Hi, I am Usman Farooq Hashmi.
Fellow Chartered and Certified Accountant (FCCA).
Financial Management and Accounting expert.
Possess expertise as an Odoo Functional Consultant.
Born in Bin Ghazi, Libya.
Grew up in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Studied in London, England.
Currently residing in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
Aspiring to explore more diverse cultural experiences to enrich my professional perspective.
My Competencies
Odoo Functional Consultant
Extensive experience in Odoo implementation across all major workflows, including P2P (procure-to-pay), Q2C (quote-to-cash), R2R (record-to-report), project operations, inventory management, payroll, and accounting.
Financial Accounting
Skilled in documenting and communicating financial activities and performance through standardized statements, ensuring compliance and providing stakeholders with timely information for strategic decision-making.
Financial Planning and Analysis
Skilled in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A),developing budgets, and forecasting performance to support strategic decision-making and enhance organizational performance.
Financial Management
Proficient in Financial Management, ensuring effective oversight of financial resources, support strategic decision-making, and drive organizational performance by analyzing data and optimizing budgeting processes.
Project Management
Adept at leading teams to achieve project goals while effectively managing time, resources, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery within constraints.
Enterprise Management
Skilled in integrating various business functions and processes, optimizing workflows and providing end user training to enhance overall organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Business Intelligence
Proficient in analyzing data to generate insights that inform strategic decision-making and improve business performance.
Data Modelling
Experienced in designing and implementing data models to facilitate data analysis and reporting, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
Digital Tools
Competent in utilizing a variety of digital tools to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and support effective communication across teams.
Professional Experience
Financial Controller
Power Zone Contracting LLC Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
Dual role as Financial Controller and Inhouse Odoo Functional Consultant.
- Leveraged ERP expertise to lead implementation, customization, and user training to optimize business processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Otimized processes and provided strategic financial oversight to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
- Oversaw financial and management accounting functions, including evaluating internal controls, and supervising the accounting team.
- Key deliverables included ensuring statutory compliance, optimizing cash flow and working capital, and contributing to overall financial performance. I provided insights through financial analysis and management reporting, aiding strategic decision-making.
- Offered the Executive Team recommendations on resource allocation and budget assumptions, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive cost-reduction initiatives and improve operational efficiency.
Chief Accountant
- Upon joining, I streamlined the accounting function by transitioning from a single-user accounting software and separate invoicing system to a new multi-user accounting system. This integrated solution enhanced order management, invoicing, and analytic reporting capabilities, significantly improving our reporting processes.
- Developed and implemented effective controls, procedures, and workflows for various accounting activities, including GL, AR, AP, asset accounting, project accounting, banking, payroll, period closings, and account reconciliation. By supervising the accounting team, I ensured timely resolution of issues and delivery of high-quality work.
- Responsible for year-end financial packages and statements in accordance with accounting principles and standards, liaising with external auditors for all associated entities and coordinating closely on tax and regulatory matters.
- Developed and monitored internal budgets, forecasts, and financial plans for individual projects, collaborating with operations leadership to ensure seamless information flow and eliminate silos.
- Implemented Value Added Tax and efficiently managed the associated reporting requirements following its introduction in Saudi Arabia.
Project Accountant
- Responsible for project accounting, monitoring progress, and implementing strategies to control costs effectively.C
- Collaborated closely with the project manager and stakeholders to provide financial guidance, support project-specific management reports, cash flow projections, and conduct variance analysis of actual versus budgeted costs.
- Managed all project documentation, liaised with clients, participated in key meetings, conducted project scheduling reviews, and issued weekly client reports.
- Additionally, I established and maintained document processing protocols for project invoices, bills, assets, expenses, and payments, ensuring thorough documentation throughout the project's successful completion.
Trainee Internal Auditor
Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd (ZTBL), Islamabad, Pakistan.
- As a member of the internal audit team, my primary responsibility was to finalize audit reports, ensuring compliance with bank policies and providing actionable recommendations to address any identified issues.
- Conducted internal audit assignments as part of the Management Audit Team II, engaging with auditees to discuss findings and offer guidance on corrective actions.
- Collaborating with team members, I ensured the timely completion of audit assignments and prepared detailed timeline documents to track the progress of audit reports and their resolution status.
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