Zain Ul Abideen

Financial Reporting Manager

Lahore, PK.

About

Highly accomplished Financial Reporting Manager with over 3 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting operations, and ERP-based reconciliations. Proven leader in managing district-level reporting teams, delivering accurate and timely financial reports, and implementing robust internal controls. Adept at driving financial performance through meticulous variance analysis, cash flow management, and strategic collaboration with senior leadership.

Work

DAWAT-E-ISLAMI INTERNATIONAL TRUST

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Financial Reporting Manager

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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Summary

Leads district-level financial reporting operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and delivering accurate, timely financial reports across multiple locations.

Highlights

Leads and manages district-level financial reporting operations across multiple entities, ensuring 100% compliance with accounting standards and organizational SOPs.

Prepares and delivers consolidated monthly income and expense reports for various departments and regional branches, providing critical data for strategic decision-making.

Conducts comprehensive budget vs. actual variance analysis, identifying key cost drivers and recommending corrective actions to significantly improve financial performance.

Oversees the reconciliation of E-Raseed collections, investigating discrepancies and implementing controls to ensure real-time financial accuracy and minimize revenue loss.

Monitors post-dated cheque (PDC) portfolios, ensuring timely recoveries and strengthening cash flow visibility to mitigate financial risks.

Develops detailed, audit-ready financial reports for events and management meetings, ensuring full transparency and compliance.

Collaborates with senior finance leadership to enhance reporting frameworks, streamline processes, and improve data accuracy for strategic decision-making.

DAWAT-E-ISLAMI INTERNATIONAL TRUST

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Accountant

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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Summary

Managed end-to-end accounting operations, ensuring data integrity and contributing to strong internal controls.

Highlights

Managed end-to-end accounting operations, encompassing transaction recording, documentation, and ERP-based financial reporting, ensuring comprehensive and accurate financial records.

Ensured high data integrity by meticulously validating entries across accounts and financial classifications, significantly minimizing reporting errors.

Processed all journal entries, cheque transactions, and adjustment requests within strict reporting timelines, maintaining operational efficiency for critical financial processes.

Conducted monthly ERP reconciliations, aligning regional financial data with head office records to ensure accurate consolidation and reduce discrepancies.

Strengthened internal controls by identifying process gaps and implementing corrective measures, contributing to a notable reduction in audit observations.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ASIA

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Assistant Accountant

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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Summary

Supported financial operations and ensured accurate record-keeping for a university setting.

Highlights

Managed ledgers and journal entries, ensuring accurate bookkeeping and maintaining financial data integrity for the institution.

Processed and verified vendor invoices and payment transactions, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely disbursement of funds.

Administered petty cash accounts, meticulously tracking and controlling disbursements for small office expenses with zero discrepancies.

Assisted in payroll processing, verifying employee attendance and accurately calculating deductions for staff.

Monitored and reconciled tuition fees, resolving discrepancies to ensure alignment with financial records and optimize revenue collection.

Assisted in tracking scholarship and grant funds, ensuring proper allocation and utilization in compliance with guidelines.

Prepared and organized comprehensive financial documentation for audits, collaborating with auditors to ensure full compliance and transparency.

ASKARI BANK LIMITED

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Banking Intern

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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Summary

Supported front-office banking operations and assisted with loan processing and customer inquiries.

Highlights

Supported front-office banking operations, assisting customers with transactions and account-related inquiries to enhance service delivery.

Assisted in processing loan and mortgage applications, ensuring strict compliance with banking regulations and internal policies.

Monitored daily cash flow and performed basic reconciliations, contributing to accurate financial record-keeping.

Promoted digital banking services by guiding customers on online and mobile banking solutions, increasing adoption rates.

Education

University of Education

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting and Finance Grade: 3.16 CGPA

Languages

Urdu

English

Certificates

QuickBooks Online Accountant Certification

Intuit QuickBooks

Career Catalyst: Audit

Forage

Skills

Financial Reporting

Financial Reporting, Consolidated Reporting, Income and Expense Reports, Audit-Ready Documentation.

Accounting Software

Quickbooks, Account Edge, ERP Systems.

Budget Management

Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Cost Drivers.

Microsoft Office

Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Customer Management

Customer Service, Client Relations.

Team Leadership

Team Leadership, Team Management, Collaboration.

Accounting Operations

Accounting Operations, Transaction Recording, Bookkeeping, Journal Entries, Cheque Transactions, Petty Cash Management, Payroll Processing.

Reconciliation

ERP Reconciliations, E-Raseed Collections, Tuition Fee Reconciliation, Cash Flow Reconciliations.

Internal Controls

Internal Controls, Process Improvement, Audit Compliance.

Financial Analysis

Financial Analysis, Data Integrity, Financial Performance Improvement.

Compliance

Accounting Standards, Organizational SOPs, Banking Regulations.

Projects

Impact of Environmental Attitude on Green Purchasing Behavior

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Summary

Conducted research analyzing consumer behavior in Lahore with a focus on environmental awareness and purchasing decisions.