Muhammad Abu Bakar, Fcca Email & Phone Number

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As the Finance Manager at Wayfinders, an investment group with diverse holdings across the UAE, I lead a dynamic team responsible for managing the financial operations of our portfolio companies. With a keen eye for strategic financial planning and a commitment to driving growth, I oversee all aspects of finance to ensure the continued success and profitability of our ventures.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Key player in setting strategy, decision making, business planning and analysis across all aspects of business. Working as a finance leader on team with representatives from various other functions responsible for different strategic business unit. Individual contributions toward:Business Strategy development and execution Budgeting and forecasting Categorical financial analysis to drive ROI Market intelligence Price planning Mentorship and Stewardship

Dubai World Central, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Research and resolve Business Unit(s) inquiries for assigned functional areas.Perform monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis.Investigate and report to the Manager any inconsistencies or improprieties.Prepare financial reports, charts, tables and other exhibits as requested.Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis of the results of the division’s performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan.Support Financial Planning & Analysis(FP&A) business unit analysts by being the first point of contact for issues and questions.Assist with the new business process and working with Finance and Business Managers.Participate in compensation management, semi-annual incentive compensation payments.Provide financial and analytical support for the incentive compensation accounting and forecasting processes. Respond to ad-hoc projects related to incentive compensation program.Describe an insightful use of financial analysis techniques, tools, and concepts, to provide practical counsel to business area partners and management to drive business results.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

SIS Group based in both Australia and Middle East is a security & facility management solutions provider with annual turnover in USD Millions.Achievements:Financial Reporting· Managed the monthly financial and management reporting timetableensuring that the financial reporting timetable is adhered to all stakeholders.· Prepared annual financial statements of the group and liaison with externalauditor for annual audit purposes.. Prepared monthly and yearly cash flows to address the prospective results ofstrategic plans of the group companies.Budgeting & Forecasting· Prepared individual and group’s annual financial budget and monitored theperformance against actual results through analytical skills.Governance· Implemented the revisions of local GAAP and IFRSs within the group.· Registered and filled the recently implemented VAT return of the group.· Establish and maintain appropriate financial controls.Financial Analysis· Reviewed (on monthly basis) group’s revenue and cost centers.· Prepared long term feasibility reports on new investment ventures for groupusing discounted and free cash flow models.. Reviewed individual group companies’ SBUs to evaluate profitability.. Prepared monthly variance analysis reports in view of group’s profitability.. Reviewed and prepared interim progress reports of each projects andrecommend processes to mitigate the risks.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Lahore , Pakistan.

• Assisted and supervised the audit of various Public, Private and Accounting Standards (IAS & IFRS), International Standards Listed companies of Pakistan. (Turnover $millions)• Ensured the performance of Audit is in accordance with the applicable on Auditing (ISA) and respective regulations.• Evaluated and tested the design and operation of accounting and internal control systems, offering recommendation for any weaknesses noted.• Prepared Financial Statements to ensure they fully meet financial reporting requirements.• Participated and lead audit of publically listed companies including insurance, Automotive, Steel and Textile Industry.

Lahore Pakistan

Duties and Achievements:Performed all basic accountancy functions to record and process financial information on daily basis and convert them all to something meaningful to report to the management.• Accounts payables management• Accounts receivables management • Inventory management • Preparation of monthly financial statements• Bank and cash reconciliations• Payroll management

Acca, Finance And Financial Management Services

Activities and Societies: Founded in 1904, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the global professional accounting.

Cisi, Investments And Securities

One of the only 55 full members (MCSI) in United Arab Emirates.

Bachelor Of Commerce, Accounting And Finance, A

Activities and Societies: Active Participation in Students Union and welfare affairs. Sports and Co-curricular activities.Bachelor.