Humayun Shakil
Address: Sydney, Australia
Mobile: 042*-***-***
Email: **************@*******.***
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/hshakil
Visa Status: Permanent Resident
Availability: Immediate
Executive Summary
I am an ACA (ICAP) and ACCA (UK) having multiple experiences in Business Partnering, FP&A, Financial/Management Accounting and Audit. I have practical experience of 7 years, comprising tenure with Big 4 (KPMG) and commercial exposure in Retail and Service sectors. My ERP expertise are in Oracle, Microsoft Navision, MYOB, XERO and Quick Books; with high proficiency in Excel (including related Financial modelling tools). I have an ability to add real value to businesses by building key alliances with senior management teams and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
ACA ICAP (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan) 2013
ACCA (UK) ACCA 2009
Bachelors of Commerce: University of Karachi 2009
CAREER HISTORY
Next Athleisure Pty Ltd (March 2017 – Current) System Accountant - 1 month contract
Next Athleisure operates in the youth apparel industry in Australia through its leading street wear multi brand retail outlets.
Key Responsibilities
In coordination with Finance Head of the Company, leading implementation of Microsoft Navision.
Providing staff training on different module of the ERP; i.e Accounts Payable, Accountants Receivable, Fixed Assets, General Ledger and Reporting.
Working with Finance team to tailor the ERP functionality to the Management needs.
Etisalat Facilities Management (November 2015 - January 2017) Financial Analyst
Largest Group in UAE and one the biggest in the GCC region. Was working in Facilities Management division, which provided MEP, Security, Energy Management and Soft Services.
Key Responsibilities
FP&A, portfolio review, month end (P&L, B/S, Cash flow review), process audit & compliance.
Analysis: Ratios, Variance, Aging, Responsibility Accounting.
Investment appraisal at initial approval stages of a project, and being part of related tendering activities.
Preparation of Financial and Management reports.
Business Partnering with stakeholders; including management, operations and marketing staff.
Member of Credit Control Committee, responsible for collection for all Group Business Units.
Liaison with Customers, Senior Management, Internal and External Auditors.
Significant Achievements:
Implementing mechanism for identification and separate analysis of additional (non contractual) works. This linked the additional costs to inflow of additional revenue, hence ensuring compliance with IFRS 'Matching Concept' and providing management with more relevant information for decision making.
Served as acting Manager Finance for an interim period.
Lucrae (April 2014 - November 2015)
Retail/ distribution of lifestyles & beauty brands in UAE region. Our major brands included Toscow, Montegrappa, Police, Cerruti, Aigner and The Organic Pharmacy)
Key Responsibilities
Management of the entire finance department and supervision of Business Processes for CAPEX, Working Capital, Treasury, Procurement, Inventory, Payroll, Human Resources and IT.
Financial, Management and other ad hoc reporting.
Month and year end reporting: P&L, B/S, reconciliations, accruals/prepayments,
Financial analysis and monthly management reports.
Day to day cash flow management and preparing cash forecasts.
Budgeting: Budgets/Forecasts (Sales, Margin, Volume, Operational Targets, P&L, B/S, Cash flows, CAPEX).
Consolidation of the Group entities financial statements.
Development and monitoring of KPIs.
Business Partnering with stakeholders; including management, sales and marketing staff.
Liaison with Stakeholders, Internal/External Auditors, Bankers, Insurers, Suppliers and Customers.
Significant Achievements:
Played lead role in complete implementation of ERP, Microsoft Dynamics Navision. This included data transformation and tailoring the new ERP setup to the Company's requirements. This was a step forward for the Company, revolutionizing its data management.
Setting up Standard Operating Procedures and a fully functional system of Responsibility Report for all the business processes. This resulted in increased efficiency and sound system of internal controls, with strong checks over budgeted targets/ other costs.
Designing financial models for analysis, decision making and presentation to stakeholders.
KPMG (December 2009 – April 2014) Assistant Manager – Audit and Assurance
One the Big 4 audit firms at global level; worked at the Audit & Assurance Department. During my tenure there I served at levels from Junior to Assistant Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Engagement handling from end to end.
Coordinating with various professionals such as lawyers, tax experts, actuaries, independent valuators and information technology experts.
Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements and group reporting packages in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework;
Finalization of Statutory Audits / Internal Audits /Agreed Upon Procedures.
Identifying control weaknesses, inefficiency and other areas of improvement; providing solutions for these and adding value to the client's business.
Mentoring and training of junior staff.
Maintaining long term relations with the clients.
Significant Achievements:
Promoted to Assistant Manager level immediately after completion of my training period.
Designing taxation related audit work paper template for a major audit client. The client had a very complicated history of outstanding Tax issues. This template simplified the information, enabling our firm to apply appropriate audit procedures.
Seconded for 6 months international assignment at KPMG UAE.
Tools
Description
Office- Advance
Advance Excel, Power point, Word, Outlook
Audit Tools
KPMG E-audit, Caseware
ERP-Proficient
Oracle, Microsoft Dynamic Navision, MYOB, XERO, Quick Books, SAP (working knowledge)
Systems
Professional Competencies
Financial and Management Accounting
International Financial Reporting Standards, Auditing Standards and Taxation.
Statutory (stand alone / consolidated), Compliance and Management reports.
Financial analysis and Financial model designing.
Communication and People Management
Effectively communicate and consult senior stakeholders and non finance/ operations personal.
Comfortable in working with teams and groups of multiple people.
Forming a friendly work environment with fellow colleagues.
Comfortable to adapt changes.
Languages
English (ILETS Band 8).
References
Name and Designation Email/Contact Number
Mr. Faisal Tanweer - Director Finance - Etisalat
********@********.**/+971-**-*******
Mr. Samad Ali Naqvi - Senior Manager Audit - KPMG
*******@****.***/ +92-333-*******