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Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
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Muhammad Shahzad Rana

Jeddah,Mecca Region

Summary

With over a decade of experience as a highly skilled and accomplished Certified Management Accountant (CMA), I am dedicated to providing exceptional financial analysis, reporting, and strategic planning services. My track record
speaks for itself, as I have successfully managed complex financial operations and played a pivotal role in driving business growth. I am unwavering in my commitment to delivering the highest level of service and support to businesses, consistently exceeding expectations and helping them achieve their financial goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Asst Finance Manager

Attieh Medico
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2021 - Current
  • Analysed complex financial data, providing meaningful insights for company leadership.
  • Directed budgeting and forecasting activities to align financial goals with organisational objectives.
  • Preparing Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly Financial Comparison Reports.
  • Prepare Actual vs. Budget Analysis. Prepare various financial analysis branch wise and Business Line wise as needed for decision making
  • Forecasted trends and interpreted cash flows to reliably inform business decisions.
  • Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximise progression and profitability.
  • Implemented cost-control measures, optimising expenditure within budgetary constraints.
  • Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
  • Finalised VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
  • Collaborated with business management to set and control annual budgets.
  • Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.

Senior Accountant

Al-Essa Group
Riyadh
08.2017 - 12.2020

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• Preparing with Monthly and Quarterly Financial Reports.
Analyzing numbers and present findings to management.
• Worked as Fixed Assets Accountant, Payable accountant,
Receivable and GL Accountant at different times with the
company.
• Overseeing billing, Receivable aging and credit division ensuring complete and prompt Billing and Collection.
• Assist Finance Manager in Working Capital Management and production of Cashflow forecasts.
• Prepare and post monthly Accruals, Prepayments and similar accounting entries.
• Oversee monthly VAT Reconciliation and filling the Vat return timely.
• Setting Chart of Account and process ERP solution as per business requirement.
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Develop, Implement and improve Internal Controls for effective operations of finance function.
• Assist in Recruitment and Training of junior Staff.
• Supervise and manage Payroll coordinator and Accountant.
• Completes External Audit by analysing and scheduling general ledger accounts and providing information for auditors.

Senior Accountant

Hanco Automovites
Khobar, Eastern Province
08.2012 - 07.2017

Manage and Supervise Eastern Region and provide support to Operational management in financial aspects.
• Prepare and post month-end accrual, prepayment entries and amortization entries.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of the accounting team and ensuring payment/ receipts.
• Assisting Regional Finance Manager in preparing of weekly, monthly and annual reporting
• Ensure financial information is accurate and timely by monitoring key accounts reconciliations.
• Assist with annual external audit and internal audit and in preparing assigned schedules for the same.
• Play a key role in planning and budgeting processes and ensure strong controls are in place for resource allocation and monitoring.
• Monitoring and reviewing the operations of junior staff to ensure accuracy.
• Reconciliation of the payments and monitor accounts to ensure payments are made up to date.
• Preparation of management reports concerning purchase, sales and aging reports.
• Verification of Vouchers: e.g. Cash Receipts and Payments, Bank Receipts and Payments, adjustments including Credit Notes and Debit Notes, Purchases, Sales, etc.
• Ensuring that Management policies and procedural standards are implemented effectively.
• Preparation, presentation and analysis of financial statements.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Common Wealth of Learning
Lahore
03.2008 - 06.2010

C.M.A - Finance

Institute of Management Accountants
U.S.A
07.2019 - 08.2020

Skills

  • Budget management
  • Revenue recognition
  • Financial modelling
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Accruals review
  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • Variance Analysis
  • Financial analysis

Languages

English
Advanced
Arabic
Intermediate
Urdu
Fluent

Accomplishments

Implemented New Financial Software

Spearheaded the selection and implementation of a new financial software system, resulting in improved efficiency and data accuracy.


Reduced Reporting Times

Optimized reporting processes to shrink reporting times by 25%, enhancing company responsiveness to financial changes.

Timeline

Asst Finance Manager

Attieh Medico
01.2021 - Current

C.M.A - Finance

Institute of Management Accountants
07.2019 - 08.2020

Senior Accountant

Al-Essa Group
08.2017 - 12.2020

Senior Accountant

Hanco Automovites
08.2012 - 07.2017

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Common Wealth of Learning
03.2008 - 06.2010
Muhammad Shahzad Rana