Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Professional Development
Training Focus Areas
Countries Visited
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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ANIS AHMED

Karachi

Summary

Dynamic finance leader with extensive experience at Shafi Group of Companies, excelling in financial planning and risk analysis. Proven track record in managing PKR 12 billion financial exposure and optimizing working capital. Adept at integrating financial systems and fostering collaboration across teams to drive profitability and efficiency.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Finance, Insurance & Banking Department

Shafi Group of Companies
Karachi
10.2006 - Current
  • Company Overview: Manufacturer & Exporter: Leather, Textile, Chemicals, Glucose, Farm House Products
  • Develop and oversee comprehensive financial plans and annual budgets in collaboration with the cost, treasury, production, import/export, and accounting teams.
  • Establish short-term financing facilities with conventional and Islamic banks; manage a total financial exposure of PKR 4 billion and arrange long-term financing for group projects.
  • Supervise preparation of financial statements for multiple group entities; produce detailed financial and non-financial analysis reports for senior leadership.
  • Manage funds and treasury operations to reduce financing costs and maximize profitability.
  • Plan and coordinate trade finance activities in collaboration with import/export departments.
  • Evaluate receivables and payables policies to optimize working capital management.
  • Design and monitor insurance coverage for all group assets, including vehicles and goods in transit; manage claim processing.
  • Analyze and report on diverse issues (e.g., AML compliance, prudential regulations, national budgets, global policies) for the Group Chairman, Managing Director, Directors, and Executives.
  • Prepare feasibility studies for new ventures, including a recently established milk production unit.
  • Conduct training sessions for finance and audit teams across group companies.
  • Mentored finance team members and fostered a collaborative work environment, including recruitment and performance reviews.

Financial Analyst

Qadir & Company
Karachi
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Company Overview: Sales & Tax Consultancy, Audit
  • Developed financial information systems to streamline accounting and taxation processes, improving decision-making efficiency.
  • Finalized financial statements and management reports with cost and variance analysis.
  • Managed supply chain operations, working capital, and capital expenditure.
  • Conducted risk analysis and portfolio evaluations.
  • Oversaw collection systems for diverse revenue streams including retail outlets, rental properties, and service businesses.
  • Coordinated trade finance and banking operations.
  • Sales & Tax Consultancy, Audit
  • Analyzed financial data to support budget planning and forecasting initiatives.
  • Prepared detailed reports to inform management on financial performance trends.
  • Evaluated investment opportunities by performing risk assessments and financial projections.

Manager Accounts & HR

Yusuf Textile Mills
Karachi
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Company Overview: Textile Manufacturing & Export
  • Developed financial information systems to streamline accounting and taxation processes, improving decision-making efficiency.
  • Finalized financial statements and management reports with cost and variance analysis.
  • Managed supply chain operations, working capital, and capital expenditure.
  • Conducted risk analysis and portfolio evaluations.
  • Oversaw collection systems for diverse revenue streams including retail outlets, rental properties, and service businesses.
  • Coordinated trade finance and banking operations.
  • Textile Manufacturing & Export

Accounts Officer

Channel (Pvt) Ltd
Karachi
01.1993 - 01.1995
  • Company Overview: Construction, Property Leasing, Food Outlets
  • Developed financial information systems to streamline accounting and taxation processes, improving decision-making efficiency.
  • Finalized financial statements and management reports with cost and variance analysis.
  • Managed supply chain operations, working capital, and capital expenditure.
  • Conducted risk analysis and portfolio evaluations.
  • Oversaw collection systems for diverse revenue streams including retail outlets, rental properties, and service businesses.
  • Coordinated trade finance and banking operations.
  • Construction, Property Leasing, Food Outlets

Articleship

Gangat & Company (Chartered Accountants)
01.1989 - 03.1993
  • Training Focus Areas: Accounting, finance, audit, and corporate compliance with specialization in payroll, gratuity, capital expenditure, and profit participation fund audits for manufacturing, trading, service, and non-profit organizations.

Articleship

Hyder Bhimji & Company (Chartered Accountants)
07.1988 - 12.1988
  • Training Focus Areas: Accounting, finance, audit, and corporate compliance with specialization in payroll, gratuity, capital expenditure, and profit participation fund audits for manufacturing, trading, service, and non-profit organizations.

Education

C.A. (Inter) -

Institute of Chartered Accountant of Pakistan

A.C.M.A. -

ICMA International

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Internet research and reporting tools
  • Financial analysis expertise
  • Financial systems integration
  • Financial planning
  • Risk analysis
  • Trade finance
  • Financial reporting

Accomplishments

  • Developed a comprehensive financial analysis report that reduced group financing costs; processed insurance claims worth PKR 6 million (Shafi Group).
  • Designed investment portfolios and implemented financial information systems (Qadir & Co).
  • Introduced costing and internal control systems, streamlining supply chain operations to reduce costs (Yusuf Textile Mills).
  • Successfully negotiated and implemented an improved collections system (Channel Pvt. Ltd).

Professional Development

Participation in multiple national and international conferences, workshops, and seminars on management and finance, organized by ICAP, ICMAP, and various banks.

Training Focus Areas

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Audit
  • Corporate compliance with specialization in payroll, gratuity, capital expenditure, and profit participation fund audits for manufacturing, trading, service, and non-profit organizations.

Countries Visited

UAE

USA

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading (Finance, Management, and General Interest)
  • Health & Fitness Activities (Yoga, Horse Riding, Swimming)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head of Finance, Insurance & Banking Department

Shafi Group of Companies
10.2006 - Current

Financial Analyst

Qadir & Company
01.2000 - 01.2006

Manager Accounts & HR

Yusuf Textile Mills
01.1996 - 01.2000

Accounts Officer

Channel (Pvt) Ltd
01.1993 - 01.1995

Articleship

Gangat & Company (Chartered Accountants)
01.1989 - 03.1993

Articleship

Hyder Bhimji & Company (Chartered Accountants)
07.1988 - 12.1988

C.A. (Inter) -

Institute of Chartered Accountant of Pakistan

A.C.M.A. -

ICMA International

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