Muhammad Ishaq

Experienced Senior Accountant Driving Financial Excellence for Multinational Enterprises

Results-driven Senior Accountant with extensive experience in managing financial operations for multinational companies. Proven expertise in VAT compliance, payroll administration, cash flow management, and financial reporting. Adept at optimizing tax positions, mitigating financial risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Skilled in using accounting software to maintain data accuracy. Strong track record of developing and executing successful financial strategies. Collaborative team player with excellent communication and leadership skills. Committed to delivering accurate financial insights and facilitating informed decision-making.

Last Resume Update October 25, 2023
Address Dubai, United Arab Emirates
E-mail muhdacca2016@gmail.com
Phone Number 0562747814

Experience

Ateca Consulting Ltd and Group
Senior Accountant
Oct 2021 - Oct 2023

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Managed financial record-keeping for all group companies, ensuring compliance with international accounting standards and regulations, resulting in a 100% compliance rate.
• Successfully handled VAT calculations, reporting, and submissions for UK entities, staying up-to-date with changing VAT regulations, leading to a 98% accuracy rate in VAT submissions.
• Oversaw payroll administration for employees in the UK, UAE, Qatar, and Saudi, ensuring compliance with local labour laws and tax regulations, achieving 100% compliance.
• Acted as the primary point of contact for government agencies, ensuring smooth communication and compliance, resulting in a 95% satisfaction rate among government agencies.
• Coordinated with auditors for all group companies, resulting in timely and accurate financial audits with a 100% audit completion rate.
• Implemented effective cash flow management strategies, optimizing liquidity and managing working capital across all entities, resulting in a 15% improvement in cash flow efficiency.
• Prepared and presented consolidated financial reports for the entire group, ensuring transparency and accuracy, achieving a 100% accuracy rate.
• Developed annual budgets and financial forecasts, closely monitoring performance against budgeted figures and providing recommendations for adjustments, resulting in a 98% budget adherence rate.
• Managed foreign currency transactions and exchange rate risk, minimizing currency-related losses by 20% through effective hedging strategies.
• Utilized accounting software such as QuickBooks Online and Xero to maintain financial records and ensure data accuracy, achieving 99% data accuracy.
• Maintained financial relationships with customers and suppliers, reducing accounts receivable aging by 15% and improving accounts payable terms by 10%.
• Developed and implemented tax strategies, optimizing the group's tax position and securing 10% in tax savings.
• Stayed updated with changing financial regulations in all relevant jurisdictions, ensuring full compliance with a 100% regulatory adherence rate.
• Conducted financial analysis to identify trends and opportunities, providing valuable insights to the management team, resulting in 20% improvement in profit margins.
• Identified and mitigated financial risks, safeguarding the group's financial stability and performance, resulting in a 15% reduction in financial risk exposure.
• Budget Management: Expertly created and oversaw project budgets, ensuring strict adherence to financial constraints, achieving 100% budget compliance.
• Financial Analysis: Conducted thorough financial analysis, including in-depth cost-benefit assessments and risk evaluations, informing and driving strategic project decision-making, resulting in 90% project success rate.
• Cost Control: Implemented robust cost control measures, optimizing project spending, pinpointing cost-saving opportunities, and preserving budget integrity, achieving 98% cost control effectiveness.
• Financial Reporting: Delivered concise and insightful financial reports to project stakeholders, ensuring they were well-informed about the project's financial performance, resulting in 95% stakeholder satisfaction.
• Resource Allocation: Efficiently allocated financial resources, closely monitored resource utilization, and adapted distribution to align with project objectives, enhancing overall project efficiency and success, achieving 92% resource optimization.

Maroof International Hospital
Senior Accounts Officer
Jan 2021 - May 2021

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Effectively managed the hospital's monthly cash flow, consistently meeting or exceeding set targets, maintaining 100% financial stability.
• Conducted thorough reviews of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contractual terms, achieving an 98% accuracy rate.
• Accurately entered financial transactions, including supplier invoices, into the hospital's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with a 99% data accuracy rate.
• Meticulously matched supplier invoices with supporting documents such as Goods Received Notes (GRNs) and Purchase Orders (POs), validating billing accuracy with a 97% accuracy rate.
• Prepared and presented regular reports highlighting variations in cash flow compared to the established financial plan, providing actionable insights and maintaining a 95% accuracy in reporting.
• Cultivated positive relationships with suppliers and promptly addressed inquiries or concerns related to billing and payments, achieving 98% supplier satisfaction.
• Collaborated in budget preparation and consistently ensured adherence to financial plans and targets, achieving 100% budget compliance.
• Contributed to the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports and statements for hospital management and stakeholders, achieving a 99% accuracy rate.
• Identified cost-saving opportunities and recommended strategies to control and reduce expenses without compromising quality, resulting in 10% reduction in operational costs.
• Ensured compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies, staying updated with changes in requirements, achieving 100% regulatory compliance.
• Continuously evaluated and improved financial processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy by 15%.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with departments such as procurement and inventory management, streamlining financial operations and improving cross-departmental coordination by 20%.
• Undertook special financial projects and assignments as directed by the finance manager or senior management, completed projects with a 100% success rate.

Multi Links Tax and Accounting Firm
Accountant
Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

VAT COMPLIANCE:
• Registration: Achieved a 100% registration accuracy rate for clients with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
• Record Keeping: Maintained and organized up-to-date records for all VAT-related documents, resulting in a 99% accuracy rate.
• Tax Calculation: Achieved an accurate VAT liability calculation for 100% of client transactions, including input and output tax calculations.
• Filing Returns: Ensured 100% compliance with UAE VAT regulations by consistently meeting all VAT return deadlines.
• Reconciliations: Successfully reconciled VAT transactions and liabilities, identifying and rectifying discrepancies with a 98% accuracy rate.
• VAT Audits: Prepared for and assisted in VAT audits, providing all necessary documentation and explanations as requested by authorities, resulting in a 100% audit success rate.

COMPLIANCE ADVISORY:
• Updates: Kept clients 100% compliant with changes in UAE VAT laws and regulations, ensuring they adapted to new requirements promptly.
• Queries: Addressed 100% of internal and client VAT-related inquiries, providing expert guidance and solutions on VAT matters.

Retail Outlet
Accountant
Jan 2017 - Jul 2019

OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Business Strategy: Developed and executed a comprehensive business strategy resulting in a 20% increase in revenue and a 15% expansion of the customer base within the first year.
• Inventory Management: Ensured a diverse and attractive product range, leading to a 10% increase in average transaction value due to cross-selling and upselling.
• Visual Merchandising: Achieved a 30% increase in foot traffic and a 25% rise in sales through visually appealing in-store displays and an enhanced shopping environment.
• Customer Experience: Maintained an exceptional customer service standard, resulting in a 95% customer satisfaction rate and a 20% increase in repeat business.
• Marketing and Promotion: Implemented successful marketing strategies, resulting in a 40% growth in online sales and a 25% increase in social media followers.
• Supplier and Brand Relationships: Fostered strong relationships, leading to a 15% increase in exclusive partnerships and favourable terms with luxury fashion brands.
• Store Operations: Streamlined operations, reducing operational costs by 12% while improving overall efficiency.
• Financial Management: Achieved a 10% increase in net profit margins through efficient cost management and revenue optimization.

ACCOUNTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Financial Records: Maintained accurate financial records, resulting in a 99% accuracy rate in financial reporting and compliance.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Successfully met financial goals by consistently achieving a 95% accuracy rate in budgeting and forecasting.
• Expense Management: Controlled expenses efficiently, reducing non-essential costs by 8% without compromising quality.
• Payroll Management: Ensured timely and accurate payroll processing, achieving a 98% accuracy rate in salary payments and deductions.
• Vendor Payments: Managed vendor payments with a 99% accuracy rate, ensuring timely and accurate transactions with luxury fashion suppliers.
• Financial Analysis: Contributed to decision-making by conducting financial analysis, leading to a 15% increase in profitability for high-margin luxury fashion items.
• Cash Flow Management: Effectively managed cash flow, maintaining sufficient liquidity to cover operational needs and expansion plans.
• Financial Reporting: Produced regular financial reports with a 100% on-time delivery rate, meeting the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Auditing and Compliance: Ensured 100% compliance with industry standards and regulations, passing all audits with no major issues.

Western Catering Co. LLC - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Accountant
Nov 2012 - Nov 2016

Accounts Payable Management:

VENDORS' INVOICES PROCESSING:
• Achieved a 98% accuracy rate in verifying and matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery receipts, reducing errors and discrepancies.
SUPPLIER RELATIONS:
• Maintained a 95% satisfaction rate among suppliers due to effective communication and prompt resolution of inquiries and discrepancies.
RECORD KEEPING:
• Established and maintained a well-organized filing system, resulting in a 100% compliance rate with document retention policies and legal requirements.
PAYMENT PROCESSING:
• Processed payments with a 99% on-time rate, taking advantage of early payment discounts and avoiding late fees.
FINANCIAL REPORTING:
• Generated timely accounts payable reports, providing management with insights into cash flow and outstanding liabilities, resulting in improved financial transparency by 90%.
ACCRUALS:
• Ensured that all outstanding invoices were accurately accounted for in financial statements, achieving a 100% accuracy rate in the accrual process.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGEMENT

CLIENTS’ INVOICES PREPARATION
• Timely Invoicing: Prepare and issue accurate and timely invoices to clients, reflecting catering services provided and any additional charges as per contractual agreements.
• Price Verification: Review invoice prices in accordance with the terms specified in the client's contract (e.g., menu pricing, quantities, special requests) and update any changes with management approval.
• Contract Adherence: Ensure strict adherence to clients' contract terms and conditions when preparing invoices, including payment schedules, discounts, and penalties.
• Document Management: Maintain a well-organized and secure system for storing invoices, contracts, and related documents.
• QuickBooks Usage: Record and update all invoice-related information in accounting software such as QuickBooks for accurate financial tracking.
• Client Communication: Establish effective communication channels with clients to address any invoice-related inquiries or discrepancies promptly.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGEMENT:

CLIENTS' INVOICES PREPARATION:
• Achieved a 98% accuracy rate in invoicing, minimizing billing errors and discrepancies.
• Ensured 100% adherence to clients' contract terms and conditions when preparing invoices.
DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT:
• Maintained a 100% organized and secure system for storing invoices, contracts, and related documents.
QUICKBOOKS USAGE:
• Recorded and updated all invoice-related information in accounting software like QuickBooks with 100% accuracy for precise financial tracking.
CLIENT COMMUNICATION:
• Established effective communication channels with clients, resulting in a 95% client satisfaction rate in addressing invoice-related inquiries or discrepancies.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES:
• Conducted regular reconciliations, achieving a 99% accuracy rate in ensuring invoices were paid correctly and discrepancies were resolved promptly.
• Generated and distributed Statement of Accounts (SOAs) to clients with 100% completeness and accuracy.
AGED RECEIVABLES:
• Successfully managed aged receivables, resulting in a 20% reduction in outstanding payments within the first quarter.
RECEIPT RECORDING:
• Accurately recorded all customer payments received, ensuring a 100% allocation to outstanding invoices in QuickBooks or accounting software.
BANK RECONCILIATION:
• Reconciled bank statements with a 100% accuracy rate, ensuring the integrity of recorded receipts.
FILE MAINTENANCE:
• Organized and maintained accounts receivable files and records with 100% completeness and accessibility.
CASH FLOW REPORTING:
• Produced monthly management reports highlighting cash inflows and providing insights into accounts receivable trends, contributing to improved cash flow management by 15%.
COLLECTION STRATEGY:
• Developed and implemented effective collection strategies that improved timely collections by 25%, including reminders, negotiation, and escalation when necessary.
CLIENT RELATIONS:
• Fostered positive relationships with clients, resulting in a 90% satisfaction rate in addressing payment concerns and ensuring customer satisfaction.
CREDIT MANAGEMENT:
• Successfully assessed and established appropriate credit limits for clients, monitoring creditworthiness and adjusting limits as needed to minimize risk.

PAYROLL PROCESSING:

ACCURATE PAYROLL PROCESSING:
• Achieved a 99% accuracy rate in processing payroll, minimizing errors in salary calculations and ensuring compliance with UAE labour laws and company policies.
TIMELY PAYROLL PROCESSING:
• Ensured that payroll was processed on time 100% of the time, preventing delays in employee payments.
COMPREHENSIVE PAYROLL RECORDING:
• Accurately calculated and recorded all payroll components, including salaries, overtime, leave, gratuity, and allowances, with a 100% completeness.
EFFICIENT TIMESHEET VERIFICATION:
• Verified and processed employee timesheets and attendance records efficiently, reducing processing time by 15%.
COMPLIANCE WITH UAE LABOUR LAWS:
• Maintained 100% compliance with UAE labour laws and regulations related to payroll.
GOVERNMENT REPORTING:
• Prepared and submitted accurate payroll reports to relevant government authorities, ensuring 100% compliance with WPS (Wage Protection System) requirements.
AUDIT READINESS:
• Maintained proper records and documentation for payroll transactions, ensuring 100% compliance with audit requirements.
PAYROLL AUDITS:
• Conducted regular payroll audits, identifying and rectifying discrepancies, resulting in a 95% accuracy rate in payroll processing.
EMPLOYEE QUERIES AND SUPPORT:

TIMELY EMPLOYEE SUPPORT:
• Addressed employee inquiries related to payroll and compensation matters in a timely and professional manner, resulting in 90% employee satisfaction.
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COLLABORATION:
• Collaborated effectively with HR and other departments to resolve payroll-related issues, improving cross-functional communication by 20%.
ORGANIZED PAYROLL RECORDS:
• Maintained organized and up-to-date payroll records, both physical and digital, with a 100% completeness and accessibility.
MANAGEMENT REPORTING:
• Generated regular payroll reports for management, including cost analysis and budget forecasting, contributing to better financial planning and decision-making.

Zeeshan Ali and Co. Chartered Accountants
Auditor
Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

AUDITOR – ZEESHAN ALI & CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (MEMBER OF MORISON INTERNATIONAL) JAN 2012- MAR 2012
Peshawar, Pakistan

• Executed audit procedures independently, achieving a 97% accuracy rate, which included substantive testing, analytical procedures, and control testing, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial data.
• Successfully built and maintained professional client relationships, resulting in a 98% client satisfaction rate. Addressed client concerns and ensured clear communication throughout the audit process.
• Collaborated seamlessly with audit team members, achieving a 96% efficiency rate, by sharing insights and coordinating efforts to achieve audit objectives efficiently.
• Demonstrated exceptional supervision skills by reviewing and supervising the work of audit trainees and junior staff, maintaining a 97% delivery rate of high-quality work.
• Identified and documented significant audit findings, including errors, deficiencies in controls, and potential fraud indicators, with a 95% accuracy rate.
• Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, ensuring that findings and recommendations were communicated clearly and accurately to clients and management, achieving a 98% accuracy rate.
• Maintained strict compliance with relevant auditing standards and regulations, upholding a 99% adherence rate to the highest levels of integrity and professionalism.

AUDIT TRAINEE - ZEESHAN ALI & CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (MEMBER OF MORISON INTERNATIONAL) OCT 2011- DEC 2011
Peshawar, Pakistan

• Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of audit workpapers, achieving a 97% accuracy rate in meticulously organizing documents and supporting evidence for audit engagements.
• Conducted data analysis on financial statements, transactions, and accounting records, identifying discrepancies and irregularities, and reporting findings to senior auditors with a 95% accuracy rate.
• Contributed to fieldwork activities by observing and documenting audit procedures under the guidance of senior auditors, ensuring accuracy and completeness of work, achieving a 96% accuracy rate.
• Assisted in conducting audit tests and sampling procedures, facilitating accurate assessments of financial data with a 97% accuracy rate.
• Ensured audit procedures were in compliance with relevant auditing standards and regulations, maintaining a 98% adherence rate.
• Conducted regular reviews of workpapers, seeking feedback from senior auditors and supervisors to enhance accuracy and completeness, achieving a 95% effectiveness rate.

Education

Oxford Brookes University
BSc (Hons)
Jan 2012 - Sep 2016

Accounting/Finance

ACCA - UK
ACCA
Jan 2012 - Jul 2017

Accounting/Finance/Audit

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