Mazhar Ilyas

About Me ACCA Qualified Chartered Accountant has over 8 years of experience in manufacturing and services sector in various managerial positions in the field of Accounts, Finance And Audit. Expertise in Accounts, Finance , Income Tax, Budgeting & Forecasting ,Imports, Exports and Auditing. Has detailed understanding and proficiency in Financial Statement Preparation, Financial Modeling & Corporate Reporting. Meticulous and motivated professional having particular expertise in practical implementation of IFRS standards. Has comprehensive knowledge of Corporate Laws, Secretarial Practices, Prudential Regulations and Taxation matters of the companies. Has aptitude to effectively prepare financial reports. Adeptly works on payables, receivables, income tax and payroll assignments. Possesses skills of preparing and closing accounts. Possesses strong ability to convert analytical results into actionable, business-relevant recommendations to facilitate management by creating an affirmative impression. Proactive in managing diverse and technical accounting issues. Proactively identifies flaws and suggests practical recommendations for control and flawless execution. Core Strengths & Enabling Skills Accounts Management Fixed Asset Management Fund Management MS Advance Excel External & Internal Auditing Corporate & Taxation Laws International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) International Accounting Standards Budgeting & Forecasting Cash Flow Management MS Dynamics AX Financial Modeling Management Reporting Financial Reporting Professional Experience (8 Years) Assistant Manager Accounts / Finance May 2015 – December 2017 Arabian Castle Group Dubai , United Arab Emirates Achievements /Accomplishments: Successfully prepared annual budget and monthly cash flow/fund flow statements. Efficiently prepared accounts on monthly and quarterly basis for senior management and ensured timely and accurate closing of accounts. Adeptly managed complete book keeping functions related to treasury, payables, receivables, inventory and payroll. Actively assisted in preparation of annual financial reports in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Managed 5-person team, encouraged personnel and professional development to ensure a culturally diverse department. Resourcefully coordinating with external and internal auditors for audit field work purposes. Major Achievements: Successfully designed and implemented accounting and reporting procedures resulting in flawless processing. Audit Senior December 2012 - March 2015 Rizwan Ahmed & Co Chartered Accountants Islamabad , Pakistan Achievements /Accomplishments: Proficiently supervised audit engagements. Worked on planning, execution and completion stages of audit. Responsibly made draft of audit reports and management letters highlighting weaknesses and recommending controls to make improvements. Provided advisory services to clients in respect of taxation, accounting treatment of complex transactions and compliance with secretarial practices. Prepared and filled annual income tax returns and withholding tax statements of clients to FBR Meticulously prepared client’s annual financial statement variance analysis, helped in completing annual management discussion and analysis. Actively assessed client’s internal controls framework and master data structures, while developing risk maps and emphasizing risk mitigation steps. Major Audit Clients: Southern Network Limited D-Maarson Pharmaceutical Suzuki Capital Motors (Pvt) Ltd. KRL Foundation International Islamic Relief Organization Pakistan Water Partnership (PWP) Nawal Pharmaceuticals Brac Pakistan Haashar Association Accountant August 2008 – December 2010 Masafi Group of Industries Haripur, Pakistan Achievements /Accomplishments: Supervised overall accounting functions including maintenance of books of accounts, timely posting of transactions into accounting system, stock accounting, preparation and maintenance of fixed asset register and worked on bank reconciliation. Skillfully handled technical accounting issues. Responsibly prepared monthly expense budget and cash flow statements. Proactively prepared payrolls and thoroughly maintained adjustments. Prepared monthly and final accounts of organization. Professional Qualification Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, United Kingdom ( 2013) ACCA