Ashfaq Muhammad

Senior Accountant

Lahore, Pakistan

Experience

Jan 2015 - Present
9 years 6 months

Senior Accountant

Access Consumetrics (Private) Limited

  • Drive profitable operations by maintaining analysis and overseeing program budgets and executing detailed forecasting income and cost.
  • Drive strategic planning through reporting and recommendations based on results.
  • Develop and implement new budgeting models and templates to address the needs of different projects, provide new tools for strategic planning and increased financial oversights.
  • Work with the financial reporting manager to develop robust calculation models for accruals and other accounting estimates.
  • Develop and implement tax and audit processes to ensure 100% compliance with Tax Authorities and Companies laws enforcement agencies.
  • Managed all aspects of project closeout, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of associated financials.
  • Develop monthly and biannual financial statements with coordination of senior manager for business reviews.
  • Initiated a system of project analysis reporting and recommendations to guide future strategic planning.
  • Prepare reports for decision-making regarding new projects.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 years

Senior Accountant

Sanabel Poultry Farms

  • Developed recommendations concerning opportunities for growth and cost reduction and presented findings to executive management based on continuous analysis of monthly cash flow and profit and loss reports.
  • Oversaw and comprehensively managed financial needs of the organization, from program budgets to spending.
  • Managed all aspects of production closeout, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of associated financials.
  • Budgeting and controlling: monitored and analyzed the budget with past performance and actual consumption.
  • Identified and legitimized tax risks.
  • Developed systems to track trends and progress of sales with a focus on analysis and reporting.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
1 year
Luanda, Angola

Senior Accountant

Simbiose Services LDA

  • Provided timely and accurate financial information including JV performance.
  • Conducted reconciliation and finalized bank statements and journals.
  • Managed supplier accounts and ensured compliance with payment terms.
  • Oversaw vendor Master File for accuracy.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2015
3 years

Accountant

Access Retail (Private) Limited

  • Drive profitable operations by maintaining analysis and overseeing program budgets and executing detailed forecasting income and cost.
  • Drive strategic planning through reporting and recommendations based on results.
  • Develop and implement tax and audit processes to ensure 100% compliance with Tax Authorities and Companies laws enforcement agencies.
  • Key team leader responsible for management in numerous key areas, including all aspects of accounting, payroll, auditing, and human resources, such as medical insurance, staff requests, and retirement contributions.
  • Streamlined budgeting processes and introduced process improvements that enhanced productivity.
  • Develop monthly financial statements with coordination of senior manager for business reviews.
  • Provided recommendations following in-depth financial analysis to drive organizational profits, streamline accounting and tax operations, and promote overall efficiency in financial management.
  • Verify and reconcile contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepare reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
  • Submitted monthly services sale tax returns, and performed monthly, quarterly, and annual income tax calculations and submissions.
  • Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
2 years

Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivables

Shalamar Hospital Trust

  • Managed payment and receipt vouchers and conducted aging analysis for recoveries.
  • Handled monthly expenses and reconciled debtors' accounts.

Summary

Versatile, results-driven financial professional skilled in accounting, financial analysis, and strategic planning, with a proven track record of achieving business objectives through collaboration. Instrumental in streamlining processes, improving reporting methods, and implementing analytical solutions. Technical proficiency in MS Office, QuickBooks Pro Advisor, QuickBooks Assisted Payroll, and Financial Edge.

Languages

English
Advanced
Portuguese
Elementary

Education

Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Lahore

Intermediate of Commerce · Commerce · Lahore, Pakistan

Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountant

Associate Public Finance Accountant · Public Finance Accounting · Pakistan

Certifications & licenses

Gusto Payroll Certificate

QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor Certificate