Mohammad Athar Shaikh

Reporting:
Managing preparation of monthly/ quarterly/ annual reporting including preparation of P&L, BS etc. Manage information in ERP system and ensure correct accounting of expenses and revenue. Accordingly, analysis monthly results and present to management, coordinate with different departments.
Manage quarterly consolidated financial statements. Manage streamlining, establishing processes related to finance and others as required.
Summarize budget trends, analyzing deficiencies and reporting variances to management. Manage preparation of IFRS schedules, bank reconciliation and cash flow statement.
Analysis and Cost Monitoring:
Preparation and monitoring of monthly Opex, Capex and balance sheet analysis. Conduct detailed analysis of different cost categories of the company.
Monitor project cost incurred and make variance analysis compare with budget.
Conduct various analysis for different financial parameters and prepare dashboards for the management. Developing financial strategy, including risk minimization plans and opportunity forecasting.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the interdependency of cost drivers Develop and implement proactive solutions and cost-cutting measures
Roll out clear cost-saving programs with timelines and assessment goals Reviewing payroll and finalizing.
Budget and Long-Term Plan (LTP):
Manage preparation of Annual Budget and Long Term Plan (LTP) for the company based on management.
Coordinate with other functions of Finance and other departments to ensure completeness of the requirements for Budgeting and LTP work.
Conducting analysis to help with Budget and LTP work.
Prepare forecast and presentation to management for LTP and Budget
Annual Audit:
Manage information and share with internal and external auditors.
Attend, resolve audit queries, provide requested information and clarification Prepare and share TB and excel FS for auditors
Ensure closing the audit without major findings
ERP Implementation:
Manage implementation of ERP System as per company requirement.

During the period worked as financial consultant for a group of company handling diversified business entities like Real Estate, 5star Hotel, Restaurant and Fit out companies
Restructuring the company setup
Setting up other financial reporting and day to day functional policies and procedures. Introducing ERP system and accounting policies
Finalizing the backlog for submitting the financials to the audit and tax authorizes for over 3years.

Financial Tasks
Startup and pre-establishment up till full operational planning, budgeting, and implementation
Managing a team of 22 including department heads and supervisors.
Contract outside services for auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary
Liaise with banks for facilities, LC’s, LG’s, BG’s
Track the company's financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
Provide insightful information and expectations to management to aid in long and short-term decision making
Upgrading company’s use of technological assets and ERP software to enhance and streamline operations
Established and maintained financial regulations and legislation.
Procurement Development Tasks
Managed local and international supplier segmentation and relationship management including review and regular re-evaluation processes
Established and maintained complete procurement policy including long-term planning to streamline processes and avoid any raw materials or products shortages as well as minimize unnecessary costs due to urgent and unplanned requests
Warehousing & Distribution Tasks
Managed a team of 8 employees including warehousing manger
Established and maintained a complete system for inventory management of raw materials and finished goods to minimize all redundant costs due to overstocking, damages, or shortages

Managing team of 25 including managers & supervisors.
Coordination and Supervision - Coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of various departments in the organization.
Financial - Review financial statements and data. Utilize financial data to improve efficiency. Prepare and control operational budgets. Control inventory. Recommend effective strategies for the financial well-being of the Group.
Financial Reporting and Analysis - Review, interpret and summarize results with appropriate analysis and put recommendations to improve business performance with business insights. Implement continuous improvement of organizational processes, procedures, systems and reporting
Human Resources - Working with the Employee Development plan with use of human resources. Assist in recruitment and placement of required staff; establishment of organizational structure; delegation of tasks and accountabilities. Establish work schedules. Supervise staff. Monitor and evaluate performance in partnership with the Employee Development.
Communication - Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of support services such as IT, HR, Accounts and Finance. Facilitate coordination and communication between support functions.
Strategic Input - Liaison with Board. Assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity. Implement and manage operational plans.
Risk Management - Oversee organizational insurance policies. Ensure health and Safety committee meetings are held and tasks assigned.
Best Practices - Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals. Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output. Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures.

Managed team of 15 including officer & supervisor.
Set process and policies in place for reduced and controlled expenses with effective cost management
Initiated roll-out of new enterprise software solution for accounting & sales reporting.
Developed department's first incentive performance plan which motivated staff and resulting increase in sales.
Preparing business plan for implant offices and new office outlets in the country
Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of policies & procedures.
Prepared financial plan for 10years showing the period of break even and ROI
Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations. Addressed and resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected variances.
Reviewed accountantÆs book entries to ensure accuracy of the G/L.
Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment, maintaining accurate records for all business supplies.
Conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
Handled understaffing, disputes, terminating employees and administering disciplinary procedures.
Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed and selected applicants.

Raising ADM / ACM to the agents through’ BSPlink after verification and updating the under collections in the system.
Proposed and published metrics and KPIs to be incorporated into the monthly financial and scorecards.
Guided firm reconciliation, payroll, annual bonus, pension funds, annual reporting, and management of investments.
Provided reliable and timely project by project expense, capitalization, amortization and spend data for all departments.
Provided timely actuals, forecast and budget data for IT and corporate management.
Reviewed accountantÆs book entries to ensure accuracy of the G/L.
Reviewed collection reports to determine the status of collections and the amounts of outstanding balances.
Worked with management at the project level to ensure expense plans are achieved.
Worked with managers to develop annual expense plan goals.
Maintained fixed asset module and calculate and record monthly depreciation expense.

Collecting cash from customers, maintaining daily cash register, keeping petty cash accounts, posting debtors ledger etc. was all in my scope of work.
Depositing cash and reconciling bank statements writing the airline sales report on fortnight and monthly basis etc. was also allotted to me.
Preparing the weekly cash flow and advising the repatriation
Handling of GSA for Korean & Kenyan Airways. Distribution of stock and keeping control. Following up with the agents for payments and reports.
Worked on various positions mainly, Preparing Payment / Journal Vouchers, Debit / Credit Notes for Customers.
Maintained fixed asset module and calculate and record monthly depreciation expense.

Collecting cash from customers, maintaining daily cash register, keeping petty cash accounts, posting debtors ledger etc. was all in my scope of work.
Depositing cash and reconciling bank statements writing the airline sales report on fortnight and monthly basis etc. was also allotted to me.
Preparing the weekly cash flow and advising the repatriation
Handling of GSA for Korean & Kenyan Airways. Distribution of stock and keeping control. Following up with the agents for payments and reports.
Worked on various positions mainly, Preparing Payment / Journal Vouchers, Debit / Credit Notes for Customers.
Maintained fixed asset module and calculate and record monthly depreciation expense.