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Waheed Khan

@waheedkhan2

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead finance and accounts operations across diverse industries and organizations, owning IFRS reporting, cash flow, budgeting, and compliance, while partnering with stakeholders to deliver audit-ready, decision-grade insights. I am seeking remote opportunities where I can contribute immediately and grow into a senior leadership role

I'm a results-driven finance professional with 11+ years of progressive experience in financial management, donor-funded project finance, and multi-country operations across Pakistan and Sub-Saharan Africa. CPA qualified, CBA from ICAP, and MBA Finance - Final Stage, UniRazak University Malaysia — with my foundation built at EY Pakistan and RSM Pakistan.

In my current role as Finance Project Controller at C4ED, I manage end-to-end finance and accounting operations ensuring statutory compliance across regional offices in Pakistan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Burkina Faso, and Zambia. I produce cash flow reports, project financial statements, and revenue/expense analysis for senior leadership and international donors, while partnering with program teams to build budgets, rolling forecasts, and corrective actions.

I'm recognized for delivering enterprise-grade reporting - building and maintaining multi-page Power BI Finance & HR dashboards covering six years of General Ledger data, HR contracts, invoice tracking, liquidity forecasting, and project-wise financials - endorsed by senior head-office leadership in Germany. I bring audit-grade rigor, ERP proficiency in Oracle, and a hands-on approach to grant compliance, internal governance controls, and audit readiness.

Currently open to remote finance and accounts roles with international organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance Project Controller

Current

Centre for Evaluation and Development (C4ED)

Nov 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Oversaw full finance function including statutory financials, month-end closing, and management accounts. Developed costing models and working capital projections. Managed tax filing, external audits, grant compliance, and donor reporting. Conducted weekly budget vs. actual analysis and reported variances to senior management.

Project Finance Cash Flow Management Budgeting and forecasting Grant Compliance Power BI Tax Compliance General Ledger

Finance & Accounts Manager

Centre for Evaluation and Development (C4ED)

Nov 2019 - Oct 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Oversaw the full finance function including month-end closing, statutory financial statements, and management accounts. Supported strategic planning with costing models and working capital projections, and strengthened grant and donor reporting through contractual audits.

Financial Statement Reporting Month End Close Management Accounting Grant Management Donor Reporting

Internal Auditor

National Rural Support Programme (NRSP)

Aug 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 3 months)

Contributed to risk-based internal audit planning and conducted internal audits across regional and field offices, including donor-funded programme reviews. Produced audit findings and recommendations and verified compliance with donor covenants, procurement policies, and regulatory requirements.

Audit Reporting Regulatory Compliance

Audit Trainee

RSM Avais Hyder Liaquat Nauman (RSM Pakistan)

Sep 2016 - Aug 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Applied IFRS and ISAs during statutory audits for a mixed portfolio of corporate and public sector clients, supporting resolution of accounting and reporting issues. Coordinated audit field teams, identified internal control weaknesses, and delivered audit reports with clear remediation guidance.

Internal Controls Compliance Testing Audit Coordination Audit Support

Audit Trainee

EY Ford Rhodes

Jan 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 8 months)

Supported risk and business advisory engagements by conducting internal control assessments, diagnostic reviews, and policy alignment exercises. Participated in public financial management risk assessments and capacity evaluations for international donor organizations.

Internal Controls Business Advisory Public Financial Management Risk Assessments

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universiti Tun Abdul Razak - Malaysia

MBA Finance, Finance

2025 -

Grade: 3.47

Activities and societies: Comparative Analysis of the Impact of Inflation and Interest Rate on Financial Performance of Islamic and Conventional Banks in Pakistan

Currently pursuing an MBA Finance degree, with an expected completion June 2026.