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Kamran Sadiq Janjua
Director Finance
Singapore
Summary
Experienced executive management professional with a strong background in financial management, analysis, auditing, strategic planning, treasury functions, policy development, cost control, and contracts and vendors management. Proven expertise in leading financial transformations through strategic implementation of cost-saving and overhead cost reduction initiatives to drive business operations and achieve top- and bottom-line objectives. Demonstrated ability to maintain organizational financial performance while fostering strategic alliances, coordinating with stakeholders, and developing key performance indicators (KPIs) to address financial and operational activities. A commercially and technically proficient individual who employs collaborative approaches to turn vision into tangible achievements. Known for exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Head / Director Finance Reporting
Telenor Procurement Company
Singapore
06.2017 - Current
- Established full finance team, processes, functional roles and responsibilities from scratch and maintained professional work environment with high quality deliveries over the years
- Managing overall financial reporting, core accounting, liquidity management and business forecasting, financial analysis, risk management, internal controls development, stakeholder management, advisory function in operational decisions, internal and external audit coordination, revenue assurance
- Effectively managed strategy development, alignment across the organization with efficiency and transparency
- Business and operational transformation, process efficiency optimization, project and programs management
- GST/VAT, Withholding, Corporate tax matters and Transfer Pricing compliance, documentation
- Spearheaded the implementation of new software systems, streamlining operations and improving data analysis capabilities.
Director / Global Process Owner P2P
VEON
Pakistan
04.2017 - 05.2017
- Own Global Accounts Payable process for VEON Group (former VimpelCom) covering Invoicing, matching process, payment - including functional and process design, developing training materials & governance framework
- Drive improvements to strengthen, simplify and standardize the Invoice to Pay process to reduce P2P cost, increase service and compliance of the P2P policy
- Align priorities with the Global Shared Service, the OpCos and ensure timely execution of the prioritized improvements
- Act as point of contact for senior stakeholders in the OpCos to maximize customer satisfaction
- Contribute to the design and implementation of Oracle Fusion ERP system
- Own the Accounts payable process – covering areas of process design (SSC design & system), process fixes, reporting and improvement of productivity and process KPI's, design, test and implement process improvements
- Manage change requests for the process revisions
- Ensure up to date and detailed process documentation, training and user manuals are maintained
- Work with SSC Management, IT on strategic alignment and operational efficiencies
- Ensure delivery by setting & tracking KPI's and benefits realization
- Work closely with Global Process Owner - Contract to Procure to ensure agreed payment terms are fulfilled to ensure high compliance
Project Manager
Telenor Global Shared Services
Pakistan
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Lead Workday Financial Management implementation, Business processes design, Service Level Agreements and developing frameworks, Operational support after migration and service delivery
Controller Global ERP Program
Telenor Global Shared Services
Pakistan
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Continued with Global ERP Program financial reporting and controlling work from Pakistan location
Controller, Global ERP Program
Telenor Global Shared Services
Norway
02.2012 - 06.2014
- Global ERP program financial and managing various activities within the program - Controlling overall finance function for GERP program, developing local and global business cases, service delivery models, budgeting, forecasting, effect realization, sensitivity analysis, actual spend monitoring and controlling - Managing projects by performing reviews and controlling the program and sub-projects charters as well as monitoring time and resource plans - Preparing progress reports and coordinating with the stakeholders - Maintaining credible relations with the vendors, sourcing unit, procurement of external consultant services, contract finalization, negotiations and management
Manager Business Planning
Telenor Pakistan
Pakistan
05.2011 - 02.2012
- Controlling & streamlining Procure to Pay process - Processes standardization, documentation & implementation - Reporting for Opex/Capex & Investment projects - Coordination with User Departments, Accounts Payable & Procurement for end to end invoice verification/payments - reporting & controlling accruals
Manager Treasury
Telenor Pakistan
Pakistan
11.2009 - 05.2011
- Cash Management: Monitoring collections and payments through online banking solutions integrated with ERP
- Maintaining banking relationships for efficient and cost effective services to the company
- Funding & Placements: Dealing with Group Treasury to arrange funds either through Equity and /or Loans
- Ensuring compliance with SBP regulations on FOREX transactions
- Placement of surplus funds in different products for interest earnings
- Cash flow forecasting for better management decisions and efficient utilization of funds
- Accounting & Bank Reconciliations: Reviewing accounting entries on cross currency swaps, mark to market valuation measurement & disclosures as per IFRS requirements
- Ensuring timely & complete reconciliation of transactions recorded in books of account vs Bank statements
- Follow up of discrepant transactions with banks
- Implementing interfaces with banking platforms for auto uploading of statements & recons thereof
- FOREX Transactions: Monitoring & ensuring smooth and timely processing of foreign currency transactions, contract registration with SBP, payments through authorized bankers under specific SBP circulars & guidelines
- Exchange rate negotiations with banks for saving exchange rate differences
- Compliance & Reporting: Implementing & monitoring Group Policy on Treasury & related procedures
- Quarterly reporting to Group Treasury compliance officer
Manager Reporting & Accounts Payable
Telenor Pakistan
Pakistan
09.2004 - 11.2009
- My areas of responsibility were focused towards reporting to: CFO and Head of Accounts: Review and finalization of statutory separate and consolidated financial statements for Telenor
- Pakistan as a Group and all three subsidiaries in compliance with Companies Ordinance & International
- Financial Reporting Standards disclosure requirements
- Review & finalization of monthly management accounts and MIS reports to support review and analysis and to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data
- Managing payments & vendors
- Supervising Accounts Payable activities, ensuring smooth and timely processing of invoices & claims of local & foreign vendors, settlements of Interconnect, LDI & International Roaming
- External and Internal audit coordination and prompt provisioning of information to auditors to ensure clean audit reports within agreed timelines
- Team building, problem solving, time and resources management
- Group Accounting Unit in Head Office, Norway: Acting as Local Accountant (after CFO), for the implementation of Group accounting & financial reporting policies & procedures
- Ensuring timely and accurate reporting to Group as per deadlines
- Drafting & implementing accounting policies and procedures as per Group TAPs
- Risk Manager for Telenor Key Partner, Norway: Acting as Internal Controls Coordinator for SSC, Pakistan to identify risks, implementing controls, ensuring smooth and timely testing by auditors/testers
Asst Manager Finance
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Pakistan
02.2000 - 08.2004
- Supervised the overall accounting & finance sections with respect to: - Group Reporting to Head Office, Malaysia; preparing and reporting the Group Reporting Forms in compliance with group directions and deadlines and addressing queries thereon
- Commercial invoicing, aging analysis, managing prompt recoveries & periodic reconciliations - Financial Modeling, short term & long term Budgeting, comparisons & variance analysis - Maintaining complete books of account in Sun Accounting System - Supervision, control & monitoring of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities - Supervision & reconciliation of Fixed Assets and Inventory modules - Finalizing month-end closing & adjusting accounting entries - Treasury operations, like placement of funds, loans draw downs & registration with SBP, arranging foreign currency audit reports to comply with SBP requirements
Sr. Executive Finance
SAC Group of Companies Ltd
01.1997 - 02.2000
- Major areas of responsibilities included: Preparation of statutory financial statements
- Audit coordination
- Management reporting and variance analysis
- Overall accounts department activities
Audit Trainee/Senior
Ilyas Saleem & Co. Chartered Accountants (Deloitte affiliate)
Pakistan
11.1992 - 12.1996
- Chartered Accountants article ship: Four years article ship with Ilyas Saleem & Co., Chartered Accountants
- Conducted and supervised audit, accountancy & special assignments of various corporations, multinational and private companies
Education
Chartered Accountancy - Chartered Accountancy, Audit, Financial Reporting
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Pakistan 04.2001 - 12.1996
Bachelor's of Commerce - Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Statistics
Punjab College of Commerce
Skills
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
Strategic planning & Financial Restructuring
Business Case Development
Program & Project Management
Working Capital & Cash Flow Management
Stakeholder, Risk, Contracts and Vendor Management
Team & Time Management
Problem Solving
Operational Excellence
Cost Optimization, Transformation, Outsourcing, Off-shoring
Investment Planning & Appraisals
Financial Policy, SLAs & SOPs development
Talent Engagement, Motivation, Retention and Succession Planning
Audit and Tax Coordination
Corporate governance
Teamwork and collaboration
Software
Oracle Fusion ERP
Workday Financial
Timeline
Head / Director Finance Reporting
Telenor Procurement Company
06.2017 - Current
Director / Global Process Owner P2P
VEON
04.2017 - 05.2017
Project Manager
Telenor Global Shared Services
01.2017 - 03.2017
Controller Global ERP Program
Telenor Global Shared Services
07.2014 - 12.2016
Controller, Global ERP Program
Telenor Global Shared Services
02.2012 - 06.2014
Manager Business Planning
Telenor Pakistan
05.2011 - 02.2012
Manager Treasury
Telenor Pakistan
11.2009 - 05.2011
Manager Reporting & Accounts Payable
Telenor Pakistan
09.2004 - 11.2009
Chartered Accountancy - Chartered Accountancy, Audit, Financial Reporting
Institute of Chartered Accountants
04.2001 - 12.1996
Asst Manager Finance
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
02.2000 - 08.2004
Sr. Executive Finance
SAC Group of Companies Ltd
01.1997 - 02.2000
Audit Trainee/Senior
Ilyas Saleem & Co. Chartered Accountants (Deloitte affiliate)
11.1992 - 12.1996
Bachelor's of Commerce - Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Statistics
Punjab College of Commerce