# Mughal

An experienced finance professional holding a MBA Finance qualification having more than 13 years of rich experience in financial planning and analysis, external audit, internal audit, and taxation. Demonstrates strong analytical and influential skills in interpreting financial data, providing actionable insights, and driving strategic decision-making. Proficient in IFRS application across diverse industries, with expertise in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation to support organisational goals.

Finance Manager at Zahid Group/Hospitality Ventures Company (2020-10 – Present)

Finance Manager responsible for comprehensive financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to senior management. Communicate financial insights and trends to financial stakeholders. Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic decision-making quarterly basis.
• Preparing annual budget for the company by collaborating with department heads to develop and monitor budgets. Prepare and present accurate and timely financial forecasts based on actual results.
• Analyze the budget versus actual performance, identify key variances and provide insights. Held a monthly meeting with the stakeholders and proposed corrective actions to address financial discrepancies.
• Liaise with external/Internal auditors to complete statutory audits.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using professional tools. Extract and analyze financial data from various sources to support reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in financial operations.
• Implement changes to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Monitored and reviewed the intercompany accounts
• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting transactions in the organization
• Oversee month-end closing processes and prepare monthly financial statements to management.
• Oversee monthly cost consumption, address variances, and implement internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with VAT/ZATCA rules with the coordination of our consultant

Chief Accountant at Akhereji Group/Elegant Hotels (2016-03 – 2020-08)

Chief Accountant with proven F&B hospitality experience with strong expertise in cost control, large-scale catering, and financial governance.

• Examined contractual commitments and business practices to support the organisation's acceptable level of performance.
• Produce FS on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Managed and reported fixed assets and other data in order to handle month-end and year-end finances.
• Collaboration with auditors.
• Completed year-end closure procedures with controllers and external auditors.
• Prepared balance sheet and P&L reconciliations for each month.
• Simplified billing methods to speed up payroll and invoicing.
• Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
• Analyzed monthly reporting to reconcile production
• Updated journal entries and accounts on an accrual basis software.
• Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
• Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
• Investigated budget variances to identify causes and suggest corrective action.
• Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and submitted compiled reports to shareholders.
• Demonstrated proven cost control and optimization, ensuring efficient financial performance across multiple restaurant and catering operations.
• Extensive experience in large-scale catering event costing and bidding, delivering accurate financial proposals and competitive pricing strategies.
• Strengthened internal control systems and risk management frameworks for restaurant operations, enhancing financial compliance and operational efficiency.

Accountant at Alahan Trading (2012-05 – 2016-03)

General AR and AP accountant.

• Work as a general AR and AP accountant.

Finance Executive at Millat Tractors Limited (2008-06 – 2012-04)

Finance Executive responsible for financial operations, compliance, and reporting.

• Maintained full compliance across accounting operations by constantly verifying adherence.
• Reviewed activity reports and financial statements to accurately determine progress against objectives.
• Drove continuous growth by continually monitoring industry trends and identifying business opportunities.
• Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
• Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
• Developed and administered annual budgets following periods of strong analysis and research.
• Developed through forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximize progression and profitability.
• Maximized progression functionality to drive accurate and timely financial information for weekly and monthly processes.

Master of Business Administration in Finance

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting