Aq Lakhani

Finance & Operations Lead

Silicon Valley Commerce • Fulltime

Aug 2023 - Nov 2024 • 1 yr 3 mos

I was Finance and operations leader responsible for strengthening financial controls, optimizing working capital, and driving profitability for a US-based commerce business. - I Implemented four-way matching controls across supply chain and AP processes, delivering USD 3 million in savings - Reduced supply chain lead time from 45 to 35 days, improving working capital and saving USD 4 million annually - Increased purchase order fill rates from 50% to 70%, adding USD 1.5 million in profit - Prevented USD 2 million in inventory losses through accurate reconciliation and record alignment - Improved in-stock rates, contributing an additional USD 1 million in profits - Worked remotely with US stakeholders, aligning finance strategy with business growth objectives

Senior Assistant Director Finance

Civil Aviation Authority • Fulltime

Jan 2017 - Jul 2023 • 6 yrs 6 mos

Senior finance role overseeing large-scale public sector assets and financial systems. - Redesigned accounting systems and internal controls for assets valued at USD 3 billion - Enhanced fixed asset capitalization policies, generating an immediate USD 2 million tax benefit - Identified USD 5 million in inventory losses through reconciliation and strengthened related controls - Integrated Oracle ERP with banking systems, automating monthly reconciliations - Saved two working days per month for 40 employees, reducing payroll costs by 8% - Mentored junior finance staff, improving efficiency and delivering an additional 5% payroll savings