Muhammad Furqan

• Led a team of 15 accounting professionals, Spearheaded the complete finance operations, serving as the financial backbone and back-office support for Samana Developers (Dubai).
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a finance team responsible for managing customer receipts, including down payments, Oquud fees, and installment collections.
• Oversee financial reporting, foreign remittances, supplier payments, taxation matters, and financial agreement reviews to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Ensure timely and precise uploading of installment schedules on the Dubai Land Department (DLD) portal and oversee TAS data submissions.
• Supervise Oracle system entries, identify and rectify discrepancies, and maintain robust internal controls for reliable financial records.
• Prepare, analyze, and present comprehensive financial reports and MIS dashboards to management for strategic decision-making.
• Conduct training sessions for new staff members to familiarize them with Samana Developers' business model, financial workflows, and operational processes.
• Collaborate with cross-border teams and senior management to ensure seamless financial coordination and compliance with international standards.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to management, improving operational efficiency and supporting organizational growth.
• Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.

• Developed the organization's overall financial plan regarding e-business development.
• Complete financial reports, lead the month-end closing process and conduct monthly financial forecast.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Filing of Sales tax and withholding tax returns.
• Reconciling accounts payables, accounts receivables, Couriers and banks.
• Develop and manage SOPs needed to improve the operations of the business.
• Identify bank partners for Pricoo and develop & negotiate agreements.
• Make estimates of funds required for the short and long-term financial objectives of the organization.
• Assisting in costing and taxation for preparation of bids.
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
• Work with external auditors to ensure correct and timely closing and reporting at year-end.
• Ensure the department's milestones/goals are met and adhere to approved budgets and report to Top management.
• Implementing accounting application software SAP Business One.
• Assist developers' team in the development of Haier Mall website.

Preparing daily, monthly and annual reporting in accordance with the applicable framework.

• Work with external auditors to ensure correct and timely closing and reporting at year-end.
• Preparing financial analysis reports, 3-5 years feasibility plans and budgets.
• Reconciling Sales, Receivables and payables.
• Ensuring IFRS compliance while recording transactions.
• Filing of tax returns and managing bank receipts and payments.
• Develop and manage SOPs needed to improve the operations of the business and ensure its compliance.
• Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
• Implementing accounting application software (Odoo).
• Assist e-commerce team in the development of website.

As an Audit Associate, I possess comprehensive knowledge of businesses, internal controls and accounting systems. I have worked as an Audit Senior while handling the assignment of different nature i.e. audit and assurance, compliance audits, system efficiency and effectiveness audits, management consultancy and opinions on interpretation and application of corporate laws and international accounting standards for the following industries.

During my tenure I have been engaged with the performance of Audit & Assurance, Review Engagements and other related services of following industries:

• Financial Institutions
• Power Generations & Distribution
• Manufacturing
• Real Estate