Shuja ur Rehman

Oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with regulations for optimal financial management. Prepare financial reports, analyze data, and provide strategic insights for decision-making and risk mitigation processes. Manage funds, optimize cash flow, and maintain banking relationships to ensure financial stability and growth. Ensure compliance with taxation laws, regulatory requirements, and financial best practices for legal adherence. Lead restructuring initiatives, aligning financial strategies with business goals and strengthening internal financial controls. Overhaul commercial, negotiation, and business development activities, restructuring commercial and key account management successfully. Adjust profit margins and other expenses through discussions with brands to improve overall business profitability. Lower costs and increase savings by working with suppliers to enhance financial sustainability effectively. Develop cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication of financial performance to stakeholders and management. Implement Odoo ERP, improving financial reporting accuracy and operational efficiency for sustainable business growth.

Recorded production data accurately, ensuring timely system updates for efficient tracking and reporting. Identified risks, proposed mitigation strategies, and enhanced operational safety and compliance measures. Ensured strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards in daily operations. Analyzed yield reports and raw material usage to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Monitored budgets versus actual performance, identified variances and implemented cost-control measures. Enhanced gate operations by reviewing processes, improving security, and optimizing workflow. Tracked inventory and recycled materials to reduce costs and ensure continuous availability. Developed and implemented SOPs, ensuring compliance, consistency, and operational efficiency. Oversaw store operations, managed materials and identified slow-moving stock for better inventory control. Controlled expenses by monitoring repairs, maintenance costs, and operational expenditures. Prepared reconciliations to maintain transaction accuracy and prevent discrepancies in financial records. Managed cash handling, ensuring proper petty cash processing and adherence to financial policies. Executed ad hoc assignments as directed by management, ensuring timely and efficient task completion. Played a key role in SAP S4 Hana implementation for inventory management and accounts.

Business: Trading/distributions, US-based global provider of new wireless handsets and accessories, E-commerce, B2B Reviewed e-commerce receipts, reconciled inventory, and highlighted discrepancies for Amazon, eBay, and others. Analyzed financial statements for Colombian and Mexican businesses, monitoring daily operations and compliance. Performed third-party verifications, reconciled accounts, and ensured accurate AR and AP records. Verified daily bank receipts, payments, sales, and purchases for accuracy and consistency. Checked incentives, pricing, and commissions for customers, vendors, and salespersons. Ensured accurate and timely posting of accounts receivable and payable transactions. Validated inventory movements between Magaya and Sage to maintain accurate stock records. Reviewed bank, inventory, and customer balance reconciliations for financial accuracy. Verified payroll processing to ensure correct payments and compliance with company policies. Completed ad hoc tasks assigned by management, supporting operational efficiency and financial accuracy.

Business: Sugar, Rice, Aviation, Ethanol, Polypropylene Bags, Power Generation, Automotive (Tractor assembling), Gasses and Agriculture Farms. Partnered with the Chief Auditor to restructure and enhance internal audit department efficiency and effectiveness. Conducted risk-based audits to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and strengthen financial control measures. Led audit engagements, fraud investigations, and special assignments assigned by senior management. Prepared comprehensive reports with action plans for the Group Chief Internal Auditor’s review. Assessed internal controls, identified weaknesses, and recommended accounting software improvements for efficiency. Reconciled AR, AP, and inventory modules with the General Ledger in the ERP system. Analyzed financial performance, comparing actual results with budgets for strategic decision-making. Implemented new accounting software, improving general ledger and cane accounting operational efficiency.

Business: Textile, manufacturing of edible oil and ghee, Trading, and Entertainment. Conducted pre-audit and verified vouchers for payables and payments related to cotton and materials. Prepared budgets, analyzed costs, and generated variance reports comparing projections with actual production. Verified daily accounting transactions to ensure accurate and appropriate financial recordings. Performed monthly stock-taking for cotton, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory. Prepared monthly accounts and completed additional tasks assigned by management.

Business: Home Textile Assisted the Chief Auditor in restructuring and strengthening internal audit department operations and policies. Trained, supervised, and mentored audit staff to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and professional growth. Conducted procurement pre-audits, identified control weaknesses, and recommended process improvements. Led piece-rate wage integration for stitching processes, optimizing ERP functionality and payroll accuracy. Resolved vendor issues in stitching procurement, ensuring smooth operations and timely payments. Audited fabric processing, reconciled transactions, and identified wastage to improve cost efficiency. Verified transporter bills, reviewed contracts, and eliminated duplicate charges for cost reduction. Implemented ERP at a newly acquired unit, streamlining financial operations and reporting.

Business: Manufacturing of Quality Sugar Maintained and updated employees' personal files, ensuring accurate and organized records. Assisted the HR Manager in recruiting and hiring plant staff for various roles. Prepared employee performance appraisals to support evaluations and career development. Supported HR Manager in conducting in-house training sessions for employee skill enhancement. Assisted in auditing Food Safety, Quality, and Environment Management Systems for compliance.