I am engaged as Project Manager in HEC’s Flagship program titled “Establishment of Technology Development Fund (TDF) worth of PKRs. 3 billion to introduce new technologies in Pakistan” with Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Islamabad. Responsibilities include.• Looking after 201 TDF (academia-Industry) joint projects funded by HEC to different universities and 175 Industries across Pakistan to convert Lab-scale research into industrial scale product or process to add value in goods and services for competitive advantage across global innovation scale. Recently launched a new "Call for Proposals" to intake 70-80 new projects under this scheme.• Promotion of innovation, Research and Commercialization among academia and industry across Pakistan to join hands for positive impact on society and economy• Project Management Cycle (Call for proposals-Proposals entry and data base-Sorting into discipline-sub-discipline & relevant Industry-Scrutiny-Expert selection & evaluation-Defense for Business plan evaluation & consensus-Finalizing awards-Approval from Steering Committee-processing Budget of awarded projects-Annual Progress evaluation (onsite & reporting)-Monitoring-Agreements-Licensing (NDA, MTA)-revenue chain & business establishment-Continuous mentoring to remove bottlenecks-Project completion & closure)• University Industry Linkages to upscale academic research and its transfer to Industry or relevant sector for value addition in goods and services.• Provision of assistance for signing Confidentiality Disclosure, Material Transfer and License Agreements once technology is ready from academia to be transferred to industry. • Beta Version, Prototype/Process Development and commercialization of academic research.• Ensuring Coordination of Academia and Industry for Technology Transfer. • Project Technical & Financial reporting to authorities in HEC, Federal Ministry of Planning, and Development & Reforms (Monthly, Quarterly, & annually).

• Analysis, preparation, revision and submission of PC-Is.• Formulation of Monthly Progress Reports according to budget allocation.• Field visits of ongoing ADP and PSDP schemes.• Record keeping of relevant developmental schemes/plans.• Developing and implementing strategic plans and goals for the university in collaboration with the Director of Planning and Development.• Assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to academic programs, student services, research, and community engagement.• Conducting research and analysis to identify opportunities for growth and development in the university's operations and academic programs.• Collaborating with faculty and staff to develop and implement new academic programs and initiatives that align with the university's strategic goals.• Assisting in the preparation of reports and presentations for senior university leadership and external stakeholders.• Managing and coordinating the work of planning and development staff, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and providing guidance and feedback.• Identifying and pursuing external funding opportunities, such as grants and partnerships, to support the university's strategic goals.• Building relationships with external partners, such as community organizations and government agencies, to support the university's mission and strategic goals.• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies related to planning and development activities.• Assisting in the preparation and management of budgets and resource allocation for planning and development activities.

• Assisting the Planning & Development (P&D) Division in implementation of four (04) projects and routine clerical works.
• Assisting the Director (P&D) & Project Directors for release of funds to the projects.
• Collection of monitoring pro-forma from the partner universities & evaluation of need of funds.
• Preparation of cash/work plan, filling of documents, record management.
• Coordination of Project steering committees (PSCs) of the projects and other routine meetings of P&D Division.
• Compilation of data of students trained and to be trained in different universities under the project “Bridging the Job Market Skill Gap for General Postgraduate Degree Holders” and Follow up with the host institutes for provision of requisite information.
• Any other task assigned by the Director (P&D) for smooth operations of P&D Division.

* Execute the audit sampling conducted by designated officer.
* Conduct field audits (branches/permanent booth/SSCs), Region and Head Office Audits.
* Conduct enquiries, investigations and due diligence assignments
* Conduct Audit exit meetings and discuss the significant audit matters with Regional Managers and Branch Managers
* Prepare the audit working papers and audit reports as per stipulated procedure
* Reviewing the accounting records
* Ensure the implementation of best banking practices
* Create confidential reports for the management
* Recommendations for improvement in operations
* Provide assistance to regulators and external auditors

• Petty Cash Management
• Banking Arrangements & Dealing
• Customer/Clients Dealing & Premium Collection
• Fixed Asset Management, Branch Custodian
• Data Entry, Payroll Processing
• Bookkeeping, Daily Reports Making (DPCR, ISR, Pending Cases etc)
• Managing the Branch Operations and Internal/External Communication

·    Maintaining all bank account statements and preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) balance report on a daily basis for further submission to management.·    Maintenance of current and post-payment plan on daily basis as per cash flow.·    Drafting vendor, fund transfer payments, and online salary in Online CMS of Bank as per instructions from management.·    Vendor payments, Inter-bank Inter-branch funds transfer, and petty cash management.·    Attaching supporting documents in the ERP system.·    Preparing Cheques for monthly IESCO/SNGPL other utility or vendor payments.·    Record maintenance of all issued/deposited and postdated Cheques on daily basis.·    Documentation of all RTGS transactions.·    Supervising all the administrative matters.