Arima Wasim

An ACCA qualified accountant seeking to diversify my experience to further enhance my functional and behavioral competence. With over 4 years of experience in Budgeting, Planning and Sales, I have successfully delivered business results through pro-active collaboration, leading various initiatives and effective problem solving skills.

Financial Analyst

Odetta.ai 

Sep 2020 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

Working with multiple Odetta outsourcing clients on Accounting and finance related services delivery. These services primarily pertain to accounts payable and receivable management.

Fauji Meat Limited (FFBL Pakistan)

Management Associate

Mar 18- April 19

Part of the Budgeting and Planning team in Corporate Finance reporting to Corporate Finance Manager. I was primarily responsible for Annual Budget Forecasting and overall decision support activities 

•Analyzing and reviewing of Budget Cost estimates from various functions within the company and preparing the overall P&L. Development of effective cost savings techniques without compromising on sales margin and volume. Preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly sales volume, sales price, purchase volume, purchase price and overhead variance report

•Successfully delivered more than 15% savings versus Annual Cost Budget in 2018/19, through successful implementation of multiple cost savings initiatives targeted towards rationalizing structural costs, raw and packaging costs as well as distribution costs
Part of the Budgeting and Planning team in Corporate Finance reporting to Corporate Finance Manager. I was primarily responsible for Annual Budget Forecasting and overall decision support activities •Analyzing and reviewing of Budget Cost estimates from various functions within the company and preparing the overall P&L. Development of effective cost savings techniques without compromising on sales margin and volume. Preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly sales volume, sales price, purchase volume, purchase price and overhead variance report •Successfully delivered more than 15% savings versus Annual Cost Budget in 2018/19, through successful implementation of multiple cost savings initiatives targeted towards rationalizing structural costs, raw and packaging costs as well as distribution costs

Skills: Forecasting · Account Reconciliation · Communication · Finance

Master's in Professional Accountancy- University of London 2018-2010

With focus on mergers and acquisitions, IFRS and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 
Led industry sponsored final year project, whereby I developed business strategy development for enhancing shareholder value of Fauji Cereals Limited through increasing market share in relevant categories in the period 2019-2023

ACCA- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants 2011-2016