Muhammad Naeem
Dubai,UAE
Summary
An experienced executive with more than 23 years of direct involvement in financial and strategic planning. A results-oriented, ambitious, and competitive business leader dedicated to transformative leadership and ongoing enhancement to foster growth and maximize profits. A resolute executive eager to embrace a challenging role, achieve objectives, and exceed expectations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
M1 Group
Kabul, Hybrid
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Successfully executed seamless transition from MTN to new entity acquired by M1 group, implementing financial procedures, systems and policies to align with the new organization goals.
- Updated the Business Plan for New entity forging relationship with financial institutions for future fundings requirements for key projects
- Led the development and implementation of financial evaluation for major projects including spectrum acquisition for data leadership in the country
- Confirmed 100% compliance with audit requirements by addressing all audit observation promptly
- Ensured complete adherence to financial controls and regulations, preparing financial statements and reporting results to multiple external stakeholders.
Head of Finance
Etisalat Technology Services
Dubai, UAE
10.2018 - 12.2022
- Managed ETS financial procedures, MIS, and accounting functions, enhancing efficiency by 15% through the streamlining of processes and the reinforcement of MIS implementation.
- led the budget development process alongside department heads, ensuring the Business Plan and budgets remained current, and collaborated with business management to establish and manage annual budgets.
- Established key financial partnerships, optimized cash flow, and secured funding for project payments.
- Led projects financial evaluations for ensuring 20% ROI and Developed strategies to increase profits and cost savings.
- Consolidated duties and streamlined the accounting system, leading to a staff reduction that achieved 15% in annual savings, while also ensuring a comprehensive, cutting-edge MIS implementation throughout the organization.
- Lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements in compliance with IFRS/IAS and manage VAT returns and taxation by enhancing information quality.
- Maintained financial integrity and achieved a clean Audit report with no significant findings.
VP of Finance
Etisalat Afghanistan (Mobile Operator)
Kabul, Afghanistan
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Established and upheld systems of internal controls to protect the financial assets of the organization, engaged in crucial corporate and strategic decisions, supplying the necessary financial information to aid in their decision-making process.
- Formulated detailed strategy to guide senior management team through complex financial business decisions.
- Ensured complete adherence to financial controls and regulations, preparing financial statements and reporting results to multiple external stakeholders.
- Examined the cash flow to identify the company's financial shortcomings and recommended remedial measures to the CTO team, which resulted in the timely completion of the project.
- Scaled sustainable growth by conducting extensive reviews of existing systems, processes, controls and KPIs.
- Prepared information, forms and data to assist in seamless and efficient financial audit procedures.
Director B & P
Etisalat Afghanistan (Mobile Operator)
Kabul, Afghanistan
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Developed strategies to enhance and execute financial policies and procedures, conducted monthly Variance Analysis compared to the budget, and escalated reports for variations of ±5% to management.
- Collaborated with Heads of Departments to develop and update the Budget Input, targeting essential cost drivers for the Annual Forecast.
- Led negotiations with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms.
- Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
- Coordinated with all departments to ensure compliance with budget guidelines and procedures.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
- Supervised and developed high-achieving staff, providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
Senior / Manager Costing
Etisalat Afghanistan (Mobile Operator)
Kabul, Afghanistan
08.2008 - 03.2014
- Oversaw and managed the implementation of a complete costing system based on Activity-Based Costing principles for internal management reporting, utilizing STEM (Strategic Telecom Evaluation Model), a tool of Mason Analysis.
- Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
Manager- Finance / Financial Analyst
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited
Islamabad, Pakistan
06.2002 - 08.2008
- Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
- Oversaw financial reporting processes, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Managed cash flow and liquidity, mitigating financial risks and ensuring stability.
- Created and presented accurate, detailed financial forecasts.
- Analyzed financial performance to implement key improvement strategies.
- Directed budgeting and forecasting activities to align financial goals with organizational objectives.
- Consolidated comprehensive management accounts, integrating income statements, cashflow and balance sheets.
- Administered payroll processes for accurate, timely salary disbursements.
- Oversaw audits to collate accurate data and recommend constructive improvements.
Audit Trainee / Supervisor
Deloitte
Islamabad, Pakistan
04.2001 - 06.2002
- Assisted team members with audit engagements to meet strict deadlines.
- Worked with large volumes of data, completed accurate calculations, and presented results in required formats.
- Reviewed financial statements, gathering and analyzing data to verify accurate representation of transactions.
- Facilitated audit planning with scope documentation, risk and control identification, and testing strategies.
- Planned and completed audit files using established checklists.
Education
ACMA / CGMA (1-G91CD) - Management Accountancy
chartered institute of management accountants
UK 05.2005 - 05.2009
ACMA (A-2333) - Management Accountancy
Institute of Cost and Management Accountants
Pakistan 01.1997 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science, - Mathematics, Physics and Statistics.
University of Punjab
06.1994 - 08.1996
Skills
- Financial Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
- Streamlining accounting functions and operations
- Treasury & Cash Management
- Reporting expertise
- Corporate leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Operational management
- Financial Reporting
- Auditing & Risk Management
- Change Management Expertise
- Tax Planning and Strategy
- Operational decision making
- Mergers and Acquisitions Experience
- Financial Process Improvement
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Leadership and People Development
- Adaptability Operational Management
- Budget Development
- Infrastructure Planning
- Documents Compliance
- Excellent time management skills
- Conflict management
- Fiscal Management
- Data analytics
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Certification
ACMA / CGMA (2009)
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
M1 Group
06.2023 - 02.2024
Head of Finance
Etisalat Technology Services
10.2018 - 12.2022
VP of Finance
Etisalat Afghanistan (Mobile Operator)
04.2016 - 06.2018
Director B & P
Etisalat Afghanistan (Mobile Operator)
03.2014 - 04.2016
Senior / Manager Costing
Etisalat Afghanistan (Mobile Operator)
08.2008 - 03.2014
ACMA / CGMA (1-G91CD) - Management Accountancy
chartered institute of management accountants
05.2005 - 05.2009
Manager- Finance / Financial Analyst
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited
06.2002 - 08.2008
Audit Trainee / Supervisor
Deloitte
04.2001 - 06.2002
ACMA (A-2333) - Management Accountancy
Institute of Cost and Management Accountants
01.1997 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science, - Mathematics, Physics and Statistics.
University of Punjab
06.1994 - 08.1996
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