Muhammad Farooq Safdar
Core Competencies:
Contact Details:
+971501639525
faruqsafdar@gmail.com
faruq.safdar
Education:
Chartered Certified Accountant
(ACCA)
ACCA U.K.(in year2009)
Certified Accounting
Technician (CAT)
ACCA U.K.(in year2005)
High and Secondary School
Board of Secondary Education
D.G. Khan Distract, Punjab
Pakistan. ( in year 2001 & 2003)
Key Skills:
 Able to work in pressure
oriented/ challenging
environment
 Strong Public Relation
skills
 Analytical Thinking
 Self-Motivated
 Goal Oriented
 Problem Solving Skills
 Active Listener& Critical
Thinker
Accounting Systems and Controls, , Financial Reporting,  Interpreting Financial
Information, Monitoring Cash Flows and predicting future trends, Budgeting ,
Internal & External Audit and Controls, Financial Management & Financial
Planning, Management Accounting, Strategic and Long-Term Business Planning,
Liaising with Auditors’ Local and Government Authorities.
Professional Experience
Accounts and Finance Manager
Mansions Group of Companies, Dubai, U.A.E. (2013-2015)
 Achieved and realized 10% reduction in the budgeted expenses and provide a
reasonable margin for capital expenditure on the community management
projects.
 Successfully negotiated the major service contracts with the suppliers some of
them are big companies like G4S, Schneider Electric, Siemens and Farnek
Facilities Management.
 Train new staff to develop a system to make sure every procedure is followed
correctly in timely manner.
 advising directors on delivery and development of business plans, financials,
managerial matters and proper allocation of resources.
 Monitoring the progress against agreed objectives and researching and
reporting on factors influencing business performance.
 Supervise the whole range of Accounts Payable, Receivable, finance & Budget
Preparation.
 Liaise with & assist internal & external auditors; implement recommendations
if any; take corrective actions wherever required.
 Reporting to directors financial performance and operations by ensure
accuracy of information contained in financial reports & their compliance with
statutory requirements.
 interpreting financial information to directors. Monitoring and interpreting
cash flows and predicting future trends.
 Developing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk.
Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. Auditors,
Solicitors, Bankers and Statutory Organizations.
 Maintaining day-to-day financial control within budget. Ensuring that
appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place and in use at all
times.
Auditor
Suhaila & Associates Chartered Accountants,
Dubai, U.A.E. ( 2011-2013)
 I was responsible for the complete planning, execution and finalization of
assignments and used to liaise with client management at the highest level.
 Checking presentation and disclosure of financial statements in accordance
with applicable local laws & International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
 Conduct meetings with clients, forward opinions and suggestions on sensitive

IT Skills:
 Microsoft Office
 ERP like SAP, Tally, Peach
Tree, Quick Books
Personality attributes:
 Confident
 Careful in approach
 Focused on excellence
 Result oriented and
Collaborative.
Languages:
 English (Excellent)
 Arabic (Beginner)
 Urdu (Native)
Personal Information:
Date of Birth:
01/04/1986
Driving License:
Hold’s valid U.A.E. driving license.
References:
References available as and when
required
issues; finalize the management letter and audit report.
 I have supervised various assignments during my tenure which include Due
Diligence, Pre-award Survey, Financial Appraisals, Fixed Assets Verifications,
Internal Audit and Statutory Audit of many clients.
 closely monitor different functions such as budgeting and control, accounts
and finance, credit and recovery, procurement and disbursement, internal
audit, information system management etc.
 worked in different section of the firm like Internal & External Audit
Consultancy and cooperate sections.
 Used to make recruitment and selection of new trainees and define their
training requirements.
 Audit experience includes companies dealing in manufacturing / production,
Service Providers, Financial Institutions & Non-Profit Organizations also include
internal audits, Cost Audits, Investigations & other special assignments.
Accountant
Packages Ltd. Lahore, Pakistan. (2008-2011)
 Coordinate & overseeing the accounting, financing, investing, funding and
reporting activities at the company.
 Complete maintenance of the books of accounts in a computerized
environment.
 Preparation of payroll, financial, cash flow and number of other reconciliation
and management reports on routine basis.
 Ensure that company’s finance function is in line with the said directives and
that total compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards is
made.
 Liaise & assist the internal and external auditors of the company.
 Monthly staff cost calculations such as payroll, provision for leave salary,
gratuity etc.
 maintaining and managing employees’ provident, pension and Gratuity Funds.
 Assisting the preparation of financial statements of the company and other
management accounts.
 During my tenure, I was also team member for implementation of SAP, an ERP
system at the DIC Pakistan a group subsidiary company.
Auditor
AHLN Chartered Accounts, Lahore, Pakistan (2007)
 Vouching of expenses (Admin & Marketing) and sale invoices in different
assignments.
 Helping seniors in preparing the financial statements on different assignments.
 Helping seniors in preparing audit reports and management letters for
different clients.
 Preparing schedules of different head in profit & loss account and balance
sheet.
 Lesion between head office and audit team in various assignments.
 Audit experience includes audit of different companies such as : Innovative
Investment Bank Limited, The World Bank, State Life Insurance Corporation of
Pakistan, The Citizens Foundation (TCF), Lahore Gym Khana Club, Punjab
Provincial Co-operative Bank Limited.