Asim Iqbal
@asimiqbal
Senior Remote Bookkeeper & Finance Specialist, Senior finance executive specializing in payroll, PF, and accurate reconciliations.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Finance Executive with 15+ years of experience in payroll management, provident fund (PF) administration, and financial reconciliations for a top-15 pharmaceutical company. I’ve driven measurable improvements in compliance, accuracy, and turnaround time—managing employee funds for 2,000+ staff and reducing payroll discrepancies by 25% while maintaining 99.9% on-time disbursement.
I organize PF and WPPF workflows end-to-end, process 45 loan cheques monthly, and streamline ex-employee final settlements—cutting turnaround time from 15 to 7 days (53% improvement). I combine finance expertise with digital tools for remote bookkeeping and reporting, using QuickBooks Online, Power BI, and advanced Excel, and I mentor junior staff to strengthen process quality and productivity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Executive Finance Officer
Barrett Hodgson Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
Sep 2010 - Present (15 years 9 months)
Implemented a payroll verification checklist for 180+ staff, reducing reconciliation discrepancies by 25% and maintaining 99.9% on-time disbursement. Managed PF/WPPF for 2,000+ employees and streamlined ex-employee final settlements, cutting turnaround time from 15 to 7 days (53% improvement).
Finance Supervisor
World Plastic
Oct 2009 - Aug 2010 (10 months)
Prepared journal entries, managed the general ledger, and executed monthly closings ahead of deadlines while producing financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations. Administered AP/AR and supported payroll, reducing payment delays by 15% and supervising a 12-person team with zero safety incidents.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Virtual University of Pakistan
Master of Accounting, Accounting
2013 - 2015
Grade: CGPA 3.19
Completed a Master of Accounting program at the Virtual University of Pakistan from 2013 to 2015. Graduated with CGPA 3.19.
University of Karachi
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
2003 - 2005
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce program at the University of Karachi from 2003 to 2005.
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