Ahmad Fawad Shairzay

Setup new tracking system for filing and processing applications, taxes, insurance, business development and immigration services.

• Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
• Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
• Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
• Coordinated and aligned corporate and office schedules and disseminated important work information to employees.
• Oversaw work processes and performed quality control tasks to increase revenue and reduce production times.
• Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.
• Communicated corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets.

• Turned TGI vision into reality by building an innovative business focused on development of new methods of supply chain management and business development in Fuel & Gas industries. Strategy across all core business functions including product development, quality, sales and marketing along with investor relations. Collaborated with team in securing a $105 M investment during a period of general economic malaise. Achieved considerable recognition with Targe Group International being named among one of the top 10 most promising Fuel & Gas companies in Afghanistan, Middle-east and United States of America.
• Duties and Responsibilities:
• Planning, developing, organizing, implementing, directing and evaluating organization's fiscal function and performance;
• Participating in development of corporation's financial management plan, policy and SOPs in compliance with international standards regulations and guidelines;
• Enforce policies and procedures of group by way of systems that will improve overall operation and effectiveness of companies under group;
• Developing credibility for nance departments of each company by providing timely and accurate budget analysis, financial report and financial trend in order to assist CEO/President and BOD;
• Providing strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting company financial prospects in alliance acquisitions, mergers and investment;
• Closely working and monitoring taxation system of companies under Targe Group umbrella in accordance with Afghanistan taxation law.
• Developing and executing strategy for discovering and securing new business opportunities locally, regionally and nationally;
• Exploring market for new business opportunities, study, evaluate and analyze new projects in accordance with company business strategy;
• Identify markets for investment at national and international level and development of business plans and marketing plans to support investment goals;
• Conducting business research, feasibility studies, prepare plan based on findings of research data and information;
• Preparing high quality proposal and presentation for new projects and to present it to GoA or other partners;
• Overseeing proposal writing unit in need assessment, proposal writing and ensuring new business safely in respect to company interest and profit;
• Accompanying BoD nationally and internationally in meetings, seminars, and business related gatherings to expand business and utilize opportunities;
• Supervising and support business development team in collection of efficient data, information, market study, research and reporting;
• Assisting CEO in development and implementation of company’s strategic plan and exhibit strongly as company vision figurehead to clients and partners.

Built a very high level and online services for stakeholders and customers of Dawi Oil Ltd.
Developed the company from very basic and traditional systems of accounting, operations and into plane. to a very robust, update and IATA, JIG and NATO certified systems.
Increased the number of direct customers from 12 to 62 local, international, commercial and military operators using Afghanistan's airports.
Maximize the annual turnover from $120M to $465M.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization's and help execute staff succession and growth plans.
• Train the Finance Unit and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.
• Work with the President/CEO on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships on city, state, and national levels, as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts.
• Participate in developing new business, specifically: assist the CEO and COO in identifying new funding opportunities, the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective service delivery.
• Assess the benefits of all prospective contracts and advise the Executive Team on programmatic design and implementation matters.
• Oversee the management and coordination of all scale reporting activities for the organization including: organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, development and monitoring of organizational and contract budgets.
• Oversee all purchasing and payroll activity for staff and participants.
• Attend Board and Subcommittee meetings; including being the lead staff on the Audit/Finance Committee.
• Monitor banking activities of the organization.
• Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs.
• Investigate cost-effective benefit plans and other fringe benefits which the organization may offer employees and potential employees with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified individuals.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of wage incentives, commissions, and salaries for the staff.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and ensure a disaster recovery plan is in place.
• Oversee business insurance plans and health care coverage analysis.
• Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business.
• Cold call as appropriate within your market or geographic area to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities.
• Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging the network.
• Research and build relationships with new clients.
• Set up meetings between client decision makers and company’s practice leaders/principals.
• Plan approaches and pitches. Work with team to develop proposals that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.

• Developed future financial plans to inform critical decision-making related to spending cuts, rightsizing labor force and timing planned business investments.
• Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and performance of business.

• Building external partnerships between farmers, assemblers, wholesalers and government agencies.
• Work closely with the association Board of director in support of the association and its members.
• Organize training courses in order for the members to better their economic standing.
• Developing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk;
• Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities;
• Managing organization's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems;
• Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out;
• Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organizations;
• Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines;
• Managing budgets;
• Supervising staff;
• Providing financial advice and support to clients and colleagues to enable them to make sound business decisions.

• Analyzed budgets, forecasts and current trends to support overall financial operations.
• Managed expense tracking and personnel vouchers.
• Monitored and compiled data and reports to present to leadership.
• Produced reports outlining latest financial information such as expenses, income and outstanding balances.
• Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
• Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
• Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.
• Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
• Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

• Produced and reviewed audit reports for submission to inspector general and advised on audit recommendations and internal controls.
• Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthrough hs for compliance with documented processes.
• Reported audit findings, covering compliance issues related to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate regulations.
• Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
• Handled all major risks in collaboration with management.
• Documented auditing information utilizing corporate system.
• Explained risk and compliance concepts to managers and executives.
• Planned annual audits, evaluating controls across national and international offices.
• Created and delivered risk management presentations to key decision-makers.
• Prepared audit programs and documentation in alignment with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
• Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews.
• Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Produced audit reports.
• Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
• Produced and reviewed audit reports for submission to inspector general and advised on audit recommendations and internal controls
• Reviewed financial statements for adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate regulations