Zeeshan Ul Hassan
East Aman Company
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
22
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
3
Languages
Finance Professional experienced in financial strategy, executive leadership, and management reporting. Achieved operational efficiency through successful implementation of ERP systems and finance process improvements, while ensuring compliance in tax regulations across multiple domains. Focused on delivering strategic financial solutions that enhance organisational growth and drive collaborative project completion.
Work history
Manage Accounts and Taxation (Senior Finance Analysis)
1 Year 6 Months- Managed complete accounting process for one-year Arkan Al Jabal Crushing Unit project, covering production costing, material consumption, inventory, expenses, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and analysing project profitability.
- Prepared and submitted VAT returns accurately and on time, reducing compliance exposure and avoiding penalties.
- Developed tax-efficient strategies aligned with financial objectives, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Monitored tax legislation changes and advised management on risk mitigation strategies and necessary actions.
- Led financial reporting, accounting records, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable operations.
- Prepared balance sheets, income statements, cash flow reports, budgets, and financial forecasts for management review.
- Monitored production-related financial transactions and ensured accurate recording of revenue, costs, inventory, and operational expenses.
Chief Financial Officer
5 Years- Oversaw financial statement preparation, management reports, and audit schedule compliance checks for stakeholders.
- Planned working capital cash flow, arranged financing, and supported investment decisions.
- Led budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and KPI analysis for departmental alignment.
- Oversaw accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and statutory compliance processes.
- Monitored financing mark-up and recorded realised and unrealised foreign exchange gains or losses.
- Handled sales tax, income tax withholding, and advance tax computations and filings.
- Conducted corporate meetings and prepared statutory documentation for submission to SECP.
Manager Accounts and Taxation
1 Year 11 Months- Filed monthly sales tax and withholding tax returns, and submitted income tax returns and wealth statements for directors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Produced monthly financial reports and tax summaries for senior management to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Maintained financial controls across domestic and cross-border transactions.
- Consolidated financial statements for multiple business divisions to provide comprehensive financial oversight.
Manager Accounts and Taxation
4 Years- Oversaw finance operations across manufacturing units, supporting achievement of corporate financial objectives.
- Prepared and analyzed profit and loss statements and key financial ratios to evaluate performance.
- Identified cost and efficiency drivers affecting profitability and advised on process improvements.
- Supervised parallel production and accounting systems for thread-based and cloth-based operations, ensuring operational alignment and efficiency.
Internal Auditor
1 Year 11 Months- Evaluated risk management, internal controls, governance processes, and information security practices to strengthen organisational resilience.
- Reported audit findings and control deficiencies to Audit Committee, providing actionable recommendations that enhanced oversight and compliance.
- Prepared detailed reports summarising audit findings, aiding decision-making at executive level.
- Improved risk management by conducting comprehensive internal audits.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to conduct internal audits seamlessly without disrupting daily operations.
Manager Accounts and Taxation
2 Years- Monitored recipes, consumption, food cost, stock, and inventory while ensuring audit compliance to safeguard profitability.
- Prepared ratio analysis, aged receivables, aged payables, Sales Tax returns, and management reports to support informed decision-making.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to secure favourable terms and conditions.
- Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Analysed market trends to inform strategic decision-making processes.
Manager Accounts and Taxation
2 Years 2 Months- Coordinated sales, finance, and distribution teams to enhance order fulfillment and streamline stock control.
- Conducted physical stock counts and reconciled warehouse records with accounting and ERP systems to ensure accuracy.
- Implemented warehouse controls to reduce losses, wastage, and stock variances.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and ensured proper documentation for incoming and outgoing goods.
- Monitored stock levels, product availability, expiry dates, damaged goods, and inventory discrepancies.
- Managed warehouse operations for a major distributor of Nestlé, Procter & Gamble (P&G), and Pakistan Tobacco Company products.
- Supervised receiving, storage, stock movement, order processing, and dispatch operations.
- Prepared inventory and warehouse reports for management review..
Manager Accounts and Taxation
3 Years 1 Month- Managed accounting and finance operations within school/education sector, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations. Skilled in student fee accounting, preparation and monitoring of Daily Fee Defaulter Lists, General Ledger, Accounts Payable & Receivable, budgeting, cash-flow management, payroll, bank reconciliation, financial reporting, fixed asset management, audit coordination, and internal controls. Utilised MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems to monitor outstanding fees, control costs, and support management in financial decision-making..
- Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
- Fostered a positive work environment with regular team-building activities.
Skills
Financial reporting
Budgeting and forecasting
Cash flow management
Tax compliance management
KPI analysis
Risk management
Financial leadership
Capital financing
ERP implementation and finance process improvement
Microsoft Excel
Power BI
Tally Prime
QuickBooks
QuickBooks
Education
MBA - Accounting and Finance
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) - Accounts, Tax, Commerce
Diploma in Taxation Law (DTL) - Sales Tax , Income Tax, Customer Act, VAT
Certification
CMA, Certified Management Accountant Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) | 2018 to Present, Diploma in Taxation Law (DTL) Punjab University Law College, Lahore | 2019 to 2022, PIPFA, Public Finance Accountant Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants, Lahore | 2018 to 2024
Languages
English Advanced
Urdu Native
Arabic Elementary
Accomplishments
- Implemented and integrated manual and ERP accounting systems, including SAP Business One exposure.
- Supported remote accounting customers in the USA, Dubai, and Pakistan.
- Handled company registration, customer registration, Sales Tax, and Income Tax matters.
- Built reporting that connects financial performance with operational actions.
Websites and Social Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zeeshan-hassan-077437148/
Timeline
Manage Accounts and Taxation (Senior Finance Analysis)
East Aman Company
2025.03 - 2026.09Read More
Chief Financial Officer
Ideal Group
2020.02 - 2025.02Read More
Manager Accounts and Taxation
MA Group KSA
2018.02 - 2020.01Read More
Punjab University Law College
Diploma in Taxation Law (DTL) from Sales Tax , Income Tax, Customer Act, VAT
2018.01 - 2022.01Read More
Manager Accounts and Taxation
Ideal Embroidery and Ideal Socks
2014.01 - 2018.01Read More
Internal Auditor
Ideal Group
2012.01 - 2013.12Read More
Pak-AIMS, Institute of Management Sciences
MBA from Accounting and Finance
2011.01 - 2013.01Read More
Manager Accounts and Taxation
Ciro's Pomodoro
2009.12 - 2011.12Read More
Manager Accounts and Taxation
Sheikh Muhammad Ilyas (Pvt.) Ltd
2007.10 - 2009.12Read More
Manager Accounts and Taxation
CARDINAL SCHOOL SYSTEM
2004.08 - 2007.09Read More
University of the Punjab
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) from Accounts, Tax, Commerce
2000.01 - 2004.08Read More