CA Usama K.

Manager Financial Advisory & Accounting Services

Crowe • Full-time

Feb 2025 - Present • 1 yr 7 mos

Lead complex financial advisory and outsourced finance engagements for clients across manufacturing, retail, technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and consumer businesses. Partner with business owners and executive leadership to improve financial performance, strengthen governance, and support strategic decision-making. Key Highlights • Manage a diverse portfolio of 30+ advisory and accounting engagements, delivering solutions in financial reporting, corporate finance, business transformation, restructuring, and outsourced CFO services. • Lead and mentor a team of 13–15 professionals, driving engagement delivery, quality assurance, resource planning, and professional development. • Advise clients on financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, business planning, corporate restructuring, demergers, IPO readiness, and strategic investment decisions. • Prepare and review IFRS-compliant financial statements and act as the primary liaison with external auditors throughout statutory audit engagements. • Deliver finance transformation initiatives by strengthening accounting processes, internal controls, management reporting, and operational efficiency. • Develop sophisticated financial models to support investment appraisal, business valuation, scenario analysis, and executive decision-making. • Oversee outsourced finance functions for multiple organizations, including monthly close, management reporting, cash flow management, KPI reporting, and stakeholder reporting. • Support transaction advisory engagements, including financial due diligence, impairment assessments, strategic presentations, and proposal development. • Build trusted relationships with C-suite executives and business owners, contributing to client retention, cross-selling opportunities, and business development initiatives.

Supervisor Business Advisory

Growise Consultants • Full-time

Jul 2023 - Dec 2024 • 1 yr 5 mos

As a Supervisor at Shahbaz Hannan & Co., I am responsible for overseeing assurance and advisory engagements, managing diverse client portfolios, and delivering actionable financial insights. I lead teams to conduct audits, implement internal controls, and provide strategic guidance to clients both locally and internationally. My role requires a deep understanding of financial modeling, compliance frameworks, and effective client relationship management. Key Responsibilities: Client Management & Leadership: Supervised and mentored audit teams to deliver high-quality services on time. Acted as a fractional CFO for international clients, streamlining financial operations and strategic planning. Coordinated inter-departmental communication to enhance organizational decision-making. Financial Planning & Analysis: Delivered FP&A services, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial variance analysis. Developed financial models for high-stakes projects, such as a U.S. healthcare merger. Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): Prepared financial strategies for PPP-based initiatives, including a solid waste management project in Quetta. Internal Controls & Compliance: Designed and implemented internal controls, resulting in enhanced efficiency and compliance. Ensured adherence to applicable laws and regulations, providing regulatory advice to clients. Key Achievements: Successfully designed and implemented internal controls, improving client operations and regulatory compliance. Delivered strategic financial insights, enhancing profitability and decision-making for clients. Mentored high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence in service delivery.