Muhammad Ishaq, Cost Controller

Muhammad Ishaq

Cost Controller

nestlé saudi arabia llc

Location
Saudi Arabia - Khobar
Education
Master's degree, MBA Finance
Experience
20 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 9 Months

Cost Controller at nestlé saudi arabia llc
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • My current job since March 2010

As a member of Microsoft dynamic ERP system team i am responsible to creating a model chart of account, accounting structure, accounts segments and to implement the system according to the requirement of our entire business throughout Arab peninsula which is successfully done and implemented.

Preparing monthly reporting packages, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for review of the higher management and the Board of Directors.

Carrying out Costing Analysis of the Company and devising cost curtailment techniques for enhanced profit margins

Responsible for costing tool implementation and properly utilization namely MOMO (Management of Manufacturing Operations). Coordinate regular meetings with the Management CFO Arabian Peninsula to analyze variances, define action plans and follow-up results.

Preparing the Cost of production and trying to minimize the costing with the concern departments head and reporting and review with the higher management and CFO meetings.

Preparation of Annual Budgets for the Company and keeping track of budgeted targets with actual progress via variance analysis Prepare financial justifications for Capital Expenditures

Assisting External and Internal Auditors on their periodic assessments.

Supervision of accounting, administrative staff, in various financial statements, reports and setting-up and implementation of cost centers including training and evaluation performance

Reconciliation of assets accounts

Finance Manager at Starcom Worldwide(MediaVest Group)
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • February 2007 to November 2009

Preparing the General Accounts and Profit & Loss statement and monthly closing accounting reports.

Internal control over the process of all media advertising with all relative departments.

Maintain the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable of the company.

Managed and supervise the billing process to ensure the delivery to all Media Agencies.

Handle and co-ordinate with all the Government Institutions like income tax and sales tax.

Handle all the billing issue with the client and making reconciliation of statements.

Analysis of contracts (Sales, Purchase and for the bank facilities.)to ensure full compliance with terms and conditions.

Monitoring, Verification, posting, reporting and determination of accounting treatments as per IFRS.

Project and Team Management:

Driving enthusiasm & creativity while leading a team of 2 - 3 specialists on multiple engagements

Managing multiple clients and assignments simultaneously during peak seasons

Chief Accountant at Nawan Labs (Pvt) Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • February 2006 to January 2007

• Preparing General Accounts.
• Internal Auditing
• Stocks & valuation
• Costing of Finished Products.
• Sales /Income Tax returns
• Preparation of payroll.
• Prepare Accounts receivable and Aging reports

Accounts Officer at Afroze Group of Industries
  • Other
  • June 2003 to February 2006

• Maintain the company’s Final Account
• Maintain the Salary statement
• Manage the company Financial management system
• Prepare Sales Tax Invoice
• Payable and Receivable

Education

Master's degree, MBA Finance
  • at University of East
  • June 2006
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor in Accounts
  • at University of Peshawar
  • April 2003

Specialties & Skills

Cost Control
Annual Budgets
Leadership Development
Computer Skills
Management Skills
Technical Skills
ERP Designing
Result Focus
Initiative

Languages

English
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Arabic
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Urdu
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