Ali R

SENIOR ACCOUNTS MANAGER
  • February 4, 2024

Experienced global strategic leader with proven track record of establishing cross functional partnerships to deliver stellar results.

 

Agile global strategic leader driving operations within investments, finance, portfolio management, business development and analytics in premier organizations including Fortune 500.  Accountable for multimillion dollar budgets and allocating resources to exceed revenues and profits.

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009743048 5375

Education

Masters of Science @ Boston University, Boston MA 02110, U.S.A
Mar 2000 — Jan 2003

MAJOR: E-COMMERCE

MAJOR: GENERAL MANAGEMENT @ Harvard University Extension School, Cambridge MA 02138, U.S.A
Feb 1999 — Apr 2001
Bachelors of Science @ Bentley University, WalthamMA02154, U.S.A
Feb 1994 — Mar 1997

MAJOR: ACCOUNTANCY
MINOR: ENGLISH

Experience

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT: HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT & PMO @ ABACUS
Jun 2022 — Jan 2023

• Lead Internal Audit’s initiative by implementing action plans related to risk assessment and annual planning, audit execution, reporting, governance, audit technology, and Audit Committee reporting.
• Manage Enterprise Risk and planning process to develop the audit plan and ensure the plan is responsive to and aligned with the risk profile of the organization.
• Oversee the execution of individual audits defined in the audit plan ensuring the highest level of service quality and management satisfaction.
• Issue all Internal Audit reports ensuring the reports are clear, concise, identify root causes with practical solutions, and ultimately provide value to management.
• Meet regularly with the Audit Committee to report the status of Internal Audit’s ongoing monitoring activities, educate and inform the committee of emerging risks and exposures and serve as a thought leader with respect to risk management and internal control best practices.
• Lead scoping efforts and create reports on final assessment of internal controls over financial reporting for the fiscal year-end for management’s review.
• Perform internal controls assessments of public limited company and lead efforts to mitigate identified control deficiencies and ensure corporate governance.
• Coordinate the activities of External Auditors including how best to leverage the work performed and results produced from Internal Audit’s activities.
• Responsible for heading the PMO, designing the framework within which projects are created, managed and completed.
• Create methodologies, standards & dependencies according to prudent project delivery.
• Seek implementation of efficiencies to meet or exceed the project financials expectations.
• Develop & implement program management processes, dashboards, policies, & metrics.
• Interface with executives to define project priorities, implementation opportunities, challenges and communicate project risks and opportunities.

SENIOR ACCOUNTS MANAGER @ EDWARD MILTON: U.K / PAKISTAN
Mar 2021 — Jul 2022

• Manage the monthly financial closing process, risk management & report preparation with appropriate system integration.
• Development of accounting policies, procedures and operational strategy.
• Maintaining records as per HMRC guidelines along with submission of VAT.
• Review and implementation of process and system design changes as required.
• Analyzing end-to-end CapEx & OpEx processes to gain efficiency & profitability.
• Ensuring correct accounting & enhanced reporting standards for different platforms.
• Participate in strategic financial projects including upgrades & implementation of various ERP solutions.
• Interact at all levels with stakeholders to produce timely, efficient month-end, quarterly and annual internal management financial reporting.

SENIOR SALES MANAGER @ NBP Funds: PAKISTAN
May 2020 — Jan 2021

• Demonstrating a thorough understanding of mutual funds, asset management, investment management, private equity and various other investment options.
• Managing overall team-building, project management, & team leadership
• Identifying opportunities to cross-sell other services and improve engagement profitability.
• Understanding clients' business environment and basic risk management approaches.
• Ensuring that the NBP mutual fund platform remains competitive with peers and up to date with evolving industry and regulatory environments
• Meeting with prospective clients to present investment strategies and to guide them through the sales process.
• Managing client issues with regards to calls, maturities, debit balances, change of investment objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Providing detailed feedback to existing as well as new prospective clients about the different funds available through NBP Funds.
• Supervising multimillion portfolios spread across different demographics and market segments.

DIRECTOR – FINANCE @ ELITE PPM L.L.C: DUBAI, U.A.E
Aug 2007 — Mar 2015

• Managed the company’s overall financial activities and operations.
• Implemented short and long term objectives related to production capacity, market conditions and company’s expanding product line
• Managed and supervised the acquisition of a major competitor resulting in a merger value of US$ 5 million
• Organized daily work flows and evaluated group activity.
• Secured different levels and types of credit lines from various financial institutions
• Implemented a new ERP system resulting in 30% savings in operational costs.
• Maintained quality control and developed ways to maximize production and net profits
• Enhanced the company’s brand power at domestic and international levels
• Assisted the sales and marketing professionals in new product development initiatives
• Developed new strategies to increase production, improve product line and quality
• Ensured timely execution of all company obligations and deliverables
• Provided assurance on internal controls & identified areas for improvement

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER @ SEDDIQI HOLDINGS: DUBAI, U.A.E
May 2003 — Aug 2007

• Created financial models to project consequences of various business alternatives
• Integrated three different business entities into one major business organization
• Supervised all aspects of financial accounting & reporting for all franchises
• Reclassified existing inventory as per IAS standard resulting in additional revenue of AED 120 million
• Reviewed daily sales activity reports for all branches and sub dealers
• Reconciled any discrepancies in terms of debit / credit balances for various brands
• Consolidated all past accounts receivables within a comprehensive database
• Implemented new regulations that improve the overall credit policy
• Negotiated significant past due accounts with clients and organizations
• Interacted with major construction entities for payments related to property construction
• Analyzed all legal documents related to the purchase of residential & commercial property
• Drafted new policies such as semi-annual audits, which improved the flow of operations
• Undertook financial & quality based internal audits & reviewed current auditor’s effectiveness
• Created effective, accurate & timely risk management reports for Board of Directors

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE BANKING @ STATE STREET BANK: BOSTON MA 02110, U.S.
Aug 2002 — Mar 2024

• Evaluated financial statements and market data to determine credit worthiness of issuers spanning a spectrum of sectors including real estate, manufacturing and finance
• Created and implemented the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Individual Character Recognition project resulting in an annual saving of US$ 500,000 for the division
• Analyzed structured securities (ABS, CMBS, CDO/CLO etc.), mortgage-backed securities, US treasury and corporate bonds/loans to execute fund strategies
• Executed purchase and sales orders for government and corporate bonds, CMOs, mortgage-backed securities, equities, derivatives, and commercial paper
• Monitored receipt & review of all bank compliance items & work flow for monthly securitizations, bond issuance and investment services.
• Prepared progress reports for the division Vice-President
• Managed all aspects of internal control and rectified any issues & discrepancies
• Overlooked implementation of customer specific guidelines and processes
• Advised potential customers on the various financial services provided by the bank.

OPERATIONS OFFICER, CORPORATE BANKING @ STATE STREET BANK: BOSTON MA 02110, U.S.A
Jan 2001 — Mar 2024

• Supervised resource allocation & product management for the department’s largest client
• Washington Mutual Bank & Washington Mutual Mortgage Securities Corp.
• Project leader for department’s Optical Character Recognition development & implementation

FIRST LINE MANAGER, CORPORATE BANKING @ | STATE STREET BANK: BOSTON MA 02110, U.S.A
Jan 1998 — Jan 2001

• Managed staff & tasks related to servicing of Treasuries, Collateral Debt Obligations Mortgage & Asset Backed Securities
• Performed all aspects of account administration, task assignment & project management.
• Monitored and reviewed ongoing corporate finance, treasuries, trading & settlement activities.
• Responsible for system analysis, electronic loan allocation & database management
• Reviewed Mortgages & Securities for discrepancies & completed relevant documents
• Organized daily work flow & evaluated all group activity on a daily basis.
• Ensured all credit policies were implemented using State Street Bank’s rules & regulations.
• Analyzed mortgage applications and provided feedback to originating companies.

MANAGER - ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT @ CBS INC. BOSTON MA 02110, U.S.A(
Jun 1997 — Jan 1998

• Completed new client credit applications for all 3 Boston CBS stations WBZ-TV, WBZ-4 and WODS
• Implemented a new system to determine and manage client over dues resulting in revenue collection
exceeding $200,000.
• Updated invoices, journal entries, journal vouchers and credit memos
• Negotiated overdue accounts with major clients & reviewed credit inquiries for final approval
• Analyzed and prepared scripts for final notarization by the public notary
• Determined client short pays, completed memos and revised old invoices
ï‚§ Created a bi-weekly progress report on outstanding client payments and requests
ï‚§ Interacted with main advertising companies such as Saatchi & Saatchi, McCann Erickson and established a system of prompt payments.

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