Muhammad Minhaj Email & Phone Number

Mena

I have been associated with EY MENA as an independent consultant/contractor on an intermittent basis, contributing to various assignments in roles such as Project Manager and Financial and Economic Expert. Over the past two years, I have successfully delivered multiple projects in Pakistan and Middle East across different sectors, including Financial Services, Energy, Water Supply, and Waste Management.

Pakistan

I have been working with the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) on behalf of the Asian Development Bank, overseeing the financial and reporting aspects of the organization. At BISP, we successfully implemented the IPSAS Accrual Basis of Accounting, making it the first public sector organization in Pakistan to fully adopt these standards. This achievement has set a precedent, with government and multilateral agencies now encouraging other organizations to adopt IPSAS accrual accounting as well.

Pakistan

Pakistan

I have been associated with Grant Thornton (Pakistan Office) as an independent consultant/contractor on an intermittent basis, contributing to a variety of assignments in roles such as Project Manager and Financial and Economic Expert. Over the past three years, I have successfully delivered multiple projects within the health and financial sectors.

As the CEO of Medicare Instruments (Private) Limited (MIL), I am proud to lead a company that has established itself as a prominent player in the global export market for surgical instruments. With decades of experience, MIL has built a reputation for excellence and a consistent approach to delivering unmatched quality. Our commitment to innovation and superior craftsmanship has earned us a strong position alongside internationally renowned companies. MIL’s success is driven by the dynamic leadership of our Board of Directors and the expertise of our highly skilled technical team, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the industry.

Pakistan

Lahore, Pakistan

Responsible for assisting the IDAP in provision of technical assistance on financial aspects during the process of project identification, preparation and execution.

Pakistan

Responsible for business development as well as delivery of risk advisory assignments - including risk assessments, organizational restructuring, internal audits and designing systems & internal controls for organizations by streamlining its operations with international best practices and to remove bottlenecks and inefficiencies in its operations.

Pakistan

Responsible for delivery of risk advisory assignments - including risk assessments, organizational restructuring, internal audits and designing systems & internal controls for organizations by streamlining its operations with international best practices and to remove bottlenecks and inefficiencies in its operations.

Pakistan

Responsible for business development as well as delivery of risk advisory and transaction advisory assignments.

LSE is a fully electronic and completely automated stock exchange of Pakistan. LSE is in the phase of demutualization and integration with other exchanges thus Internal Audit function becomes very significant in ensuring that regulations pertaining to all stakeholders including brokers, investors, shareholders, listed members and internal employees are complied with during this phase of transition. Snap shot of major functions includes: • Ascertaining the quality and the level of financial reporting, governance, risk management and internal controls in the Exchange• Determination of compliance with relevant statutory requirements and internally developed policies• Presenting major findings of internal audit reports to BAC, including cases of fraud, bribery, corruption or irregularities of a material nature and management's response thereto• Reporting compliance status of the issues identified in the internal and external audit reports and management comments thereon• Reviewing quarterly, half-yearly and annual financial statements of the Exchange focusing on major judgmental areas (to be specified by Board Audit Committee), significant adjustments resulting from the audit (e.g. write-offs of assets, provisioning etc.), going concern assumption, any changes in accounting policies and practices, compliance with applicable accounting standards, compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, significant related party and oversee investment activities of LSE;• Ascertaining the effectiveness and adequacy of internal control system and risk management procedures including but not limited to financial and operational controls;• Ensuring effective interaction and communication between External Auditor, Internal Auditor, management and BAC; and• Instituting special projects or other investigations on any matter required by BAC.

1. Assistance to partners to identify client opportunities and in providing commercially relevant advice and solutions2. Anticipating client needs pro-actively via detailed understanding of their business and industry affairs3. Assistance to different organization including donor agencies and financial institutions in the formulation of their strategic and operational plans4. Responsibility for team career development. Delegation of work matched to ability and spends time on individual coaching5. Involvement in recruitment, making recommendations to attract people committed to service and technical excellence6. Commitment to implementation of business unit strategic goals including advocating targets and outcomes7. Transaction Advisory Services for establishing PPP including defining transaction structure and risk allocation framework for both private and public entities, development of base case and risk adjusted financial model, preparation of bidding documents, its technical and financial evaluation, ascertaining compliance with conditions precedents and selection of private party for partnership8. Developed Business Plans (including sensitivity studies, financial analysis, financing structures and breakeven analysis) to translate strategic vision of the entities into operational targets9. Conducted feasibilities studies to assess the financial viability of projects including the identification of project's funding structures and requirements10. Development and re-engineering SOPs relating to accounting, finance, budgeting, risk management and treasury system to ensure efficient and effective utilization of resources and to strengthen their internal controls11. Assessment of gaps in demand and supply of technical, managerial and soft skills between industrial and educational institutions for multiple economic sectors and recommend ways to bridge such gaps

Grant Thornton International is one of the world's leading organizations of accounting and consulting firms. Working at senior role with regards to both clients and employees, I have worked for major sectors including energy and power, infrastructure, financial sector, educational institutions and real estates. Snapshot of mu responsibilities during this period are as follow: 1. Commitment to implementation of business unit strategic goals including advocating targets and outcomes2. Exercising professional judgment, making independent decisions as appropriate and seeking input when dealing with complex issues - collecting relevant information to be in a position to comfortably make a decision3. Management of team and personal workflow, prioritizing jobs while remaining flexible and managing simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently4. Diagnostic analysis of operating systems of organizations working in multiple sectors to identify gaps and developing SOPs to bridge such gaps and to make them in line with industry best practices 5. Provision of financial advisory services including assessment of financial viability of projects, business planning and financial analysis6. Conducted statutory audit as per International Standards on Auditing (ISA)7. Development of banking financial products for SME sector with the assistance of 8. Procurement consultancy services including determining transaction structure, preparation of bidding documents, evaluation and selection of bidders

Lahore

During the course of my stay in Azure Global, Digital Accounts International, prepared the financial statement of more than 50 (fifty) UK based clients. My major areas includes:- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions;- Produce financial reports, maintain record of daily transactions, and make necessary correspondence with client organizations;- Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients;- Assist senior management in decision making with a partner multinational organization i.e. PAYSTREAM;- Develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems; and- Monitor and review accounting reports for accuracy and completeness

Fellow Chartered Accountant

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics

Master'S Degree, Economics

Intermediate, Pre-Engineering, A+

Activities and Societies: Chartered Accountants Toastmaster Club Lahore

Marticulation, Science, A+