAF)