Ian Finlay
@ianfinlay
Senior finance leader driving governance, reporting, and strategic planning.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I am an ambitious finance professional with over six years of progressive experience in internal auditing, financial reporting, and cost accounting across multiple industries. I specialize in financial modeling, reconciliations, risk assessment, and applying GAAP and IFRS standards to improve financial governance.
In leadership roles I have managed accounting operations, led internal audit programs, and developed budgeting and cost-control processes that support strategic decision-making. I have supervised and mentored finance teams, coordinated tax and regulatory filings, and provided data-driven advisory to senior management.
I am proficient with PDI ERP, Intuit QuickBooks, Modisoft, Busywin and related financial systems, and continuously pursue professional developmentâcurrently holding a US CMA certification and pursuing an FMVA. I seek to leverage deep technical and leadership experience in a senior finance & accounts role to drive control, efficiency, and profitable growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager, Accounts & Finance
Iberianz Group of Companies
Oct 2025 - Present (4 months)
Lead finance and accounting operations, overseeing month-end/year-end closings, tax filings, budgeting, and strategic financial advisory to senior management to improve profitability and compliance.
Manager, Internal Audit
Break Time Corner Market
May 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Developed and executed audit programs and risk assessments to strengthen internal controls, managed reconciliations of third-party transactions, and delivered actionable recommendations to senior management.
Internal Auditor
Break Time Corner Market
Oct 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Evaluated internal controls and performed bank, vendor, and third-party reconciliations while conducting month-end closures to ensure transaction accuracy and reporting integrity.
Financial & Cost Accountant
Al Alwaan Foods
Nov 2021 - Oct 2022 (11 months)
Maintained cost accounting systems, performed inventory valuations and variance analysis, and produced financial reports to identify revenue and loss areas and support cost control.
Accountant
Envision International
Mar 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 6 months)
Managed accounts payable/receivable, prepared budgets and financial statements, and handled tax computations and filings while ensuring data confidentiality and accurate financial closings.
Internal Audit Intern
Quality Transport Pakistan
Feb 2019 - Jul 2019 (5 months)
Conducted full audit cycles assessing risk management, regulatory compliance, and financial reliability; identified control weaknesses and recommended remediation measures.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KASBIT University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2024 - 2025
Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at KASBIT University from Sep 2024 to Sep 2025.
KASBIT University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
2021 - 2024
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program at KASBIT University from Sep 2021 to Jun 2024.
University of Karachi
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
2018 - 2021
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) at the University of Karachi from Aug 2018 to Jun 2021.
St. Patrick's College, Karachi
Intermediate, Intermediate
2015 - 2017
Intermediate studies at St. Patrick's College, Karachi from Aug 2015 to May 2017.
St. Patrick's High School, Karachi
Matriculation, Secondary Education
2005 - 2015
Matriculation at St. Patrick's High School, Karachi from Apr 2005 to May 2015.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Skills
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