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LEADERS OF ICMA

Saqlain Manzoor [F - 1413]

Chief Financial Officer
Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Saqlain Manzoor is an energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and professionally qualified
individual. With over 25 years of diverse experience, he has risen from grassroots roles to senior
leadership positions. He has worked across the Government, Private, and NGO sectors—both
nationally and internationally. Throughout his career, he has held top management roles,
gaining extensive expertise in policy making, strategic planning, financial and treasury
management, budgeting, financial reporting, operational cash flow management, project
execution, risk management, ERP implementation, and statutory compliance. Since July 2020,
he has been serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Company, a
subsidiary of WAPDA—Pakistan’s state-owned power organization.

“
The CMA qualification has not only helped me clarify fundamental concepts but
also provided in-depth knowledge of financial accounting, cost accounting,
financial management, and related reporting. This comprehensive understanding
has been instrumental in formulating policies to strengthen internal controls.
I would advise ICMA students to focus not only on understanding the core concepts
of accounting and financial management but also on keeping themselves updated
with the latest tools and techniques in the field. Moreover, they should actively seek
opportunities for practical training to sharpen their skills and bridge the gap
between theory and practice. “

18 ICMA’s Chartered Management Accountant, May-June 2025