Farrukh Iqbal
Pakistan
Summary
Seasoned finance professional with a strong background in SAP S/4HANA-FICO and MS Dynamics Business Central, focusing on ERP implementation. Expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and compliance, guaranteeing accurate month-end closures and group reporting. Proficient in consolidation accounting and intercompany reconciliations, ensuring effective tax compliance and financial operations. Dedicated to leveraging technical skills for improved organizational efficiency and strategic financial insights.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4040
4040
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Consultant – ACR
EY Ford Rhodes
Pakistan
2016.08 - 2026.02
- Achieved enhanced regional service delivery for diverse clients through strategic support in multiple EY offices.
- Improved service delivery timelines by 40% through successful leadership of end-to-end financial reporting for EY Qatar clients.
- Ensured compliance and accuracy in month-end closings, budgeting, and variance allowances for clients across manufacturing, energy, and healthcare sectors.
- Facilitated effective communication of operational compliance deviations, leading to timely corrective actions.
- Secured accurate and complete audit deliverables by coordinating client finance teams with external auditors.
- Optimised client onboarding processes and ensured smooth transitions through effective collaboration with ERP implementation teams.
- Enhanced client understanding of intercompany transactions and accounting practices through targeted advisory services.
Audit Intern
Grant Thornton
Pakistan
2015.11 - 2016.03
- Assisted senior auditors in collecting and verifying financial data for audit engagements, ensuring accuracy and reliability of audit outcomes.
- Facilitated submission of monthly Withholding Tax Statements for energy sector clients, enhancing tax compliance and minimizing risk.
- Supported corporate compliance by preparing Memorandum and Articles of Association for newly incorporated entities, contributing to regulatory adherence.
Education
ACCA-UK - Accounting, Tax, and Auditing
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United KingdomCertificate in Accounting & Finance - Accounting, Tax, and Auditing
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
PakistanBachelor's in Accounting (Honours) - Accounting
Asia e University
MalaysiaSkills
- SAP S4HANA-FICO
- MS Dynamics Business Central
- ERP implementation
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Financial reporting compliance
- Month-end closures
- Statutory Accounts
- Consolidation accounting
- Group Reporting
- Intercompany Reconciliations
- Tax compliance
- Cross-border accounting
- Statutory closures
- Financial performance analysis
- Payroll Accounting
Major Client's Exposure
- Duwahin Nuclear Energy Company | Saudi Arabia | Nuclear Energy
- Saudi Nuclear Energy Company | Saudi Arabia | Nuclear Energy
- 3M Arabia Limited | Saudi Arabia | Manufacturing / Industrial & Consumer Products
- Energy Solution Company | Saudi Arabia | Public Investment Fund (PIF) /Energy & Utilities
- Ara Darzi Limited Qatar | Qatar | Trading & Industrial Services
- Thyssenkrupp Uhde GmbH | Qatar | EPC / Chemical Engineering
- Luxoft Middle East | Qatar | IT Consulting & Digital Engineering
- Kinki Sharyo (Mitsubishi Qatar Project) | Qatar | Rail & Transportation Manufacturing
- Pratt & Whitney | Qatar | Aerospace & Defense
- Shelf Drilling Eurasia Ltd Co | Qatar | Offshore Drilling / Oil & Gas
- China Mobile Pakistan (ZONG) | Pakistan | Telecommunications
- Pakistan Mobile Communication Limited (JAZZ) | Pakistan | Telecommunications
Accomplishments
- Led end-to-end financial reporting and compliance engagements across 4+ jurisdictions (Pakistan, KSA, Qatar, and UAE), accelerating reporting turnaround time by 30% while ensuring IFRS and tax compliance for multinational clients in the manufacturing, oil & gas, and healthcare sectors.
- Selected for EY Shukran award announced during FY 2024 for exceptional performance based on client portfolio of more than 20K USD.
- Played a pivotal role in strengthening client relationships by delivering high-impact financial insights and solutions across audit, taxation, and reporting engagements in the MENA region.
Certification
- Certificate in Accounting & Finance, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
- Change Management for Organization (UDEMY)
- Financial Modeling & Valuation (UDEMY)
- English Learning and Presentation Skills (Dominos Pakistan)
- SAP S 4 HANA FICO (IBPD Pakistan)
Languages
English
Advanced
Urdu
Native
Arabic
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Consultant – ACR
EY Ford Rhodes
2016.08 - 2026.02
Audit Intern
Grant Thornton
2015.11 - 2016.03
ACCA-UK - Accounting, Tax, and Auditing
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Certificate in Accounting & Finance - Accounting, Tax, and Auditing
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
Bachelor's in Accounting (Honours) - Accounting
Asia e University