Muhammad Ahmad Siddique

Results-driven Finance & Accounting Professional with 20+ years of expertise across auditing, taxation, financial management, and compliance in Pakistan and Australia. Recognized for driving operational efficiency, recovering tax refunds, and building robust financial control systems.

Chief Financial Officer - Siddiqsons Dyeing & Printing Industries (Pvt) Ltd - Lahore, Pakistan

(2017-08)

• Oversee all import operations for dyes, chemicals, and machinery ensuring cost efficiency and regulatory compliance
• Direct and manage all financial, accounting, and taxation functions including budgeting, reporting, and audit coordination
• Provide strategic financial advisory to senior management, supporting business growth decisions

Accounts Executive - Lakemba Taxation Services - Sydney, Australia

(2013-06 - 2015-09)

• Prepared monthly/quarterly activity statements, reconciliations, and annual financial statements
• Filed 150+ online tax returns in July 2015, setting a company record
• Expanded client base through trusted tax advisory and relationship management

Assistant Manager – Payables - Energy Australia - Sydney, Australia

(2010-07 - 2013-01)

• Managed daily processing of 200+ payable invoices within ERP system
• Streamlined reporting processes, improving accuracy and timeliness
• Built strong supplier relationships and supported contract negotiations

Manager Finance - Vision Printers (Daily Waqt) - Lahore, Pakistan

(2006-06 - 2009-12)

• Led finance operations for Pakistan's first colored Urdu newspaper with 30,000+ daily circulation
• Negotiated vendor contracts; achieved 90%+ receivable collections, above industry average
• Designed and implemented comprehensive financial systems and internal controls

Manager Finance - Punjab Rural Support Programme (PRSP) - Gujranwala, Pakistan

(2006-01 - 2006-05)

• Oversaw all regional finance operations and fund disbursement; appointed joint cheque signatory by CFO
• Implemented controls ensuring transparent payments and efficient fund utilisation

Deputy Head – Audit - Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd - Pakistan

(2004-05 - 2006-01)

• Directed audits of 120+ branches annually, expanding coverage from an initial 20 branches
• Improved statutory audit coordination; commended by Secretary Audit Committee for response quality

Manager Accounts - Anam Weaving Mills Ltd - Pakistan

(2003-03 - 2004-04)

• Implemented monthly stock verification system for ~30,000 yards of fabric, cutting closing time by 3 days
• Secured $13,000 export rebate refund; recovered $35,000 in long-outstanding receivables

Assistant Manager – Accounts & Taxes - Rupali Polyester Mills Ltd - Pakistan

(2001-01 - 2003-03)

• Enabled $3M tax exemption despite severe legal complexities; managed accounts across all 5 company units
• Recovered PKR 1.5 Billion in delayed tax refunds through direct engagement with tax authorities

Chief Accountant - Kamal Polyester Mills - Faisalabad, Pakistan

(1998-12 - 2000-12)

• Oversaw financial operations, payroll, audits, and procurement for the organisation
• Entrusted by Chairman with $200,000/month fuel purchases during executive's absence

FCMA - Cost & Management Accounting - Inst. of Cost & Management Accountants Pakistan (1995 - 1999)

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - University of the Punjab (1991 - 1994)

Certificate of Merit - Prof-III - ICMAP (1998 - 1998)