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Asghar Ali

@asgharali

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Senior finance, audit, and advisory leader delivering compliant growth.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a finance leadership role where I can run end-to-end finance operations, strengthen internal controls, and deliver audit and tax compliance—partnering with stakeholders to support transparent, strategic decisions.

I’m a results-driven Finance and Audit professional with 20+ years of progressive experience across private sector work, international development organisations, and government advisory. I’ve built and led finance functions, strengthened internal controls, and delivered internal and external audit and tax advisory outcomes with a clear focus on accuracy, transparency, and compliance.

In my recent role as Head of Finance Department at a conglomerate, I lead full finance department operations, manage financial planning and fund management, and support strategic decision-making as part of senior management. Previously, I provided expert advisory through Adam Smith International to Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance, including work on tax compliance and SIGTAS implementation, and I managed donor-compliant project financial reporting for USAID-funded humanitarian programmes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Finance Department

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KMAK Conglomerate

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Lead and manage the full finance department, overseeing financial planning, transactions, and fund management while serving on the senior management team. Implement financial controls and reporting systems to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance, and mentor the finance team.

Financial Management Budgeting Fund Management Financial Reporting Internal Controls Compliance Stakeholder Management Team Leadership Quickbooks

Revenue Consultant

Adam Smith International

Jan 2010 - Jan 2018 (8 years)

Provided tax revenue advisory to Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance and Medium Taxpayer Office, including support for developing the Enforcement Manual for tax compliance. Supported SIGTAS implementation by managing the data capturing unit for M27 generation and reconciliation and delivering technical support and business process reviews.

Tax Advisory SIGTAS (Tax Administration)M27 Generation & Reconciliation VAT Correlation Framework Enforcement Manual Development Process Reviews Government Stakeholder Support

Finance Manager

Solidarity for Afghan Families

Jan 2007 - Jan 2010 (3 years)

Managed the end-to-end finance cycle for grants, including budgeting, reporting, and grants invoicing, with strict control of cash and bank transactions. Produced donor-compliant project financial reports for USAID and other international partners, and administered project contracts and external financial meetings.

Grant Finance Budgeting & Forecasting Financial Reporting Cash & Bank Controls Contract Administration

Audit Manager

SWYJ Chartered Accountants

Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 (1 year)

Managed the audit department by reviewing audits and finalising client accounts while inspecting organizations for compliance with rules, regulations, and applicable legislation. Identified errors and provided recommendations to management to improve audit outcomes and compliance.

Audit Review & Finalisation Internal Controls Compliance Testing Inspections Financial Analysis Audit Reporting