Muhammad Ismail
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Chief Financial Officer
Kirnaf Finance Company
2021.08 - 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
2017.10 - 2021.07
- 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
2015.02 - 2017.10
- 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
2014.06 - 2015.02
- 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
2011.07 - 2014.06
- 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
2007.05 - 2011.05
- 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
2021.08 - Current
Senior Finance Manager
AJIL Financial Services Company
2017.10 - 2021.07
Assistant Manager
Ernst & Young
2015.02 - 2017.10
Manager Financial Reporting
The Resource Group (TRG)
2014.06 - 2015.02
Assistant Manager
KPMG
2011.07 - 2014.06
Audit Supervisor
KPMG
2007.05 - 2011.05
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