HEAD OF ACCOUNTS

Curriculum Vitae Maqsood Ahmad *of *

C u r r i c u l u m V i t a e

Maqsood Ahmad ACCA-MSC

P.O. Box: 14850

Doha, Qatar

Mob: (974-****-****

Email: ************@*****.***

P R O F I L E

A highly motivated and results oriented finance person who has over Fifteen years of invaluable experience in leading and developing a successful finance team. Skilled in numerous financial and accounting fields, including: preparing annual budgets, monitoring key accounts and credit control. Having the ability to handle complex assignments effectively & possessing the confidence to work as part of a team or independently. I am presently looking for a suitable opportunity position with a forward- thinking company where he can excel, deliver & achieve his potential. K E Y S K I L L S

Professional:

– Financial strategy planning

– Financial policies & procedure

– Financial business flows

– Consolidation of financial statements

– Preparation of P&L statements and balance sheets

– Cash flow forecasts and budget preparation

– Payroll processing

– Inter-company account reconciliation

– Sales tax returns

– Import and customs clearance procedures

– Feasibility studies

– Preparation of management reports

– Audit reviews

– Research and analysis of financial activities

– ERP Business Application

– Working Capital / Funds Management

– Organizational Restructuring

– ERP Implementation

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E M P L O Y M E N T H I S T O R Y

Amiri Yachts

Doha Qatar 2011 to Present

Head of Accounting

(Amiri Yachts is a largest private Fleet in the world owned by the state of Qatar and having presence around the world.)

Develop procedures and accurate implementation of the recording, classifying, and summarizing of daily financial transactions.

Review & Posting of All Invoices in SAP making sure Cost Centre and Budget Head are correct.

Ensures that the SAP system continues to operate as required. Involved in validating/designing suggested changes to ensure accounting requirements continue to be met.

Verification of all payment made to the vendors

Maintain vendor data in SAP

Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts in SAP

Generate financial statements (balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flow) accurately.

Ensure general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and other financial records and schedules are accurately maintained.

Institute policies and procedures capable of protecting the business resources against waste, fraud, and inefficiency.

Maintain procedures to establish tight control over cash transactions.

Ensure timely follow up of accounts payable.

Evaluates & implements internal and external audit recommendations & provides feedback to management on results

Implement budget and forecast preparation schedule by collecting relevant business data and projections from the line departments and provide relevant analyses and feedback to enable finalization of the budget and forecast proposals and all related reports including profit & loss, balance sheet

Provide support, service and advise in all finance matters to the Director Financial Affairs.

Exercise budgetary controls, accounting & physical controls and credit control as per laid down procedures and asset management. Also exercise controls on other purchases and services.

Maintaining an effective involvement and understanding of the business in order to contribute to key business decisions within the Company through financial advice and expertise.

Coordinates work relating to external audits in the periodic review of the company financial records. Is further responsible for the implementation of agreed upon recommendations, related to areas of responsibility, resulting from the audit findings.

Manage and monitor Finance Executives in administering all finance and accounting transactions.

Implement and review the effectiveness of SAP based Accounting system.

Arrange and manage schedules and procedures for finance and accounting programs and activities.

Conduct and facilitate meeting and negotiation with other parties such as bank, finance institution, Government representative on finance and accounting related matters.

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Manage all project accounting, audit, budgetary controls, procurement, monitoring of project and financial performance/progress reports, disbursement of funds and contracting with stakeholders.

Participate in strategic planning through business modelling and forecasting and in the formulation of long-term business plans; to analyse business plan modifications and its implications on the organization’s financial framework.

To assist in the training for all existing and new employees, with special emphasis on new trainees.

Prepared work flow for SAP Implementation for the Whole Organization & each Segment.

Worked as a Project Manager for SAP FICO & MM Implementation.

Worked as a Finance Team leader during HCM Implementation. Amiri Flight - Diwan Amiri Qatar

Doha Qatar 2008 to 2011

Finance Officer

((Amir Flight is the Royal Flight in the Qatar Government managed and operated by Qatar airways the best airline of the world ))

Ensures proper and timely recording of financial transactions in the ERP general ledger in accordance with Government, policies and internal control standards.

Prepares Oracle ERP journal entries, including appropriate documentation for Oracle.

Ensures that ERP general ledger and sub ledger are reconciled and reconciling items are resolved.

Participates in month-end close activities

Has complete responsibility for accounts payable system.

Resolves problems and responds to non-routine inquiries relating to accounts payable records and ministry policy and operations Dept.

Communicates frequently with faculty, staff and outside vendors both verbally and in writing on matters relating to accounts transactions; acts as a liaison between departments and vendors.

Processes journal vouchers and checks for payment.

Operate Oracle and maintains extensive knowledge of appropriate computerized systems necessary for data entry and retrieval.

Monitors budget transactions; explains budget reports for department staff.

Checks departmental accounts to assure funds are available for purchases.

Processes requisitions and prepares purchase orders.

Refunds, deposits and pays out funds from the Ministry. AL-Sharif Group of Companies

Dubai UAE 2008

Financial Controller

(One of the largest Manufacturer & Distributors of high quality Swiss watches in Gulf Countries

&Worldwide)

Transforming policies, objectives and strategies into long, medium and short-term plans, which include internal development and productivity increase as well as participating in executing these plans in coordination with subordinates. Curriculum Vitae Maqsood Ahmad 4of 5

Proposing plans and programs that strive to develop the Finance Department

Conducting periodic meetings with subordinates to follow up smooth running of activities and keeping abreast with latest findings and actioning them

Directing the company’s financial goals, objectives, and budgets. Overseeing programs to minimize risks and losses that may arise from financial transactions and business operations undertaken by the company

Financial planning and budgeting preparation on the company level

Supervising and controlling the flow of cash management and expenses to meet the business and investment needs of the company

Participating in the development of the department work plan; assigning work activities, projects and programs, monitoring work flow, reviewing and evaluating work methods and procedures

Mark Industries Pakistan 2005 to 2008

Finance Manager (one of the largest manufacturers of writing instrument in Pakistan)

Ensure accurate and complete accounting and reporting of the company’s transactions

Ensure all internal control systems are functioning and relevant records are maintained

Assist, prepare and consolidate the company financial statements ready for auditing

Monitor, analyse and approve transactions for entry into the accounting system

Develop and implement accounting policies & procedures

Manage the payroll for 400 employees and provide advice to senior management on HR matters

Preparation of ISO certification

Supervise sales tax records and filing of tax returns

Involve in import and custom clearing matters including arrangement of LC

Negotiation with bank for the lease of plant and equipment for the company

Prepare monthly cash flow forecast and expense budgets and formulate strategies to ensure adherence to budgets

Arrange month-end and year-end closure of accounts, reports and bank reconciliations

Review payments, advances and inter-office charges for accuracy

Management of the recovery department

Reconcile inter-company accounts

Al-Meyzan Agencies, Shah Agencies 2002 to 2005

Sr.Accountant (The largest distributors & manufacturer of Shoes & FMCGs in Pakistan)

Verify all payment and receipt vouchers and sale and purchase invoices

Manage the cash and bank accounts

Maintain debtor and creditor accounts

Supervise sales tax documents and returns

Supervise import and export documents and returns and handle LC

Prepare monthly profit and loss account and cash and expense budgets

Conduct project feasibility study for Aqua Lite Industries, a new production house

Prepared feasibility study for the establishment of a new production house & design entire business process of information flows for manufacturing and management accounting Curriculum Vitae Maqsood Ahmad 5of 5

system

Awais Hayder Zaman Rizwani Chartered Accountants Jan to Sep 2002 Trainee Accountant

Prepare overall audit plans following review of accounting and internal controls of the company

Ensure audit working paper files are complete and conduct audit review

Prepare management reports

Attend physical stock taking at the end of financial year E D U C A T I O N A N D T R A I N I N G

2017 MSC in Professional Accountancy-University of London Pass with distinction

2015 ACCA (Associate Chartered Certified Accountant) UK 1996 – 1999 Bachelor of Commerce – Punjab University, Pakistan 1993 – 1996 F.A– Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Pakistan 2013 How to Establish Effective Team

2013 Understanding Leadership

2013 Motivating to Improve Performance

2013 Organising & Delegating

2013 Business Writing

2013 Problem Solving & Innovation

2013 Customer Service Standard

2013 Managing Yourself

Time Management Workshop – British Council, Pakistan S o f t S k i l l s

IT Knowledge:

– Project Manager-SAP

– SAP FICO & MM

– Training SAP FICO Module

– Oracle ERP Application 12.0.6

– Oracle ERP Application 11.0.9

– Payable

– Receivable

– Purchase

– GL

– MS Office

– Outlook

– Oracle Financial

– Power Point

– Word

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– Excel (with good knowledge of formulas)

– Reports on the basis of available data

– Peachtree

– QuickBooks Pro

– In house financial package for financial business process software using Oracle Database

Communication:

– Proficient with both written and oral communication

– Staff management and training

– Relates well at all levels and with different cultures and nationalities P E R S O N A L A T T R I B U T E S

Self-motivated

Hard working

Ability to work within or lead a team

Punctual

Patient

Honest

Date of Birth: 1st February, 1978

R E F E R E E S

On Demand

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