Hadia Umar Qureshi
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced professional with focus on management and team leadership. Capable of driving projects to successful completion through strategic planning and strong interpersonal skills. Known for fostering collaborative environments and delivering consistent results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4028
4028
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Manager - CFO Solutions
Grant Thornton UK LLP
London, United Kingdom
05.2022 - Current
- Providing on-site support to clients for month-end and management reporting tasks. Streamlining year-end close procedures and ensured audit compliance. Aiding in system implementations to optimise finance team performance.
- Cultivating strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
- Delegating tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
- Coordinating cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
- Piloting change management initiatives successfully improving organisational adaptability.
Senior Management Reporting Specialist
Najm for Insurance Services
Riyadh, KSA
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Established monthly management reporting protocols including special purpose internal reports.
- Led and supervised monthly and annual financial closing.
- Led successful implementation of SAP FI and ensured smooth transition without impacting timelines of internal/ external reporting.
- Led implementation of IFRS, mainly IFRS-15, IFRS-9 & IFRS-16.
Finance Manager
Creative Hospitality Trading Co. (Bevarabia)
Riyadh
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Established monthly and annual financial reporting system.
- Performed book keeping on ZOHO, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, processing of vendor payments and Zakat/VAT reporting.
- Liaising with external auditors ensuring timely completion of audits.
- Streamlined inventory management system including preparation & processing of online orders.
- Managed customer collections and introduced a credit management system.
- Assisted Dubai's e-commerce team in launching e-commerce platform for Company's Saudi operations.
Deputy Manager Accounts
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
Lahore
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Supervised and finalized monthly and annual financial statements.
- Coordinated with internal and external auditors.
- Oversaw tax filing process including coordination with tax consultants.
Associate to Assistant Manager, Audit & Assurance
KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co
Lahore
06.2014 - 03.2019
- Seconded twice on behalf of KPMG Pakistan to KPMG Lower Gulf.
- Led/supervised external audits of various sectors including automotive, services, media, construction and infrastructure, manufacturing and real estate, both in Pakistan and UAE.
- Prepared e-Audit engagement files for review of concerned engagement manager and partner along with resolution of comments in relation to working papers.
- Completed 3.5 years of ICAP's mandatory training period.
- Assisted in running internal risk management procedures including preparation of engagement files for internal/external reviews.
Education
Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
03.2012 - 02.2019
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) - Pre-Medical
Pak Turk International Schools & Colleges
Lahore, PakistanO - Levels - Sciences & Mathematics
Pak Turk International Schools & Colleges
Lahore, PakistanSkills
- Financial reporting
- Financial analysis
- Project management
- Process improvements
- Client relationship management
- Team building & leadership
- Excellent communication skills
Certification
- Successfully completed Harvard ManageMentor Program courses
- LUMS Toastmasters Club - Best presenter
- Presentation and communications skills course (PCSC) - ICAP
Timeline
Manager - CFO Solutions
Grant Thornton UK LLP
05.2022 - Current
Senior Management Reporting Specialist
Najm for Insurance Services
12.2020 - 04.2022
Finance Manager
Creative Hospitality Trading Co. (Bevarabia)
03.2020 - 11.2020
Deputy Manager Accounts
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
06.2019 - 10.2019
Associate to Assistant Manager, Audit & Assurance
KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co
06.2014 - 03.2019
Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
03.2012 - 02.2019
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) - Pre-Medical
Pak Turk International Schools & Colleges
O - Levels - Sciences & Mathematics
Pak Turk International Schools & Colleges