Muhammad Abubakr Mirza

Maintained financial systems and controls for the country office and field offices, ensuring integrity of financial records and compliance. Provided timely financial reports and BVA analysis, and prepared budgets for project proposals.

Liaised between IRW HQ and MEEENA Region countries on financial matters, provided support to country offices, and facilitated statutory and donor audits.

Maintained financial systems and controls for the country office and field offices, ensuring integrity of financial records and compliance. Provided timely financial reports and BVA analysis, and prepared budgets for project proposals.

Recorded receipts and expenditures, reconciled accounts, prepared budgets, and submitted quarterly donor reports. Managed procurement, administration, payroll, and HR.

Conducted internal audits and compliance reviews of sub-recipients, identified high-risk areas, and led development of policies and procedures.

Developed and implemented internal compliance practices and controls, ensured program-wide compliance with USAID guidelines, and identified high-risk areas.

Conducted risk assessments and compliance reviews, ensured adherence to organizational and donor policies, and reported violations.

Conducted risk-based compliance reviews and internal audits, ensured compliance with donor policies, and identified potential compliance vulnerabilities.

Audited financial records and reviewed systems of Rural Support Programmes across Pakistan, evaluated internal controls, and reviewed donor reports.

Coordinated budget preparation, consolidated departmental budgets, prepared financial reports, and managed the FICS software.

Assisted the General Manager Finance, prepared vouchers and bank reconciliations, and dealt with banks for account operations.

Performed financial analysis and audit supervision, completed articleship, and gained experience in auditing, financial analysis, and taxation.

Completed the Strategic Cost Management: Procurement & Supply Chain course on Udemy in 2022.

Attained the AFA designation from the Institute of Financial Accountants in the UK in 2021.

Attained the MIPA designation from the Institute of Public Accountants in Australia in 2021.

Attained the CPA designation from the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan in 2020.

Completed an MBA in Finance from Virtual University of Pakistan in 2014.

Completed the CA Foundation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan in 2002.

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Central Punjab in 1998.

Awarded a Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) by the Institute of Financial Accountants.

Awarded the Certified Financial Modeler (CFM) designation by Lexicon School of Business and Finance, endorsed by the Institute of Financial Accountants.

Completed the Excel for Accounting course on LinkedIn Learning.

Completed the Using Power BI with Excel course on LinkedIn Learning.