Syed Muhammad Abdullah Sikander
@syedmuhammadabdullah
Experienced accountant skilled in IFRS reporting, budgeting, VAT compliance, and financial analysis.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced accountant with over five years of progressive finance experience across multinational companies, including GCC exposure in Saudi Arabia. I specialize in IFRS reporting, full-cycle accounting, and large-scale ERP systems such as Oracle, Microsoft GP, and QuickBooks.
My background includes leading external audits, managing month-end and year-end closings, and delivering accurate financial statements and forecasting to senior leadership. I have overseen treasury functions, payroll processing including WPS, VAT reconciliation for KSA, and UAE corporate tax familiarity.
I have demonstrated team leadership as a Deputy Manager of Finance and have held roles that required hands-on bookkeeping, AP/AR and bank reconciliations, fixed asset management, and detailed financial modelling. I consistently use advanced Excel and ERP tools to streamline processes and improve reporting accuracy.
I hold an M.Com in Finance and have completed nine ACCA papers (including FIA). I am immediately available, open to relocation, and bring a pragmatic, audit-focused approach to strengthen financial controls and support strategic decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Financial Analyst
Gulf Namar Company LLC
May 2025 - Present (7 months)
Prepare IFRS-compliant financial reports for CEO/CFO, manage AP/AR, perform bank reconciliations and support audit processes to maintain accurate day-to-day financial records.
Deputy Manager Finance
Dawn Media Group
May 2024 - Apr 2025 (11 months)
Led external annual audits and IFRS financial closing, directed forecasting, budgeting and treasury functions, and supervised junior finance staff while managing full-cycle accounting in QuickBooks.
Assistant Manager Finance
Lucky Textile
Jun 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 10 months)
Built financial models and forecasts, ensured IFRS compliance, managed AP/AR and vendor reconciliations, and oversaw fixed asset accounting using Microsoft GP.
Senior Accountant
Artistic Milliners
Mar 2020 - May 2022 (2 years 2 months)
Managed general ledger and payroll, executed month-end closings and reconciliations, prepared financial statements, and maintained petty cash controls using Oracle ERP.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Karachi
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) program covering core commerce subjects including accounting, taxation, and business law.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
ACCA (partial completion), Accounting
Completed 9 ACCA papers including FIA subjects as part of progression toward ACCA qualification.
University of Karachi
Master of Commerce, Finance
Completed Master of Commerce (M.Com) with focus on finance; studies covered advanced financial and managerial accounting topics.
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