Sheraz Umer

• Managed financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring compliance with IFRS/GAAP • Oversaw accounts payable (AP) and supplier payments, optimizing working capital and cash flow • Led financial audits, tax filings(VAT), and regulatory compliance for accurate financial records • Implemented internal controls and risk management strategies to prevent financial mismanagement • Ensured timely and accurate supplier payments, improving vendor relationships and cash flow • Negotiated payment terms and credit facilities, optimizing cost savings and financial efficiency • Resolved payment discrepancies, reconciliations, and disputes to maintain strong supplier partnerships • Monitored supplier financial risks and compliance, ensuring adherence to contracts and tax regulations • Developed cost-saving strategies, optimizing procurement and payment cycles • Automated finance workflows, reducing manual errors and increasing efficiency • Provided financial insights and advisory support to senior management for strategic decision-making.

• Executed and managed audit engagements, ensuring strict compliance with IAS, IFRS, Firm Audit Methodology, and local regulations; achieved an 80% accuracy rate in financial reporting and reduced audit completion time by 20% • Directed team activities, ensuring timely project delivery through strategic delegation and continuous performance evaluations; boosted productivity by 30% by implementing a task prioritization system and agile methodologies • Lead and train client-facing teams in planning, executing, and completing assurance engagements within financial reporting frameworks • Review financial statements for compliance with IFRS, IAS, Code of Corporate Governance, and statutory requirements • Contribute to team members' growth by delegating responsibilities and providing constructive feedback on their work • Assess internal controls, identify weaknesses, and suggest remedial actions for design, implementation, and operational effectiveness • Prepare risk-based audit strategies and plans, assessing client's business environments for various account balances and class of transactions • Communicate effectively and make informed decisions to resolve critical audit and reporting matters requiring professional Judgment • Conduct training workshops on the practical application of IFRS, covering Financial Instruments (IFRS 09), Deferred Taxes (IAS-12), Leases (IFRS-16), and Expected Credit Losses (ECL)