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Muhammad Akhtar Awan, Group Financial Controller

Muhammad Akhtar Awan

Group Financial Controller·Happy Home Trading Group

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Accounting And Audit

Work experience

Total years of experience: 28 years, 6 months

Group Financial Controller

August 2025 - Present

Happy Home Trading Group

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

August 2025 - Present

• Leading finance and accounting operations for multiple business entities in retail, real estate, and agriculture
sectors.
• Managed ERP migration and implementation for Zoho Books and Al Shamel systems with successful opening
balance reconciliation.
• Implemented ZATCA Phase 2 compliant invoicing and POS integration.
• Overseeing consolidated financial reporting, intercompany transactions, and cash flow management.
• Developed inventory valuation and stock control systems for retail and agricultural operations.
• Improved reporting accuracy and financial visibility across group entities.
Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Finance & Operations Manager

January 2021 - July 2025

Khazir Trading WLL

Doha, Qatar

January 2021 - July 2025

• Managed finance and operational activities across 6 branches.
• Handled budgeting, procurement, expense control, and revenue monitoring.
• Controlled supplier payments and maintained vendor relationships.
• Improved operational procedures and strengthened internal controls. Supported business growth through financial planning and operational monitoring.
Company industry:
21308
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Audit Manager

January 2019 - January 2021

R.M. Tahir & Co., Chartered Accountants

Lahore, Pakistan

January 2019 - January 2021

• Conducted statutory and internal audits for manufacturing, hospitality, and trading sector clients.
• Reviewed financial statements for IFRS compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Supervised audit teams and coordinated client deliverables.
• Evaluated internal control systems and identified operational risks.
Company industry:
Financial Auditing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Finance Manager

January 2015 - January 2019

Midtown Hotel & Furnished Apartments

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

January 2015 - January 2019

• Prepared monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Managed budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and cash flow activities.
• Implemented cost control procedures to improve operational efficiency.
• Conducted financial analysis to support management decisions.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Finance Manager

January 2008 - January 2015

Kazi’s Iconic Hotel Apartments

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2008 - January 2015

• Managed accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll, and cash management.
• Prepared financial reports for owners and senior management.
• Maintained internal controls across accounts payable, receivable, and payroll functions.
• Monitored operational expenses and supported budgeting activities.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Finance Manager

January 2008 - January 2015

Kazi’s Iconic Hotel Apartments

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2008 - January 2015

• Managed accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll, and cash management.
• Prepared financial reports for owners and senior management.
• Maintained internal controls across accounts payable, receivable, and payroll functions.
• Monitored operational expenses and supported budgeting activities.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Finance Manager

January 2003 - January 2008

Sun Fort Hotel,

Lahore, Pakistan

January 2003 - January 2008

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Accounts Manager

January 1998 - January 2003

Xinhua Restaurant,

Lahore, Pakistan

January 1998 - January 2003

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

institute of chartered accountants of Pakistan

February 1998

February 1998

Master's degree, Accounting And Audit

Pakistan

National Textile College of Professional Sciences & IT

December 1992

December 1992

Master's degree, Finance

Pakistan

University of the Punjab

February 1991

February 1991

Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Pakistan

Skills

CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

COST CONTROL

Intermediate

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Intermediate

AUDIT MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Intermediate

CRYPTOCURRENCY

Intermediate

ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING

Intermediate

FARMING

Intermediate

FINANCE

Intermediate

FINANCIAL CONTROLS

Intermediate

HOSPITALITY

Intermediate

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS

Intermediate

OPERATIONS

Intermediate

Languages

English

Beginner

Hindi

Beginner

Arabic

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
CA Inter (Part Qualified)
CA Inter (Part