PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

• As a highly motivated professional, I am actively seeking an opportunity

to leverage my strong organizational skills, award-winning educational background, and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams to drive positive outcomes for our organization.

• With a track record of success in managing complex projects and initiatives, I am well-positioned to contribute to your team's success by: Developing and implementing innovative strategies to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.

• Leveraging my educational background to drive data-informed decision- making and promote best practices across the organization.

• Fostering a culture of collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement to drive employee engagement and retention.

• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners to identify opportunities for growth and expansion.

• Providing exceptional leadership, manage and guidance to team members, empowering them to achieve their full potential and deliver exceptional results.

• I am eager to bring my skills, experience, and passion for excellence to your team and make a meaningful impact on our organization's success. WORK EXPERIENCE

• Finance Manager cum CFO Swansea Real Estate LLC

September 2022 – Present

o Setting up Finance department and direct Reporting to Managing Director

o Setting up Policies of companies and design commission model for sales agent and team leader

o Setting up Chart of Account and implement in Quick Book Software o Design and implement various types of reporting from a management perspective.

o Setting banking channels and laisse with auditors

• Finance Manager cum CFO Burraq Integrated Solution July 2020 – Aug 2022

o Setting up Finance department and direct Reporting to Managing Director

o Segmental Financial reporting relates to financial - budgeting, assets, liabilities & expenses.

o Budgetary Trend Reporting - Reviewing, monitoring, managing, and implementing budgets.

o Prediction future financial trend and continuous risk minimization plan. o Analysis report for current and future market trends and relative competitors’ market strategy.

o Developing Long term business plan based on market research and analysis.

o Develop reports for management and stakeholders for business decision. LAIQ QURESHI

CFO Finance Manager Cost

Accountant FP&A Financial

Analyst Treasury Analyst

CONTACT

Phone: +971**-***-****

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Email Address:

ad2xwj@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

• Master, United Kingdom – MBA.

University of Wales - Finance

and Business Administration

• Bachelor of commerce, Pakistan –

B.Com Finance and Economics

• Diploma in computer sciences,

Pakistan – DICS Computer

programming and Networking

STRENGTHS

• Financial Reporting

• Taxation/VAT

• Budgeting & Forecasting

• Cashflow Management

• Financial Analysis

• Internal & External Audits

• Cost & Variance Analysis

• Treasury & Trade Finance

• Financial Modeling

• Internal Controls

• Group Consolidation

• Covenants Compliance

• Financial Planning

• Credit Management

• Bank reconciliation statement

preparation

• VAT returns preparation.

• Balance sheet management

o Setting up Policies of companies and design commission model for sales agent and team leader

o Setting up Chart of Account and implement in Quick Book Software o Design and implement various types of reporting from a management perspective.

o Setting banking channels and laisse with auditors o Fund raising through inside and outside economic activities. o Developing business and market strategies to minimize financial risk.

• Group Chief Accountant Sino Gulf Real Estate Investments July 2008 – 2020

o Lead a team of Four members of GL, AP, AR & Invoicing while Reporting to Chief Financial officer, Chief Executive Officer and other senior management.

o Developed and maintained strong client relationships / project management, Account receivables, General Ledgers.

o Consolidation and supervision of books of accounts of the Company along with its Two Subsidiaries

o Streamlined monthly financial closing and reporting process to comply stringent timeline from corporate office while ensuring that financial statements comply with IFRS and regulatory requirements. o Performed Standalone & Consolidated financial reporting of the Company and its Subsidiaries, on monthly basis along with annual audited Standalone & Consolidated financials.

o Efficient coordination with various functions for timely compilation of annual budget and periodic forecasts, funding, financial transactions. o Aided timely completion of external audit by effective coordination with auditors and responding to their queries.

o Earned satisfactory Internal Audit Rating by addressing concerns and implementing recommendations.

o Ensured timely filing of VAT Returns and compliance with laws and regulations.

o Achieved smooth cashflows by cashflow forecasting and cashflow management, budget process, quality control.

o Liaised with banks, financial institutions, insurers and handling of financing matters, LCs, LGs, etc.

o Developed Dashboard reporting thereby providing insight to operational, sales and finance activities.

o Enhanced the effectiveness of pricing mechanism by designing a reporting system on cost trend of significant raw materials. o Led direct reports, cross functional technologists, partners horizontal redesign and development of end-to-end industry agnostic product initiatives, Multi currency, Special Assignment & Statutory Rep. o Enriched commercial decision making by establishing a mechanism for identifying and reporting reasons for low/negative contributing jobs. o Assisted management in analysis and review of operational performance by reporting on segment profitability and quality control. o Satisfied management information needs by implementing various scheduled and designing ad-hoc reports.

o Slashed the frequency and impact of errors by developing and introducing various exception reports.

o Elevated management confidence in reporting process by designing and implementing various reconciliations.

o Implemented the procedures for tracking of status of import shipments and review of shipment landed cost.

Financial Statements

• CAPEX

• OPEX

• EBTIDA

• Asset valuation

• Asset Development

• Risk mitigation

• Cash flow

• Budgeting

• Forecasting

Marketing and Sales:

• Targeted marketing campaign

development

• Lead generation and

management

• Sales forecasting and reporting

• Customer relationship

management

• Corporate meeting setup

IT Management:

• Oracle

• QuickBooks

• Microsoft Office Excel, Word

• ERP Yardi Voyager

• Hyperion Financials

• Interim

• Sage / Peachtree, Focus

• EFI / SBS, Thomson Reuters

SKILLS

PERSONAL DETAILS

LTV license- UAE

Emirates ID – Valid till Aug 2024

Nationality – Pakistan

Marital Status – Married

Date of Birth : Feb 19, 1974

https://www.linkedin.com/in/

muhammad-laiq-qureshi-23869835/

Licenses and Certificates

• CPA Certified Public Accountant

• Audit Senior Horwath MAK

(Member of Horwath USA)

Feb 2006 – 2008

o Achieved smooth cashflows by cashflow forecasting and manage cashflow.

o Liaised with banks and insurers and handling of financing matters, LCs, LGs, etc.

o Developed Dashboard reporting thereby providing insight to operations, sales and finance activities.

o Enhanced the effectiveness of pricing mechanism by designing a reporting system on cost trend of significant raw materials.

o Led direct reports, cross functional technologists, partners horizontal redesign and development of end-to-end

industry agnostic product initiatives.

o Enriched commercial decision making by establishing a mechanism for identifying and reporting reasons for low/negative contributing jobs.

o Assisted management in analysis and review of operational performance by reporting on segment profitability. o Satisfied management information needs by implementing various scheduled and designing ad-hoc reports.

o Slashed the frequency and impact of errors by developing and introducing various exception reports.

o Elevated management confidence in reporting process by designing and implementing various reconciliations. o Implemented the process for tracking of status of import shipments and review of shipment landed cost.

• Audit Senior HES Chartered Accountant

(member firm of UK) Mar2005 – 2006

• Assistant Finance Manager Wahedna D’Arcy (Pvt) Ltd, (Pak) OTHER SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft 365, QuickBooks, Data entry and Database Management.

Completed Tally Course (GCC VAT), Excel and Advanced Course, and Bajaj Fiserv Ltd (Financial Literacy).

Knowledgeable in C++

Cost accounting and analysis. Experience in managing audits and tax compliance.

Skilled in managing cash flow and treasury functions.

Proficient in managing accounts payable and receivable.

Team management and leadership. fixed asset management and financial statement preparation.

Cash flow management. Accounts payable and receivable management.

Budgeting, budget process and forecasting.

Vendor management and negotiation. Tax planning and compliance. Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS accounting standards. Experience in managing accounts payable and receivable Skilled in managing payroll and tax compliance. DECLARATION

I hereby confidently affirm that the above information is true and provided to the best of my knowledge.

Business Development

Accomplishments.

• Perform “Business Development”

for the organization and develop

business revenue and increased 30

percent from existing revenue

budgeted.

• Project Management includes set

goals, resources allocation and

meeting deadlines.

• Strategic working by utilizing

data based on long term growth

with effective strategic plan.

• Market research and analytics

with customer segmentation and

geographic cultural values and

performance.

• Financial and Non-Financial

data analysis gives strong

analytical result to come outside

the box and take accurate decision.

ACHEIVEMENTS SUMMARY

• CA mandatory Articleship 4 year -

Financial Auditor from ERNST &

young (Big4 Exp.)

• CA mandatory Articleship 1year - IT

Auditor from ERNST & young (Big4

Exp.)

• CPA from Institute of Certified

Public Accountant

• MBA from university of Wales UK

• Top 2 students in my batch secure

70% in final dissertation of my

MBA.

• 2 years Diploma in computer

sciences (IT-Information

Technology)

• Best student awarded in Diploma

in computer sciences.

• 8+ years of experience Group

Chief Accountant

• 4+ years Finance Manager

• 4+years CFO cum Finance Manager

• 18+ years’ experience of UAE

• Managing critical cash flow

management

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