Muhammad Ikram FCMA ACCA
Finance
Sharjah
Summary of Career
1. Managing Overall Business Operations from Purchase to Sales Point and directly reporting to CEO
2. Digital Transformation of Accounting System through successfully Implementation of ERP
3. Managing overall Financial Matters and Preparation of Financial Statements as per IFRS and External Audit
4. Sales Purchases HR Policies Implementation, which contributes a lot to reduce the cost with optimum level Utilization of Resources. This help to reduce the monthly cost by 15 %.
5. Treasury Management, Taxation, Vat Filing, Financial Audit, Budgeting, Sales Budgets, Variance Reports, Management Accounting.
6. Commercial agreements, financial management, Trade Finance & Cost Accounting. Funds Management
7. Building good Relations with Suppliers, Service Providers and Customers across the Global with assertive Negotiation Skills
8. Migrating Manual Accounting to the Digital System i.e. ERP, ensuring the Real Time Information to Stakeholders.
9. Ensuring All The Closing Entries, Necessary Provisions, Accruals Booked Properly To Close The Financial Year
10. VAT Implementation, VAT Returns, Corporate Tax Related Matters.
Experience as Accounts Officer
Kenwood Home & Kitchen Appliances, Pakistan
05 January 2006
01 July 2008
• Independently maintaining the Branch Accounts
• Preparation of Cash Book
• Coordination with Banks
• Bank Reconciliation Statement
• Cash/Cheque Disbursements
• Receivable Management, Aging of Receivable.
• Stock taking at Month End
• Preparation and Disbursement of Payroll.
• Preparation of Sales and Collection Reports on Daily Basis.
• 10.Coordination with Internal & External Auditor.
Experience as Finance Officer
Askari Cement Ltd Nizampur Pakistan
04 July 2008
06 May 2009
• Preparation of Funds Requirement and its Disbursement on daily basis.
• Compilation of Production data for various costing reports
• Verifying the Suppliers’/Contractors’ Bill for Payments.
• Disbursement of Cash / Cheque.
• Petty Cash Management.
• Bank reconciliation Statement
• Verification of All Kind of Vouchers.
• Coordination with Internal Auditor
• Verification of Advances to Employees and their Adjustments
• General Administration
• Preparation of Payroll of the Factory Staff.
Experience as Chief Accountant
Jang Group of News Papers, Pakistan
10 August 2009
05 September 2013
Realized a remarkable 65% enhancement in process efficiency by streamlining the accounts payable and receivable systems through integration.
Achieved a significant reduction of 70% in processing time by pioneering the implementation of digital distribution agreements.
Clocked in significant time savings of 20 % by implemented an ERP software within the accounts department to seamlessly integrate multiple departments, enabling timely reporting; established a system to detect duplicate credits and enhanced the stock return authorization process.
Conducted costing analysis for newsprint materials, generated inventory reports, formulated annual financial budgets, managed cash flow statements, and performed receivable aging analysis.
Ensured punctual processing and recording of both weekly field & office payrolls; collaborated with external audit department to successfully finalize statutory audits.
Successfully minimized paperwork by 50% and increased efficiency in handling accounting controls by revamping the accounting system; led the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and processing of weekly payrolls through timekeeping procedures.
Steered performance excellence in the team by exhibiting assertive leadership & team management abilities; acted as a great counselor, managing delegation, transparent monitoring, mentoring & knowledge transfer to the team.Realized a remarkable 65% enhancement in process efficiency by streamlining the accounts payable a
Experience as Manager Finance, Costing & Budgets
Celina Trading LLC Sharjah UAE
24 October 2013
To date
Significant Achievements:
Achieved a notable 15% decrease in monthly costs through optimal utilization of resources and strategizing Sales, Purchase, and HR Policies to aid in cost reduction.
Fostered good relations with suppliers, service providers and customers across the global with assertive negotiation skills.
Achieved cost reductions by 15 % per month, as well as amplified revenue by 20% per month with new price policies ; Digital Transformation of Accounting System.
Coordinated with Banks and Financial Institutions for Bank Facilities, LCs, and Loans etc.
Highlights:
Directed end-to-end business operations spanning from procurement to sales, while maintaining a direct reporting line to the CEO.
Streamlined Finance Operations, GL Accounting, and finalization of accounts.
Achieved long-term improvements in cost savings, profitability and productivity through robust financial analysis, internal & regulatory reporting, , budgeting & forecasting.
Successfully led the process of external audits; directed comprehensive financial matters in accordance with IFRS.
Proficiently managed Cash flow and Treasury management by monitoring operational expenditure/control as well as strategically planned & implemented innovative business strategies.
Effectively managed working capital of the organization by timely reviewing the requirement.
Established and nurtured Business Relations with Suppliers, Contractors and Customers globally for Positive Cash Flows.
Aligned business strategy with long-term objectives by analyzing & evaluating financial data, encompassing Sales Reports, Cost Analysis Reports, Aging Analysis, Inventory Costing utilizing Ratio & Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis Reports.
Spearheaded the Procurement Committee; supervised and strengthened the Logistics Department for Global Trade
Headed & led all aspects of the functions of VAT implementation and Corporate Tax
Bachelor 30 September 2003
B. ComMaster 31 December 2010
CMA ( Chartered Management Accountant from ICMAP Pakistan)Other 31 July 2023
ACCA (Major Strategic Leadership, Strategic Business Reporting, Advance Performance Management)