Feroz Muhammad, FCCA

Experience

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  ACCA

  Nov 2016 - May 2017

  Intern
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  KPMG In Pakistan

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2020

  Senior Associate - Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance Services

  • Conducted numerous Internal Audit assignments of functions including Risk Management, Record to Report, Source to Pay, Order to Cash, HR & Payroll, Corporate Administration, Revenue Recognition and Corporate Espionage.• Evaluated Systems & Processes for identification of the design gaps and opportunities for process improvements.• Worked with teams focused on advisory projects and assist engagement management to complete engagement objectives.• Development of a Financial Control Manual, and alignment of financial & operational system-based controls.• Documentation of risk-control matrix of different functions of the organization, conducting walkthroughs with client’s management.• Review of internal controls over operations, financial reporting, and overall design of control environment, ensuring understanding of strategic operations. Show less

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  Sapphire Fibres Limited

  Nov 2020 - Nov 2021

  • Coordinated with individual departments to prepare budgetary financial statements as per IAS 1 whilst complying with relevant IFRS. • Gauged the company’s overall financial health at each quarter and fiscal year-end, primarily by using key financial and cash flow ratios• Worked closely with management on continuous improvement of the ERP system• Prepared performance reports with the Functional Heads. Analyzed these reports for significant trends and issues for onward decision-making by the leadership.• Developed reports and performed analyses on the performance of the different divisions, key expenses, and products.• Periodically reported to the leadership on individual divisional performance to drive high-quality decision-making and closely monitor performance Show less • Established relationships with departmental heads of different functions of the organization through interactions in an organized frequency. • Negotiating with auditees on anomalies identified and areas of improvement highlighted in the business processes.• Leveraging existing relationships with the management, performed business risk evaluations, identified prevailing risks, and assessed the control environment.• Strengthened functional effectiveness through fieldwork, process documentation, and preparation of audit report to be presented to the Audit committee. Show less

  • Assistant Manager - Financial Planning & Control

    Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

  • Group Internal Auditor

    Nov 2020 - Jun 2021
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  ACCA

  Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Identified underperforming balance scorecard matrices and devised strategies to enhance satisfaction scores in markets.• Being part of the regional team, proactively collaborated with cross-functional and cross-geographical teams on agendas such as ESG, UN SDGs, thought leadership programs, conferences, and policy research insights.• High-quality research on the latest professional development areas for ACCA Members, aligning global offerings with local market.• Project Management of capacity development programs aimed to increase the participants' earning potential across the Asia Pacific Region. Show less • Interacting with Members from different sectors to identify value-added opportunities for the community. • High-quality research on the latest professional development areas for ACCA Members, aligning global offerings with local. • Planning, sourcing & executing professional development initiatives for Members in the Asia Pacific. • Development & monitoring of Members’ sectoral communities to enhance their strength. • Secretarially managed the local networking panel of Members in Pakistan. • Allocation of tasks to the working parties of the Members Networking Panel, creating value for ACCA Members. Show less

  • Member Engagement Manager – Mainland Southeast Asia

    Feb 2023 - Apr 2023

  • Member Engagement Executive - Asia Pacific

    Dec 2021 - Jan 2023
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  Lucky Core Industries

  May 2023 - now

  Finance Business Partner - Commercial

  Collaborative Strategic Planning: Spearheaded collaborative efforts with the Commercial department to develop long-term strategic visions, forecasts, and budgets in alignment with Business Targets.Pricing & Credit Management: Orchestrated pricing and credit strategies to drive sales and ensure compliance. Oversaw reconciliation of discounts, managed customer credit limits, and facilitated smooth commercial operations through SAP-managed letter of credits.Timely and Accurate Financial Reporting: Assumed responsibility for the precision and timeliness of accounting closures, including accruals, commission recording, and accurate financial reporting. Analyzed export finances for accuracy.Audit Preparedness and Excellent Compliance: Played a pivotal role in ensuring smooth internal and external audits, maintaining high standards of compliance and operational excellence.Data-Driven Decision Making & Support to Commercial Team: Acted as a data-driven decision support partner for domestic and export customers. Facilitated effective communication on financial matters with internal & external stakeholders.Export Financial Operations Excellence: Collaborated with cross-functional teams and treasury for precise recording of export proceeds and Letter of Credits. Managed payments and minimized financial risk by instructing forward contracts. Ensured efficient bank rate settlements and document provision. Show less