Mohammed Amjad Shaikh

Experience

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  PwC

  Jun 2010 - Jan 2014

  I was involved in rendering audit, assurance and business advisory services to various clients in the different sectors in accordance with PwC methodology. My responsibilities included providing guidance to the team along with review of their work, meeting stipulated deadlines, drawing conclusions from the work and coordinating with clients.Participated in business process re-engineering (BPR) assignment of a multi-national electronic appliances manufacturer & importer, that included documentation of business processes, including but not limited to Purchasing and Payables, Inventory, Sales and Receivables, Taxation and Regulatory Compliance, Human Resource and Treasury Management, identifying shortcomings via gap analysis and recommending corrective measures.The training also yielded gaining the ability to lead from the front and manage team affairs and helping me analyse and interpret the financial statements for the purposes of stakeholders, lenders and government agencies. Show less

  • Audit Supervisor

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  • Audit Trainee

    Jun 2010 - Dec 2013
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  Packages Group

  Apr 2014 - now

  - Responsible for the overall cash flow of the entity while taking account of the risk management practices;- Providing insights to the stakeholders for increasing business performance through forecasting and budgeting exercises;- Leading of a team of 25+ individuals;- Complying with local financial requirements, enforcing compliance and advising management on needed actions;- Accounting for mergers and acquisitions (increase by Packages Limited in shareholding of Tri-Pack Films Limited, demerger of manufacturing operations of Packages Limited to a wholly-owned subsidiary named Packages Convertors Limited);- Managing the affairs of a foreign special purpose vehicle of Packages Limited called Anemone Holdings Limited in Mauritius and arranging for the funds needed from Pakistan; &- Acting as a Trustee for provident, pension and gratuity funds of the Packages Group Show less - Execution of accurate monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting in accordance with the IFRS and local reporting requirements and make financial recommendations that align with company objectives- Liaise with other departments for budget preparation and providing guidance- Ensuring the integrity, completeness and cohesiveness of accounting information which includes making due updates to the accounting system in light of best business practices- Spearhead/participate in special projects as needed within the department, within a broader finance environment and/or cross-functionally with other departments- Complying with local financial requirements, enforcing compliance and advising management on needed actions- Managing departmental staff by ensuring delegation of tasks, enforcing teamwork spirit and communication with each other for efficient and effective results Show less - Supervising multiple activities of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting of the company financials and carrying out financial analysis thereon;- Preparing consolidated accounts of the company;- Managing the affairs of a foreign special purpose vehicle of the company;- Managing the investment portfolio of the retirement funds & workers’ profit participation fund and ensuring their compliance;- Reviewing contracts entered with external parties;- Ensuring compliance with corporate laws;- Assisting other service departments with their analysis and queries from time to time;- Dealing with tax advisors, consultants and lawyers on different requirements of the company; &- Coordinating the accounting staff and evaluating their performance Show less

  • Chief Financial Officer - Packages Convertors Limited

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Comptroller of Accounts - Packages Limited

    Feb 2019 - Aug 2022

  • Deputy Comptroller of Accounts - Packages Limited

    Apr 2014 - Feb 2019