Muhammad Ilyas

Results-driven Finance Manager / Financial Controller with over 15+ years of experience in financial management, IFRS reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, VAT & tax compliance, audits, and banking facilities across UAE and KSA organizations.

Currently supporting multi-entity operations within the Al Khereiji Group, managing end-to-end finance functions including financial reporting, statutory audits, VAT filings, treasury, intercompany accounting, revenue recognition, and ERP systems (QuickBooks, Dolphin, JISR). Proven ability to work closely with senior management, banks, auditors, and regulators to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. Seeking to contribute strong financial leadership to a growth-oriented organization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Engineers Holding Group – UAE & KSA

Media, Advertising & Investments

Jun 2018 – Present

 Lead end-to-end finance operations for multiple entities including GL, AP, AR,

payroll, intercompany, and fixed assets.

 Prepare and present monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to senior management.

 Ensure IFRS-compliant financial statements and timely month-end and year-end closings.

 Manage cash flow planning, working capital, and funding requirements.

 Liaise with banks for facilities, guarantees, credit cards, and trade loans.

 Oversee VAT compliance, filings, reconciliations, and FTA correspondence.

 Coordinate external audits, respond to audit queries, and close audit findings.

 Implement and monitor internal control frameworks and finance policies.

 Support commercial teams with job costing, revenue recognition, and profitability analysis.

Key Achievements

 Improved financial visibility through structured reporting and forecasting.

 Strengthened internal controls and reduced audit observations.

 Centralized cash management and improved liquidity planning.

Senior Accountant/ Project Accountant

Weatherford International – UAE

Oil & Gas

Feb 2015 – Mar 2018

 Managed monthly close, GL accounting, accruals, and reconciliations.

 Prepared management reports, budgets, and forecasts.

 Controlled AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory accounting.

 Coordinated with banks on import payments and financing arrangements.

 Supported internal and external audits and SOX documentation.

Key Achievement

 Reduced receivables aging time through structured follow-ups and controls.

Senior Accountant

Darshak Group – Dubai, UAE

Logistics, Hospitality & Trading

Oct 2009 – Dec 2014

 Prepared monthly and annual financial statements under IFRS.

 Managed cash flow, payables, receivables, payroll, and inventory.

 Performed credit control, customer aging analysis, and collections.

 Ensured timely supplier payments and expense controls.

Senior Auditor

Marshall Associates – Chartered Accountants

Feb 2009 – Oct 2009

 Led external and internal audits across multiple industries.

 Reviewed compliance with IFRS, UAE Labor Law, and gratuity regulations.

 Prepared audit reports and supervised junior auditors.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Zahid Jamil & Co., Chartered Accountants (IGAF Worldwide)

Aug 2005 – Jan 2009

 External & internal audits for manufacturing, construction, healthcare,

education, logistics, and trading companies.

 Hands-on experience in stock counts, inventory valuation, and internal controls.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

 CPA – Certified Public Accountant (Pak)

 Chartered Accountant (Finalist) – ICAP

 Bachelor of Commerce – Punjab University