NAVEED ABBAS RANA, CPA

1466 Concordia Avenue East, Winnipeg, MB, R3W 0E8, Canada (431) 996-9301 naveraa@yahoo.com

BRIEF PROFILE
More than twenty (20) years of combined experience in financial accounting and audit practice with
significant exposure to financial management, budget preparation, and review, cash flow management,
variance reporting, financial control procedures, audit and review engagement.
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills; organizational skills in managing multiple tasks
while working on complex projects and meeting tight deadlines with minimum or no supervision.
Proven abilities in cultivating relationships with various stakeholders, including non-financial individuals, as
well as in managing conflict in the workplace, check compliance with controls
Quick in getting a grip on new applications and technology. Strong background in multiple spreadsheets and
word processing applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Lotus Notes,
Power Point and various accounting programs (e.g., Quick Books, Tally, Simply Accounting, Oracle E-business
suite, Focus, Great Plains, Peachtree and sage 50) and good knowledge of computer hardware.
Implemented various computerized accounting software on many clients and train their staff. Good in
proactively identifying and resolving problems, streamlining accounting and IT systems and maximizing
productivity and output.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Smart Investment Group (UAE), October 2016 to April 2017)
As chief Accountant
Handel and Monitor the accounting of more than 10 companies abroad and locally includes children
nurseries, Business Centers, Property Management, Car showroom, hotel, Farming and Vehicles workshop.
Liaison with auditors for annual audits and agreed upon procedures.
Monitor and ensure all loan and facilities are paid on a timely basis and negotiating with banks for new
facilities and change in Interest rate and prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
Involve in preparing a business plan for any future ventures and explain to management.
Implement new software (Quick Books) replacing (Tally) and train account department staff on it.
Mazars Chartered Accountants (UAE), November 2007 to October 2016)
As Senior Auditor/Consultant
Fakharuddin Yousafali & Co., Chartered Accountants, September 1998 to August 2002
As Senior Auditor /Consultant
Financial Audits
Management of audit (internal and external) & liaison with clients.
Preparing and monitoring risk-based audit plan for internal audit and concurrent audit of retail liabilities
and assets branches.
Conducts an internal audit to analyze, appraise and evaluate internal controls in various Company
activities.
Reports on adequacy and existence of such controls, compliance with Company policies and procedures
with the object of ensuring efficient utilization of Company resources and preventing malpractices.
Identify and report the issues observed during the audit to the management and recommends appropriate
improvements to strengthen internal controls systems.
Extensive practical experience in external audits of various types of organizations including local
companies, multinationals, manufacturing, Oil field related, trading, services, professional services
software developers, exporters, insurance companies, distributors, NGOs, educational, co-operative
societies and construction companies.
Responsibilities at office and audit assignments included:
Planning, execution, and supervision of statutory audit and other financial advisory services.
Review of financial and operational performance of the clients and preparation of financial statements in
light of statutory requirements and relevant professional guidelines.
Perform special audit assignments and engagements agreed upon procedures
Preparing due diligence and business planning reports for various clients
Tax and Corporate Practice
Preparation and filing of all type of tax and corporate related returns and documents as required by income
tax authorities and security and exchange commission of Pakistan.
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NAVEED ABBAS RANA, CPA
1466 Concordia Avenue East, Winnipeg, MB, R3W 0E8, Canada (431) 996-9301 naveraa@yahoo.com

Training and Implementation of Accounting System

Implementation of accounting softwares, policy & procedures (for inventory, accounting, and a human
resource according to the nature of business) and provide training to the clients staff.
Top Catering Establishment. (Royal Group Abu Dhabi), February 2006 to November 2007
As Senior Accountant
Monthly analysis and reporting for the company and as well as branch wise (more than 13 branches).
Liaison with auditors for annual and internal audits of accounts.
Handling banks and preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.
Monitoring daily sale punching and its accuracy in Oracle E-Suite.
Preparation of payroll of more than 400 staff including monthly salary, over time. Leave, gratuity and air
ticket provisions, employee receivables and end of services calculation.
Keeping the prepayment and accrued expenses accurate record to pay next rent, insurance, installment and
utility payments. Handling party payments and petty cash.
Monitoring monthly stock control reports. Identification and reporting of cost variances.
Supplier statement reconciliations. Screening of debtors & creditors monitors aging analysis.
Oracle E-Business Suite Implementation at Top Catering Establishment
Involved in implementation of Oracle E-Business Suite for effective and efficient control over accounting,
purchase, inventory, human resource. The Oracle E-Business Suite included individual restaurant wise
reporting (Segment reporting) as well as total company reporting for all modules.
World Call Telecom LTD, March 2005 to November 2005 as Executive Coordinator Regional Accounts
Ghani Group of Companies, October 1996 to September 1998 as Senior Accountant
Maintain management accounts and monthly report to higher management.
Supervise the accounting department of more than 10 personnel.
Handel transactions and reconciliations with related parties, Maintain fixed asset register.
Liaison with auditors for special (IPO), interim and annual audits.
Handle cash and bank, receipt/payments, billing for services and material sold and follow up on them.
Budgeting, receivable & payable reports with aging analysis and handle petty cash.
Heal Trust (NGO), September 2002 to March 2005 as Project Finance Manager
Keep and update books of accounts on Peachtree accounting system.
Handling various project with UNICEF, American Embassy, Canadian Government, Plan International
etc. that includes
Directly working with CEO to prepare project cost and budget reporting and planning process.
Financial / Commercial review of contracts before actual commitment.
Analyze monthly Project results against budget and forecast.
Prepare the required reports for donor agencies including Project Cash flow.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
2014 ACPA (Associate Certified Public Accountants) (ICPAP)
2003 Master of Business Administration, Al-Khair University (AJK).
1997 Bachelors of Commerce, Punjab University. (The Professionals College of Commerce)
LANGUAGES

Spoken/Written Proficiency in English, Urdu & Punjabi.

Can Speak Hindi. Can read Arabic.
TRAININGS & CERTIFICATES
30 days training on Audit Soft and Audit Methodology auditing software, heads by MAZARS.
One-month Oracle E-Business suite training conducted by Infosys under Royal Group for Oracle
implementation at Royal Group.
10 days training about NGOs accounting held in Islamabad by Plan Pakistan.
4 days training on policies & procedures held in AVARI Lahore by NGO Resource Centre.
Qualified CCPT computer course of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.