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MUHAMMAD ZUBAIR
CA Finalist and Masters in Economics
Address: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Contact No: +971 561059734
Email: zubairshakoor175@gmail.com
Languages: English, Urdu, Arabic reading only
Nationality: Pakistan
OBJECTIVE
Seeking challenging and rewarding senior level position in Finance, Accounts and Audit across Multinational or
Local Organizations, demanding high standards of quality and precision and providing opportunities to
amalgamate my personal enrichment with professional goals.
PROFILE
A hardworking, reliable, enthusiastic finance, accounts and advisory Professional from KPMG & Praxity
International with 9 years’ experience in aligning finance capabilities and developing strategic initiatives to
facilitateand enhance business performance. Well versed in IT skills and use of SAP, Oracle, ERP, Tally, Peachtree,
QuickBooks and various other accounting software packages.
KEY COMPETENCIES / SKILLS
 Internal & Statutory Audit
 Internal Controls Procedures
 Finance and Accounts
 MIS Reports
 Finalization of Accounts
 Financial Reporting
 Reconciliation of Accounts
 Contract Negotiations
 Other Qualitative Attributes
 Costing, Budgeting and Forecasting
 Bank Dealing
 Payroll Management
 Credit Control
 Accounts Payable
 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
 Cash Flow Management
 Analysis of Financial Statements
 Inventory Management
 General Ledger Accounting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GRAVITY, PAKISTAN FEB 2015 TO JULY 2015 (6 MONTHS)
MANAGER ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE
RESPONSI BI LI TI ES:
 Preparation and submission of performance and forecasting reports highlighting business activities,
financial position and areas of improvement i.e. cash flows, expenditure analys is, and working capital
analysis.
 Responsible for accounting system and smooth functioning of Finance and Accounts Department
including maintaining and meeting working capital requirements through Debtors’ management and
Bank loans.
 Preparing financial statements as per IFRS’s.
 Review, monitoring and approval of routine transactions, ensuring accurate recording and managing day
to day electronic payments.
 Ensuring an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
 Managing cash flows, making financial and operational decisions
 Helping Directors regarding the efficient utilization of bank loans to minimize the interest cost.
 Managing payroll process from attendance record to salary calculation to deductions and payment.

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ACHI EVEMENTS:
 Management of Payables and Receivables in such a manner as to ensure timely availability of funds for
further investment and depositing the extra funds into Roll-Over Deposit Account to generate monthly
income of USD: 1,000.
 Tax savings of USD: 25,000 arising from proper tax planning showing the availability of sufficient future
taxable profits against which taxable losses can be adjusted.
 Better inventory management through Just in Time approach resulting in monthly savings of
USD: 3,000.
PRAXITY INTERNATIONAL JUL 2012 – JAN 2015 (2 YEARS & 7 MONTHS)
ASSISTANT MANAGER FINANCIAL REPORTING AUDIT AND BUSINESS ADVISORY
RESPONSI BI LI TI ES:
 Responsible for preparing the financial statements of the six Investment Companies in accordance with
the requirements of the International Financial Reporting Standards.
 Responsible for the timely & accurately completion of all the books of accounts of the Companies.
 Ensuring the timely submission of various Certificates with the concerned Regulatory Bodies.
 Responding to inquiries from the Partners and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special
reporting requests and the like.
 Ensuring GL entries are accurate and in line with Company Procedures and International Financial
Reporting and Accounting Standards.
 Preparation and submission of performance and forecasting reports highlighting bus iness activities,
financial position and areas of improvement i.e. cash flows, expenditure analys is and working capital
analysis.
 Monitoring and review of Accounts Payable, Credit Control and Budget Preparation.
 Registration of Brokers with Stock Exchange.
 ProvidingBusiness Advisory Services to Clients regarding their investment decisions and compliance with
Stock Exchange and SECP’s Regulatory requirements.
ACHI EVEMENTS:
 Single handedly maintained the Investment records and all the necessary books of accounts for the six
Investment Companies.
 Ensured the timely provision of all the necessary information not only to the Directors of the Companies
but also to concern Regulatory Bodies.
NAUMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (PRIVATE) LIMITED SEP 2009 -JAN 2012 (2 YEARS & 5 MONTHS)
MANAGER FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
RESPONSI BI LI TI ES:
 Performing an advisory function covering various financial initiatives at tactical level supported by
appropriate financial tools and information to facilitate informed decision making.
 Trackingbusiness performance on all tactical decisions and highlighting issues and areas of concern for
corrective actions.
 Regular reviews of business performance using benchmarks to highlight and suggest improvements to
overall effectiveness.
 Ensuringthe preparation and submission of Statutory Accounts in accordancewith local and International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
 Managing all aspects of cash flows - including monthly cash flow forecasts, payments and receipts and
managing the relationships with banks and external parties.
 Supervising the payroll and personnel administration processes and the office s upport activities.
 Producing timely management information and working closely with the Regional Sales and Marketing
head to support growth within the region.
 Ensured safe keeping and efficient utilization of Fixed Assets of the Company.
 Ensuring the timely replacement of fixed assets through asset replacement technique.

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KPMG PAKISTAN FEB 2006 - AUG 2009 (3 YEARS & 6 MONTHS)
SENIOR ASSOCIATE-AUDIT AND ASSURANCE, ADVISORY SERVICES
RESPONSI BI LI TI ES:
 Planning, supervision and review of external audits.
 Review of compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and local regulations by the
companies being audited and providing them professional advice over their compliance status.
 Executing audit program steps; examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices and
documentation.
 Developing and performing substantive and analytical procedures for audit so as to determine the
reasonableness of the financial statements’ assertions.
 Assessing risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance; evaluating manual and
automated organizational processes; identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies; and suggesting
improvements to existing practices.
 Reviewing annual and limited scope financial statements for the purposes of statutory audits.
 Communicating audit progress and findings by providing information in statutory meetings, highlighting
unresolved issues, reviewing working papers and preparing final audit reports.
 Review of compliance with the Best Practices of Code of Corporate Governance as implemented in
Pakistan.
 Performing Due Diligence Services.
 Post Due Diligence Services.
 Transaction Advisory Services.
 Maintaining Books of Accounts of Out-Sourced clients.
 Defense Housing Authority Lahore (Fixed Assets Register Preparation)
SECTORS SERVED I NCLUDES THE FOLLOWI NG:
SECTORS SERVED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
 Banks and Financial Institutions
 FMCG’s
 Manufacturing
 Telecom & Communication
 NGO’s
 Chemicals
 Textile
ACADEMICS / QUALIFICATION
Masters in Economics
Chartered Accountant –Finalist
Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM)
IT SKILLS:
Well versed in IT skills and use of SAP, Oracle, ERP, Tally, Peachtree, QuickBooks, MS Office and various other
accounting software packages,
REFERENCE
May be furnished on demand