Muhammad Farooq Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, California, United States

1- Leading financial reporting and using data to guide decisions.2- Managing the annual budget and adjusting based on spending trends.3- Strategizing to keep our cash flow healthy and improving liquidity.4- Working with leaders to set financial goals and steering company growth.5- Ensuring finances are secure and compliant with regulations.6- I'm involved in vetting and integrating new business acquisitions.7- Protecting company values by maintaining confidentiality.

San Francisco, California, United States

 Adroitly spearheading and managing the overall performance, direction, coordination, and evaluation of accounts and finance teams; efficiently administering preparation and reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting statements, including BS, P&L, and CFs Maintaining and executing documented system of relevant policies, processes, procedures, and controls. Ensuring accurate reporting of closing of monthly accounts while resolving discrepancies with adjustments and reasoning for significant variances; driving innovation and strive for continuous improvement of systems and processes Implementing process improvements while effectively improvising daily accounting and operational procedures. Maintaining close coordination with other teams on data related to accounting and finance to guarantee correct treatment of financial data Liaising with stakeholders within organization on local and international level and managing collaboration with local, international, and regional teams; demonstrating strong time-management skills by organizing and prioritizing workflow and meeting deadlines to make sure optimal efficiency Developing competent team by injecting motivation in teammates and staff by managing performance, setting KPIs, providing ongoing training, and fostering strong employee relationships

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

▪Resolving all payables related issues with internal and external stakeholders▪Responding to all vendor inquiries regarding Finance▪Clearing Payments of more than SAR 2 Million each Month▪Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.▪Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances▪Maintaining historical records▪Paying employees by verifying expense reports and preparing paychecks▪Paying vendors by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; ▪Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports Continuing to improve the payment process▪Submitting Quarterly VAT to ZATCA (Saudi General Authority for Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority)▪Maintaining accounting ledgers & Managing the monthly financial closing process.▪Working with various stakeholders to improve AP process, controls & analysis▪Monitoring and controlling the General Ledgers and preparing the adjusted trial balance▪Protects the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

▪ Assisted the Finance Manager with the development of income statements, balance sheets preparation, and cash flow analyses▪ Analyzed all accounting and financial transactions, prepared journal entries, and posted in the general ledger▪ Performed ongoing review of cash flow and prepared forecasts; performed variance analysis around actual results compared to the budget and forecasts▪ Monitored the accounts payable (AP) to process vendor and supplier payments as per agreed terms and conditions▪ Checked receivable invoices, added these to the system, and sent them to the client▪ Reconciled company invoices with client invoices▪ Helped payroll departments with checking timesheets, payable account invoices, and calculating staff salariesKey Accomplishments✓ Assisted the Finance Manager in making critical business decisions by analyzing and presenting key financial data to ensure future stability, profitability, and growth✓ Scrutinized invoices forwarded by suppliers/vendors, reconciled and matched suppliers' invoices, resolved invoice discrepancies, and made payments to suppliers and vendors✓ Exercised control over the location and amount of funds through the bank’s reconciliation statement; coordinated with banks for seamless availability of funds and overdrafts✓ Monitored and controlled the inventory accounting process; monitored accruals and ensured that they are cleared without unnecessary delays✓ Coordinated with external auditors, provided the required documentation and financial data; assisted in preparing detailed audit reports to highlight shortcomings in procedures✓ Prepared monthly management reports tracking financial performance against set budgets; provided recommendations to senior management✓ Increased collection speed, reduced bad debt, and retained key clients✓ Finished checking more than 800 bills monthly before the set deadline and paid vendor payments on time

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 Proficiently investigated petty cash expenditures, payroll processes and bank reconciliation statements while ensuring compliance with internal control procedures and regulations Completed audit work papers via recording audit tests and findings Maintained and updated audit program & questionnaire, recommended new policies and prepared reports regarding audit results

Lahore, Pakistan

 Skillfully detected deficiencies in operations Investigated frauds and conveyed conclusions & suggestions Assured observance of standards and rules & regulations Prepared audit & control reports by collecting, evaluating and summarizing data & trends Maintained and improved professional knowledge and contributed to team efforts while achieving required results

Acca, Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants

Foundation In Accountancy (Fia), Accounting