Muhammad Asghar

Experience

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  Sajjad Haider & Co

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

  Audit Associate to Audit senior

  • Primarily responsible for timely planning, execution and completion of statutory audits. • Assessment of internal controls, identify weaknesses and report to the management.• Review of financial information such as business projections and projects cash flow.• Report to the Audit Managers and directly to Partners on major assignments.• Anticipating and identifying client needs and requirements and presenting targeted solutions to those problems based on available network resources.• Adding value on existing engagements by providing best in class advisory services and opinions.• Review of an assurance engagement in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA’s).• Coordinating with various subject-matter specialists outside professionals and decision-making in respect of critical reportable matters.• Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework including compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local corporate laws and directives of regulatory authorities.• Providing basic advisory services to clients in respect of accounting treatment of complex transactions and compliance. Show less

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  Moore Stephens Middle East

  Jan 2008 - now

  Supervisor

  • Provide management over a portfolio of 170 clients and deliver high quality audit and assurance service, including preparing and reviewing audit plans and work.• Compile accurate cash projections for clients.• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of clients• Managing performance of team members in the course of their respective duties• etc.• Preparation of financial statements and management reports for clients• Financial modeling and analysis.• Business valuation assignments• Carrying out due diligence assignments• Achieve team and individual budgets and business plan/ performance objectives.• Manages project financials, including budgets, WIPS, timely billing and collection and variance recognition.• Maintain the highest technical and professional standard.• Think strategically about client needs by understanding their business and key risks.• Addresses situation before they come crises and develops solutions to avoid recurrence,• Providing additional help and guidance to clients on a consultancy basis.• Participants in the development of ways to meet client needs, contributes to proposal delivery.• Identifying ways to maximize the relationship with clients and deliver added value.• Monitor and control auditing staff.• Takes a leadership role in professional, business or community organizations.• Coach, train and develop auditing staff to upgrade their knowledge.• Be seen as a role model for auditing professionals.• Carry out practice management activities e.g. resourcing client billing etc.• Undertake wider office activities, as required. Show less

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  Http://financeandaccountancy.com/

  Jul 2013 - May 2015

  Financial Consultant

  Writing Technical Articles on IFRS and Accounting topics

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  Al Nakhal Auto Spareparts Group

  Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

  Finance and Admin Manager

  • Managing a team of accountants and admin staff• Primary oversight responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial related activities of the Group; • Direct responsibility for accounting, finance, budgeting and forecasting, strategic planning,• internal and external financial reporting and other regulatory compliance; • Ensure timely completion of internal and external audit.• Assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and Group's long-term strategy; • Advises the CEO on issues, trends, and changes in the operating model(s) and operational delivery; • Develops performance measures that support the company's strategic direction; • Assists in establishing yearly objectives and meeting agendas, and selecting and engagingoutside consultants (auditors, investment advisors); • Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed; • Develop and execute analysis of various business initiatives (e.g., opening new operations, asset acquisition, new product launches); • Creates the short-, medium-, and long-term financial plans and projections; • Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures; and • Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting • Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements. Show less