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RANA MUHAMMAD ARIF_______________________________________________
156/ V-F Block, Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Ph: 0092-42-35947822, 0300-4376893;
Email: rana.arif.iba@gmail.com;
Distinguished Operations & Finance Management Professional
Catalyst in Institutional development, Governance, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Administration,
Educational Management, Project planning, Restructuring of the organizations, Institutional Reforms,
sustainable development and risk reduction.
Career Synopsis__________________________________________________________________
 Competent & Diligent Professional with gratifying service span of over 19 +years spearheaded at
senior level as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dy. Managing Director, CFO, Director in leading
public/corporate organizations i.e. GOP/NGOs.
 Proven expertise in operational management, financial management, Governance, Project Designing,
Project Management, Public Private Partnership, Educational Management, Social Protection and
Poverty Reduction Strategies and System Implementation, Strategic Financial Planning, Fund
Management and MIS.
 Results oriented tech savvy professional with well honed expertise in designing Policies &
Procedures, strategic inputs for organization’s growth.
 Exceptional ability to build productive relations with NGO, Donors, Govt. to secure needed support in
financing – projects, working capital needs and various ongoing Business activities.
 Skilled in managing the human, financial and material resources in meeting predetermined/
cyclical deadlines, to plan & manage work programs; lead, motivate & provide effective guidance to a
team of professionals. Implemented Data Bases Management System in SQL and ACCESS in various
leading organizations
 Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and report writing skills and extensive traveling
experience within and outside country. Familiarity with WB DFID and ADB practices.
Educational Credentials_______________________
 MBA, GPA-3.56, Distinction in Financial accounting, Institute of Business Administration (IBA), 2003.
 MS (Quality Management), Marks scored-72% with Distinction in Supply Chain Management,
Institute of Total Quality Management, Punjab University (thesis pending).
 B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, English), Bahauddin Zakariya University (Ist Div.)
Professional Qualification/Certification
 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Institute of Certified Public Accountants- A Professional Body)
 CA Articleship (Institute of Chartered Accountants- A professional Body)
Training/ Courses Attended/country visited:
 Discussion and policy dialogues of Technical and financial aspects of social sector Projects
( Turkey).
 Finalization of cost estimates, bid documents and prequalification documents of the
international contracts with international consultants in solid waste management in Turkey
(Estimation: USD 600 Million).
 Leadership Training Programme- LUMS (July 26- August 6, 2010)
 Procurement Practices by World Bank – LUMS
 Int. conference on Corporate Governance Orientation conducted by ACCA London.
 Int. workshop in the field of Computer literacy in education, Dhaka.
 Workshop on School Literacy, Bangkok, Thailand.
 Visit Istanbul Turkey, to attend workshop on Safe School Construction.
 Visit Colombo & Candy, Srilanka for official visit for study on education.
 Course on Corporate Governance by Professor Anton Roodt (SA)
 Course on financial skills for Investments & Decision Making- (PIMS Pakistan)
 Course on Six Sigma-A Breakthrough Management Strategy- (PIMS Pakistan)
 Int. conference on School Safety conducted by Aga Khan Development.
 South Asian International Conference on Globalization & Change: issues, concerns and
impact
Computer Skills:
 IT skills course from skills Council of Pakistan in MS Excel, MS Words, PowerPoint presentation.
 Implement Data Bases Management System in Oracle financials, SQL and ACCESS in various leading
organizations.
 Proficient with the use of Windows, MS Office and the Internet applications.
 Knowledge in computerized ERP data base Software i.e. Oracle, SQL, BPCS, AS –400, Access Based etc
Professional experience___________________________
Punjab Bio Energy Company (Presently Serving)
Cattle Market Management Company (CMMCG)
The Punjab Bio Energy Company Limited (PBECL) has been incorporated by Govt. of Punjab under the
Companies Ordinance 1984. The company is engaged in the supply chain management of biomass to
energy plants in Punjab.
The Cattle Market Management Company is incorporated by Government of Punjab. The Company is (not for
profit) entrusted the responsibility to provide growth opportunities in livestock sector and provision of state of
the art facilities to the sellers/buyers of animals in cattle markets.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Functional Responsibilities:
 Overall responsible for operations, financial administration, HR and procurement of the organization.
 Provide leadership in project designing and provide technical inputs while formulating long-range policy
framework for operational/financial planning for various interventions in development sector through
PPP.
 Design and formulate strategy for expansion of programs for supply chain management.
 Actively involved and oversee financial costing (engineering estimates), bid documents, RFP,
procurement in order to ensure transparent system.
 Effective input to international consultants in preparation of feasibilities studies.
 Lead in designing corporate strategy for execution of large services contracts, contract negotiation and
finance advisory.
 Procurement of goods and services for various operational and administrative activities and compliance
of PPRA Rules.
 Development of financial, procurement and HR manuals for the organization.
 Oversee overall administration of the head office and operational sites.
 Responsible for execution of construction projects for supply chain management through physical visits
of the sites.
 Apply high level of technical expertise; use technical expertise to advice and support teams in
developing policy and operational strategy.
 Provide trainings to the staff on financial and operational practices within the organization.
 Effective communication with team players while working; Provide guidance and support in all respect.
Financial Management/Grant Management/Governance
 Oversee and evaluate financial/operational and procedural control systems for organization.
 Oversee timely submission of all internal and external financial/operational and regulatory reporting of
the organization.
 Analyze complex financial data and extracts and define relevant information; interpret data for the
purpose of determining financial performance and project a financial probability.
 Present internal management reports to Board of Director and stakeholders.
 Oversee the preparation of working papers for budgets; ensure that expenditures for budgets and
grants and contracts are monitored and prepare reports to maintain balanced accounts.
 Oversee and review the maintenance of budget monitoring systems.
 Analyze gaps between planned budgets and actual expenses; anticipate financial risks;
 Monitor and approve expenditures throughout the budgetary period.
 Develop effective MIS system at organizational level for fair and transparent financial/operational
information/analysis.
 Initiate and execute department policies, rules, and regulations for good governance and ensure the
basis for an effective governance framework.
 Develop and oversee SOPs and check-lists for each program and ensuring integrity and transparency
at organizational level.
 Design and implementation of change and change management programs;
 Understanding and experience of corporate and non-profit governance;
 Lead the PBECL dialogue with its international partners and governments on issues of governance;
 Lead the PBECL dialogue with the private sector and civil society organizations;
Liaison/Co-ordination
 Having close interaction with all the stakeholders i.e. Department of Agriculture, Finance
Department, P& D Department, international consultants/contractors.
 Develop good working relationships with senior officials in Government at Federal, Provincial and
district level and other regional/international organizations.
 Attend meetings with government department on program update/progress.
 Develop effective relationship between PBECL and Farmers/NGOs/civil societies.
Monitoring & Evaluation
 Develop and implement corporate strategy for M&E plans for the various operational activities.
 Provide inputs and facilitate to design, conduct and consolidate situation analysis.
 Conduct surveys (both internal and external); baseline surveys, Need Assessment, Project Evaluation
etc.
 Review and check consistency of targets and project achievements in periodic progress reports in
collaboration with the project staff on monthly basis.
 Oversee implementation of Project and M&E activities keeping in view SOPs, checklists, work plans.
 Together with project heads, oversee systems for monitoring impacts of the Projects.
 Conduct monitoring & evaluation visits to project sites.
 Conduct workshops on capacity building of community on M&E related technical areas together with
Project staff.
 Oversee databank with updated cumulative data about the project operational areas; Prepare and
updated progress and other relevant information and M&E reports and analysis (trend analysis,
comparative analysis, quantitative/qualitative analysis) periodically for submission to BOD.
Administration/Secretarial Functions:
 General day-to-day office administration. Ensure efficient provision of office services, upkeep of office
and equipment and supply of office supplies.
 Responsible for administrative and human resource function, arranging Board Meetings, secretarial
meetings and seminars on behalf of the organization; draft minutes of the meetings.
 Prepare agenda items of the meetings and in time circulation to the members of the Board.
 Close liaison with Chairman/Directors of the Board.
 To provide advice and support to the chairs and members of those committees, acting as a key point
of contact for those committee members and to ensure they are fully supported by providing timely
information and communications.
 Effective interaction with Agriculture Department/Finance Department (GoP.) commercial banks for
working capital needs and other matters.
Lahore waste Management Company, City District Govt. Govt. of Punjab (Since 2010- 2015)
Lahore Waste Management Company (Company under section 42 of Companies Ordinance 1984) is established
by City District Government Govt. of Punjab; has an annual budget of Rs. 11.5 billion. LWMC is providing
solid waste management services through outsourcing arrangements with international contractors (solid waste
management, sanitation services, waste to energy, construction projects etc.). LWMC is also providing
consultancy services to the six cities of the province in order to restructure existing waste management
system.
Chief Financial Officer
Functional Responsibilities:
 Draft quality technical documents (Technical/financial proposals), as well as, policy briefs targeted solid
waste management systems.
 Design and formulate strategy for expansion of programs for solid waste management system.
 Actively involved in the financial costing (engineering estimates), bid documents, RFP, procurement in
order to outsource solid waste management (SWM) system to international contractors.
 Effective input to international consultants in preparation of bid documents, engineering estimates, bid
documents.
 Lead in designing corporate strategy for execution of large services contracts, contract negotiation and
finance advisory.
 Close liaison with Chairman/Directors of the Board; follow-up of the decisions of the board.
 To provide advice and support to the chairs and members of the committees, acting as a key point of
contact for those committee members and to ensure they are fully supported by providing timely
information and communications.
 Prepare presentations for the meetings of the Board of Directors.
 Actively involved in preparation of strategic plan, business growth plans, action plan and financial
modeling.
 Design TORs, bid documents, contract documents for international contract US$ 340 million of the
Govt. of Punjab in SWM i.e. waste collection, transport and cleaning services agreements, landfill site
development projects, allied engineering projects like road construction, site building construction etc.
 Provide leadership in project designing and provide technical inputs while formulating long-range
policy framework for operational/financial planning for various interventions through PPP.
 Carried out feasibility studies of SWM services in 6 major cities of the Province.
 Lead to evolve strategy for six cities project for implementation of SWM services through outsourcing
arrangements i.e. situational analysis, engineering estimates, bid documents, financial modeling
 Actively involved in construction/development of landfill site project (capacity:2,000 tones per day).
Also involved in preparation of estimates, bid documents for construction/landfill site operations.
 Provide technical input while drafting and designing of MOUs and engineering contracts at the
Organizational level for onward implementation of the SWM programs.
 Actively involved in financial negotiations; contract negotiation with Donors, international companies.
 Develop strategy and policy guidelines for effective monitoring and evaluation of the international
contracts regarding utilization of funds and achievement of desired organizational objectives.
 Ensure monitoring of operational progress of international contractors.
 Provide cross sectional support for effective and smooth development and operational activities.
 Prepare Term of Reference (TORs) for Firms; assist in selection of consultants under Quality and Cost
Based Selection (QCBS) i.e. third party validation, internal /external auditors.
 Actively involved in preparation of financial, procurement and HR manuals as per ADB/WB/ P & D
(Govt. of Punjab) (PPRA) guidelines.
 Actively involved in preparation of strategic plan, business growth plans, action plan and financial
modeling.
 Prepare various financial models for international outsourcing i.e ROE based, Profit Based, Cost+ Profit
based.
 Prepare financial modeling on the basis of IRR, discounted cash flows, NPV, Payback period etc.
 Design revenue generation plan and propose tariff based on the area in respect of solid waste
management services.
 Actively involved in preparation of revenue generation through implementation of user charges.
 Detailed analysis on acceptable options of revenue collection and extend presentation to the stake
holders i.e. Local Govt., Finance Department, City District Government.
 Effectively increase collection of user charges from commercial and industrial units at existing tariff.
 Responsible for reviews, improve and implement operational/financial policies, systems and procedures
and implementing sound practices and compliance at organizational level.
 Carried out econometric analysis of the data and allied reports collecting from different sources; trend
analysis, comparative analysis, quantitative/qualitative analysis etc.
 Provide trainings to the staff on financial and operational practices within the organization.
 Effective communication with team players while working; Provide guidance and support in all respect.
 Report to Board of Directors/ Executive Committee/Finance Committee of the Board.
Grant Management/Financial management/Governance
 Apply tests of detailed checking and verification before processing payments to international
contractor’s i.e. critical review of monthly progress report, detailed invoices, price escalation (CPI).
 Review, analyze and finalize monthly operational and financial statements and econometric analysis.
 Timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions in line with organizational requirements and
deadlines.
 Prepare consolidate statements of all accounts collected from various projects
 Analyze complex financial data and extracts and define relevant information; interpret data for the
purpose of determining financial performance and project a financial probability.
 Use various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages,
and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.
 Provide leadership in LWMC for evaluation activities, especially those carried out for governance and
management;
Budgets
 Oversee the preparation of working papers for budgets; ensure that expenditures for budgets and
grants and contracts are monitored and prepare reports to maintain balanced accounts.
 Develop and oversee the maintenance of budget monitoring systems.
 Analyze gaps between planned budgets and actual expenses; anticipate financial risks;
 Periodically review financial data for reasonableness and investigate and resolve unusual or incorrect
items.
 Monitor and approve expenditures throughout the budgetary period.
 Provide accurate, timely and complete information to the Finance Department and other departments
that process and feed transactions into automated financial systems.
Liaison/Co-ordination
 Having close interaction with all the stakeholders i.e. City District Govt., Local Government &
community development, Finance Department, Bureau of Statistics, six cities waste management
companies, international consultants/contractors.
 Develop good working relationships with senior officials in Government at Federal, Provincial and
district level and other regional/international organizations.
 Attend meetings with local government department on program update/progress and revenue
generation plans.
 Develop effective relationship between LWMC and NGOs/civil societies.
Administration/Secretarial Functions:
 Responsible for administrative and human resource function, arranging Board Meetings, secretarial
meetings and seminars on behalf of the organization; draft minutes of the meetings.
 General day-to-day office administration. Ensure efficient provision of office services, upkeep of office
and equipment and supply of office supplies.
 Prepare agenda items of the meetings and in time circulation to the members of the Board.
 Close liaison with Chairman/Directors of the Board.
 To provide advice and support to the chairs and members of those committees.
 Logistics/Boarding arrangement for Board members/donors/officials
 Effective interaction with Finance Department, State Bank, commercial banks, FIs for working capital
needs and other matters.
PUNJAB EDUCATION FOUNDATION, Lahore, Pakistan (GoP) /
Progressive Education Network (PEN) (Aug.2005 to Sep.2010)
Foundation Brief: The Punjab Education Foundation is Corporate organization of Govt. of Punjab established in
1991 as a Funding Organization (non-profit organization); has an annual budget of Rs. 6 billion (Projects
Funded by World Bank, DFID). PEF is providing financial and technical assistance for promotion of Quality
Education. PEN is providing educational services in adopted schools throughout Punjab.
Dy. Managing Director/MD
Operational Management:
 Responsible for risk free, transparent, Cisco-secure financial/operational discipline and management,
human resource and administrative functions.
 Provide leadership in project designing and provide technical inputs while formulating long-range
policy framework for operational/financial planning for various interventions in development sector
through PPP.
 Draft quality technical documents, as well as, policy briefs targeted program activities.
 Design and formulate strategy for expansion of multi-sector programs of the Govt. through private
sector development to reduce poverty and promote quality education i.e. Foundation Assisted Schools
(FAS- 1800 Primary /Middle/High schools) (Funded by WB), Early Childhood education,
Capacity Building of Teachers (Teacher Training Program)& Education Voucher Scheme (Funded
by WB), TICSS Program.
 Design corporate strategy for loans/grants to institutions working for in education sector.
 Design and develop plans for economic opportunities for disables with coordination with Special
education department.
 Design and formulate strategy for new initiatives to promote education and economic growth in
private sector; ensure gender aspects are fully integrated into programs.
 Leading and effective role in developing tools and techniques for continuous improvement in the
program initiatives and management decisions for funding different education programs.
 Lead and provide information and analysis towards the operational support and development of
programs and sector-level policy and strategies on governance issues in education in consultation with
relevant district government.
 Provide high level strategic and technical advice to various BOD on financial planning in education
sector policy and programs.
 Responsible for execution of construction projects of schools through physical visits of the sites.
 Responsible for construction of missing facilities in schools.
 Apply high level of technical expertise; use technical expertise to advice and support teams in
developing policy and operational strategy.
 Actively involved in preparation of strategic plans, action plans and financial modeling.
 Develop strategy and policy guidelines, SOPs, checklist for effective monitoring and evaluation of
the programmes regarding utilization of funds and achievement of desired organizational objectives.
 Responsible for effective supervision of monitoring and evaluation of the ongoing program
activities, identification of potential problems, communicate to implementers and formulate plans for
alternate actions when necessary.
 Prepare draft detailed operational progress through detailed surveys and reports on periodic basis.
 Carrying out surveys, Impact evaluation and need-assessment of the program related activities,
and drafting evaluation reports.
 Prepare comprehensive research plan keeping in view the purpose, scope and risk management;
draft/finalize research proposal/reports; advise on program planning of each operational activity.
 Draft and design MOUs and contracts at the Organizational level for onward implementation of the
programs.
 Responsible for reviews, improve and implement policies, systems and procedures and implementing
sound practices and compliance of sound policy at organizational level.
 Analyze economic growth issues and data, and author descriptive, analytical, and methodological
reports.
 Evaluate the performance of, and provide training and development opportunities for team players.
 Provide learning opportunities to staff and capacity building in their respective arena.
 Responsible for administrative and human resource function, arranging Board Meetings, Finance
Committee meetings, secretarial meetings; draft minutes of the meetings.
Financial Management/Grant Management/Governance
 Evaluate financial/operational and procedural control systems for each program.
 Overall responsible for accurate and timely submission of all internal and external financial/operational
and regulatory reporting of the organization.
 Analyze complex financial data and extracts and define relevant information; interpret data for the
purpose of determining financial performance and project a financial probability.
 Use various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages,
and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.
 Preparation of internal management reports and drafting reports to Board of Director, Cabinet,
statutory and stakeholders.
 Carried out accounts consolidation of various project on periodic basis.
 Carried out econometric analysis of the data and allied reports collecting from different sources; trend
analysis, comparative analysis, quantitative/qualitative analysis etc.
 Develop effective MIS system at organizational level for financial/operational information/analysis.
 Initiate and execute department policies, rules, and regulations for good governance and ensure the
basis for an effective governance framework.
 Develop SOPs and check-lists for each programme and ensuring integrity and transparency at
organizational level.
 Design and implementation of change and change management programs;
 Assist in the development of guidelines to support the operations of the Boards;
 Understanding and experience of corporate and non-profit governance;
 Lead the PEF’s dialogue with its international partners and governments on issues of governance;
 Lead the PEF’s dialogue with the private sector and civil society organizations;
 Support all governance aspects of the PEF System stemming from the ongoing reform program,
including such activities as: maintenance and updating of Board procedures and guidelines; leadership
and board development to support the PEF.
Liaison/Co-ordination
 Having close interaction with stakeholders i.e. PEF, Govt.(Provincial/districts) Donors, parents, teachers
etc.
 Interaction and have a close liaison with Department of Education, TEVTA, Literacy, Social Welfare,
Bureau of Statistics, Finance and Planning & Development Department in terms of funding.
 Participation in policy dialogue, technical working groups and attend meetings on education as member
of educational committees that impact successful and smooth running of the program activities.
 Develop good working relationships with senior officials in Government and other regional/international
organizations, especially WB, UNICEF, UNESCO, CIDA in terms of broader operational/financial issues.
 Work closely with Chairman, BOD, members of the Board.
 Develop effective relationship between PEF and EDOs, NGOs and partner organization/civil societies.
 Co-ordinate with partners with World Bank and DFID for development in quality education through
different programs initiated by PEF and detailed session on funding.
 Very strong believer of team working and team motivation. Always have a very close interaction
through effective communication with the colleagues in working to achieve the organizational
objectives.
Monitoring & Evaluation
 Develop corporate strategy for the development of M&E plans for the various development projects
together with the Project and M&E staff.
 Provide inputs and facilitate to design, conduct and consolidate situation analysis.
 Review and check consistency of targets and project achievements in periodic progress reports in
collaboration with the project staff on monthly basis.
 Oversee implementation of Project and M&E activities keeping in view SOPs, checklists, work plans.
 Together with project managers and Manager M&E, develop systems for monitoring impacts of the
Projects.
 Conduct monitoring & evaluation visits to project sites. Provide recommendations to the programe
heads/staff for effective implementation of activities to the project objectives.
 Conduct workshops on capacity building of community on M&E related technical areas together with
Project staff.
 Have a close interaction with the community; Develop community capacity and participatory
monitoring and evaluation system including Transformation Development Initiatives amongst the
targeted beneficiaries in community together with M&E staff.
 Oversee databank with updated cumulative data about the project operational areas; Prepare and
updated progress and other relevant information and M&E reports and analysis (trend analysis,
comparative analysis, quantitative/qualitative analysis) periodically for submission to BOD.
 Conduction of surveys (both internal and external); baseline surveys, Need Assessment, Project
Evaluation etc.
Budgets
 Responsible for formulation, monitoring and presentation of budgets for controlling funds to implement
program objectives to the Board of Directors.
 Develop budgets for project proposals according to project needs and Donor constraints;
 Develop tables necessary for financial monitoring and for budget follow up;
 Analyze gaps between planned budgets and actual expenses;
 Calculate & supervise the monthly cost (in-direct)of each expense;
 Develop budgets for project proposals according to project needs and Donor constraints;
 Draft periodic budgetary reports (mid-term and final); eliminate deficiencies. Develop and oversee the
maintenance of budget monitoring systems.
 Coordinate with unit heads to ensure adjustments are made in accordance with program changes in
order to facilitate long-term planning.
 Prepare regular and special budget reports to interpret budget directives and to establish policies for
carrying out directives.
 Prepare comparative analyses of operating programs by analyzing costs in relation to services
performed during previous fiscal years and submits reports to BOD with recommendations for budget
revisions.
 Quarterly review of the budget estimates.
 Administer personnel functions of budget department, such as trainings, work scheduling, promotions,
transfers, and performance ratings.
Administration/HRM/Secretarial Functions:
 Arrange Board Meetings, secretarial meetings, Finance Committee Meetings and Executive Committee
Meetings to review operational and financial progress.
 Prepare agenda items of the meetings and in time circulation to the members of the
Board/Committees.
 Actively involved in HRM i.e. evolve criteria for HR hiring, selection etc.
 Actively involved in procurement process: (technical/financial evaluation)
 Draft minutes of the meetings and circulate with the permission of Chair.
 Responsible for administrative and human resource function.
 Arrange workshops/training for the capacity building of the employees.
 Assigned responsibility of developing and implementing procurement SOPs and procedures for effective
and smooth running of the operations.
Key achievements:
 Appreciated by the Board for evolving the best systems of controls and successful launching of
Programs. Commended by the management for developing SOPs for each program activities and
effectively implementing at organizational level.
 Instrumental in designing effective system for monitoring, launching & evaluation of the programs.
 Developed and successfully implemented effective, transparent system of disbursements of funds
(loans/grants).
 Introduced systems of transparent co-ordination, negotiations and strategy of diversification for
placement of the Foundation’s funds with financial Institutions for investment purposes.
GULSHAN WEAVING MILLS LTD. (GULISTAN GROUP), Lahore, Pakistan, 2004 – 2005
(RAVI/SBL GROUP- FMCG Distribution company – Unilever, PTC, Toyo Nasic, Flying Tissues)/Danish
Apparel (Pvt.) Ltd, Lahore, Pakistan, 2000– 2004     
Manager Accounts
Accounting/ Financial Management
 Responsible for overseeing corporate planning functions, feasibilities preparation and review prior to
submission to the management and financial institutions.
 Provide guidance and direct in all matters regarding budgets, bank/ledger A/Cs. reconciliation, cash
flows, fund management, inventory management etc.      
 Prepare and submit accurate and timely analysis of business activities to the senior management.
 Develop and implement systems of internal controls at organizational level.
 Liaison and interaction with financial institutions for renewal and enhancement of existing loans, leases
and short term running facilities.     
 Oversee the payments are in accordance with the laid down procedures before disbursement.
 Responsible for review, finalize and consolidate monthly, half yearly and annual financial statements
and analysis.     
 Developing, consolidating and monitoring group cash flows, budgets, fund planning and management,
and involving in updating cash flow projections.     
 Ensuring preparation and maintenance of books of accounts; G. ledgers, cash book, bank book,
imprest statement, financial statements from MIS system and developing MIS.
 Reporting to CEO on financial and accounting matters.
Internal Controls
 Develop and implement systems of internal controls at organizational level.
 Design strategy of internal control systems at each operational activity for non-occurrence of frauds,
misappropriation and embezzlements.
 Reduce operational losses of the organization through detailed reviews and analysis of various reports.
 Mitigate the risk of frauds through effective systems of internal controls.
 Ensure accuracy and transparency of the organization transactions through detailed audits.
 Ensure improvement in systems on the basis of internal control reporting.
 Develop system for effective monitoring for best utilization of human and financial resources.
 SWOT analysis.
Financial Reporting/Audits
 Review, finalize and consolidate monthly, half yearly and annual financial statements and analysis.
 Introduce effective MIS system at organizational level for financial/operational information.
 Continuously update cash flow projections, fund flow reports and treasury functions.
 Conducting Internal / External audits and finalization of annual audit reports.
 Develop, consolidate and monitor group cash flows fund planning and management.
 Analysis and finalization of financial statements in view of accounting ratios.
Budgets
 Oversee budget and feasibilities preparation.
 Co-ordinate and manage development of capital and expense budgeting process for the organization.
 Analysis of budgeted vs. actual expenses from time to time.
 Ensure allocations of funds for various expenses with in the budget estimates.
VIQAR A. KHAN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS/ (ICAP), Lahore, Pakistan, 1995 – 2000     
Senior (Auditor/Consultant)
Served as Senior (Consultant/Auditor) with a well established and leading firm of Chartered Accountants of
ICAP. Worked in the extremely challenging & result oriented corporate departments of audits, consultancies,
corporate affairs, tax dealing with multi billion national & multinational corporations with full exposure
Professional responsibilities:
 Entrusted to manage and enhance controls and system development by performing due diligence
reviews, special consultancies, statutory audits, policy/systems and procedures
implementation.     
 Actively involved in restructuring of the organizations, institutional reforms, policy formulation and
conducting consultancies of well-known multinational.
 Develop detailed audit programs for each business entity for various organizations;      
 Carried out critical reviews of the corporate governance procedures and systems in corporate and semi
government organizations.
 Conduct audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance and
other statutory requirements.
 Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and make recommendations to improve establishment's
accounting and management practices,
 Supervise other auditors or professionals in charge of accounting within client's establishment.
Professional Experience as Consultant
 Provides consultancy services in the areas of public financial management, project/contract
management of international contracts, internal controls, taxation, governance, external
audits, engineer estimates both in Govt. and corporate sectors like:
o Faisalabad waste management company (Govt. of Punjab)
o Rawalpindi waste management company (Govt. of Punjab)
o Gujranwala waste management Company (Govt. of Punjab)
o Multan Waste Management Co. (Govt. of Punjab)
o Other renowned multinational and national corporate organization of repute engaged in
health services, education services, social services, development sector etc.
 Provide consultancy services to improve quality of education in private schools i.e.
situational analysis, analyzing existing system of student assessment, identifies gaps and
recommendations for improvement:
o Foundation assisted school funded by DFID
o Education voucher scheme funded by DFID.
o New School Program funded by DFID
o School adoption Program by Progressive Education Network (A renowned national NGO)
 Provide consultancy services to develop integrated solid waste management system,
situational analysis, gap analysis
o Faisalabad waste management company (Govt. of Punjab)
o Rawalpindi waste management company (Govt. of Punjab)
o Gujranwala waste management Company (Govt. of Punjab)
o Multan Waste Management Co. (Govt. of Punjab)
 Provides consultancy services to develop financial, procurement & HR manuals:
o Faisalabad waste management company (Govt. of Punjab)
o Rawalpindi waste management company (Govt. of Punjab)
o Gujranwala waste management Company (Govt. of Punjab)
o Multan Waste Management Co. (Govt. of Punjab)
 Provides consultancy services in the areas of restructuring of organizations, institutional
development, sustainable development
o UBL (Renowned Bank)
o Flying Paper (corporate group of companies)
 Provide consultancy services to develop business plan for various organizations
Professional and Personal Skills
 Advanced problem-solving skills and results orientation
 Sensitivity to gender and other social issues
 Actively work towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas,
acts on learning plan and apply newly acquired skills
 Ability to advocate and provide policy advice.
 Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting.
 Ability to lead implementation of new systems.
 Lead teams effectively and show conflict resolution skills.
 Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
 Remain calm, in control and good humor even under pressure.
 Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Knowledge of:
 Public Financial Management System; governance system, educational programs.
 Comprehensive practical understanding of latest basic accounting and auditing standards- ISA, IAS,
GAAP.
 Knowledge of mechanism of release of funds from local government/finance/district
accounts/accountant general.
 Govt. initiative in Public Sector Development Programs (PSDP), Annual Development Plan (ADP), SNE,
FD Rules, PC-1, PC-II etc.
 Finance Act, Income Tax/Companies Ordinance and best practices.
 Economic development principles, practices, and techniques.
 Policies, regulation and action plan of government agencies as they affect the business community and
economic development efforts; initiatives to strengthen private sector in development sector.
 Political and socio economic cultures specifically rural/urban geographic.
 Challenges and opportunities in development sector in terms of economic growth and sustainability.
Key Projects Handled:
 SWM projects
 Promoting Pre-Primary School initiative
 Foundation Assisted School –FAS (Primary Schools) (Funded by WB/DFID).
 Education Voucher Scheme -EVS (Funded by WB/DFID).
 Teacher Training Program (Capacity Building of Teachers)
 New School Programme (NSP) (Funded by WB/DFID)
 Restructuring of Organization, Kohat Cement Company.
 Restructuring of Flying Group, Lahore     
Papers Published and Presented in Int. Conference:
 Policy and Institutional Mechanism for Promoting School safety.(Int. Conference on School Safety-
AKDN).
 Public Private Partnership for safer schools. (Int. Conference on School Safety-AKDN)
 Presentation about initiatives in Pakistan in the workshop in the field of Literacy, Dhaka.
 Recommendation Papers on Safe School Construction, in workshop organized by INEE, Washington.
 Recommendation Papers in the International Disaster and Risk Conference IDREC 2009 China.
Personal Details______________________
 Date of Birth: 5th Dec 1973
 Languages Known: English, Urdu, Punjabi.
 N.I.C. No.: 35202-3054874-1
 Domicile: Lahore,(Punjab)
References:
Mr. Shahid Hafeez Kardar (FCA), Governor SBP, Ex- Finance Minister, Senior Economist.
Cell # 0300-8476466. E-mail: shahid.kardar@gmail.com ,
Mr. Nadeem Baber, CEO Progressive Education Network/ Ex-Chairman, Energy Board, GOP,
Cell #03008464441; E-mail: nadeem@orientpower.com.pk
Mr. Yousaf Saeed FCA Principal, Yousaf Seed & Co. CAs Cell # 0300-8436865
E-mail: yusaf@ysc.com.pk
Mr. Nadeem Baber, CEO Progressive Education Network/ Ex-Chairman, Energy Board, GOP,
Cell #03008464441; E-mail: nadeem@orientpower.com.pk
Mr. Yousaf Saeed FCA Principal, Yousaf Seed & Co. CAs Cell # 0300-8436865
E-mail: yusaf@ysc.com.pk

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  • 1. RANA MUHAMMAD ARIF_______________________________________________ 156/ V-F Block, Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan Ph: 0092-42-35947822, 0300-4376893; Email: rana.arif.iba@gmail.com; Distinguished Operations & Finance Management Professional Catalyst in Institutional development, Governance, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Administration, Educational Management, Project planning, Restructuring of the organizations, Institutional Reforms, sustainable development and risk reduction. Career Synopsis__________________________________________________________________  Competent & Diligent Professional with gratifying service span of over 19 +years spearheaded at senior level as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dy. Managing Director, CFO, Director in leading public/corporate organizations i.e. GOP/NGOs.  Proven expertise in operational management, financial management, Governance, Project Designing, Project Management, Public Private Partnership, Educational Management, Social Protection and Poverty Reduction Strategies and System Implementation, Strategic Financial Planning, Fund Management and MIS.  Results oriented tech savvy professional with well honed expertise in designing Policies & Procedures, strategic inputs for organization’s growth.  Exceptional ability to build productive relations with NGO, Donors, Govt. to secure needed support in financing – projects, working capital needs and various ongoing Business activities.  Skilled in managing the human, financial and material resources in meeting predetermined/ cyclical deadlines, to plan & manage work programs; lead, motivate & provide effective guidance to a team of professionals. Implemented Data Bases Management System in SQL and ACCESS in various leading organizations  Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and report writing skills and extensive traveling experience within and outside country. Familiarity with WB DFID and ADB practices. Educational Credentials_______________________  MBA, GPA-3.56, Distinction in Financial accounting, Institute of Business Administration (IBA), 2003.  MS (Quality Management), Marks scored-72% with Distinction in Supply Chain Management, Institute of Total Quality Management, Punjab University (thesis pending).  B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, English), Bahauddin Zakariya University (Ist Div.) Professional Qualification/Certification  Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Institute of Certified Public Accountants- A Professional Body)  CA Articleship (Institute of Chartered Accountants- A professional Body) Training/ Courses Attended/country visited:  Discussion and policy dialogues of Technical and financial aspects of social sector Projects ( Turkey).  Finalization of cost estimates, bid documents and prequalification documents of the international contracts with international consultants in solid waste management in Turkey (Estimation: USD 600 Million).  Leadership Training Programme- LUMS (July 26- August 6, 2010)  Procurement Practices by World Bank – LUMS  Int. conference on Corporate Governance Orientation conducted by ACCA London.  Int. workshop in the field of Computer literacy in education, Dhaka.  Workshop on School Literacy, Bangkok, Thailand.  Visit Istanbul Turkey, to attend workshop on Safe School Construction.  Visit Colombo & Candy, Srilanka for official visit for study on education.  Course on Corporate Governance by Professor Anton Roodt (SA)  Course on financial skills for Investments & Decision Making- (PIMS Pakistan)  Course on Six Sigma-A Breakthrough Management Strategy- (PIMS Pakistan)  Int. conference on School Safety conducted by Aga Khan Development.  South Asian International Conference on Globalization & Change: issues, concerns and impact Computer Skills:  IT skills course from skills Council of Pakistan in MS Excel, MS Words, PowerPoint presentation.  Implement Data Bases Management System in Oracle financials, SQL and ACCESS in various leading organizations.  Proficient with the use of Windows, MS Office and the Internet applications.  Knowledge in computerized ERP data base Software i.e. Oracle, SQL, BPCS, AS –400, Access Based etc Professional experience___________________________ Punjab Bio Energy Company (Presently Serving) Cattle Market Management Company (CMMCG)
  • 2. The Punjab Bio Energy Company Limited (PBECL) has been incorporated by Govt. of Punjab under the Companies Ordinance 1984. The company is engaged in the supply chain management of biomass to energy plants in Punjab. The Cattle Market Management Company is incorporated by Government of Punjab. The Company is (not for profit) entrusted the responsibility to provide growth opportunities in livestock sector and provision of state of the art facilities to the sellers/buyers of animals in cattle markets. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Functional Responsibilities:  Overall responsible for operations, financial administration, HR and procurement of the organization.  Provide leadership in project designing and provide technical inputs while formulating long-range policy framework for operational/financial planning for various interventions in development sector through PPP.  Design and formulate strategy for expansion of programs for supply chain management.  Actively involved and oversee financial costing (engineering estimates), bid documents, RFP, procurement in order to ensure transparent system.  Effective input to international consultants in preparation of feasibilities studies.  Lead in designing corporate strategy for execution of large services contracts, contract negotiation and finance advisory.  Procurement of goods and services for various operational and administrative activities and compliance of PPRA Rules.  Development of financial, procurement and HR manuals for the organization.  Oversee overall administration of the head office and operational sites.  Responsible for execution of construction projects for supply chain management through physical visits of the sites.  Apply high level of technical expertise; use technical expertise to advice and support teams in developing policy and operational strategy.  Provide trainings to the staff on financial and operational practices within the organization.  Effective communication with team players while working; Provide guidance and support in all respect. Financial Management/Grant Management/Governance  Oversee and evaluate financial/operational and procedural control systems for organization.  Oversee timely submission of all internal and external financial/operational and regulatory reporting of the organization.  Analyze complex financial data and extracts and define relevant information; interpret data for the purpose of determining financial performance and project a financial probability.  Present internal management reports to Board of Director and stakeholders.  Oversee the preparation of working papers for budgets; ensure that expenditures for budgets and grants and contracts are monitored and prepare reports to maintain balanced accounts.  Oversee and review the maintenance of budget monitoring systems.  Analyze gaps between planned budgets and actual expenses; anticipate financial risks;  Monitor and approve expenditures throughout the budgetary period.  Develop effective MIS system at organizational level for fair and transparent financial/operational information/analysis.  Initiate and execute department policies, rules, and regulations for good governance and ensure the basis for an effective governance framework.  Develop and oversee SOPs and check-lists for each program and ensuring integrity and transparency at organizational level.  Design and implementation of change and change management programs;  Understanding and experience of corporate and non-profit governance;  Lead the PBECL dialogue with its international partners and governments on issues of governance;  Lead the PBECL dialogue with the private sector and civil society organizations; Liaison/Co-ordination  Having close interaction with all the stakeholders i.e. Department of Agriculture, Finance Department, P& D Department, international consultants/contractors.  Develop good working relationships with senior officials in Government at Federal, Provincial and district level and other regional/international organizations.  Attend meetings with government department on program update/progress.  Develop effective relationship between PBECL and Farmers/NGOs/civil societies. Monitoring & Evaluation  Develop and implement corporate strategy for M&E plans for the various operational activities.  Provide inputs and facilitate to design, conduct and consolidate situation analysis.  Conduct surveys (both internal and external); baseline surveys, Need Assessment, Project Evaluation etc.  Review and check consistency of targets and project achievements in periodic progress reports in collaboration with the project staff on monthly basis.  Oversee implementation of Project and M&E activities keeping in view SOPs, checklists, work plans.  Together with project heads, oversee systems for monitoring impacts of the Projects.  Conduct monitoring & evaluation visits to project sites.  Conduct workshops on capacity building of community on M&E related technical areas together with Project staff.
  • 3.  Oversee databank with updated cumulative data about the project operational areas; Prepare and updated progress and other relevant information and M&E reports and analysis (trend analysis, comparative analysis, quantitative/qualitative analysis) periodically for submission to BOD. Administration/Secretarial Functions:  General day-to-day office administration. Ensure efficient provision of office services, upkeep of office and equipment and supply of office supplies.  Responsible for administrative and human resource function, arranging Board Meetings, secretarial meetings and seminars on behalf of the organization; draft minutes of the meetings.  Prepare agenda items of the meetings and in time circulation to the members of the Board.  Close liaison with Chairman/Directors of the Board.  To provide advice and support to the chairs and members of those committees, acting as a key point of contact for those committee members and to ensure they are fully supported by providing timely information and communications.  Effective interaction with Agriculture Department/Finance Department (GoP.) commercial banks for working capital needs and other matters. Lahore waste Management Company, City District Govt. Govt. of Punjab (Since 2010- 2015) Lahore Waste Management Company (Company under section 42 of Companies Ordinance 1984) is established by City District Government Govt. of Punjab; has an annual budget of Rs. 11.5 billion. LWMC is providing solid waste management services through outsourcing arrangements with international contractors (solid waste management, sanitation services, waste to energy, construction projects etc.). LWMC is also providing consultancy services to the six cities of the province in order to restructure existing waste management system. Chief Financial Officer Functional Responsibilities:  Draft quality technical documents (Technical/financial proposals), as well as, policy briefs targeted solid waste management systems.  Design and formulate strategy for expansion of programs for solid waste management system.  Actively involved in the financial costing (engineering estimates), bid documents, RFP, procurement in order to outsource solid waste management (SWM) system to international contractors.  Effective input to international consultants in preparation of bid documents, engineering estimates, bid documents.  Lead in designing corporate strategy for execution of large services contracts, contract negotiation and finance advisory.  Close liaison with Chairman/Directors of the Board; follow-up of the decisions of the board.  To provide advice and support to the chairs and members of the committees, acting as a key point of contact for those committee members and to ensure they are fully supported by providing timely information and communications.  Prepare presentations for the meetings of the Board of Directors.  Actively involved in preparation of strategic plan, business growth plans, action plan and financial modeling.  Design TORs, bid documents, contract documents for international contract US$ 340 million of the Govt. of Punjab in SWM i.e. waste collection, transport and cleaning services agreements, landfill site development projects, allied engineering projects like road construction, site building construction etc.  Provide leadership in project designing and provide technical inputs while formulating long-range policy framework for operational/financial planning for various interventions through PPP.  Carried out feasibility studies of SWM services in 6 major cities of the Province.  Lead to evolve strategy for six cities project for implementation of SWM services through outsourcing arrangements i.e. situational analysis, engineering estimates, bid documents, financial modeling  Actively involved in construction/development of landfill site project (capacity:2,000 tones per day). Also involved in preparation of estimates, bid documents for construction/landfill site operations.  Provide technical input while drafting and designing of MOUs and engineering contracts at the Organizational level for onward implementation of the SWM programs.  Actively involved in financial negotiations; contract negotiation with Donors, international companies.  Develop strategy and policy guidelines for effective monitoring and evaluation of the international contracts regarding utilization of funds and achievement of desired organizational objectives.  Ensure monitoring of operational progress of international contractors.  Provide cross sectional support for effective and smooth development and operational activities.  Prepare Term of Reference (TORs) for Firms; assist in selection of consultants under Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) i.e. third party validation, internal /external auditors.  Actively involved in preparation of financial, procurement and HR manuals as per ADB/WB/ P & D (Govt. of Punjab) (PPRA) guidelines.  Actively involved in preparation of strategic plan, business growth plans, action plan and financial modeling.  Prepare various financial models for international outsourcing i.e ROE based, Profit Based, Cost+ Profit based.  Prepare financial modeling on the basis of IRR, discounted cash flows, NPV, Payback period etc.  Design revenue generation plan and propose tariff based on the area in respect of solid waste management services.  Actively involved in preparation of revenue generation through implementation of user charges.  Detailed analysis on acceptable options of revenue collection and extend presentation to the stake holders i.e. Local Govt., Finance Department, City District Government.
  • 4.  Effectively increase collection of user charges from commercial and industrial units at existing tariff.  Responsible for reviews, improve and implement operational/financial policies, systems and procedures and implementing sound practices and compliance at organizational level.  Carried out econometric analysis of the data and allied reports collecting from different sources; trend analysis, comparative analysis, quantitative/qualitative analysis etc.  Provide trainings to the staff on financial and operational practices within the organization.  Effective communication with team players while working; Provide guidance and support in all respect.  Report to Board of Directors/ Executive Committee/Finance Committee of the Board. Grant Management/Financial management/Governance  Apply tests of detailed checking and verification before processing payments to international contractor’s i.e. critical review of monthly progress report, detailed invoices, price escalation (CPI).  Review, analyze and finalize monthly operational and financial statements and econometric analysis.  Timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions in line with organizational requirements and deadlines.  Prepare consolidate statements of all accounts collected from various projects  Analyze complex financial data and extracts and define relevant information; interpret data for the purpose of determining financial performance and project a financial probability.  Use various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.  Provide leadership in LWMC for evaluation activities, especially those carried out for governance and management; Budgets  Oversee the preparation of working papers for budgets; ensure that expenditures for budgets and grants and contracts are monitored and prepare reports to maintain balanced accounts.  Develop and oversee the maintenance of budget monitoring systems.  Analyze gaps between planned budgets and actual expenses; anticipate financial risks;  Periodically review financial data for reasonableness and investigate and resolve unusual or incorrect items.  Monitor and approve expenditures throughout the budgetary period.  Provide accurate, timely and complete information to the Finance Department and other departments that process and feed transactions into automated financial systems. Liaison/Co-ordination  Having close interaction with all the stakeholders i.e. City District Govt., Local Government & community development, Finance Department, Bureau of Statistics, six cities waste management companies, international consultants/contractors.  Develop good working relationships with senior officials in Government at Federal, Provincial and district level and other regional/international organizations.  Attend meetings with local government department on program update/progress and revenue generation plans.  Develop effective relationship between LWMC and NGOs/civil societies. Administration/Secretarial Functions:  Responsible for administrative and human resource function, arranging Board Meetings, secretarial meetings and seminars on behalf of the organization; draft minutes of the meetings.  General day-to-day office administration. Ensure efficient provision of office services, upkeep of office and equipment and supply of office supplies.  Prepare agenda items of the meetings and in time circulation to the members of the Board.  Close liaison with Chairman/Directors of the Board.  To provide advice and support to the chairs and members of those committees.  Logistics/Boarding arrangement for Board members/donors/officials  Effective interaction with Finance Department, State Bank, commercial banks, FIs for working capital needs and other matters. PUNJAB EDUCATION FOUNDATION, Lahore, Pakistan (GoP) / Progressive Education Network (PEN) (Aug.2005 to Sep.2010) Foundation Brief: The Punjab Education Foundation is Corporate organization of Govt. of Punjab established in 1991 as a Funding Organization (non-profit organization); has an annual budget of Rs. 6 billion (Projects Funded by World Bank, DFID). PEF is providing financial and technical assistance for promotion of Quality Education. PEN is providing educational services in adopted schools throughout Punjab. Dy. Managing Director/MD Operational Management:  Responsible for risk free, transparent, Cisco-secure financial/operational discipline and management, human resource and administrative functions.  Provide leadership in project designing and provide technical inputs while formulating long-range policy framework for operational/financial planning for various interventions in development sector through PPP.  Draft quality technical documents, as well as, policy briefs targeted program activities.  Design and formulate strategy for expansion of multi-sector programs of the Govt. through private sector development to reduce poverty and promote quality education i.e. Foundation Assisted Schools (FAS- 1800 Primary /Middle/High schools) (Funded by WB), Early Childhood education, Capacity Building of Teachers (Teacher Training Program)& Education Voucher Scheme (Funded by WB), TICSS Program.  Design corporate strategy for loans/grants to institutions working for in education sector.  Design and develop plans for economic opportunities for disables with coordination with Special education department.
  • 5.  Design and formulate strategy for new initiatives to promote education and economic growth in private sector; ensure gender aspects are fully integrated into programs.  Leading and effective role in developing tools and techniques for continuous improvement in the program initiatives and management decisions for funding different education programs.  Lead and provide information and analysis towards the operational support and development of programs and sector-level policy and strategies on governance issues in education in consultation with relevant district government.  Provide high level strategic and technical advice to various BOD on financial planning in education sector policy and programs.  Responsible for execution of construction projects of schools through physical visits of the sites.  Responsible for construction of missing facilities in schools.  Apply high level of technical expertise; use technical expertise to advice and support teams in developing policy and operational strategy.  Actively involved in preparation of strategic plans, action plans and financial modeling.  Develop strategy and policy guidelines, SOPs, checklist for effective monitoring and evaluation of the programmes regarding utilization of funds and achievement of desired organizational objectives.  Responsible for effective supervision of monitoring and evaluation of the ongoing program activities, identification of potential problems, communicate to implementers and formulate plans for alternate actions when necessary.  Prepare draft detailed operational progress through detailed surveys and reports on periodic basis.  Carrying out surveys, Impact evaluation and need-assessment of the program related activities, and drafting evaluation reports.  Prepare comprehensive research plan keeping in view the purpose, scope and risk management; draft/finalize research proposal/reports; advise on program planning of each operational activity.  Draft and design MOUs and contracts at the Organizational level for onward implementation of the programs.  Responsible for reviews, improve and implement policies, systems and procedures and implementing sound practices and compliance of sound policy at organizational level.  Analyze economic growth issues and data, and author descriptive, analytical, and methodological reports.  Evaluate the performance of, and provide training and development opportunities for team players.  Provide learning opportunities to staff and capacity building in their respective arena.  Responsible for administrative and human resource function, arranging Board Meetings, Finance Committee meetings, secretarial meetings; draft minutes of the meetings. Financial Management/Grant Management/Governance  Evaluate financial/operational and procedural control systems for each program.  Overall responsible for accurate and timely submission of all internal and external financial/operational and regulatory reporting of the organization.  Analyze complex financial data and extracts and define relevant information; interpret data for the purpose of determining financial performance and project a financial probability.  Use various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.  Preparation of internal management reports and drafting reports to Board of Director, Cabinet, statutory and stakeholders.  Carried out accounts consolidation of various project on periodic basis.  Carried out econometric analysis of the data and allied reports collecting from different sources; trend analysis, comparative analysis, quantitative/qualitative analysis etc.  Develop effective MIS system at organizational level for financial/operational information/analysis.  Initiate and execute department policies, rules, and regulations for good governance and ensure the basis for an effective governance framework.  Develop SOPs and check-lists for each programme and ensuring integrity and transparency at organizational level.  Design and implementation of change and change management programs;  Assist in the development of guidelines to support the operations of the Boards;  Understanding and experience of corporate and non-profit governance;  Lead the PEF’s dialogue with its international partners and governments on issues of governance;  Lead the PEF’s dialogue with the private sector and civil society organizations;  Support all governance aspects of the PEF System stemming from the ongoing reform program, including such activities as: maintenance and updating of Board procedures and guidelines; leadership and board development to support the PEF. Liaison/Co-ordination  Having close interaction with stakeholders i.e. PEF, Govt.(Provincial/districts) Donors, parents, teachers etc.  Interaction and have a close liaison with Department of Education, TEVTA, Literacy, Social Welfare, Bureau of Statistics, Finance and Planning & Development Department in terms of funding.  Participation in policy dialogue, technical working groups and attend meetings on education as member of educational committees that impact successful and smooth running of the program activities.  Develop good working relationships with senior officials in Government and other regional/international organizations, especially WB, UNICEF, UNESCO, CIDA in terms of broader operational/financial issues.  Work closely with Chairman, BOD, members of the Board.  Develop effective relationship between PEF and EDOs, NGOs and partner organization/civil societies.  Co-ordinate with partners with World Bank and DFID for development in quality education through different programs initiated by PEF and detailed session on funding.
  • 6.  Very strong believer of team working and team motivation. Always have a very close interaction through effective communication with the colleagues in working to achieve the organizational objectives. Monitoring & Evaluation  Develop corporate strategy for the development of M&E plans for the various development projects together with the Project and M&E staff.  Provide inputs and facilitate to design, conduct and consolidate situation analysis.  Review and check consistency of targets and project achievements in periodic progress reports in collaboration with the project staff on monthly basis.  Oversee implementation of Project and M&E activities keeping in view SOPs, checklists, work plans.  Together with project managers and Manager M&E, develop systems for monitoring impacts of the Projects.  Conduct monitoring & evaluation visits to project sites. Provide recommendations to the programe heads/staff for effective implementation of activities to the project objectives.  Conduct workshops on capacity building of community on M&E related technical areas together with Project staff.  Have a close interaction with the community; Develop community capacity and participatory monitoring and evaluation system including Transformation Development Initiatives amongst the targeted beneficiaries in community together with M&E staff.  Oversee databank with updated cumulative data about the project operational areas; Prepare and updated progress and other relevant information and M&E reports and analysis (trend analysis, comparative analysis, quantitative/qualitative analysis) periodically for submission to BOD.  Conduction of surveys (both internal and external); baseline surveys, Need Assessment, Project Evaluation etc. Budgets  Responsible for formulation, monitoring and presentation of budgets for controlling funds to implement program objectives to the Board of Directors.  Develop budgets for project proposals according to project needs and Donor constraints;  Develop tables necessary for financial monitoring and for budget follow up;  Analyze gaps between planned budgets and actual expenses;  Calculate & supervise the monthly cost (in-direct)of each expense;  Develop budgets for project proposals according to project needs and Donor constraints;  Draft periodic budgetary reports (mid-term and final); eliminate deficiencies. Develop and oversee the maintenance of budget monitoring systems.  Coordinate with unit heads to ensure adjustments are made in accordance with program changes in order to facilitate long-term planning.  Prepare regular and special budget reports to interpret budget directives and to establish policies for carrying out directives.  Prepare comparative analyses of operating programs by analyzing costs in relation to services performed during previous fiscal years and submits reports to BOD with recommendations for budget revisions.  Quarterly review of the budget estimates.  Administer personnel functions of budget department, such as trainings, work scheduling, promotions, transfers, and performance ratings. Administration/HRM/Secretarial Functions:  Arrange Board Meetings, secretarial meetings, Finance Committee Meetings and Executive Committee Meetings to review operational and financial progress.  Prepare agenda items of the meetings and in time circulation to the members of the Board/Committees.  Actively involved in HRM i.e. evolve criteria for HR hiring, selection etc.  Actively involved in procurement process: (technical/financial evaluation)  Draft minutes of the meetings and circulate with the permission of Chair.  Responsible for administrative and human resource function.  Arrange workshops/training for the capacity building of the employees.  Assigned responsibility of developing and implementing procurement SOPs and procedures for effective and smooth running of the operations. Key achievements:  Appreciated by the Board for evolving the best systems of controls and successful launching of Programs. Commended by the management for developing SOPs for each program activities and effectively implementing at organizational level.  Instrumental in designing effective system for monitoring, launching & evaluation of the programs.  Developed and successfully implemented effective, transparent system of disbursements of funds (loans/grants).  Introduced systems of transparent co-ordination, negotiations and strategy of diversification for placement of the Foundation’s funds with financial Institutions for investment purposes. GULSHAN WEAVING MILLS LTD. (GULISTAN GROUP), Lahore, Pakistan, 2004 – 2005 (RAVI/SBL GROUP- FMCG Distribution company – Unilever, PTC, Toyo Nasic, Flying Tissues)/Danish Apparel (Pvt.) Ltd, Lahore, Pakistan, 2000– 2004      Manager Accounts Accounting/ Financial Management  Responsible for overseeing corporate planning functions, feasibilities preparation and review prior to submission to the management and financial institutions.
  • 7.  Provide guidance and direct in all matters regarding budgets, bank/ledger A/Cs. reconciliation, cash flows, fund management, inventory management etc.        Prepare and submit accurate and timely analysis of business activities to the senior management.  Develop and implement systems of internal controls at organizational level.  Liaison and interaction with financial institutions for renewal and enhancement of existing loans, leases and short term running facilities.       Oversee the payments are in accordance with the laid down procedures before disbursement.  Responsible for review, finalize and consolidate monthly, half yearly and annual financial statements and analysis.       Developing, consolidating and monitoring group cash flows, budgets, fund planning and management, and involving in updating cash flow projections.       Ensuring preparation and maintenance of books of accounts; G. ledgers, cash book, bank book, imprest statement, financial statements from MIS system and developing MIS.  Reporting to CEO on financial and accounting matters. Internal Controls  Develop and implement systems of internal controls at organizational level.  Design strategy of internal control systems at each operational activity for non-occurrence of frauds, misappropriation and embezzlements.  Reduce operational losses of the organization through detailed reviews and analysis of various reports.  Mitigate the risk of frauds through effective systems of internal controls.  Ensure accuracy and transparency of the organization transactions through detailed audits.  Ensure improvement in systems on the basis of internal control reporting.  Develop system for effective monitoring for best utilization of human and financial resources.  SWOT analysis. Financial Reporting/Audits  Review, finalize and consolidate monthly, half yearly and annual financial statements and analysis.  Introduce effective MIS system at organizational level for financial/operational information.  Continuously update cash flow projections, fund flow reports and treasury functions.  Conducting Internal / External audits and finalization of annual audit reports.  Develop, consolidate and monitor group cash flows fund planning and management.  Analysis and finalization of financial statements in view of accounting ratios. Budgets  Oversee budget and feasibilities preparation.  Co-ordinate and manage development of capital and expense budgeting process for the organization.  Analysis of budgeted vs. actual expenses from time to time.  Ensure allocations of funds for various expenses with in the budget estimates. VIQAR A. KHAN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS/ (ICAP), Lahore, Pakistan, 1995 – 2000      Senior (Auditor/Consultant) Served as Senior (Consultant/Auditor) with a well established and leading firm of Chartered Accountants of ICAP. Worked in the extremely challenging & result oriented corporate departments of audits, consultancies, corporate affairs, tax dealing with multi billion national & multinational corporations with full exposure Professional responsibilities:  Entrusted to manage and enhance controls and system development by performing due diligence reviews, special consultancies, statutory audits, policy/systems and procedures implementation.       Actively involved in restructuring of the organizations, institutional reforms, policy formulation and conducting consultancies of well-known multinational.  Develop detailed audit programs for each business entity for various organizations;        Carried out critical reviews of the corporate governance procedures and systems in corporate and semi government organizations.  Conduct audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance and other statutory requirements.  Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and make recommendations to improve establishment's accounting and management practices,  Supervise other auditors or professionals in charge of accounting within client's establishment. Professional Experience as Consultant  Provides consultancy services in the areas of public financial management, project/contract management of international contracts, internal controls, taxation, governance, external audits, engineer estimates both in Govt. and corporate sectors like: o Faisalabad waste management company (Govt. of Punjab) o Rawalpindi waste management company (Govt. of Punjab) o Gujranwala waste management Company (Govt. of Punjab) o Multan Waste Management Co. (Govt. of Punjab) o Other renowned multinational and national corporate organization of repute engaged in health services, education services, social services, development sector etc.  Provide consultancy services to improve quality of education in private schools i.e. situational analysis, analyzing existing system of student assessment, identifies gaps and recommendations for improvement:
  • 8. o Foundation assisted school funded by DFID o Education voucher scheme funded by DFID. o New School Program funded by DFID o School adoption Program by Progressive Education Network (A renowned national NGO)  Provide consultancy services to develop integrated solid waste management system, situational analysis, gap analysis o Faisalabad waste management company (Govt. of Punjab) o Rawalpindi waste management company (Govt. of Punjab) o Gujranwala waste management Company (Govt. of Punjab) o Multan Waste Management Co. (Govt. of Punjab)  Provides consultancy services to develop financial, procurement & HR manuals: o Faisalabad waste management company (Govt. of Punjab) o Rawalpindi waste management company (Govt. of Punjab) o Gujranwala waste management Company (Govt. of Punjab) o Multan Waste Management Co. (Govt. of Punjab)  Provides consultancy services in the areas of restructuring of organizations, institutional development, sustainable development o UBL (Renowned Bank) o Flying Paper (corporate group of companies)  Provide consultancy services to develop business plan for various organizations Professional and Personal Skills  Advanced problem-solving skills and results orientation  Sensitivity to gender and other social issues  Actively work towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and apply newly acquired skills  Ability to advocate and provide policy advice.  Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting.  Ability to lead implementation of new systems.  Lead teams effectively and show conflict resolution skills.  Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.  Remain calm, in control and good humor even under pressure.  Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities. Knowledge of:  Public Financial Management System; governance system, educational programs.  Comprehensive practical understanding of latest basic accounting and auditing standards- ISA, IAS, GAAP.  Knowledge of mechanism of release of funds from local government/finance/district accounts/accountant general.  Govt. initiative in Public Sector Development Programs (PSDP), Annual Development Plan (ADP), SNE, FD Rules, PC-1, PC-II etc.  Finance Act, Income Tax/Companies Ordinance and best practices.  Economic development principles, practices, and techniques.  Policies, regulation and action plan of government agencies as they affect the business community and economic development efforts; initiatives to strengthen private sector in development sector.  Political and socio economic cultures specifically rural/urban geographic.  Challenges and opportunities in development sector in terms of economic growth and sustainability. Key Projects Handled:  SWM projects  Promoting Pre-Primary School initiative  Foundation Assisted School –FAS (Primary Schools) (Funded by WB/DFID).  Education Voucher Scheme -EVS (Funded by WB/DFID).  Teacher Training Program (Capacity Building of Teachers)  New School Programme (NSP) (Funded by WB/DFID)  Restructuring of Organization, Kohat Cement Company.  Restructuring of Flying Group, Lahore      Papers Published and Presented in Int. Conference:  Policy and Institutional Mechanism for Promoting School safety.(Int. Conference on School Safety- AKDN).  Public Private Partnership for safer schools. (Int. Conference on School Safety-AKDN)  Presentation about initiatives in Pakistan in the workshop in the field of Literacy, Dhaka.  Recommendation Papers on Safe School Construction, in workshop organized by INEE, Washington.  Recommendation Papers in the International Disaster and Risk Conference IDREC 2009 China. Personal Details______________________  Date of Birth: 5th Dec 1973  Languages Known: English, Urdu, Punjabi.  N.I.C. No.: 35202-3054874-1  Domicile: Lahore,(Punjab) References: Mr. Shahid Hafeez Kardar (FCA), Governor SBP, Ex- Finance Minister, Senior Economist. Cell # 0300-8476466. E-mail: shahid.kardar@gmail.com ,
  • 9. Mr. Nadeem Baber, CEO Progressive Education Network/ Ex-Chairman, Energy Board, GOP, Cell #03008464441; E-mail: nadeem@orientpower.com.pk Mr. Yousaf Saeed FCA Principal, Yousaf Seed & Co. CAs Cell # 0300-8436865 E-mail: yusaf@ysc.com.pk
  • 10. Mr. Nadeem Baber, CEO Progressive Education Network/ Ex-Chairman, Energy Board, GOP, Cell #03008464441; E-mail: nadeem@orientpower.com.pk Mr. Yousaf Saeed FCA Principal, Yousaf Seed & Co. CAs Cell # 0300-8436865 E-mail: yusaf@ysc.com.pk