Fakhra Zulfiqar
Oldham,UK
Summary
Accomplished financial professional with extensive expertise in financial reporting and analysis, bookkeeping, and reconciliations. Proficient in managing accounts payable and receivable, tax preparation, and multi-state payroll processing. Demonstrates strong analytical thinking, time and task management, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail. Skilled in using QuickBooks, Sage, NAV, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), and FileZilla. Committed to leveraging financial expertise to drive organisational success while continuously enhancing skills in conflict resolution and software proficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Kitchen Helper & Receptionist/Cashier
Safire Restaurant & Grill, UK
2024.01 - 2025.06
- Assisted in food preparation and maintained kitchen cleanliness.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed front-of-house duties, including greeting customers and handling reservations.
- Answered phone calls, took orders, and processed payments efficiently.
- Operated the cash register, issued receipts, and supported team operations during peak hours.
Finance Manager
Margalla Logistics Ltd., Pakistan
2019.08 - 2021.03
- Managed full-cycle bookkeeping and maintained financial transactions using QuickBooks.
- Performed account reconciliations and prepared annual company accounts.
- Delivered accurate monthly management accounts, ensuring timely reporting.
- Conducted profit and loss analysis with narrative year-on-year comparisons.
- Prepared Tax returns and individual/partnership tax filings.
- Developed value-adding management reports beyond standard financial statements.
- Mentored junior staff and reviewed their work to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Maintained payroll records, benefits administration, and processed timely payments.
- Produced financial reports on budgets, AP/AR, and operating expenses.
- Conducted Tax reviews using Excel and QuickBooks.
Accounting Officer
Handicap International, Pakistan
2015.11 - 2019.01
- Managed accounting records, financial tracking, and project documentation.
- Prepared monthly, bi-annual, and annual financial reports for integration into NAV.
- Oversaw invoicing, billing, and accounts payable/receivable processes.
- Processed payroll and bank payments, ensuring compliance with HR and finance protocols.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations and maintained cash flow records.
- Managed staff records on the EOBI system and monitored insurance documentation.
- Follow up and record all documents related to health insurance and Life insurance.
- Follow up of all the existing contract in close association with HR/Admin and Logistics department.
- Cross checked monthly payroll, make sheets and uploaded on S2bank for to process.
Admin & Accounts Assistant
Hira Model School, Pakistan
2014.01 - 2015.11
- Handled day-to-day accounts, petty cash, and staff records.
- Managed procurement processes and coordinated travel and training logistics.
- Supported school administrative and finance operations.
Accounts Intern
HELPnSAVE Welfare Organization, Pakistan
2013.10 - 2013.12
- Assisted with financial data entry and document tracking.
- Managed petty cash and procurement.
- Supported project administration and community meetings.
Education
ACCA (Part-Qualified) - Accounts
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
UK 2001.04 -
MSc - Accounting and Finance
University of the West of England
UK 2021.01 - 2023.01
MS - Accounting and Finance
University of Lahore
Pakistan 2019.01 - 2021.01
Master's - Economics
Federal Urdu University
Pakistan 2011.01 - 2013.01
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of the Punjab
Pakistan 2008.01 - 2010.01
Skills
- Financial Expertise
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Bookkeeping & Reconciliations
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Tax Preparation
- Multi-state Payroll Processing
- Software Proficiency
- QuickBooks Sage NAV
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- FileZilla
- Core Competencies
- Analytical Thinking
- Time & Task Management
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Conflict Resolution
Languages
English | Urdu | Punjabi
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Helper & Receptionist/Cashier
Safire Restaurant & Grill, UK
2024.01 - 2025.06
MSc - Accounting and Finance
University of the West of England
2021.01 - 2023.01
Finance Manager
Margalla Logistics Ltd., Pakistan
2019.08 - 2021.03
MS - Accounting and Finance
University of Lahore
2019.01 - 2021.01
Accounting Officer
Handicap International, Pakistan
2015.11 - 2019.01
Admin & Accounts Assistant
Hira Model School, Pakistan
2014.01 - 2015.11
Accounts Intern
HELPnSAVE Welfare Organization, Pakistan
2013.10 - 2013.12
Master's - Economics
Federal Urdu University
2011.01 - 2013.01
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of the Punjab
2008.01 - 2010.01
ACCA (Part-Qualified) - Accounts
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
2001.04 -