MUHAMMAD AZEEM AHSAN
Dubai
Summary
Accomplished Finance Professional with a proven track record at Al Emad Group of Companies, enhancing financial accuracy through comprehensive audits and strategic planning. Expert in ERP systems and adept at fostering team skills, demonstrated by leading successful software implementations and financial model developments. Specializes in tax planning, compliance, and intercompany transactions, significantly contributing to informed decision-making and business growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TL - Accounts and Finance
Al Emad Group of Companies
08.2022 - Current
- Reduced financial discrepancies by conducting thorough internal audits and identifying areas for improvement.
- Trained junior accountants on best practices in accounting procedures and compliance requirements, building a highly skilled finance team.
- Managed budget planning and forecasting to ensure optimal resource allocation and cost control.
- Developed comprehensive financial models to support decision-making in business expansion efforts.
- Implemented Accounting Software across all Companies.
Habib Metropolitan Bank (AG Zurich)
Officer OG-2 Group Reporting
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Monthly Group Financial Performance Report on YoY and FTM basis and Group Consolidation Report - GCR) on SWISS GAAP.
- Prepare Consolidated Financial Statements for four subsidiary banks.
- Closure of Monthly Financials and Estimation of Provisions on Local and SWISS Credit Policy.
- Ensure Financial Statement Close Process and Reporting to Habib Bank AG Zurich.
- Solvency Risk Report for bank balances placed in International Banks as per Switzerland (ARIS).
- Report for Group regarding the Schedule of Fixed Assets, Depreciation, CAPEX, and OPEX
Senior Finance Executive
Breaktime Corner Market LLC, USA
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Preparation of Financial Statements (Profit or Loss and Balance Sheet) with Variance Analysis on an FTM and YTD basis and reporting to US Headquarters.
- Conducting Internal Audits such as Wages Reviews.
- Examining Financial Records to ensure Accuracy.
- Forecasting and MIS Report for Costs and Revenues.
- Tracking of CAPEX and OPEX and Reporting to the Management.
- Implementation of Quick Book at all Levels of the Finance Function
- Improvement in Process of Financial Activities
Senior Accounts Officer
Master Tiles and Ceramic Industries Limited
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Optimized FP&A operations by enhancing budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
- Preparation of Monthly Profit or Loss Statements and Reporting to the Director with Variance Analysis on FTM and YTD basis.
- Estimation of Provisions both General and Specific in-line with Credit Policy.
- Advising on estimates for project funding.
- Investigate transactions on a sample basis to prevent fraud.
- Liaise with our Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures.
- Submission of Sales and Income Tax Return for the company in compliance with the Income Tax Ordinance.
Accounts Officer
Master Tiles and Ceramic Industries Limited
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
- Tracking of CAPEX and OPEX and Preparing Regional and State Level Budgets.
- Aging Analysis for Outstanding Receivables and report to Credit Control Department.
- Tracking of Loss-Making Products (Tiles, Sanitary, PPRC UPVC)
Management Trainee Officer (Finance)
Master Tiles and Ceramic Industries Limited
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Used company reports to analyze sales, gross profit and inventory activities.
- Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
- Processing, verifying, and posting receipts for goods sold or services rendered.
- Working with the collection department to review accounts, client payments, and credit history and develop better repayment terms.
Education
ACCA - Accounting And Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Dubai, UAE12.2025
Certificate in Business Accounting (CIMA Cert BA) - Accounting And Finance
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Karachi, Pakistan04.2015
Bachelors of Commerce - Audit And Taxation
University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan04.2015
Skills
- Fixed Asset Management
- Intercompany Transactions
- Project Accounting
- Tax Planning and Compliance
Certification
- English Language by “Berlitz Global”.
- Income Tax Filing by PIPFA
- Microsoft Office by SBTE Regd.
- Data Analytics Consulting Virtual Internship by KPMG – InsideSherpa.
- Audit Virtual Experience by Grant Thornton – InsideSherpa.
- Excel Crash Course – Spreadsheet Formulas for Finance by Corporate Finance Institute.
- Dashboards Using Excel BI.
- Effective Study Skills and Strategies by Metropolitan School of Business and Management UK
Timeline
TL - Accounts and Finance
Al Emad Group of Companies
08.2022 - Current
Habib Metropolitan Bank (AG Zurich)
Officer OG-2 Group Reporting
12.2020 - 07.2022
Senior Finance Executive
Breaktime Corner Market LLC, USA
08.2020 - 11.2020
Senior Accounts Officer
Master Tiles and Ceramic Industries Limited
01.2018 - 05.2020
Accounts Officer
Master Tiles and Ceramic Industries Limited
04.2016 - 01.2018
Management Trainee Officer (Finance)
Master Tiles and Ceramic Industries Limited
05.2015 - 04.2016
ACCA - Accounting And Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Certificate in Business Accounting (CIMA Cert BA) - Accounting And Finance
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Bachelors of Commerce - Audit And Taxation
University of Karachi
- English Language by “Berlitz Global”.
- Income Tax Filing by PIPFA
- Microsoft Office by SBTE Regd.
- Data Analytics Consulting Virtual Internship by KPMG – InsideSherpa.
- Audit Virtual Experience by Grant Thornton – InsideSherpa.
- Excel Crash Course – Spreadsheet Formulas for Finance by Corporate Finance Institute.
- Dashboards Using Excel BI.
- Effective Study Skills and Strategies by Metropolitan School of Business and Management UK
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