Munawar Muhammad Ismail
Lahore
Summary
Manager Accounts & Finance leading monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, treasury operations, and tax compliance across manufacturing and technology environments. Strengthens IFRS reporting, bank reconciliations, LC processing, and vendor settlement controls while improving ERP-based finance workflows. Partners with leadership to deliver cleaner data, stronger audit readiness, and faster decision support.
Overview
7
7
Certifications
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Accounts & Finance
Bilal Switchgear Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd.
Lahore
08.2024 - Current
- Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analyses to support management decision-making.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities in compliance with IFRS.
- Oversee general ledger integrity, bank reconciliations, treasury operations, and fund management.
- Managed Letters of Credit (LCs), supplier payments, and vendor account reconciliations to ensure timely financial transactions.
- Enhanced ERP-based financial reporting processes, increasing data accuracy and streamlining operational efficiency.
- Supervised tax compliance, ensuring timely e-filing of returns and effective coordination of FBR audits.
- Strengthened internal control frameworks and ensured continuous audit readiness.
Manager Taxation & Financial Reporting
Impel Tech (Pvt.) Ltd. (OPPO Brand)
Lahore
03.2021 - 07.2024
- Oversaw corporate taxation compliance for Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Withholding Tax, ensuring adherence to regulations.
- Managed tax return submissions, regulatory filings, and FBR audit proceedings.
- Collaborated with external auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities to facilitate accurate reporting and compliance.
- Executed tax return submissions and regulatory filings, leading FBR audit proceedings to ensure compliance.
- Coordinated with external auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities.
Manager Finance
Zultec (Pvt.) Ltd.
Lahore
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Managed accounts receivable operations and reconciliations, enhancing cash flow across multiple regional branches.
- Administered Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data.
- Managed accounts receivable operations and reconciliations across multiple regional branches.
- Supported financial consolidation, receivables monitoring, and recovery reporting for head office, facilitating informed decision-making.
Assistant Manager Accounts
Sardarpur Textile Mills Ltd.
Lahore
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Prepared financial statements, management accounts, tax computations, and bank reconciliations to support informed decision-making.
- Assisted with statutory audits and tax assessments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Ensured compliance with SECP, FBR, and applicable accounting standards to mitigate risks and uphold financial integrity.
Audit Manager
Hasnain Ali & Co., Chartered Accountants
Lahore
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Planned and supervised statutory and internal audit engagements to ensure compliance and identify improvement areas.
- Conducted risk assessments and evaluated internal control systems to strengthen organizational safeguards.
- Presented audit findings and actionable recommendations to enhance operational and financial controls.
Senior Accountant
Selmore Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Lahore
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Prepared monthly management accounts and financial reports to provide insights for decision-making.
- Managed Income Tax and Sales Tax compliance and statutory filings to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Performed bank reconciliations and coordinated external audit activities to enhance financial accuracy.
Audit Trainee (CA Articles)
Sheikh & Chaudhri, Chartered Accountants
Lahore
05.2008 - 01.2012
- Conducted statutory, internal, and special audits for public and private sector clients, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Prepared financial statements and tax computations, delivering management reports to support decision-making.
- Evaluated internal controls to enhance regulatory compliance and mitigate risks.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Bahauddin Zakariya University
Multan, Pakistan01-2005
Skills
Financial reporting & analysis
Budgeting
Forecasting & cost management
Taxation
Treasury & cash flow management
Audit, compliance & internal controls
Financial planning & performance analysis
Board reporting
ERP implementation & process improvement
Supplier payment management
Certification
Chartered Accountant (CA) – In Progress
Timeline
Manager Accounts & Finance
Bilal Switchgear Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd.
08.2024 - Current
Manager Taxation & Financial Reporting
Impel Tech (Pvt.) Ltd. (OPPO Brand)
03.2021 - 07.2024
Manager Finance
Zultec (Pvt.) Ltd.
04.2018 - 02.2021
Assistant Manager Accounts
Sardarpur Textile Mills Ltd.
09.2014 - 12.2017
Audit Manager
Hasnain Ali & Co., Chartered Accountants
01.2014 - 08.2014
Senior Accountant
Selmore Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
01.2012 - 12.2013
Audit Trainee (CA Articles)
Sheikh & Chaudhri, Chartered Accountants
05.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Commerce -
Bahauddin Zakariya University