Muhammad Aqib

❑ Reviewed and finalized consolidated financial statements for monthly group reporting using the
OneStream platform for EMPG UAE.
❑ Lead the cost-saving initiatives by identifying and executing opportunities to improve operational
efficiency and profitability.
❑ Managed financial closing for 38 entities to ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
❑ Oversaw ERP system implementation and development to streamline financial processes.
❑ Leading staturaiy financial audit and coordinated with EY Ford Rhodes for statutory audits and facilitated
communication with Ernst & Young Global Limited on group audit maters.
❑ Collaborated with KPMG International to ensure tax compliance and adherence to regulatory
requirements.
❑ Ensured comprehensive corporate compliance across financial and regulatory domains.
❑ Executed general ledger closing procedures and ensured alignment with IFRS guidelines.

❑ Led and executed audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring adherence to IFRS, IASs,
local regulations, and professional standards, while overseeing internal control evaluations and
mentoring audit staff through training and performance reviews.
❑ Prepared and reviewed financial statements, including Balance Sheets, Profit & Loss, and Cash Flow
statements, ensuring regulatory compliance; assessed business risks, developed audit strategies, and
implemented effective risk mitigation measures.
❑ Handled multinational Industrial, Commercial and Technology sector clients across sectors such as Real
Estate, Banking, Manufacturing, and Power. Managed multiple engagement teams, meeting tight
deadlines and ensuring compliance with legal and financial reporting frameworks.
❑ Possess strong expertise in tax laws, including the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, and Sales Tax Act, 1990;
experienced in tax research, optimizing tax functions, and handling income tax provision filings, while
supporting financial reporting through cross-functional collaboration with legal, tax, and IT teams.
❑ Skilled in preparing tax communications and responses to authorities, maximizing tax credit claims,
improving compliance functions, and ensuring the timely and accurate filing of tax returns and
provisions.