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Muhammad Ishaq

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

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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 Online

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

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