Atif Muhammad Siddiq
Senior Deput Manager
Karachi
Summary
Proactive Senior Deputy Manager with demonstrated leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise and problem-solving acumen. Assists General Management with accomplishing demanding targets by encouraging team members and coordinating resources. Methodical and well-organized in optimizing coverage to meet operational demands.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Deputy Manager - Investment
Lucky Cement Limited
Karachi
08.2022 - Current
- Management of Group CEO’s investment and associated tax implications.
- Evaluation and analysis of the local and foreign investment projects (i.e. Fintech, Logistics, venture funds, e-commerce start-ups, and many others).
- Provided an appropriate investment plan for the growth & scaling of the foreign investment portfolio.
- Lead a team and monitored the performance of the asset portfolio through relevant dashboards, KPIs, and scorecards.
- Performed ad-hoc tasks, as required by the management, including analysis and recommendations on the Group’s business.
- Assist to General Manager with various startups, bonds, financial investments or other projects in accordance with targeted deadlines.
- Liaised with team members, stakeholders and international investors, banks and other startup owners to coordinate activities, provisioning, environment setup, risk mitigation and follow-up.
- Analyzed and reported performance data, translating findings into practical improvement actions.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Assumed senior management workloads in absence of general manager to maintain operations continuity.
Deputy Manager
Lucky Cement Limited
Karachi
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Evaluation of potential investment opportunities across the public and private sectors including international and local market.
- Lead the major investment project REIT of the group holding company.
- Involved in foreign investment project Careem and reviewed its major compliance and regulatory matter.
- Management of Group CEO and other directors’ foreign investments and advice accordingly.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of accounting staff and delegated tasks to increase productivity and office efficiency.
- Prepared financial statements, accruals and journal entries and maintained reconciliations to summarize current and projected figures of company financial position.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
- Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
Senior Assistant Manager
Lucky Cement Limited
Karachi
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Lead the investment project by preparing, evaluating, analyzing, and recommending Group’s major LNG project.
- Manage director’s annual income tax returns
- Researched and shared recommendations on stock market trends and economic forecasts to support portfolio decisions.
- Developed and presented detailed analysis of investment performance, portfolio attributes and benchmark composition to evaluate investment strategies.
- Monitored, managed and developed investment portfolios.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
Assistant Manager
Thal Engineering Limited
Karachi
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Monthly filing of WHIT u/s 153
- Monthly filing of Sales Tax including Annex A, C, I and deposit WHST in SRB.
- Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliations.
- Post Bank Advices and other closing entries.
- Daily basis GR/IR posting and actualized materialization.
- Prepare presentation for GC, Monthly and Annual BOD meetings.
- Assisted with implementation of timely, cost-effective tax planning strategies designed to create value and enhance company's tax position.
- Kept up to date on current income tax developments and paid to Govt. treasury timely.
- Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Drafted tax documentation subject to detailed review and approval by department management.
- Performed tasks under limited supervision related to income tax compliance such as returns, extensions, forecasts and tax provisions of the company.
- Managed filing of federal and local taxes within established time frames.
- Recorded, classified and summarized financial transactions and events in accordance with accounting principles.
Senior Account Officer
Lucky Cement Limited
Karachi
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Management of all treasury functions of the foreign project including the Iraq, Congo and other projects.
- Dealing with foreign bank and foreign exchange companies on a day to day basis.
- Prepare BOD presentation by monthly, quarterly and annually basis.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Identified and investigated variances to optimize financial plans and forecasts.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Updated general ledger of accounts with current, accurate and industry-compliant data to meet all internal and external audit requirements.
- Checked expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies.
- Generated consolidated fund position and inventory reports to identify financial trends and aging accounts in need of attention.
Account Officer
Lucky Cement Limited
Karachi
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Delivered human resources financial support by certifying and processing payroll, completing deposits, performing pay adjustments and promptly distributing checks.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Monthly / weekly and quarterly withholding income tax filling to FBR.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Tackle and examine all employees loan & final settlement issues
- Tackle and examine all employees benefits such as medical allowance, annual increments, bonuses and others.
- Solve Auditors queries that fall within payroll responsibilities area.
Finance Intern
Lucky Cement Limited
Karachi
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Prepare voucher of raw and packing material, utility bills and others
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Initiated biweekly payroll procedures and provided accurate and on-time compensation for employees.
- Audited and analyzed payroll information and produced payroll returns to reduce outsourcing costs.
- Managed payroll operations for team of 3000 employees.
- Managed payroll and benefits for employees.
- Managed accounting department through oversight of accounts payable/receivable and payroll activity.
- Reconciliation of Physical inventory with Stock report sheet on a monthly basis.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.
Education
Matriculation - Science
Board of Secondary Education
Karachi, Pakistan 03.2002 - 03.2003
Intermediate - Commerce
Board of Intermediate Education
Karachi, Pakistan 06.2003 - 06.2005
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) -
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
Karachi, Pakistan 07.2005 - 01.2007
Professional Ethics Module -
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
United Kingdom 01.2011 - 01.2011
Advanced Diploma in Business And Accounting - Business And Accounting
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
United Kingdom 01.2012 - 01.2012
Fellow Certified Chartered Accountant -
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
United Kingdom 01.2011 - 06.2015
Institute of Chartered Accountant England & Wales - Accounting And Finance
ACA (ICAEW)
United Kingdom 12.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science -
Oxford Brookes University
United Kingdom 01.2023 - 09.2023
Diploma in English Language - English Language
World Learning Institute
Karachi, Pakistan 01.2007 - 01.2008
Business Communication Skills -
World Learning Institute
Karachi, Pakistan 03.2008 - 03.2009
Skills
Systems, Application & Products (SAP) Key Userundefined
Additional Information
Address: Sumaiya Bridge View Flat # 804, Near Chase Up Shaeheed-E-Millat Road, Karachi
Religion: Islam
NIC Number : 42301-3545327-9
Timeline
Bachelor of Science -
Oxford Brookes University
01.2023 - 09.2023
Institute of Chartered Accountant England & Wales - Accounting And Finance
ACA (ICAEW)
12.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Deputy Manager - Investment
Lucky Cement Limited
08.2022 - Current
Deputy Manager
Lucky Cement Limited
09.2020 - 08.2022
Senior Assistant Manager
Lucky Cement Limited
03.2019 - 08.2020
Assistant Manager
Thal Engineering Limited
08.2018 - 02.2019
Senior Account Officer
Lucky Cement Limited
08.2016 - 07.2018
Account Officer
Lucky Cement Limited
01.2015 - 07.2016
Finance Intern
Lucky Cement Limited
01.2014 - 12.2014
Advanced Diploma in Business And Accounting - Business And Accounting
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
01.2012 - 01.2012
Professional Ethics Module -
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
01.2011 - 01.2011
Fellow Certified Chartered Accountant -
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
01.2011 - 06.2015
Business Communication Skills -
World Learning Institute
03.2008 - 03.2009
Diploma in English Language - English Language
World Learning Institute
01.2007 - 01.2008
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) -
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
07.2005 - 01.2007
Intermediate - Commerce
Board of Intermediate Education
06.2003 - 06.2005
Matriculation - Science
Board of Secondary Education
03.2002 - 03.2003
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