MIRZA AZHAR ALI
Gulshan e Iqbal Block 4-A, Karachi,
Mirza-azhar-ali110@hotmail.com
Key skills
• Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Tax compliance and
planning
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Internal Controls
• Risk Management
• Team Leadership
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Financial software
proficiency (e.g., Excel,
QuickBooks, SAP,
ERP- oracle)
Education
COURSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Public
Accountant (CPA) from
The Institute of Certified
Public Accountants of
Pakistan (ICPAP)
Graduated 2023 – result
awaited
Associate Member of
Australian Institute of
Public Accountants from
Australian Institute of Public
Accountant – IPA (288027)
Graduated May 2022
+92 341 8120022
Sindh, Pakistan, 85750
Summary
Seasoned Manager Accounts and Finance with 2+ years of
experience in the financial services industry and 4 years of experience
in the audit, assurance and taxation services. Proven ability to lead
and manage a team, develop and implement financial strategies, and
deliver results. Expertise in accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and
financial reporting.
Career history
Manager Accounts and Finance
Shipner Shipping and Agencies (Pvt) Ltd.
April 2022 – Till date
Overview of the role
Lead a team of 9 accounts team members and financial analysts.
Further developed and implemented financial strategies.
Key responsibilities
• Managed the company’s budget and forecasting process.
• Prepare Annual Financial Statement (Balance sheet, Income
statement, cash flow statement and notes)
• Prepared financial reports for management and external
stakeholders.
• Identified and mitigated financial risks.
• Managed the company’s accounts payable and receivable.
• Developed and implemented a new budgeting process that
resulted in a 10% reduction in expenses and a 5% increase in
revenue.
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• Analysed financial data and identified cost savings
opportunities, resulting in a 15% reduction in operating costs
over a one-year period.
Achievements
• cost reduction, revenue growth, and strategic financial
decision-making.
Associate Member of
Institute of Financial
Accountants from
Institute of Financial
Accountants – IFA UK
(288027)
Graduated May 2022
Associate Chartered
Certified Accountants –
ACCA Finalist
from ACCA – UK
Till in progress
Certificate in Accounting
and Finance - CAF
from Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Pakistan –
ICAP
Graduated October 2018
ACADEMIC QUALIFCATION
Masters of Commerce
from Federal Urdu
University of Arts science
and technology
Graduated June 2023 result
awaited
Bachelors of Commerce
from University of Karachi
Graduated March 2019
• Implementing internal controls and improving financial
processes.
Senior Audit Associate
Reanda Haroon Zakaria & Co.
Chartered Accountants
October 2018 – April 2022
Overview of role
Assist Audit manager in risk assessment procedure and planning at
the start of the audit and allocate team members in to their jobs or
duties.
Key responsibilities
• Team Lead on the audit client.
• Assigning and reviewing task given to team members and
report to the audit manager or engagement Partner.
• Identifying and reporting management control weaknesses
identified during the course of audit through management letter.
• Communication with the high management personnels during
the whole period of audit and understand client environment
and assess risk on such basis.
Achievements
• Timely promotion from Junior Auditor to Semi-Senior and
Senior auditor.
Assistant Finance and Accounts
People’ s Primary Healthcare Initiative Sindh.
Public Health Department (Autonomous Govt. Body)
March 2017 – July 2018
Overview of role
Assist Deputy Chief Financial Officer through preparing reporting and
supporting documentation for budgeting and management report.
Key responsibilities
• Preparation of Bank reconciliation.
• Posting revenue and expense voucher entries through ERP –
oracle.
• Prepare staff salary and disburse them through bank.
• Prepare cheque for operational or administrative expenses.
Achievements
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Time Management.
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Interests

• Innovation
• Project management
• Creativity
• Problem solving
• Helping people
• Leadership
• Career advancement
• Reading current affairs and corporate standards
• Data analysis

Awards and Recognition

• Shipner Shipping and Agencies (Pvt) Ltd. "Employee of the

Year" award (2022)
• Recognition of Presentation and Communication Skills course
(PCSC) From ARTT school of accountancy.
• Recognition of Professional values, Ethics and Attitude
(PVEA) from ICAP

References

Available upon request