SYED ATIF ABBAS
Lahore Cantt, Pakistan
Contact: 0092 300 8421816
Email: AtifAbbas559@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To contribute towards the growth and development of a dynamic organization where there are ample
opportunities to grow both professionally and personally and where I can utilize my skills and experience
efficiently and effectively.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Chartered Accountant (*Finalist)
Professional Member
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
Institute of Internal Auditors – USA
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Bachelors of Commerce - (2005)
Intermediate (Equivalent to A Levels) - (2003)
Matriculation (Equivalent to O Levels) - (2001)
Hailey College of Commerce, University of Punjab, Pakistan
Federal Board – Islamabad, Pakistan
Federal Board – Islamabad, Pakistan
AREA OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE:
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Financial Management
Financial Analysis
Risk Management
Internal Controls
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Treasury Management
Efficiency Improvements
Forecasting/Budgeting
Cost Reductions
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Technology Integration
Team Development
Regulatory Compliance
ERP implementation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1.
SENIOR MANAGER FINANCE (HOD)
SSS GROUP
(August 2012 – to – Date)
The group manages some of the top-tier private educational institutions under the brand name of Kids Kampus
®, SICAS ® and SALAMAT ®. In addition to this, the group operates a property company engaged in land
acquisitions, patterning up with leading real estate companies and construction of schools.
As a SSS team member, I am primarily responsible for all aspects of financial control in addition to working with
the Business Development & Project Managers on expansion/developmental projects.
Key Achievements at the Job includes;
 Successfully executed financial restructuring of the company, adding 10-15% to the bottom line
 Increased treasury revenues by almost 25% through a structured portfolio management, spreading
investments across Mutual Funds, Equity stocks, Hybrid accounts/SMAs and banking products
 Renegotiated some of the key operational contracts reducing the cost by almost 15M a year
 Successfully implemented the improved ERP Solution – GBMS 4.1 and streamlined the reporting
structure across business units
 Actively engaged international leading private equity firms for partnering-up to synergize business
opportunities. Structured business financial models for valuations
For my current role at SSS, my job responsibilities included:
 Financial Management and Control
 Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost
Fiscal / Tax Planning
reduction opportunities / Pricings;
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Cash Flows and Working Capital Management
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Treasury Management
consultants, solicitors, bankers and statutory
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Risk assessment and Internal Controls
organizations;
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Managing business relationships with
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Spearheading the Budgets
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Oversee the ERP reporting system
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Mentoring, Supervision and Training of Team
member
SENIOR – G1
ERNST & YOUNG (ASSURANCE & ADVISORY SERVICES)
December, 2008 – to – August 2012
Summarized information on my stay with EY is as follows:
2.1. Junior Associate || Audit & Assurance Services
- Joined as a Junior Associate in Dec 2008
- Worked for a year in the Audit & Assurance Division of the firm
 Worked on some of the leading audit clients
 Distinguished myself quickly by identifying entity level risks at a few key clients plus some
significant regulatory non-compliances
2.2. Semi-Senior to Senior G1 || Risk Advisory Services
- Picked by the Risk Advisory Department in January 2010
- Promoted to Semi-Senior while being allocated assignments as Job-in-Charge
- Single handedly managed important high value assignments
- Selected to team-up for Inter-departmental Quality Control Reviews
- Received highest departmental rankings (Semi-Annual & Annual Appraisals) for a year
List of Clients worked-at included:
AUDIT & ASSURANCE DIVISION – ERNST & YOUNG
Client Name
Albaraka Islamic Bank
Trust Modaraba
Brain Telecommunication Limited
Mehta Brothers (Pvt.) Limited
Punjab Vocational and Training Centre (PVTC)
Potential Engineers (Pvt.) Limited
RISK ADVISORY SERVICES – ERNST & YOUNG
Client Name
Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) Pakistan Limited
South Asian Free Media Association – SAFMA (SAARC Countries)
Beacon House Group
Proctor & Gamble (P&G)
Unilever Pakistan Limited
Defence Housing Authority
Reem Rice Mills (Pvt.) Ltd – (Al Ghurair group U.A.E & A.K. Al Muhaidib Group KSA)
Berger Paints Pakistan Limited (Part of Slotrapid –UK)
Punjab Industrial Estates
Ali Akbar Group of Companies
Saeed Bukhsh Group
Sector
Financial Sector
Financial Sector
Telecommunication Services
Importers - Poultry Medicines
Education
Construction
Sector
Manufacturing and Processing
Not for Profit Organization
Education
Manufacturing and Processing
Manufacturing and Processing
Real Estate, Education, Clubs etc.
Manufacturing and Processing
Manufacturing and Processing
Real Estate
Manufacturing and Processing
Trading / Retail
PERSONAL DETAIL
DOB: January, 1985
REFERENCES
Available on request
Father Name: Syed Qamar Hussain
Marital Status: Married