Hire the Best Group Financial Controller in Karachi, Pakistan

Proactive and result-oriented Chartered Accountant with broad experience in accounting and financial management. Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing strategic plans, solid planning, and organizational skills. Adept at managing multiple assignments efficiently under pressure. Strong team builder and facilitator with a focus on optimizing operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering an atmosphere of high productivity. Proficient in computer literacy.

Seasoned Finance & Business Leader with over 19 years of experience in listed and private entities spanning various industries. Proven track record in helping businesses achieve their goals in their challenging, sustained and growth phases. Recognized for adeptness in comprehensive financial management, planning & analysis, business excellence, project management , negotiation and deal structuring

I am a professional accountant having familiarity with the latest accounting updates and techniques and posses strong analytic skills. I am good at team working, handling pressures and meeting stringent deadlines. My objectives are to serve an organisation which can provide me ample learning opportunities where I can flourish and get in a position to add value.

• Graduated from Minnesota State University, MN, USA in 2005 with majors in Accounting and minor in Computer Information System. • Seasoned Finance Professional with over 16 years of experience in diverse engagements. • Served as a Group Financial Controller (2011 -21) of an international retail chain with number of outlets in UAE, Qatar & Saudi Arabia and an e-commerce platform. • Carried out various consulting assignments such as credit scheme development for a major financial institution in Pakistan, economic assessment of real estate market and financial feasibility of large scale mixed used development projects for some of the most renowned developers in the MENA region, cost analysis of Pakistan automobile industry, independant review & evaluation of business plan & financial model etc.

Hello, I am Muhammad Talha, a seasoned finance leader with 12+ years of expertise spanning group finance, local PSX and international US NASDAQ and LSE company listing and formation, organizational restructuring, operations management, startups, large conglomerate management, and ERP implementation. As an Executive Director and Mentor, I’ve been recognized for leading and implementing dynamic and successful financial and investment initiatives; overseeing multimillion-dollar businesses, international and local transaction structuring, deals negotiations, technology finance, and IP management. My experience lies in driving teams through developing and implementing strategic financial procedures and systems while establishing effective operational processes to drive business success and control costs. Highlights of my expertise include the following: ★ Spearheaded financial and accounting management—including financial analyses, accounting, due diligence, strategic business planning, forecasting, reporting, budget analysis, and risk management to accelerate overall business success. ★ Excel in various executive-level financial leadership capacities for multiple companies, continually revamping and improving processes, staff, and internal systems to achieve dynamic results. ★ Possess expertise in international financial guidelines and policies including US GAAP. ★ Develop and institute financial policies and procedures that improve cash flow and realize high-impact savings. If you want to work with someone who enhances financial operations by creating a perfect synergy between risk management, funds management, investment finance, and IP management, I can be emailed at Talha_com@hotmail.com

The experience of around 10 years being associated with Finance, Assurance and Advisory in PwC (Karachi, Pakistan), Group Financial Controller in Dynamic World Wide Logistics Group and currently serving as Audit Manager in KPMG Pakistan has strengthened me to become a distinct finance and audit professional. Working in such a competitive background, I have exceptionally developed my interactive and communication skills. My experience is in financial reporting (IFRS) and auditing (ISAs) with knowledge of regulatory environment, internal controls and accounting systems of companies in the Food, Terminal and Storage Services, Technology, Chemicals, Visa Services, logistics, freight forwarding and manufacturing sectors. I have performed Audits from initial planning to completion and reported thereon. Hands on experience of providing professional advices in areas of IFRS, Taxation, ISAs, finance department management, Investment appraisals, feasibilities and projections development and internal controls. Handled multiple assignments and teams on such assignments simultaneously while maintaining quality of work under pressure to meet stringent deadlines. Throughout my career I have been facilitating and advising clients in financial reporting, establishing controls and improving their business performance. I have worked under various roles, to audit or advise clients and regulatory authorities dealing in IFRSs, ISAs, and implementation of other international and regional regulatory requirements. My responsibilities include but are not limited to; • Leading on field engagement teams; • Managing and channeling communication with all engagement stakeholder; • Ensuring compliance with the requirements of International Standards on Auditing for audit engagements; * Managing financial reporting (both Internal and External); * Treasury management; * Preparing feasibilities and projections of expected ventures and growth opportunities; * Planning and executing financial strategies; * Corporate Taxation management; * VAT management; • Sharing knowledge to coach less experienced staff; • Preparation and handling of client deliverables; • Reporting directly to Partners, CEO and Board; • Co-ordination with professionals in various fields like legal, actuarial, taxation and IT experts; and • Providing ongoing advisory services.

A hard working, motivated and result driven Chartered Accountant possessing 12+ years of experience in MNCs at Senior Management position. Have a diversified exposure in the field of Financial & Management Reporting, Taxation, Financial Analysis & budgeting, Treasury Management, handling statutory Audits, Implementation of controls with reporting to board of directors.

A Management Accountant having more than 20 years of experience in Corporate planning and Financial reporting as well as in Product costing in computerized working environment including SAP & Oracle ERP Software further able to work on own initiative and as a part of a team. First class analytical, design and problem solving skills. Professional Certification : ACMA, FPFA, C.A – Finalist (Year - 1999) Education : B.Com (Year – 1994) Duration : Wok Experience, Organization & Designation Aug-16 to date : Gumcorp (Pvt) Limted Group Financial Controller Oct 08 – to Aug-16 : Exide Pakistan Ltd (Listed) as Senior Manager Accounts & Finance Feb 05 – Oct 08 : Habib Motorcycle as Head of Finance Jan- 00 – Feb-05 : Sapphire Textile Mills as Manager Accounts Feb-95 – Mar-99 : E&Y Ford Rhodes Chartered Accountants -Article ship Specialties: • Financial Accounting & Reporting • Cost Accounting - Cost Analysis & Controlling • Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting • Internal and External Reporting • Spreadsheet modelling