ACCOUNTS & FINANCE MANAGER (5 YEARS UAE EXPERIENCE)
Professional Qualification: CPA, CIA, CA-Finalist, CFC
Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (Economics)
Work Experience: Organization & Designation
Sep 2015 to July 2016 (0.11) Prologix Distribution LLC as Financial Consultant
Oct 2011 to Sep 2015 (4.0) Wise Global Group LLC as Chief Finance Officer
May 2008 – Sep 2011 (3.5) HLB Ijaz Tabussum & Co. as Assistant Manager Audit & Assurance
Sep 2004– April 2008 (3.7) Polypipe Pakistan (Pvt) Limited & The Hexagon as Accountant
Banaras Khan
Swati
[CPA, CIA, CA-Finalist, CFC, BA]
Villa 4, Fortunato, JVC, Dubai,U.A.E
+971 55 411 87 35
professional.acca@gmail.com
muhammad.banaras1
https://ae.linkedin.com/in/banaras
 (12) years of commendable work success
 (4) years worked at managerial level
 (4) professional certifications
 Bachelors’ degree in Economics
 Audited, reviewed and assessed
organizations like UNDP, UNCEF, USAID
and DANIDA
 Spectacular skills in financial reporting,
accounts management and ERPs
 Excellent hand on more than 20 ERPs with
command over QuickBooks, Tally & Sage
 Multi-national and multi-cultural professional
career in three countries including UAE
 Good knowledge of IFRSs, IASs, ISAs,
SAISs, US GAAPs and US GAASs
 Well versed with taxation and corporate
laws of Pakistan, Afghanistan, UK and UAE
 Awarded with many certificates of
achievements and awards
I contributed to the financial guidance and success of a
large business by carrying out accounting and
treasury activities as well as audit function. Moreover,
I provided statutory and exceptional reporting to key
stakeholders and senior management, financial
management and support of new business
opportunities, business process management and
improvement. Further I evaluated and communicated
business unit and company-wide financial information
through assessment of ongoing financial performance
with forecasts, budgets, and reports.
 QuickBooks (Consultant)
 Tally ERP 9 (Consultant)
 Sage 50 (Consultant)
 Focus i ERP (Consultant)
 Simply A/c (Consultant)
 A/c Express (Consultant)
 QuickBooks Integration
(Consultant)
 SAP FI-CO (User)
 MS Dynamics (User)
 Sage 300 (User)
 Oracle (User)
 Doccept (User)
 Pastel by Sage (User)
 SH Financials (User)
 Magento (User)
ERPs EXPERTISE (LEVEL)
CAREER SUMMARY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Prologix LLC
Financial Consultant
Employer Industry
Dubai UAE
September 2015 to July 2016
IT Distributors & Integrated Solutions
 Reconciled system’s monthly account balances including A/P, A/R, banks and stock
 Maintained organized set of detailed records and files to document financial transactions
 Resolved complex accounting issues and assist other personnel in resolving financial issues
 Reviewed general ledger on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of posting
 Produced financial reports involving the company’s bank accounts for monthly board meetings
 Produced quarterly and annual financial statements and ad hoc financial reports
 Made and implemented recommendations to improve accounting processes and procedures
 Implemented various ERPs which includes MS Dynamics NAV, Focus, QuickBooks, Tally and Sage
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OVERVIEW
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1. Polypipe Pakistan (Private) Limited Islamabad, Pakistan
General Accountant (Full-time) March 2007 to April 2008
Employer Industry HDPE Pipe Manufacturing
2. The Hexagon Islamabad, Pakistan
Accountant (Part-time) September 2004 to February 2007
Employer Industry Abroad Education Consulting Firm
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
 USAID Pre-award Assessment of AISA’s Internal Controls System
 UNICEF Afghanistan Review of Controls and Risk Management
Procedures
 Forensic Audit of DQG Afghanistan, Danish Embassy (DANIDA) Grant
 Financial Audit of Ministry of Education Afghanistan, Danish Embassy
(DANIDA) Grant
 Financial and Compliance Audit (Agreed Upon Procedures) of FEFA
Afghanistan
 Annual Audit of Asia Security Group, Wise Global Group, and Balkh Air
Services
 Audit of Afghan Rural Finance Company (US GAAS, US GAAPS,
Financial Institution)
 Annual Audit of SB Group of Companies Pakistan (2008-9)
 Audit of Provident Fund of SB Group of Companies Pakistan (2009)
 Annual Audit of Interactive Group Pakistan (2009)
 Annual Audit of Redco Pakistan Limited (Public Unlisted) (2009)
 Audits of Aims School, Roots International and many other institutions
Planned, executed and
finalized various assurance
and review engagements
including preparation of
financial statements in
accordance with the
requirements of IFRSs and
local regulations. Planned and
executed methodology for
detection of fraud in Non-
Government Organizations
including the physical
inspections and prepared the
reports for the donors in some
special assignments. I
transferred my mandatory
articles by serving BKR Muniff
Ziauddin Junaidy and Co.
Chartered Accountants for
two years. Managed over a
hundred assignments but
some are bulleted here.
 Developing, implementing and monitoring functional objectives for the Financial
Accounting section in alignment with the strategic objective
 Establishment of a robust financial accounting framework and review mechanism
for financial functions relating to revenue & receivables, expense & liabilities,
payables, cash management & forecasting and general ledger financial data
integrity and reconciliation
 Review and analyze accuracy of financial information (assets, liabilities, revenue,
expense and cash management) contributing to financial reports presented to
Senior Management in support of decision-making
 Financial accounting management, financial reporting and coordination with
external auditors. Statutory filing and taxation management including annual
renewals, tax returns, BRT and WHT
 Manage the Treasury and Banking functions ensuring compliance to Financial
regulations, monitor funding and revenue and ensure optimum utilization of surplus
funds
 Research complex issues, focus on International Accounting Standards, evaluating
trends, enhancing systems, resolving problems and implementing change, if
required. Support major financial projects endorsed for implementation
Recognized for sound
fiscal and operational
management,
strategic partnerships
and acquisitions
resulting in enhanced
profitability reduced
costs and optimized
shareholder value.
Strong team-building,
leadership, motivation
and communication
skills coupled with
insights into emerging
opportunities, trends,
issues and
challenges in the
global economy.
Wise Global Group FZC
Chief Finance Officer
Employer Industry
Ras Al Khaimah UAE
October 2011 to September 2015
IT, Construction, Trading, Real Estate, Educational Service
HLB Ijaz Tabussum & Co. Chartered Accountants
Assistant Manager Audit & Assurance
Employer Industry
Islamabad Pakistan
May 2008 to September 2011
Audit and Business Advisory
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Certification/Degree Institution Specialization / Major Passing Year
CIA IIA USA Internal Auditing 2013
CPA ICPAP Pakistan Financial Accounting 2013
CFC IFC USA Financial Consulting 2012
CA-Finalist ICAP Pakistan Financial Accounting 2010
Bachelors’ Degree Punjab University Economics 2008
HSSC BISE Abbottabad Mathematics 2003
SSC BISE Abbottabad Science 2001
Skills & Abilities Proficiency Level Last Used / Practiced
Microsoft Office (2003 to 2013) Excellent Currently Using
Doccept EDMS Good Currently Using
Windows 7, 8 and 10, Adobe and Publisher Excellent Currently Using
Magento Store Manager – Ecommerce Good Currently Using
QuickBooks-Magento Integration Excellent Currently Using
Microsoft Project Good Currently Using
Presentation Skills Training Course (PSTC) Skans School of Accountancy Pakistan 2007
Computer Practical Training Course (CPTC) Skans School of Accountancy Pakistan 2005
Internships/Workshops / Seminars Year
Civil Society on Budget 2010 Discussion by Action Aid in Islamabad Pakistan 2010
Post Budget Seminar by ICAP 2010 at Islamabad Club Pakistan 2010
Seminar on IFRS at ICAP Islamabad Pakistan 2009
Workshop on Learning IFRS at ICAP Islamabad Pakistan 2009
Seminar on Audit and Assurance at ICAP Islamabad Pakistan 2008
Company/Organization Year Award Title
Wise Global Group LLC June 2013 Employee of the year
Global Technology June 2012 Certificate of Achievement
Passport No: AL 3728092 Date of Birth: 02-February-1985 (Age: 31 Years)
Nationality: Pakistani
Visa Status:
Language Competency : English, Urdu, Persian
Resident Visa – Transferable
Sajid Mehmood
Manager Financial Reporting – Du Telecom Dubai
Cell: +971559532689
Email: sajeee@gmail.com
Muhammad Abid Khan
Team Lead – LARA Architects GDC Dubai
Cell: +971503585029
Email: ddc.mkhan@cma--systems.com
Expected Remuneration Range: 10,000 AED to 15,000 AED (Lump sum)
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
COMPUTER SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES
OTHER PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AWARDS
PERSONAL INFORMATION
REFERENCES

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    ACCOUNTS & FINANCEMANAGER (5 YEARS UAE EXPERIENCE) Professional Qualification: CPA, CIA, CA-Finalist, CFC Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (Economics) Work Experience: Organization & Designation Sep 2015 to July 2016 (0.11) Prologix Distribution LLC as Financial Consultant Oct 2011 to Sep 2015 (4.0) Wise Global Group LLC as Chief Finance Officer May 2008 – Sep 2011 (3.5) HLB Ijaz Tabussum & Co. as Assistant Manager Audit & Assurance Sep 2004– April 2008 (3.7) Polypipe Pakistan (Pvt) Limited & The Hexagon as Accountant Banaras Khan Swati [CPA, CIA, CA-Finalist, CFC, BA] Villa 4, Fortunato, JVC, Dubai,U.A.E +971 55 411 87 35 professional.acca@gmail.com muhammad.banaras1 https://ae.linkedin.com/in/banaras  (12) years of commendable work success  (4) years worked at managerial level  (4) professional certifications  Bachelors’ degree in Economics  Audited, reviewed and assessed organizations like UNDP, UNCEF, USAID and DANIDA  Spectacular skills in financial reporting, accounts management and ERPs  Excellent hand on more than 20 ERPs with command over QuickBooks, Tally & Sage  Multi-national and multi-cultural professional career in three countries including UAE  Good knowledge of IFRSs, IASs, ISAs, SAISs, US GAAPs and US GAASs  Well versed with taxation and corporate laws of Pakistan, Afghanistan, UK and UAE  Awarded with many certificates of achievements and awards I contributed to the financial guidance and success of a large business by carrying out accounting and treasury activities as well as audit function. Moreover, I provided statutory and exceptional reporting to key stakeholders and senior management, financial management and support of new business opportunities, business process management and improvement. Further I evaluated and communicated business unit and company-wide financial information through assessment of ongoing financial performance with forecasts, budgets, and reports.  QuickBooks (Consultant)  Tally ERP 9 (Consultant)  Sage 50 (Consultant)  Focus i ERP (Consultant)  Simply A/c (Consultant)  A/c Express (Consultant)  QuickBooks Integration (Consultant)  SAP FI-CO (User)  MS Dynamics (User)  Sage 300 (User)  Oracle (User)  Doccept (User)  Pastel by Sage (User)  SH Financials (User)  Magento (User) ERPs EXPERTISE (LEVEL) CAREER SUMMARY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Prologix LLC Financial Consultant Employer Industry Dubai UAE September 2015 to July 2016 IT Distributors & Integrated Solutions  Reconciled system’s monthly account balances including A/P, A/R, banks and stock  Maintained organized set of detailed records and files to document financial transactions  Resolved complex accounting issues and assist other personnel in resolving financial issues  Reviewed general ledger on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of posting  Produced financial reports involving the company’s bank accounts for monthly board meetings  Produced quarterly and annual financial statements and ad hoc financial reports  Made and implemented recommendations to improve accounting processes and procedures  Implemented various ERPs which includes MS Dynamics NAV, Focus, QuickBooks, Tally and Sage 1 OVERVIEW
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    2Page 1. Polypipe Pakistan(Private) Limited Islamabad, Pakistan General Accountant (Full-time) March 2007 to April 2008 Employer Industry HDPE Pipe Manufacturing 2. The Hexagon Islamabad, Pakistan Accountant (Part-time) September 2004 to February 2007 Employer Industry Abroad Education Consulting Firm OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE  USAID Pre-award Assessment of AISA’s Internal Controls System  UNICEF Afghanistan Review of Controls and Risk Management Procedures  Forensic Audit of DQG Afghanistan, Danish Embassy (DANIDA) Grant  Financial Audit of Ministry of Education Afghanistan, Danish Embassy (DANIDA) Grant  Financial and Compliance Audit (Agreed Upon Procedures) of FEFA Afghanistan  Annual Audit of Asia Security Group, Wise Global Group, and Balkh Air Services  Audit of Afghan Rural Finance Company (US GAAS, US GAAPS, Financial Institution)  Annual Audit of SB Group of Companies Pakistan (2008-9)  Audit of Provident Fund of SB Group of Companies Pakistan (2009)  Annual Audit of Interactive Group Pakistan (2009)  Annual Audit of Redco Pakistan Limited (Public Unlisted) (2009)  Audits of Aims School, Roots International and many other institutions Planned, executed and finalized various assurance and review engagements including preparation of financial statements in accordance with the requirements of IFRSs and local regulations. Planned and executed methodology for detection of fraud in Non- Government Organizations including the physical inspections and prepared the reports for the donors in some special assignments. I transferred my mandatory articles by serving BKR Muniff Ziauddin Junaidy and Co. Chartered Accountants for two years. Managed over a hundred assignments but some are bulleted here.  Developing, implementing and monitoring functional objectives for the Financial Accounting section in alignment with the strategic objective  Establishment of a robust financial accounting framework and review mechanism for financial functions relating to revenue & receivables, expense & liabilities, payables, cash management & forecasting and general ledger financial data integrity and reconciliation  Review and analyze accuracy of financial information (assets, liabilities, revenue, expense and cash management) contributing to financial reports presented to Senior Management in support of decision-making  Financial accounting management, financial reporting and coordination with external auditors. Statutory filing and taxation management including annual renewals, tax returns, BRT and WHT  Manage the Treasury and Banking functions ensuring compliance to Financial regulations, monitor funding and revenue and ensure optimum utilization of surplus funds  Research complex issues, focus on International Accounting Standards, evaluating trends, enhancing systems, resolving problems and implementing change, if required. Support major financial projects endorsed for implementation Recognized for sound fiscal and operational management, strategic partnerships and acquisitions resulting in enhanced profitability reduced costs and optimized shareholder value. Strong team-building, leadership, motivation and communication skills coupled with insights into emerging opportunities, trends, issues and challenges in the global economy. Wise Global Group FZC Chief Finance Officer Employer Industry Ras Al Khaimah UAE October 2011 to September 2015 IT, Construction, Trading, Real Estate, Educational Service HLB Ijaz Tabussum & Co. Chartered Accountants Assistant Manager Audit & Assurance Employer Industry Islamabad Pakistan May 2008 to September 2011 Audit and Business Advisory 2 3
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    3Page Certification/Degree Institution Specialization/ Major Passing Year CIA IIA USA Internal Auditing 2013 CPA ICPAP Pakistan Financial Accounting 2013 CFC IFC USA Financial Consulting 2012 CA-Finalist ICAP Pakistan Financial Accounting 2010 Bachelors’ Degree Punjab University Economics 2008 HSSC BISE Abbottabad Mathematics 2003 SSC BISE Abbottabad Science 2001 Skills & Abilities Proficiency Level Last Used / Practiced Microsoft Office (2003 to 2013) Excellent Currently Using Doccept EDMS Good Currently Using Windows 7, 8 and 10, Adobe and Publisher Excellent Currently Using Magento Store Manager – Ecommerce Good Currently Using QuickBooks-Magento Integration Excellent Currently Using Microsoft Project Good Currently Using Presentation Skills Training Course (PSTC) Skans School of Accountancy Pakistan 2007 Computer Practical Training Course (CPTC) Skans School of Accountancy Pakistan 2005 Internships/Workshops / Seminars Year Civil Society on Budget 2010 Discussion by Action Aid in Islamabad Pakistan 2010 Post Budget Seminar by ICAP 2010 at Islamabad Club Pakistan 2010 Seminar on IFRS at ICAP Islamabad Pakistan 2009 Workshop on Learning IFRS at ICAP Islamabad Pakistan 2009 Seminar on Audit and Assurance at ICAP Islamabad Pakistan 2008 Company/Organization Year Award Title Wise Global Group LLC June 2013 Employee of the year Global Technology June 2012 Certificate of Achievement Passport No: AL 3728092 Date of Birth: 02-February-1985 (Age: 31 Years) Nationality: Pakistani Visa Status: Language Competency : English, Urdu, Persian Resident Visa – Transferable Sajid Mehmood Manager Financial Reporting – Du Telecom Dubai Cell: +971559532689 Email: sajeee@gmail.com Muhammad Abid Khan Team Lead – LARA Architects GDC Dubai Cell: +971503585029 Email: ddc.mkhan@cma--systems.com Expected Remuneration Range: 10,000 AED to 15,000 AED (Lump sum) _____ EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND COMPUTER SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES OTHER PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS PERSONAL INFORMATION REFERENCES