NANazir Ahmed
@nazirahmed
Strategic finance leader (SOCPA & CMA) driving cost, compliance and transformation.
Saudi ArabiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic financial leader (SOCPA & CMA) with over 14 years of international experience spanning Big 4 audit and hands-on corporate finance roles. I specialize in transforming complex financial data into actionable growth strategies, driving cost optimization, liquidity improvements and strong governance.
My accomplishments include improving product costing accuracy by 15%, reducing WIP by 10%, and enhancing liquidity by 20% through robust SOPs, standard costing redesign and cashflow forecasting. I have led IFRS-compliant reporting cycles, SAP FI/CO implementations, and served as primary liaison for tax and external audits.
I bring deep knowledge of the Saudi regulatory landscape (ZATCA VAT/Zakat, e-invoicing) and practical expertise across budgeting, CAPEX planning, inventory control, and cross-functional leadership. I mentor teams, streamline operations with ERP and BI tools, and deliver measurable operational and financial value.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager Finance
Genbiotech Nutraceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Dec 2020 - Sep 2025 (4 years 9 months)
Led IFRS-compliant month- and year-end close, re-engineered standard costing and inventory valuation to improve cost accuracy by 15% and reduced WIP by 10%, and optimized liquidity via cashflow forecasting and supplier payment management.
Assistant Manager Accounts & Tax
Pakistan Oxygen Limited
Nov 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year)
Prepared IFRS-aligned monthly and quarterly reports, managed budgeting and inventory reconciliations for ASU operations, and ensured 100% compliance in corporate, federal and provincial tax filings with successful defense of tax assessments.
KCLed statutory audit engagements across manufacturing, trading and services, improved engagement efficiency by 20% through risk-based planning, and delivered high-quality financial statement finalizations and internal control recommendations.
Assistant Manager Finance
AA Quality Builders
Oct 2014 - Jul 2017 (2 years 9 months)
Implemented project-based financial controls for large-scale construction, maintaining 99% revenue recognition accuracy and reducing budget variance by 12% through percentage-of-completion monitoring.
Accountant
Ontech Corporation
Jul 2011 - Sep 2014 (3 years 2 months)
Managed full-cycle general ledger operations and inventory valuation for surgical equipment, implementing safety stock policies that released 20% of stagnant inventory and improved cash flow liquidity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IIInstitute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP)
Fellow Member, Cost and Management Accounting
Achieved Fellowship membership of ICMAP, signifying completion of professional cost and management accounting qualifications.
Mohammad Ali Jinnah University
Master of Science, Finance
Completed a Master of Science in Finance, focusing on advanced financial analysis and reporting.
Preston Institute of Management Sciences and Technology
Master of Business Administration, Accounting & Finance
Completed a Master of Business Administration in Accounting & Finance with emphasis on accounting principles and financial management.
Availability
Location
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