Hassan Saeed-ACCA, CISI

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Accountant UK

Objective and Core Competencies

Dedicated ACCA Qualified with Nine years experience of exceptional track record in financial analysis,
accounting and auditing, seeking a finance position with a leading organization to apply accrued skills in
making tangible contributions to the overall financial bottom-line.

Skill Summary Unrivalled accounting skills , diversified knowledge and experience of the following:
Knowledge of financial planning, analysis and reporting best practices.
Understanding of regulatory requirements for financial reporting including the
IFRS.
Collaborative & Team Player
Building Relationships including cross-cultural sensitivity
Budget Planning and performance evaluation
Professionalism - commitment to ethical standards and Integrity
Self-motivated, work with minimal supervision.
Information analysis and decision making
Proficiency in English (written & oral)

Finance Etravel UAE

Software & Traacs UAE
Computer MetaTrader 4 (Forex)
Proficiency PenAIR (Airline & Aviation Accounting Software)
QuickBooks Pro 2011
Tally ERP 9
MYOB
Microsoft Office (Publisher, Spreadsheets, Word Processors, Presentation
Software)
Accomplishme
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Financial Management
Policies and Procedures: Developed and implemented finance policies and
procedures in order to ensure all team members are aligned to the same set of
standards and contribute to achieving ENTTs vision
Processes and Controls: Implemented processes and controls to ensure ENTT is
fully compliant with IFRS requirements
Quality: Ensured the quality of all reporting is in conformance with regulations,
legislation, policies and procedures
Budget: Prepared and recommend the development of department budget, and
monitors financial performance versus the budget to ensure alignment
Accounts Management:
Consolidated two accounting offices into one location, resulting in greater
efficiency, streamlined operations and savings of over GBP 60K annually in
payroll alone

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 Reduce payroll processing time by 30% by implementing Quick books payroll

package and eliminate the old manual payroll accounting.
Implemented 3d Secure Payment method in Emenac which reduce the fraud
Risk & Charge Backs up to 60%
Maintained the 7 Million General Ledger encompassing both Pakistani rupee
and Great Britain pound
Developed internal control system for control environment and risk
assessment and establish such measures which are recommended by ATOL UK
Trading, Finance, Marketing, Customer Services
Established the very first Centralized KSE Ordering Department at VSSL,
managing trading execution of all commodities future and fixed income trading
listed in Karachi Stock Exchange.
Managed promotions and publicity campaign of HBL (Habib Bank Ltd) IPO @
RS 235 as a representative of VSSL
Through Gharibwal Cement Limited promotion upsurge the new clients
turnover up to 150%
Organizational Scan

Etihad National Travel & tourism Abu Dhabi, UAE www.etihadnational.com

Feb 14 Present Asst Finance Manager

Assist in the preparation and presentation of the annual budgeting process and review in
accord with the Group policy, guidelines and schedules
Interface with project team during the preparation, endorsement, approval and administration
of CAPEX, OPEX Budgets & AFEs and attend meetings with Budget Holders and Finance to defend
the budget submission.
Maintain compliance to Credit Policy and Credit Control processes, achieve the monthly cash-
collection targets set
Identifying change in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtedness
Preparing periodic MIS/KPI, Accounts Receivable and collection performance reports and
reconcile AR control accounts in the Balance Sheet for debtors and updation.
Validating of Sales document pack /LPO and credit approval or clear funds and authorize final
release of the E-tickets or holiday packages for credit customers.
Assisting group CFO in formulating strategies recommendations and plan to enhance financial
reporting performance.

7 Continents Travel Ltd (UK), Lahore, Pakistan www.7-continentstravel.co.uk

Sep 08 Feb 14 Senior Accountant

Take up and execute the financial operations (accounts payable and accounts receivable) and
Perform activities related to maintenance of the General Ledger ensuring its accuracy and
completeness, for the assigned entities within the group. Oversee management of Fixed Asset Accounts
as well as participate in any other task assigned by the accounts manager.
Assist in preparing VAT Returns (HMRC UK) and Corporate reporting Requirement
Prepare Commission Reports; analysing and correcting discrepancies.
Within Credit Control, working with customers (In both UK and Europe) to control payment terms
and solve invoice queries
To support Accounts Manager in ensuring that inter-company cost allocations are in line with
management agreements and transfer pricing policy
Assist in Consolidation of Groups Monthly accounts, analytical review and recommendation, as
well as annual accounts.
Proactively follow changes in UK laws and ATOL regulation as well as makes sure they are
accounted for
Enhancing the level of internal control and audit processes to meet the corporate standards,
External Audit and Internal Audit requirements

Value Stock Securities Pvt Ltd www.valuestock.pk

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Mar 06 Sep 08 Equity Trader

Planned, coordinated, and performed diverse trading functions in various sectors. Key member of an elite
trading
Team that generated more than Rs 45 million in annual commissions. Used firms research and
sophisticated trading
Methods to identify and capitalize on market opportunities.

Traded and Manage commodities portfolio listed in KSE & LSE, totalling over Rs10 Billion worth over
the past 2 years which includes energy, metals and agricultural.
Researched small and mid-cap companies, including stock performance and earning reports;
recruited, trained and supervised junior traders.
Traded Karachi Stock exchange listed equities with a focus on short term profits; among the top 5 most
profitable traders in the firm and generated a 200 percent annual return on capital
Contributed to the firms profitable growth by developing and maintaining strong, long-term alliances
with sales Traders; leveraged extensive personal network of contacts to maximize order flow and
commission revenue
Analysed market trends, conditions, and developments to formulate effective and profitable trading
strategies; minimized risk through careful management of positions
Achieved optimal trade execution by establishing strong relationships with floor brokers; facilitated
the flow of Information to and from the trading floor by maintaining open lines of communication with
all personnel.
Leveraged extensive personal network of contacts to maximize order flow and commission revenue.

Education
Professional:

ACCA Qualified-Member (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

CISI Chartered Wealth Manager Qualification (Financial Market)
BSc Hons in Applied Accounting -(Project to be submitted for completion) Oxford Brookes
University, UK
Academic
Diploma in Accounting and Business-ACCA (UK)-2011
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business- ACCA (UK)- 2012
Professional Stage Completion Certificate 2013
Bachelors in Commerce B.COM IT First Division -2008
Intermediate in Commerce I.COM -2006

Workshops and Trainings Attended

Attended IFRS Training National Holding LLC UAE 26-27 Oct 2014
Attended Workshop How to do budgeting and forecasting at Orient MCT College
Attended Acute Professional Development program at Noor Jahan Hotel, Lahore Nov 2012

References To be furnished upon request.