Muhammad Khawar Saddique
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Adept at steering financial operations, I excelled at INL-Pakistan, US Embassy, managing over $40M in project funds annually. My expertise in financial planning and risk assessment, coupled with a knack for project management, significantly enhanced compliance and operational efficiency. Demonstrated leadership in audit and taxation showcases my comprehensive skill set.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager Receivables
Kohat Cement Company Limited, Kohat Pakistan
10.2000 - 06.2025
- Being the team lead of the Accounts Receivables section, I supervised the company's sales and receivables operations.
- Aging of accounts receivables, and follow-up with customers for recoveries.
- Sales orders processing, payment confirmations, bank reconciliations, customer order forms verification, preparation, review, and analysis of periodic financial statements, verification of sales tax invoices, etc.
Financial Specialist
INL-Pakistan, US Embassy, Islamabad Pakistan
06.2002 - 01.2025
- Responsible for the financial management of a pipeline of more than $40M annually, including budgeting, accounting, disbursements, and audit of USG project funds.
- Provided technical oversight to conduct risk assessments.
- Supported project activities by reviewing Project Implementation Letters, Letters of Agreement, project proposals, and ensuring compliance with US government and host government financial rules and regulations.
- Coordination with the host government agencies for the processing and ratification of project proposals and Letter of Agreement.
- Provided technical expertise for the resolution of procedural, administrative, and implementation issues related to project management.
- Assisted in the development and analysis of project implementation proposals.
Financial Controller and Company Secretary
Currentage Group of Companies, Islamabad Pakistan
04.1997 - 03.2000
- Accounting and bookkeeping.
- Processing vendors' payments and vouchering.
- Preparation of bank reconciliation and cash flow statements.
- Preparation of yearly and half-yearly financial statements.
- Coordination with auditors for the company's financial audits.
- Filing of the company's income tax returns and the company's corporate statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.
- Handling of banking and insurance matters.
- Payroll
Accounts Assistant
Army Welfare Trust Pharmaceuticals, Rawalpindi Pak
02.1994 - 04.1997
- Accounting and bookkeeping.
- Preparation of bank reconciliation statements.
- Working with banks to open Letters of Credit for imports.
- Processing multi-million rupees contractors' payments.
- Processing travel and medical claims.
- Handling banking and insurance matters.
- Internal audit and payroll.
Education
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Accounting And Finance
Insti. of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan
10-2025
Associate Cost & Management Accountant (ACMA) - Accounting And Finance
Inst. of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan
11-1998
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) - Accounting And Finance
The University of Punjab, Pakistan
05-1992
Skills
- Financial Management
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Audit and taxation
- Budget formulation and execution
- Financial planning and analysis
- Project management and implementation
- Risk assessment
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Honor awards
- Meritorious awards
- Performance awards
Certification
- ACMA
- CPA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Specialist
INL-Pakistan, US Embassy, Islamabad Pakistan
06.2002 - 01.2025
Deputy Manager Receivables
Kohat Cement Company Limited, Kohat Pakistan
10.2000 - 06.2025
Financial Controller and Company Secretary
Currentage Group of Companies, Islamabad Pakistan
04.1997 - 03.2000
Accounts Assistant
Army Welfare Trust Pharmaceuticals, Rawalpindi Pak
02.1994 - 04.1997
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Accounting And Finance
Insti. of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan
Associate Cost & Management Accountant (ACMA) - Accounting And Finance
Inst. of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) - Accounting And Finance
The University of Punjab, Pakistan
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