Sabir Ali R.

Consultant Firm

Techno Consult International (Pvt) Ltd • Vollzeit

Jul 2022 - Present • 3 yrs 11 mos

In August 2022, I joined a consultancy firm as a Finance Manager, working on government-based and internationally funded projects, including projects financed through international lending and development agencies. These projects are mainly related to the water sector, including water supply and public health infrastructure. Currently, I am posted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) on a Water Supply Project under the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Government of KPK, which is funded by the World Bank. In this project, I am working as Finance Manager on the consultant’s side. My responsibilities include managing financial planning, budgeting, and cost control for the consultancy services. I handle invoice preparation and verification, monitor project expenses, and ensure that all financial transactions are in line with the contract agreement, World Bank guidelines, and government rules. I also coordinate closely with the client, project management team, and head office to ensure timely payments and proper financial reporting. I am responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports, and supporting internal and external audits. I ensure compliance with World Bank financial procedures, government regulations, and internal control requirements. I also assist in handling tax matters, payroll coordination, and verification of supporting documents. In addition, I provide financial input to project management for budget monitoring, cash flow planning, and decision-making. I regularly communicate with project staff, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve financial issues smoothly and professionally. This role has strengthened my ability to manage complex project finances, work under regulatory frameworks, and support large-scale development projects in a professional and disciplined manner.

Branch Manager

Bank Al Habib Ltd. • Vollzeit

Dec 1996 - Jun 2022 • 25 yrs 6 mos

I joined the banking sector in 1997 as a Junior Officer. From the beginning of my career, I worked with dedication, honesty, and discipline, which helped me earn regular promotions over time. In 2003, I was promoted to Operations Manager at a branch level, where I was responsible for managing daily branch operations and ensuring smooth banking services. In 2005, I was promoted to the position of Branch Manager, a role I continued until I left the bank in 2022. As Branch Manager, I was responsible for overall branch management, including deposit growth, profitability, administration, customer service, audit compliance, and staff supervision. I handled branch targets, monitored performance, ensured compliance with banking regulations, and maintained strong relationships with customers. My role required close involvement in credit operations, including loan processing, documentation, and recovery matters. I also gained solid exposure to branch operations, internal controls, risk management, and foreign trade transactions, including LC-related documentation and coordination. I regularly dealt with internal and external audits and ensured that all audit observations were resolved on time. In addition, I managed staff matters, including supervision, guidance, performance monitoring, and training. I worked closely with my team to maintain service quality, discipline, and compliance with bank policies. Customer dealing was a key part of my role, and I always focused on resolving issues professionally and maintaining long-term client relationships. After completing 25 years of service, I left the bank in 2022 with strong hands-on experience in banking operations, credit, administration, compliance, and customer management. This long career helped me develop practical problem-solving skills, leadership ability, and a deep understanding of banking systems and controls.