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Muhammad Ahsan
Open To Work

Muhammad Ahsan

Lahore

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Desired Job Title

Chief Finance OfficerManager Accounts & FinanceAudit Trainee

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid
Location: AustraliaNew ZealandIreland
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceWork from home optionFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week401k matchCompany CulturePaid time off

Summary

Chartered Accountant (ICAP) and ICAEW member with over 8 years of post-qualification experience in manufacturing finance. Chief Financial Officer with expertise in financial strategy, treasury, budgeting, ERP implementation, taxation, governance, and business partnering. Proven track record of building finance functions, strengthening controls, optimizing working capital, securing banking facilities, and delivering strategic financial insights. Seeking senior finance leadership opportunities in Australia, including Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, or CFO.

Overview

1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Finance Officer

Atlantic Feeds Private Ltd.
Lahore
08.2018 - Current
  • Built the finance department from inception, establishing Finance, Internal Audit, and Tax functions.
  • Successfully implemented an integrated ERP system across the organization, improving financial reporting, operational controls, and management information.
  • Developed robust internal control frameworks and financial governance structures that strengthened accountability throughout the business.
  • Negotiated and secured banking facilities of approximately PKR 500 million, improving liquidity, and supporting business expansion.
  • Directed budgeting, forecasting, monthly management reporting, and strategic financial planning.
  • Managed treasury operations, working capital, and cash flow forecasting to maintain healthy liquidity.
  • Led statutory audits and coordinated with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
  • Managed income tax and sales tax compliance while reducing regulatory risk.
  • Directed import finance and international supplier transactions, ensuring compliance with banking and trade regulations.
  • Partnered closely with operations and sales leadership to improve profitability and support commercial decision-making.
  • Recruited, developed, and mentored high-performing finance, audit, and taxation teams.

Manager Accounts & Finance

Pak Packages
Lahore
05.2016 - 07.2018

• Managed complete finance operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, inventory accounting, and banking.

• Implemented improved accounting software that increased reporting efficiency.

• Managed procurement, finance, and importation of raw materials.

• Assisted senior management with investment analysis and strategic financial decisions.

• Coordinated tax compliance, statutory reporting, and banking relationships.

• Improved inventory controls and product dispatch reporting.

Audit Trainee

Yaqub and Co. (Chartered Accountants)
Faisalabad
11.2012 - 05.2016

• Conducted statutory audits in accordance with International Standards on Auditing.

• Managed audit assignments across manufacturing, textiles, hospitality, and service industries.

• Evaluated internal control systems, and recommended process improvements.

• Performed internal audits, stock investigations, and special assurance assignments.

• Achieved consistently positive quality control reviews.

Education

Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Pakistan
12.2018

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting and Finance

University of The Punjab
Pakistan
08.2016

Skills

  • Financial Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Reporting (IFRS)
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Treasury Management
  • Cash Flow Forecasting
  • Working Capital Optimization
  • ERP Implementation
  • Internal Controls
  • Cost Accounting
  • Manufacturing, Finance
  • KPI Reporting
  • Inventory Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management

Affiliations

  • Associate Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales
  • Associate Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
  • Member, CA Toastmasters Club, Lahore

Certification

Certified Financial Consultant, Institute of Financial Consultants (IFC)

Languages

  • English, Intermediate
  • Urdu, Native

Timeline

Chief Finance Officer

Atlantic Feeds Private Ltd.
08.2018 - Current

Manager Accounts & Finance

Pak Packages
05.2016 - 07.2018

Audit Trainee

Yaqub and Co. (Chartered Accountants)
11.2012 - 05.2016

Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting and Finance

University of The Punjab
Muhammad Ahsan