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Ata Muhammad Shinwari

Plano,TX

Summary

Accomplished Finance and Accounting Manager with a proven track record at Property Connections and Builders, enhancing financial processes and driving cost reduction initiatives. Expert in accounts payable management and fostering team collaboration, I have significantly improved efficiency and financial accuracy. Skilled in investment management, my strategic approach has consistently maximized profits and streamlined operations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance and Accounting Manager

Property Connections and Builders
Islamabad, Pakistan
07.2016 - 11.2024
  • Identified areas of cost savings through analysis and process improvement initiatives.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and collection.
  • Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Communicated with stockholders or other investors to provide information or raise capital.
  • Developed or analyzed information to assess current or future financial status of firms.
  • Ensured compliance with corporate tax filing requirements at both federal and state levels.
  • Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Cost Controller

Pearl Continental Hotel
Peshawar, KPK
11.2010 - 03.2016
  • Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
  • Prepared monthly financial statements, coordinated annual audits and facilitated preparation of Consolidated Annual Financial Reports (CAFR).
  • Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
  • Monitored and reported on the financial performance of projects, ensuring accuracy of data.
  • Developed and implemented cost control strategies to reduce operational costs and maximize profits.
  • Streamlined operations to improve on-time collections and reduce invoice processing time.
  • Updated billing procedures to improve overall efficiency and reduce accounts receivable.
  • Ensured all transactions were properly recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Improved billing and month-end reporting processes.
  • Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Education

A.C.C.A (Part Qualified) - Accounting And Finance

Kaplin Financial
London Bridge
03-2007

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Studies

Liver Pool John Moore University
Liverpool England
08-2005

MBA (Finance) - Accounting And Finance

University Of Peshawar (U.O.P)
Pakistan
09-2002

Skills

  • Accounts payable management
  • Investment management
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Payroll processing
  • Cash flow management
  • Cost accounting

Languages

English
Professional
Urdu
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Phasto
Professional
Persian
Professional

Accomplishments

  • Award for the purchase department's supervision
  • Event Management Award
  • Intercontinental Hotels' branch opening contribution
  • Price water house coopers competition in London (Best Western hotel).
  • Offered a research work in Disney cruises(The one created the Titanic) North Ireland Belfast.

Timeline

Finance and Accounting Manager

Property Connections and Builders
07.2016 - 11.2024

Cost Controller

Pearl Continental Hotel
11.2010 - 03.2016

A.C.C.A (Part Qualified) - Accounting And Finance

Kaplin Financial

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Studies

Liver Pool John Moore University

MBA (Finance) - Accounting And Finance

University Of Peshawar (U.O.P)
Ata Muhammad Shinwari