Mujahid Mahmood is a Group Finance Manager with over 15 years of experience in financial strategy, reporting, and analysis, currently based in Dubai, UAE. He holds a Master's in Commerce and has extensive experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, and compliance, having worked with various organizations including Skylines Group and Pannell Kerr Foster International. His technical skills include proficiency in multiple accounting software and he has supervised a team of 25 staff directly.
Mujahid Mahmood is a Group Finance Manager with over 15 years of experience in financial strategy, reporting, and analysis, currently based in Dubai, UAE. He holds a Master's in Commerce and has extensive experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, and compliance, having worked with various organizations including Skylines Group and Pannell Kerr Foster International. His technical skills include proficiency in multiple accounting software and he has supervised a team of 25 staff directly.
Mujahid Mahmood is a Group Finance Manager with over 15 years of experience in financial strategy, reporting, and analysis, currently based in Dubai, UAE. He holds a Master's in Commerce and has extensive experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, and compliance, having worked with various organizations including Skylines Group and Pannell Kerr Foster International. His technical skills include proficiency in multiple accounting software and he has supervised a team of 25 staff directly.
Mujahid Mahmood is a Group Finance Manager with over 15 years of experience in financial strategy, reporting, and analysis, currently based in Dubai, UAE. He holds a Master's in Commerce and has extensive experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, and compliance, having worked with various organizations including Skylines Group and Pannell Kerr Foster International. His technical skills include proficiency in multiple accounting software and he has supervised a team of 25 staff directly.
About Me I am a seasoned Group Finance Manager with over 15 years of experience leading financial strategy, reporting, and analysis for large, multi-departmental organizations. With a strong background in financial forecasting, budgeting, and managing cross- functional teams, I excel in driving operational efficiency and supporting business growth through data-driven insights. My expertise spans financial consolidation, risk management, and compliance with international financial regulations. I am committed to leveraging my leadership skills and financial acumen to support strategic decision-making and enhance overall organizational performance.
PROFILE SUMMARY: ✓ Master’s in commerce (University of Punjab), C.A. Finalist, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) ✓ 11 years experience at Skylines as Group Finance Manager ✓ 5 months experience at Pannell Kerr Foster International Pakistan (TAGM & Co.) as Assistant Manager Audit and Assurance ✓ 3.5 years professional training at Pannell Kerr Foster International Pakistan (TAGM & Co. Lahore office) ✓ 2 years of financial reporting experience with Hareera Textile Pvt. Ltd. ✓ 6 months work experience in a leading tractor manufacturing industry of Pakistan- Millat Tractors Ltd. ✓ Has supervised 25 staff directly ✓ Technical Skills QuickBooks, Focus, FAS, GBMS, Peach Tree, Advanced Excel (PivotTables, Macros, Financial Models)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Group Finance Manager (July 2013 – To Date) Skylines Group Skylines is a small group of companies that is engaged in different sectors of UAE economy like ERP consultancy, marketing, taxation services and telecom sector (Du and Etisalat). My responsibilities as Group Finance Manager include: o Maintaining the financial health of the companies in group. o Manage the preparation of the companies budget. o Providing financial reports and interpreting financial information to directors while recommending further courses of action. o Manage relationships with bankers, auditors, and tax authorities. o Focus on all daily and month-end accounting procedures for the financial results. o Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met. o Provide insight on spending trends and cost-savings initiatives and margin opportunities. o Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities. o Developing strategies that work to minimize financial risk.
Assistant Manager Audit and Assurance (December 2012 – May 2013)
Pannell Kerr Foster International (TAGM & Co.) TAGM is engaged in providing a wide range of integrated solutions to a large portfolio of clients from a diversified activity segments within and outside Pakistan. It provides services of Auditing, Taxation, Management, IT, Accounting and Legal & Secretarial Consultancy and other related assistance to local and foreign private, public and other organizations. My role as assistant manager audit with TAGM comprised of managing external audit, establishing and communicating with clients the outlines of audit plan, human resource planning, conducting/ supervising of internal and external audits, ensuring the appropriateness of audit methodology and compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards, establishment and implementation of accounting and internal control system and preparation of deliverables including summarisation of accounting and auditing issues, review of financial statements and reporting thereof. C.A. Articles (June 2009 – November 2012) Pannell Kerr Foster International (TAGM & Co.)
At TAGM, I managed and led engagement teams through the planning, execution and conclusion stages of various audits. Work performed include, getting a strong knowledge of international financial reporting standards as gained through my studies, carrying out management roles, running audits, including preparing planning, fieldwork and completion stages for small, medium and large companies of manufacturing and service industries, assisting audit manager in planning and finalizing assignments, preparation of financial statements for individual companies and groups, design audit programs, evaluate internal controls and test results, develop audit findings and discuss with client management, providing clients with both accounting and tax advice, attending stock takes, preparation of tax computations and completion of corporate tax returns, filing of monthly, quarterly and annual statement of tax deducted and preparation of statement of refund of withholding tax. Major clients include
o Lal Din Engineering (Manufacturing) o Phoenix Foods-Dunkin Donuts, (International Food
o Fazal Paper Mills (Manufacturing) Chain) o Olive Paper Mills (Manufacturing) o Amrus food (Beverage) o Salva Oils (Manufacturing) o MAK Group of Companies (Dairy, Shoe industry, o Pak West (Manufacturing) exporter) o FarmAll Technology (Tractor assembling) o Rehman Security System (Services) o Nazir & Co. (Contractor) o Mint Idea House (Services) o Millennium Land Development (Housing Society) o Namal College Mianwali (Education Sector) o The Fueler Private Limited (Oil Distributor) o Value Stock Securities (Stock Broker) o Madni Gas (LPG)
Chief Accountant (July 2007 – May 2009)
Hareera Textile Pvt. Ltd. Hareera Textile Pvt. Ltd. is a manufacturer and exporter of knitted fabric and garments. Worked in Hareera Textile Pvt. Ltd. as Chief Accountant, reporting to managing director my major functions were: finalization of monthly management accounts, half yearly and annual statutory accounts, supervision of corporate and taxation functions, developed system and procedures of internal financial control, coordination and supervision of work performed by assistants, arrange payments for vendors and negotiating with suppliers, reporting to directors on all business activities on daily and monthly basis, coordination with Govt. agencies EOBI and Social Security, coordination with banks for reconciliation., invoice and payment handling both for vendors and personnel and coordination with external auditors.
Account Officer (January 2007 – June 2007)
Millat Tractors Ltd. Millat Tractor Ltd. is Pakistan’s leading engineering concern in the automobile sector, an ISO 9002 certified company for its Assembly Plants of Tractors, Engines, Industrial & Agricultural Products as well as Material Testing and Gauge Control Laboratory. I worked in the finance department under Vendor Section, Payment Section, Sales & Income Tax Section, import section and Account Section.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE: - Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan (ICPAP) Certified Public Accountant CPA 2023 - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) C.A. (Module E) – AAFR Passed 2012 - Hailey College of Commerce, University of Punjab Lahore, Pakistan M.Com – Specialisation in Finance (80 %) 2004 - Hailey College of Commerce, University of Punjab Lahore, Pakistan B.Com – (900 / 1300) 69% 2001 - Presentation Skills Training Course (PSTC) 2003 - Certificate of Computer Practical Training (CCPT) 2002
