I am seeking bookkeeping, accounting assistance, or junior financial analysis roles. With experience in financial records management, reconciliations, and reporting, I aim to contribute to efficient operations. I am particularly interested in roles like Junior Accountant, Accounts Officer, or Bookkeeper, where I can grow my skills in finance.
Muhammad Umar Bashir
@umarbashirg1
Helping SMEs Scale through FP&A, Budgeting & Cash Flow Optimization | AI-Driven Insights
What I'm looking for
Finance professional with 3+ years of experience in startup finance, financial operations, and accounting within a VC-backed fintech environment. I specialize in building structured finance systems, improving reporting accuracy, and supporting leadership with reliable financial insights.
Currently serving as Finance Manager at Metric, I oversee end-to-end financial operations including financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, payroll coordination, tax compliance, and cross-border fund management (US–Pakistan structure).
Core competencies include:
• Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
• Budgeting & Variance Analysis
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• FP&A Support & Management Reporting
• QuickBooks & Xero
• Internal Controls & Process Improvement
• Vendor & Procurement Management
• Regulatory & Tax Coordination
I have experience working directly with founders and cross-functional teams to implement cost controls, standardize financial processes, and improve visibility into financial performance in high-growth environments.
With a strong foundation in finance (BBA – Finance) and a long-term commitment to advancing in FP&A and strategic finance, I bring analytical rigor, operational discipline, and a problem-solving mindset to every role.
Open to opportunities in Finance, FP&A, Financial Analyst, and Accounting roles within growth-focused organizations.
Experience
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Accounts and Procurement Associate
Metric
May 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 8 months)
Utilized Xero for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and procurement processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Managed projects by planning, execution, and control.
Account Officer
Falcon Holdings Management LLC
Oct 2022 - Aug 2023 (10 months)
Reviewed invoices, receipts, and records for completeness, and maintained accurate financial records, including transactions, payments, and expenses.
Accounts Intern
Deluxe Accountants
Jul 2022 - Oct 2022 (3 months)
Gained experience in bookkeeping tasks, including journal entries and financial report preparation.
Finance Manager
Metric
Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Supported successful seed funding.
Designed 12–18 month rolling cash flow forecasts to manage burn rate and optimize runway.
Developed annual operating plans, budgets.
Prepared monthly/Quarterly investor and board reporting packs.
Managed fintech Stripe payment operations, and resolution of customer payment failures.
Financial decision-making.
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