Muhammad Waqas

Leading the industry with premium dairy, juice, and food products across the Middle East.
• Oversaw preparation and analysis of financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company
policies. Delivered timely reports to senior management and head office.
• Analyzed regional financial performance, providing insights and recommendations for decision-making.
• Led and mentored regional accountants, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous
improvement.

• Conducted regular financial analysis to assess the companys financial health and performance, providing insights to
support strategic decision-making.
• Oversaw administrative functions related to finance, including payroll processing, expense management, and invoice
processing.
• Oversaw cash disbursements, ensuring timely payments to vendors, suppliers, and creditors.

• Developed comprehensive business plans for new projects and joint ventures, conducting thorough market trend
analysis and evaluating key performance indicators.
• Overseen treasury functions, including cash flow management, liquidity analysis, and optimizing working capital.
• Managed trade finance activities, such as letters of credit, bank guarantees, and trade settlements, ensuring compliance
with international trade regulations.

• Oversaw the companys financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems for monthly revenues averaging
QR 37-50mn+ (USD 10-14mn+). Produced timely and accurate financial reports for management review, prepared
annual budget analysis and variance reports, and conducted research on factors influencing business performance.
• Monitored and interpreted cash flow, managed credit facilities amounting to QR 2.4bn (USD 658mn), including
repayment schedules. Reviewed and finalized Letter of Credit (L/Cs), Bank Guarantees (BG), and Performance Bonds (PB).
Prepared business plans and simulations to support applications for new credit facilities. Effectively managed operational
cash flow to ensure timely repayment, reducing finance costs.
• Regularly reviewed and optimized processes and procedures to minimize Debtor Days. Managed write-offs and bad
debt provisions in accordance with IFRS 9. Evaluated credit applications and references to set credit limits and ensure
creditworthiness.
• Led and managed the consolidation of financial data from various business segments. Prepared and presented
consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Oversee system implementations, bridging Finance & Planning with ICT-SAP for improvements. Lead business process
analysis for enhanced efficiency in Finance & Planning Directorate.
• Ensured data integrity and maintained control over user authorities in ERP systems, aligning with COSO compliance
guidelines. Collaborated with IT and ERP teams to implement system updates and developments based on user
requirements.
• Coordinated with external auditors to ensure compliance with statutory requirements through periodic audits.

Leading the industry with premium dairy, juice, and food products across the Middle East.
• Formulated and maintained comprehensive finance policies and procedures, with a specific focus on trading accounting
protocols.
• Generated detailed internal control reports and alerts, identifying areas for enhancement within the trading accounting
framework and implementing requisite measures.
• Safeguarded the integrity of financial systems by ensuring robust controls, thereby facilitating accurate accounting and
reporting processes in the dynamic realm of trading.