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Haseeb Lodhi

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Country finance leader at Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation who secured its PCP certification and income-tax exemption.

At Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation, I lead the country finance function and secured the organization’s Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy certification and income-tax exemption. I also led its external audit to timely closure and developed financial and organizational policies.

Previously, at UNDP Pakistan – Global Fund, I ran sub-office finance and administration for health programmes and supported partner organizations with donor compliance and controls. Across my work with development organizations, I have managed donor-funded finance, audits, grants and regulatory compliance in Pakistan, including achieving unqualified audit opinions for all donor projects at Development Strategies Associates.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Finance & Accounting

Current

Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation

Nov 2025 - Present (1 year)

Lead the country finance function including financial policies, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and donor reporting for a not-for-profit. Ensure statutory compliance and direct audits, while advising the Board on financial strategy.

Quickbooks Financial Management Internal Controls Risk Management Budgeting Forecasting Donor Reporting Statutory Compliance Audit Management ASNPO Fund Accounting

Director – Advisory Services

Jamal Nasir & Co. Chartered Accountants

Aug 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 2 months)

Directed IFRS-compliant audits, due diligence, and governance advisory, implementing COSO frameworks and PPRA rules. Led a team of 10 and managed engagements from planning to conclusion.

IFRS Audit Due Diligence COSO Risk Assessment PPRA SAP Oracle Quickbooks Team Leadership

Project Finance & Administration Officer

UNDP Pakistan – Global Fund

May 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Managed finance and administration for UNDP health programmes, including financial planning, internal controls, and sub-recipient monitoring. Provided capacity building to 10+ partner organizations on donor compliance.

Financial Planning Internal Controls HACT Face Reporting Risk Assessment Capacity Building Donor Compliance Procurement Logistics

Head of Finance

Development Strategies Associates

Feb 2020 - Apr 2023 (3 years 2 months)

Led finance, grants, and operations for donor-funded projects, overseeing budgeting, donor reporting, and internal controls. Directed audits and strengthened fund-accounting workflows.

Financial Management Grants Management Donor Reporting Internal Controls Risk Management Budgeting Forecasting Audit Fund Accounting Team Mentoring

Manager – Contracts, Donor Reporting & Project Development

Trust for Democratic Education & Accountability

Dec 2016 - Jan 2020 (3 years 1 month)

Managed a US$100M+ multi-donor portfolio, including award and sub-award management, compliance monitoring, and partner due diligence. Led proposal development and instituted financial policies and risk-based monitoring.

Awards Management Subaward Administration Donor Negotiations Compliance Monitoring Due Diligence Proposal Development Cost Recovery Financial Policies Risk Monitoring

Assistant Manager Finance

The Asia Foundation

May 2009 - Nov 2016 (7 years 6 months)

Conducted partner pre-award assessments and compliance monitoring, reviewed expenditure statements, and managed payroll and statutory deductions. Managed the USAID Citizens Voice Project and monitored 50+ sub-grantees.

Partner Assessment Compliance Monitoring Payroll Management Tax Deductions Financial Reporting Audit Preparation Subrecipient Monitoring USAID DOS Dutch Funding

Financial Consultant

Global Fund TB Control Program

Jan 2004 - Dec 2009 (5 years 11 months)

Managed finance, payroll, procurement, logistics, and inventory across 20 district offices for a US$5.6M programme. Oversaw multi-site programme operations and supply-chain logistics.

Financial Management Payroll Procurement Logistics Inventory Management Supply Chain Multi Site Operations

Audit and Assurance Trainee

Grant Thornton

Jan 2004 - Dec 2009 (5 years 11 months)

Completed five years of audit, assurance, and taxation training under ISA/IFRS, conducting statutory and internal audits across various sectors. Designed internal controls for clients including NGOs, UN agencies, and government entities.

Audit Assurance Taxation ISA IFRS Internal Controls Financial Reporting