ABOUT FAROOQ

A goal oriented and dedicated professional from BIG 4 professional firm, extensive 11 years of total experience [ 4 years in UAE] in finance, audit & tax. On hand experience in financial modelling & analysis, proven interpersonal skills, capacity to manage multidisciplinary teams, willing to travel as part of work and open for relocation. Currently working as Chief Accountant in a Rental Power Company in Dubai, UAE. CORE COMPETENCIES

CAREER SUMMARY

CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

Jan 2015 to present

Dubai UAE

Altaaqa Global is a CAT dealer provide rental power to key cities around the world from 20 MW to 100 MW temporary power plants or more.

Achievements:

Successful implementation of Finance Module of Infor-M3 (ERP)

Reduced time scale from 5 to 3 days for month-end closing process.

Achieving 100% deadlines for monthly reporting since Aug 2013

Improved system of Internal Control

Developed reports to Consolidate 3 branches/subsidiary accounting records

Developed chart of accounts of newly established company.

Developed system of internal controls and accounting policies.

Executed manual payroll for 2 years

Contributed in successful implementation of HRMS

Commended the ?Sole Driver? of the department by CFO.

Key Areas:

Financial modelling for potential projects Financial analysis report with commentary

Monthly Financial Statements Accounting reconciliations

Payroll processing WPS Yearly closing of books

Consolidated Financial Statements Accounts Receivables & Payables

Cash flow management Weakly payment proposals

Manage Internal & External Audits Fixed assets and Inventory

Liaison with banks (funded & non-funded facilities) VAT Compliance for overseas branches

SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER

Feb 2013 to Dec 2014

Dubai UAE

Started my career in Altaaqa Global as Senior Finance Officer and got promoted as Chief Accountant within 2 years.

AUDIT SUPERVISOR

Jun 2009 to Sep 2012

Islamabad, Pakistan

Project to Improve Financial Reporting and Auditing (PIFRA). The main objective of this project is to computerize the whole accounting and auditing system of Pakistan. This Project was set up with the aid and assistance of the World Bank and is under the administrative control of the Auditor-General of Pakistan.

Achievements:

Trained 30+ auditors Updated Financial Audit Manual

Successfully managed portfolios of Audits (Federal & Provincial)

SENIOR AUDITOR

Jul 2005 to Jan 2009

Lahore, Pakistan

EY is one of the largest professional services firm in the world and is one of the "Big Four" accounting and auditing firms. During the training period, I was involved in audit and other assignments for the following:

Audit and Other Assignments:

Sales Tax /(VAT) Assignments Manufacturing Sector

Power Generation Sector Non-Government Organizations NGOs

Hotel and Hospital Services Banking and Investment Services

I was seconded to Ernst & Young Global Al-Khobar, (Saudi Arabia) Office for two months in 2007, and worked for a number of Tax and Certification assignments.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Continuously attending various training seminars and advanced level courses arranged by my Company, ICAP (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan) and other professional bodies.

Trainings:

Balanced Scorecard VAT in UAE

Enterprise Performance and Risk Management Finance Leadership

Advance MS Excel Master Classes of IFRS and IAS

PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Chartered Accountant - Pakistan (R-7179) Feb 2013

Bachelors in Economics - Punjab University (Pak) Apr 2003

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