Syed Ali Abbas
Finance Manager
Karachi
Summary
Results-driven Finance Manager with 15+ years of expertise in financial management, strategic planning, taxation, and procurement across textile, IT, and FMCG sectors. Adept at optimizing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and leveraging ERP solutions to drive business growth. Proven track record in cost efficiency, audit readiness, and cross-functional leadership.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Group Finance Manager
National Group of Companies
01.2021 - Current
- Spearhead financial operations, including taxation, banking, imports, procurement, and costing, achieving 20% cost savings through process optimization.
- Collaborate with CFO on strategic financial planning and ERP implementations.
- Ensure 100% compliance with local and international financial regulations.
- Led financial activities for a textile manufacturing unit, reducing procurement costs through appropriate vendor recognitions.
- Streamlined budget forecasting and internal reporting, enhancing audit efficiency.
Deputy Manager Accounts & Finance
National Industries
06.2011 - 12.2020
- Managed ledger accounts, inventory, and ERP-based reporting, improving data accuracy by using MS office gadgets.
- Oversaw procurement, reducing operational delays.
Assistant Manager - Sales Accounts
Dalda Foods Pvt. Ltd.
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Automated invoicing and distributor ledger systems for reducing processing time.
Technical Officer - IT & Accounts
Dalda Foods Pvt. Ltd.
07.2009 - 01.2011
- Automated invoicing and distributor ledger systems for reducing processing time.
Network Administrator & Software Coordinator
Wazir Ali Industries Ltd.
05.2006 - 06.2009
- Managed ERP accounting and IT infrastructure, reducing system downtime by 50.
Accounts Officer
National Spinning Mills
12.2003 - 04.2006
- Handled bank reconciliations, sales records, and cash flow reporting.
Education
MBA - Finance
University of Sindh
Hyderabad, SD 07.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelors - Commerce
University of Sindh
Skills
Audit coordination
Cash flow management
Working capital management
Investment analysis
Internal controls
Cost accounting
Revenue recognition
Business partnering
Financial budgeting
Portfolio management
Strategic planning
Financial analysis
Certification
Certified Financial Modular - Lexicon Business Institute (IFA UK)
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 2
- Date of Birth: 05/09/84
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Group Finance Manager
National Group of Companies
01.2021 - Current
Deputy Manager Accounts & Finance
National Industries
06.2011 - 12.2020
Assistant Manager - Sales Accounts
Dalda Foods Pvt. Ltd.
01.2011 - 06.2011
Technical Officer - IT & Accounts
Dalda Foods Pvt. Ltd.
07.2009 - 01.2011
MBA - Finance
University of Sindh
07.2006 - 01.2008
Network Administrator & Software Coordinator
Wazir Ali Industries Ltd.
05.2006 - 06.2009
Accounts Officer
National Spinning Mills
12.2003 - 04.2006
Bachelors - Commerce
University of Sindh