Muhammad Ali

Senior Internal Auditor

Helping Hand for Relief and Development • Full time

Nov 2023 - Present • 2 yrs 6 mos

Working as Senior Internal Auditor, responsible for leading internal audit activities to ensure financial transparency, compliance with organizational policies, and effective utilization of donor-funded resources. Key Responsibilities Internal Audit & Compliance • Conducting internal audits of financial, procurement, and operational processes across various projects and departments • Reviewing procurement documentation, vendor selection processes, and contract compliance • Evaluating internal controls and risk management practices to ensure compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements Project & Financial Review • Performing financial reviews of project expenditures, budgets, and cost variations • Auditing construction and development projects, including verification of BOQ items, work progress, and payment certifications • Reviewing grant utilization and project cost effectiveness Reporting & Risk Assessment • Identifying operational, financial, and compliance risks during audit engagements • Preparing audit observations and reports for senior management • Coordinating with relevant departments to address audit findings and improve internal controls Special Assignments • Conducting special investigations, operational reviews, and management-requested assignments • Supporting management in strengthening financial governance, transparency, and accountability mechanisms

Assistant Manager Accounts and Finance

Metro Shoes pvt ltd • Full time

Nov 2022 - Nov 2023 • 1 yr

Key Responsibilities Accounts Management • Managing Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables • Maintaining fixed asset records and bookkeeping • Handling petty cash transactions and bookkeeping Reconciliation & Financial Control • Performing inventory and payables aging analysis • Branch-wise sales to deposit reconciliation • Credit card sales and bank reconciliations • Reconciliation of branch-wise rent payable, salaries, and commission payable Financial Reporting • Preparation of branch-wise, E-Web wise, and group-wise financial statements on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis Financial Analysis • Category-wise analysis of sales, cost of sales, margins, and discounts • Branch-wise petty expense vs budget analysis

Manager Accounts and Finance

Norwich Pharmaceuticals • Full time

Sep 2020 - Nov 2022 • 2 yrs 2 mos

Key Responsibilities Accounts & Financial Reporting • Verification and posting of cash, bank, sales, purchase, and journal vouchers in the accounting system • Daily cash and bank reconciliations • Reconciliation of receivables and vendor ledgers • Preparation of management reports including Profit & Loss, Cash Flow, and Monthly Expense Reports • Proper documentation, record keeping, and filing of financial transactions Finance Operations • Coordination with management for petty cash payments and approvals • Weekly review of vendor payment schedules and approval processing • Follow-up with sales team for timely customer recoveries • Payroll review and salary approval coordination with senior management • Liaison with banks for bank statements, deposits, withdrawals, and cheque processing Taxation Compliance • Preparation of PSIDs for withholding taxes and maintenance of CPR records • Ensuring timely payment of employee and supplier withholding taxes • Preparation and submission of monthly sales tax returns • Preparation and submission of quarterly withholding tax returns Audit & Internal Controls • Conducting monthly stock counts and reconciliation • Ensuring all financial entries are posted before stock verification • Reporting stock results to senior management and posting approved adjustments Process Improvement & Compliance • Reporting software/system issues to developers and management • Assisting in development of policies, internal controls, and SOPs • Handling special assignments from CFO and CEO