Hassan Aslam
Stockholm
Summary
Proactive and results-oriented Chartered Certified Accountant with an MBA in Finance from the UK, offering over 8 years of extensive experience in Accounting, Finance, and Financial Auditing across Sweden, the UK, and KSA, including tenure at a Big 4 firm. A detail-oriented approach ensures meticulous management of financial data while adhering to accounting best practices, internal controls, and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, consistently delivering exceptional results under stringent deadlines. Strong communicator adept at conveying complex information clearly and concisely, thriving in cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Accountant
Anicura Group
06.2024 - Current
- Managed monthly financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting for five Anicura Holding Companies to Mars US ( Parent Company).
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams of 14 countries in the EU to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
- Led audits by coordinating with PwC external auditors and preparing necessary documentation.
- Oversaw reconciliation of accounts, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banks, fixed assets, VAT and other Trial balance accounts, ensuring the integrity of financial data across systems every period.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Oracle.
- Managed tax compliance tasks, filing accurate returns on time to avoid penalties or interest charges.
- Improved cash flow management with timely invoicing and efficient collections practices.
- Developed and implemented internal controls to safeguard company assets and enhance accuracy.
Financial Auditor
Ernst & Young AB
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluating internal control systems and risk management procedures, identifying weaknesses therein and making recommendations to management.
- Detailed verification of client's Trial Balance by performing audit procedures i.e. test of details and analytical procedures.
- Ensuring proper application of Ernst & Young Global Audit Methodology (GAM).
- Performing audit on different head of accounts assigned and ensuring that amount is not materially misstated and is same as reported by client.
- Ensuring consistency with the applicable financial reporting framework including compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local Swedish standards K2 and K3, and directives of regulatory authorities.
- Perform financial audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies for multinational companies including Klarna Bank and Spotify.
Senior Accounting Consultant
Zaha International Company
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Drive monthly and quarterly financial close process ensuring accurate financial results and requirements are complete within corporate deadlines.
- Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of certain Balance Sheet accounts, including inventory, accruals, prepayments, and Fixed assets as per the IFRS standards.
Chief Accountant
Cars 24 Arabia Automotive Company
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports, including monthly profit and loss, weekly cash flow & consolidation reports..
- Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
- Led a Finance team of five people.
- Received MR. EFFICIENT award for outstanding performance for the quarter of January to March 2022 from Cars 24 KSA.
- Create new accounting policies and SOP for Cars 24 KSA from scratch as per IFRS & local GAAP standards, maintain existing policies, and continuously evaluate the effectiveness and compliance.
- Independently handled the Finance department of Cars24 company.
- Independently prepared the Financial Model of five years for the Cars 24 KSA startup company.
Senior Accountant
Coldstores Group of Saudi Arabia Manufacturing Co
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Managed and prepared journal entries using Microsoft AX and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Ensures timely payments of vendor invoices and maintains accurate A/P records and submission of monthly A/P aged analysis to Group CFO.
- Preparing monthly group Inter-branch/ Inter-Company and bank reconciliations with 100% accuracy.
- Generation and processing of Payroll & and other benefits of 400+ staff through HR works software.
AR Accountant
Coldstores Group of Saudi Arabia
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Processing accounting receivables and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Review the AR sub-ledger and identify any need for provisions and adjustments before performing reconciliation.
- Reconciled more than 200 customers' accounts, applied an unallocated amount of 30 Million SAR to respective invoices, and recovered pending overdue payments from customers valued at more than 6 Million SAR.
- After reconciling customers' accounts and weekly DSO meetings with each salesperson. The overdue amount decreased from 35 million SAR to 12 million SAR in one year.
Trainee Accountant
Paul Victoria Accountants Ltd
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Performed and recorded revenue and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information of 10 customers.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Cardiff Metropolitan University
London02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford09.2015
Diploma of Higher Education - Business Management
London School of Commerce
London08.2015
Diploma of Higher Education - Accounting and Business
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
London04.2014
Skills
- IFRS Financial reporting and analysis
- K2 and K3 standards
- Audit & VAT returns
- Budget and Cashflow forecasting
- Bank & general ledger reconciliations
- Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
- Financial Modeling
- Decision Making
- Team Player
- Deadline Driven
- Financial Auditing
- Internal Controls
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Office 365
- SAP B1
- Oracle
- Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Quick Books
- Sage
Certification
- ACCA-Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK, 2022, 01267050
- AML Sweden EY
- Inclusive Leadership for All
- Conflict of interest
- Data protection fundamentals
- Security Awareness
- Sustainability Reporting
- Global code of ethics
- EY Canvas and other Helix programs
Erp Experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Office 365
- SAP B1
- Oracle
- Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Quick Books
- Sage
Personal Information
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Visa Status: Valid Residence and work permit until Nov 2026
- Notice Period: Three Months
- Driving License: Valid
- English: Advanced (C1)
- Swedish: Beginner (B1)
Interests
- Professional Seminars, Workshops, Internet Surfing, Social media, Travelling, Cricket, Music and Eating out
Timeline
Financial Accountant
Anicura Group
06.2024 - Current
Financial Auditor
Ernst & Young AB
08.2023 - Current
Senior Accounting Consultant
Zaha International Company
04.2023 - 08.2023
Chief Accountant
Cars 24 Arabia Automotive Company
07.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Accountant
Coldstores Group of Saudi Arabia Manufacturing Co
04.2018 - 06.2021
AR Accountant
Coldstores Group of Saudi Arabia
02.2017 - 03.2018
Trainee Accountant
Paul Victoria Accountants Ltd
09.2015 - 03.2016
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brookes University
Diploma of Higher Education - Business Management
London School of Commerce
Diploma of Higher Education - Accounting and Business
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants