Saad Raza Kazmi: Staff Accountant in IRVINE, CA

Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis using multiple methodologies for identification deviations with the possible reasons and that helps to make effective decisions for the enhancement of Company processes and controls. Maintain fixed assets including depreciations schedules. Responsible for preparing customized management report by using advance Ms. Excel. Performs monthly reconciliation including bank reconciliations etc. Prepare several presentations for clients related to Company’s Profile, Products / Services etc. Compare budgeted figures with the actual results to assisting to prepare better budget based on the previous results. Responsible for providing status updates regularly, aligning results and corrective actions, and preparing reports and other communications. Delivering concise and clear messages to senior leadership as well as negotiating when differences in opinion arise.

Prepared product presentations including detailed company’s profile. Projected and communicated the estimated project cost to upper management. Prepared project technical and financial proposals including scope of work and key deliverables. Developed project plan based scope of services. Developed a strategy for the efficient and effective completion of the engagements/ assignments. Involved in the planning, execution and completion stage of the engagements/ assignments (as per Company’s policies) to ensure the quality of work performed by the team. Development of staff which includes on the job coaching, training and counseling. Met with management to identify and assess business controls, risks, process gaps and work flow inefficiencies.  Reported internal control issues to management and supplied comprehensive recommendations to mitigate the associated risks. Communicated the results to upper management through written reports and oral presentations.

To develop effective and efficient work plans based on the understanding of client’s significant business processes keeping in view the risk assessment process. To make effective use of analytical, financial appraisal, interpersonal and communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines and targets. Overall supervision of the audit and other assignments including team management, client meetings/discussions and timely culmination thereof. To liaise with the management of the client at all levels for effective and efficient conduct of assignments in order to maintain a positive relationship with the client without impairing independence. To advise the client in interpretation of the requirements of the applicable reporting framework and other local laws, applicable in Pakistan, in order to prepare framework compliant financial statements.