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Work History
Education
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Awards
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ASHAZ MUHAJIREEN

Doveton,VIC

Summary

Chartered Management Accountant (UK) and CPA (Australia) with 15+ years of experience in financial management, reporting, and process automation. Proven expertise in financial statements, month-end closing, budgeting, and tax compliance across Big 4 firms (KPMG, PwC), Thales Group, and Certis Group. Strong background in statutory audits, intercompany reporting, and working capital management. Award-winning professional with local Australian experience, recognized for driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Accountant

IT Mate Solutions
09.2024 - Current
  • Prepared financial statements (monthly, quarterly,) in compliance with IFRS
  • Managed month-end closing, including reconciliations, accruals & variance analysis
  • Led budgeting, forecasting & variance monitoring, providing strategic financial insights
  • Oversaw AP & AR, ensuring efficient cash flow management & timely invoicing
  • Monitored and controlled operational expenses, software licensing costs, and cloud service expenditures to optimize cost efficiency
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Identified cost-saving opportunities through thorough budget analysis and expense tracking.

Senior Accountant

Group Security System Certis CISCO International
06.2021 - 09.2024
  • Developed and implemented accounting and internal control systems, selecting appropriate accounting policies
  • Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis
  • Monitored budget, revenue, and variance trends for the company
  • Prepared cash flow and budgets, evaluating and analyzing financial risks of capital investment projects
  • Managed key tasks in the month-end closing process and the Group Reporting Pack for the business unit, ensuring compliance with group policies and procedures
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.

Senior Project Accountant

Thales Group
03.2015 - 12.2020
  • Assisted in month-end closing processes, including account reconciliation
  • Created and implemented updated processes for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and customer attribute reporting
  • Prepared tax payments and withholding tax
  • Supported and led internal approval processes, interfacing with legal and other teams for sub-contractor payment certification
  • Conducted financial modeling and risk analysis for vendors and sub-contractors, and supported budget preparation and variance reporting
  • Enhanced project profitability with proactive cost management and accurate revenue recognition.
  • Developed comprehensive financial forecasts for projects, enabling informed decision-making by senior leadership.
  • Expedited month-end close processes by streamlining reconciliations and intercompany transactions.
  • Improved cash flow management, ensuring timely invoicing and collection of receivables.

Senior Accountant

Sharaka Holdings
04.2011 - 12.2014
  • Led the finance and accounting function for Le Mirage Hospitality, overseeing 3 properties
  • Managed month-end closing, financial reporting, account analysis, and reconciliations
  • Monitored and controlled treasury activities, including cash handling and supplier payment scheduling
  • Prepared departmental and subsidiary budgets, performed variance analysis, and wrote financial statements and consolidations
  • Partnered with auditors for annual audits, ensuring compliance with governmental tax guidelines

Senior Audit Associate

PwC
09.2008 - 01.2011
  • Reported on financial statements under IFRS and drafted audit opinions in accordance with International Auditing Standards
  • Conducted statutory audits, agreed-upon procedures, and financial statement reviews as per IFRS and PwC audit guidelines
  • Developed and executed audit engagement strategies, managing internal controls and risk assessments
  • Coached and evaluated subordinate staff members based on PwC performance criteria, preparing detailed working papers and reports
  • Managed multiple concurrent engagements while meeting tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills.
  • Identified potential risk areas and provided recommendations to mitigate risks, protecting clients from potential financial loss.
  • Streamlined the audit process by developing customized templates that increased productivity without sacrificing quality.

Audit Associate

KPMG
12.2005 - 03.2007
  • Prepared and maintained audit working papers and schedules to support audit findings
  • Drafted audit reports, highlighting key findings and providing recommendations for process improvements
  • Identified areas of operational inefficiencies during audits and recommended improvements
  • Collaborated with management to implement corrective actions based on audit recommendations
  • Maintained professional knowledge by attending [Number] [Type] and [Type] workshops annually.
  • Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.

Education

CPA - Australia

Certified Practicing Accountant
11.2024

ACMA - UK

Associate Chartered Management Accountant
08.2016

CGMA -

Chartered Global Management Accountant
United Kingdom

Certificate in Computer Studies -

Singapore Informatics Institute

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Cost Management
  • Auditing & Taxation
  • Risk Management
  • Profit & Loss Analysis
  • ERP & Accounting Software (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks)
  • Team Leadership & Development

Accomplishments

  • Developed and implemented financial strategies that improved revenue by 20% at Certis.
  • Streamlined the Finance & Accounting functions, resulting in a reduced headcount within the department at Certis.
  • Led the digitization of departmental processes, achieving a 40% reduction in printing and stationery costs at Certis.
  • Collaborated with various departments to successfully deliver major projects, including the Doha Metro and Lusail Light Rail, ahead of schedule at Thales.
  • Worked with other departments to complete the Security Project for FIFA 2022 in record time at Certis.

Awards

Winner of the Certis Pinnacle Award 2023 for Excellence in Business Support

Timeline

Financial Accountant

IT Mate Solutions
09.2024 - Current

Senior Accountant

Group Security System Certis CISCO International
06.2021 - 09.2024

Senior Project Accountant

Thales Group
03.2015 - 12.2020

Senior Accountant

Sharaka Holdings
04.2011 - 12.2014

Senior Audit Associate

PwC
09.2008 - 01.2011

Audit Associate

KPMG
12.2005 - 03.2007

Certificate in Computer Studies -

Singapore Informatics Institute

CPA - Australia

Certified Practicing Accountant

ACMA - UK

Associate Chartered Management Accountant

CGMA -

Chartered Global Management Accountant

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