Waleed Bilal
Ilford,Essex
Summary
Detail-oriented and analytical finance professional with proven experience spanning internships in reputable firms such as Pak Elektron Limited and Pakistan State Oil. Demonstrated expertise in crafting financial statements, conducting product and market analyses, and managing sizable investment portfolios. Proficient in reconciling complex transactions, tracking inventory, and optimizing financial strategies based on in-depth cost accounting insights. Skilled in leveraging Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and Xero for precise financial operations and reporting. Strong collaborator with a knack for identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities, driving financial efficiency, and enhancing overall business performance. Complemented by project experiences that underscore a capacity for data-driven decision-making and strategic financial planning.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Intern
Pak Elektron Limited
Lahore, Pakistan
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Aided finance team in crafting monthly financial statements, managing and reconciling over 100 financial records to ensure accuracy.
- Conducted financial review of primary product line, generating report spotlighting key trends and insights.
- Collaborated to evaluate financial risks tied to pivotal investment opportunity, offering insights during initial due diligence phase.
- Assisted in shaping monthly budget, analyzing variance in major expenditure category, and recommending optimization strategies.
Junior Accountant
Cunningham Pharmaceutical (Pvt) Ltd
Lahore, Pakistan
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed accounting records for pharmaceutical stocks, tracking over 300 products and adjusting for receipts, dispatches, and returns.
- Oversaw monthly average of 150+ accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring payments and collections met credit terms and policies.
- Prepared and filed monthly tax documentation, complying with regional regulations and ensuring timely submissions to avoid fines.
- Conducted cost analysis on pharmaceutical products, aiding management in pricing decisions and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Accounting Intern
Pakistan State Oil, PSO
Lahore, Pakistan
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Tracked and recorded daily oil and petroleum inventory, ensuring accurate system entry for about 200 transactions.
- Reconciled transactions from retail outlets, aiding senior accountants in matching sales with supply and distribution.
- Worked with finance to compile key financial documents for internal review, guaranteeing precise transaction records.
- Reviewed weekly sales data from various outlets, offering breakdown for end-of-month financial evaluations.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
Queen Mary University of London
London 09.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Business Administration - Double Majors in Marketing and Finance
Lahore School of Economics
Lahore 09.2018 - 05.2022
A-Levels - Accounting, Business and Economics
Lahore Grammar School
Lahore 09.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Efficient data entry
- Business bookkeeping
- Financial statements expertise
- Problem-solving
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- Team Player
- Finance and accounting
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Team building
- Accounting
Projects
Financial Statement Analysis - Saif Power Limited
- Industrial Analysis of the Firm. Calculations and common size analysis for past 5 years. Financial statement analysis using MS excel and proposed budgeting, financing and operations strategies for future.
Investment Management
- Managed and analysed a Rs 30 million investment across Active, Passive, and Index portfolios, selecting and rotating 10 companies weekly.
- Employed technical and fundamental analysis for company selection, benchmarking active portfolio against market index performance.
- Utilised market data for in-depth stock evaluation, calculating weekly ROR, and adapting strategies for optimised returns.
Cost Accounting - Nishat Mills Limited
- Spearheaded a comprehensive analysis of Nishat Mills Limited, unearthing key financial and operational insights that spotlighted potential areas of cost optimization.
- Delved into cost accounting intricacies, accurately calculating EOQ, order timings, and notable variances, driving more informed financial decisions.
- Developed detailed job sheets and payroll analytics, enhancing understanding of resource allocation and expenditure patterns.
- Synthesized data-driven strategies to align company objectives with cost procedures, offering pivotal recommendations that could bolster cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
EXTRA- CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- President - Lahore School Finance and Investment Society.
- Director Photography- Lahore Grammar School.
- Vice-Captain of cricket at Lahore Grammar School and member of cricket team at Lahore School of Economics.
Work Availability
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
Queen Mary University of London
09.2022 - 09.2023
Finance Intern
Pak Elektron Limited
06.2022 - 07.2022
Junior Accountant
Cunningham Pharmaceutical (Pvt) Ltd
11.2021 - 04.2022
Accounting Intern
Pakistan State Oil, PSO
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration - Double Majors in Marketing and Finance
Lahore School of Economics
09.2018 - 05.2022
A-Levels - Accounting, Business and Economics
Lahore Grammar School
09.2016 - 05.2018
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