Overview
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Education
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Muhammad Ismail

Muhammad Ismail

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Chief Financial Officer

Kirnaf Finance Company
08.2021 - Current
  • Restructuring of Kirnaf Finance Company, completion of annual financial statements, business strategy development, cyber security project, ERP software evaluation, relationship establishment with banks and entities, revamping IFRS-9 model, complete finance operations and reporting, resolving zakat related matters

Senior Finance Manager

AJIL Financial Services Company
Jeddah
10.2017 - 07.2021
  • Overseeing lease business, review of IFRS 9 model, value added tax operations, accounting for insurance expense, preparation of financial statements, management reporting, coordination with auditors, prudential returns submission, ensuring accuracy of accounting records

Assistant Manager

Ernst & Young
Jeddah
02.2015 - 10.2017
  • Planning and coordination of engagements, performing complex work, review of work papers, briefing engagement partners and directors, drafting management letters, client meetings, compliance with risk management policies, training workshops, billing and collection, review of audit deliverables

Manager Financial Reporting

The Resource Group (TRG)
Pakistan
06.2014 - 02.2015
  • Preparation of financial statements, managing relationships with auditors and other parties, correspondence with regulators, coordination with auditors, management reporting, ensuring accuracy of accounting records, providing financial information to the board, review and update of internal control environment

Assistant Manager

KPMG
Karachi
07.2011 - 06.2014
  • Management of client portfolio, delivering audit and assurance services, achieving budgets and objectives, project financial management, maintaining technical and professional standards, providing consultancy to clients, developing client relationships, monitoring and controlling auditing staff, leadership role in organizations, coaching and training staff

Audit Supervisor

KPMG
Karachi
05.2007 - 05.2011
  • Completing mandatory training period, audit engagements, questioning and understanding client businesses, preparing audit working papers, management letters, audit reports, financial statements

Education

Fellow Chartered Accountant -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
01.2011

Master's degree in commerce -

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
01.2011

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA Level III candidate) -

The CFA Institute, USA

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Audit Coordination
  • Financial Management
  • Business Forecasting
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Corporate Leadership
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Accounting Principles Understanding
  • Budget Development
  • Fiscal Management

References

Well-known references from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan & Middle East can be furnished upon request.

Timeline

Acting Chief Financial Officer

Kirnaf Finance Company
08.2021 - Current

Senior Finance Manager

AJIL Financial Services Company
10.2017 - 07.2021

Assistant Manager

Ernst & Young
02.2015 - 10.2017

Manager Financial Reporting

The Resource Group (TRG)
06.2014 - 02.2015

Assistant Manager

KPMG
07.2011 - 06.2014

Audit Supervisor

KPMG
05.2007 - 05.2011

Fellow Chartered Accountant -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

Master's degree in commerce -

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA Level III candidate) -

The CFA Institute, USA

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