Rahat Ullah
Finance
Islamabad
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented finance professional with three years of extensive experience in financial management, project evaluation, auditing and bookkeeping. Currently serving as a Finance Officer at a leading think tank, I specialize in managing complex, multi-donor funded projects, preparing financial proposals, and ensuring rigorous compliance with financial policies and regulations. My expertise spans financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, portfolio management, and financial reporting, with a proven ability to optimize resource allocation and enhance financial performance. I am adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency. Committed to delivering actionable insights and maintaining transparency in financial reporting, I aim to contribute to organizational success through precision-driven financial management practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Finance Officer
Sustainable Development Policy Institute-SDPI
10.2024 - Current
- Oversee and evaluate financial reporting of International funded multi donor projects ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives and donor requirements.
- Develop comprehensive budgets and financial proposals tailored to project goals, enabling effective resource allocation and financial planning.
- Prepare detailed financial reports on project expenditures and outflows, ensuring timely and transparent reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with project teams to monitor spending, forecast future expenditures, and analyze potential variances, optimizing project financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, regulations, and best practices to maintain rigorous financial accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
- Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely payment of invoices and reducing outstanding debts.
Audit Associate
Omar Adil & Co. Chartered Accountants
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Assist in the planning and preparation of audit engagements, including conducting risk assessments and developing audit plans.
- Perform audit procedures to test the accuracy and completeness of financial statements and internal controls.
- Document audit findings and work papers in accordance with professional standards and firm policies.
- Assist in the resolution of client audit queries in a timely and efficient manner, maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Collaborate with team members to address audit issues and develop recommendations for improvements in internal controls and processes.
- Participate in meetings with clients to discuss audit findings and recommendations.
Final Accounts
Future Connect Accountants-UK Based Firm
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Develop monthly financial statements that include cash flow, profit and loss statements, and balance sheets.
- Assisting the finance department and senior accounting staff members with various tasks, including preparing budgets, records, and statements.
- Prepare CIS monthly returns, online and deal with Contractors and Subcontractors.
- Taking the accounts to the final accounts level with adjustments on Sage line 50.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Dealing with MTD on different software Sage line 50.
- Purchase and sales ledger control with reconciliations and credit control activities.
- Dealing with different Nominal codes, charts of accounts and Tax Codes.
- Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Dealing with HMRC related to VAT inquiries, foreign currencies & Intrastat Returns.
- Resolving account payable and receivable issues or queries.
- Post general, debtor and creditor journals, wages Journals.
- Month ends on excel to thoroughly understand the concept of reversals and other important journals.
- Preparing Final Accounts, CT600 and submission to HMRC.
- Assisting in financial and tax, and general ledger preparation.
- Dealing with Accruals, prepayments, depreciation, double entries and calculating Loan Interest.
- Processing payroll, generating pay slips, Maternity & Statutory pay, forms P45 and P60 and RTI submissions, and Pension Schemes using Sage Payroll 50.
Accounts & Finance Assistant as an Internee
Regional Accounts Wing, Bureau of Statistics, Planning & Development Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in the preparation and maintaining of bookkeeping & financial records.
- Supported the admin and account officer in the compilation and reconciliation of financial documents.
- Managed and organized physical and digital files, ensuring accurate and timely filing of important documents.
- Assisted in the preparation of physical and financial report on quarter and annual basis.
- Performed data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
- Assist in the preparation of comparative statement of different vendors during procurement in time of direct purchase and tendering purpose as per kppra rules.
- Coordinated with other departments to gather necessary information and documentation for financial reporting.
- Provided administrative support, including scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence, and handling communications.
- Helped in the preparation of budgets and forecasts by gathering and organizing relevant financial data.
- Assisted in the implementation of accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Maintain the accounts & financial documents for the purpose of annual audit.
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -
ACCA
Islamabad, PakistanCertified Public Accountant UK -
The Association of International Certified Public Accountants
10-2023
AQF FNS50215 Diploma - Accounting
Australian Pacific Institute of Technology
02-2020
Skills
- Financial Software Proficiency: Experience with accounting systems such as Sage50, Quickbooks, Xero, Sage Payroll and Odoo Accounting
- Advance Excel Skills: Proficiency in data modelling, data analytics and reporting using advanced excel functions, pivot tables and macros
- Financial Reporting: Ability to prepare comprehensive financial reports, including balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement
- Grant Management Systems: Expertise in using grant management software to track and report on grant expenditures and compliance
- Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of International financial regulations, non profit accounting standards and donor specific compliance requirement
- Internal Controls and Audit: Experience in designing and implementing internal controls, preparing for audit and managing audit process
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Skills in developing, monitoring and revising budgets as well as creating financial forecasts and projections
- Financial Risk Management: Expertise in identifying and mitigating financial risks, ensuring organizational and donor compliance
- Cost Allocation: Proficiency in cost allocation and analysis to ensure accurate and complaint financial reporting
- Multi Currency Management: Experience managing transactions in multiple currencies including foreign exchange and related financial reporting
- Financial Data Management: Skills in maintaining accurate and secure financial records ensuring data integrity
- Donor Compliance and Reporting: Ability to meet donor specific financial reporting requirements and manage donor relationships
- Project Financial Management: Experience in managing project finances, including expense tracking, budget adherence and financial reporting
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Financial Management and Reporting
- Grant Management and Compliance
- Accounting Systems and Software Proficiency
- Financial Analysis and Forecasting
- Audit Preparation and Internal Controls
- Audit and Statutory compliance
- Accounts Management
- Budget Development and Monitoring
- Reporting and Documentation
- Project Financial Management
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Communication and Collaboration
- Risk Management Regulatory Compliance and Standards
- Ethical Practices and Integrity
- Donor Relationship Management
References
REFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Certification
FIRE SAFETY & RESPONSE FIRST AID, TRAUMA MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL & MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND MOCK DRILL
Timeline
Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA)
04-2025
FIRE SAFETY & RESPONSE FIRST AID, TRAUMA MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL & MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND MOCK DRILL
02-2025
Finance Officer
Sustainable Development Policy Institute-SDPI
10.2024 - Current
Audit Associate
Omar Adil & Co. Chartered Accountants
01.2024 - 10.2024
Final Accounts
Future Connect Accountants-UK Based Firm
01.2023 - 12.2023
Accounts & Finance Assistant as an Internee
Regional Accounts Wing, Bureau of Statistics, Planning & Development Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
07.2021 - 12.2021
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -
ACCA
Certified Public Accountant UK -
The Association of International Certified Public Accountants
AQF FNS50215 Diploma - Accounting
Australian Pacific Institute of Technology
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