Muhammad Faheem

• Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.
• Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
• Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
• Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
• Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Set and monitored effective financial policies to analyze company financial strengths and weaknesses and propose corrective actions.
• Authored, evaluated and reviewed reports to highlight company financials to key stakeholders.
• Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity and internal financing.
• Worked closely with audit team to hedge against or mitigate operational risks.
• Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
• Analyzed inventory strategy, reduced expenses and renegotiated contracts with vendors to increase profit margin.
• Created and deployed initiatives to outperform revenue targets and increase company value.
• Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury and corporate finance functions.
• Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
• Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.

• Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
• Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
• Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
• Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
• Audited and reconciled payroll and distributions for personnel.
• Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
• Managed monthly billing process to complete billings and returns to meet company revenue recognition policies.
• Helped organization maintain full compliance with local, state and federal tax requirements with diligent application of best practices.
• Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
• Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
• Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Prepared and distributed internal reports and financial statements and coordinated company's audits prior to deadline dates.
• Established budgetary benchmarks and formulated financial management strategies by researching operating and historical financial records.

• Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
• Enhanced audit controls by improving planning and testing processes.
• Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
• Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
• Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of audit areas.
• Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.

• Worked audit engagements for industries in energy & power, manufacturing, non-profit and investment securities. List of companies mentioned below;

1. Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) - A listed company of Pakistan Stock Exchange

2. Pepsi Cola International - A multinational brand

3. Lahore Stock Exchange - Well renowned company in financial sector

4. Punjab Small Industries Corporation - A public sector non-profit organization

5. Berger Paints Pakistan Limited - A listed manufacturing concern

6. Interwood - One of the largest furniture manufacturers across ASIA

7. Shakarganj Foods - An established brand in FMCG.

8. Halmore Power Generation Company - A private company for thermal power generation.

• Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
• Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
• Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
• Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
• Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits.
• Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Met with clients to identify and assess business controls, risks and workflow inefficiencies.
• Established audit and internal control procedures and recommended process improvements to address issues.
• Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
• Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope.
• Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.