Junaid Rafiq

MUHAMMAD JUNAID RAFIQ Gulshan-e-Iqbal Karachi, Pakistan Cell no: - Email:- SUMMARY: Results-driven and highly accomplished professional with a solid background in financial management and strategic business planning. Adept at analysing complex financial data, developing and implementing effective financial strategies, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Known for my strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality results. Seeking to leverage my expertise in a challenging accounts and finance role where I can contribute to driving business success and growth. WORK EXPERIENCE: Manager Accounts and Finance The Dawood Foundation November 2022 till present • • • • • • • Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the finance department. Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulations. Manage budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insights and recommendations to senior management Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices to guide financial strategy. Prepare and analyze financial reports, statements, and forecasts. Lead financial audits, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records. Supervise and mentor finance staff, fostering a high-performance culture. Asst. Manager Accounts and Finance (Remote) Accounting Bookkeepers February 2024 till present • • • • • Monitoring bookkeeping of multiple US based clients’ QuickBooks and Xero software (Remotely). Oversee and manage the bookkeeping operations of the accounts department in QuickBooks and Xero software. Communicate and resolve client queries on emails and on calls. Prepare and analyze financial reports and statements. Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition. Accounts and Finance (Hybrid) Ustaad.PK October 2023 till present • • • • • Researched operational data and monthly financial results. Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and profit and loss statement and presented the reports to the director Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices to guide financial strategy Lead financial audits, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records Internal Auditor (Remote) JP Cars November 2020 till present • • • • • • • • • Monitor internal controls at car showroom. Ensure accuracy in financial transactions and reporting. Provide leadership and accounting guidance to team. Manage day-to-day financial operations. Calculate and verify import documents. Handle computerized statements for Japanese cars Reconcile inventory. Monitor dispatch invoices and customer agreements Finalize contractual terms with customers. Financial Controller MCR Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd October 2020 till December 2022 • • • • • • • • • • • • Identify & implement process improvement opportunity to support branch operations. Prepare cash flow projection to ensure that branch always has sufficient fund for monthly operations. Monitor store internal control compliance and effectiveness. Analyze, monitor and measure marketing campaign/activities, review promotion plans and identify appropriate solution that meet the business requirement. Identify opportunity area to improve profit of non-performing stores. Managing all finance and accounting operations. Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition. Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting. Analyzed monthly and quarterly financial statements and profit and loss statement and presented the reports to the director. Maintained accounting ledgers and monitored preparation of the balance sheets. Provided leadership and accounting advice for the team members. Prepared documentation for annual external audits. • Oversee a business’s day-to-day financial operations. Warehouse Supervisor Star Warehouse April 2020 till September 2020, • • • Managed and monitored dispatching and receiving of goods. Ensured cross-team communication. Compiling closing stock with physical and system. Assistant Manager Accounts World Group of Companies September 2018 till March 2020, • • • • • • • • • Managed and monitored work of financial specialists and accountants. Researched operational data and monthly financial results. Actively participates in improving systems or structures within the finance department. Monitored financial reporting processes, such as reconciliation of balance and trial balance. Prepared the company’s budget in cooperation with CEO. Ensured cross-team communication. Compiling financial reports and supervising month-end processes. Providing training to staff members regarding financial processes. Coordinate with Account Manager to organize meetings with associates to discuss about disciplinary issues. Senior Accounts Officer Omni Group of Companies February 2017 till September 2018, • • • • • • Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts. Assisting with annual audit preparations. Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of noncompliance. Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned. Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets. Verify vouchers and signed for payment process and database entry. Audit Supervisor Hashmi & Company December 2014 till February 2017, • • • Develop annual audit plan and coordinate audit activities. Perform audits for business operations, finances, compliance with policies and procedures. Oversee audit planning and reporting activities according to established policies. • • • • • • • • • Supervise audit team to ensure quality and on-time delivery. Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities. Coordinate with team to review audit findings. Prepare reports with audit findings and recommendations. Evaluate and enhance internal controls to improve operational efficiency. Communicate audit status to management on regular basis. Discuss with management about audit observations, recommendations and actions to be taken. Prepare clear and complete audit work papers and store them in department repository. Analyze and resolve audit issues in a timely. Audit Trainee Hashmi & Company December 2013 till December 2014, • • • • • Carry out audit assignments as assigned from time to time. Prepare working papers according to the firm’s standards. Assist in performing audit of the various sections of the income statement. Assist in performing audit of certain areas within balance sheet. Ensure that basic Audit techniques are applied accurately and consistently in all areas of work delegated. EDUCATION: • • • Matriculation from Board of Secondary Education Karachi (2006). Intermediate from Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (2008). CAT (Certified Accounting Technician) (2009) ▪ Foundation Level Passed ▪ Intermediate level Passed ▪ Advance level Passed • • Advance Diploma in Accounting and Business (2013). ACCA Finalist (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). ▪ Knowledge Module Passed ▪ Skill Module Passed ▪ Essential Module Passed SKILLS: ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Financial Management Budgeting and Forecasting QuickBooks and Xero Financial Reporting Auditing Team Leadership Strategic Planning Regulatory Compliance ▪ ▪ SAP and ERP System Data Analysis PERSONAL DETAILS: ▪ ▪ ▪ Date of Birth: Language: Status: 20th March 1991 English, Urdu Married