Syed Z

Financial Controller

Lead finance and accounting for a manufacturing and distribution business with approximately $15M in annual sales, managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and working capital. Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to support profitable growth.

Financial ReportingBudgetingForecastingCash Flow ManagementWorking Capital ManagementTreasuryPayrollTax ComplianceManagement ReportingFinancial ModelingERPQuickbooks OnlineInternal Controls

Team Lead / Senior Accountant

Led accounting and financial reporting for a multi-country car rental business with $50M in annual revenue, supervising a team of accounting professionals. Managed month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounts receivable/payable across three legal entities and currencies.

Financial ReportingMonth End ClosingReconciliationsAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableMulti CurrencyManagement ReportingBudgetingVariance AnalysisTeam Leadership

Senior Internal Auditor

Evaluated accounting processes, internal controls, financial reporting, and operational procedures, providing recommendations to strengthen governance and control effectiveness. Supported financial reporting and analysis across multiple companies and properties.

Internal AuditInternal ControlsFinancial ReportingRisk ManagementYardiProcess ImprovementVariance AnalysisManagement Reporting

Senior Accountant

Managed accounts receivable processes and introduced electronic rent-payment channels, improving collection controls and reducing cash handling. Assisted with monthly financial reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis across multiple companies and properties.

Accounts ReceivableFinancial ReportingReconciliationsVariance AnalysisYardiProcess ImprovementRent CollectionCashless Payments

Manager, Internal Audit

Led internal audit activities for a publicly traded life insurance organization, reporting to the Chief Audit Executive and supporting the Board Audit Committee. Developed the annual audit plan, conducted risk-based reviews, and identified control weaknesses.

Internal AuditRisk ManagementInternal ControlsAudit PlanningSAPFinancial ReportingProcess ImprovementEnterprise Risk Management

Supervisory Senior Auditor

KPMG Pakistan

Led and supervised multiple audit engagements, managing teams of up to 8-10 professionals. Executed statutory and financial statement audits across industries, applying IFRS/IAS, ISA, and COSO principles.

External AuditsFinancial ReportingIFRSIASISACOSOAudit MethodologyTeam LeadershipRisk AssessmentInternal Controls