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Muhammad Ishaq
Financial Controller
Dubai
Summary
Veteran Financial Controller bringing over Seven years of success in financial management. Well-versed in local, state and federal guidelines underpinning financial management with success in devising policies and procedures to sustain compliance with regulatory guidelines. Proven leader with success in developing high-performing, competent accounting teams.
Expert in setting financial targets and devising strategies to improve internal controls, standards and processes. Successful in advising business executives on financial strategies driving short-term and long-term growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Financial Controller
Ateca Group Ltd
UK, Singapore, Cyprus, Qatar, UAE
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
- Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Calculated salesperson commissions based on established parameters and disbursed payments.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
Senior Accounts Officer
Maroof International Hospital
Islamabad
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Checked expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
- Assisted cashiers with processing customer payments and documenting orders.
- Input vendor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
Accountant
Multi Links Tax & Accounting
Abu Dhabi
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Itemized taxpayer expenses to identify maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Retail Accountant
Retail Outlet
Karak
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Modified comprehensive reporting to reflect changing financial structure.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Accountant
Western Catering Group
Abu Dhabi
11.2012 - 11.2016
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Education
ACCA - Accounting And Finance
ACCA
UK 01.2010 - 07.2017
BSC Hons - Accounting And Finance
Oxford Brooks University
UK 01.2012 - 09.2016
CIOT-ATT/CTA - Taxation
Chartered Institute of Tax Technicians
UK 08.2022 - Current
Skills
Preparing financial statements
Processing payments
Financial Statements
Budgeting & Forecasting
AP/AR invoicing
Staff Management
Taxation
Financial Reporting
Cashflow Analysis
Overseeing Banking Activities
Projects Finance
Accomplishments
- Led team of four in managing accounting functions for companies with international locations.
- Documented and resolved reconciliation which led to timely collection.
- Achieved 100% by completing 400 plus tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of five in the development of accounting & payroll software.
Software
Quickbooks Desktop
Xero
SAP Ariba
Office 365
Certification
SAP FICO
Timeline
CIOT-ATT/CTA - Taxation
Chartered Institute of Tax Technicians
08.2022 - Current
Financial Controller
Ateca Group Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Senior Accounts Officer
Maroof International Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2022
Accountant
Multi Links Tax & Accounting
10.2020 - 05.2021
Retail Accountant
Retail Outlet
03.2017 - 06.2019
SAP FICO
07-2015
Quickbooks
07-2015
Accountant
Western Catering Group
11.2012 - 11.2016
BSC Hons - Accounting And Finance
Oxford Brooks University
01.2012 - 09.2016
ACCA - Accounting And Finance
ACCA
01.2010 - 07.2017