Muhammad Abrar

Background

About Muhammad Abrar

I am an experienced CFO with 16+ years of financial leadership expertise in financial management, accounting, auditing and controlling operations, preparation and analysis of financial reports, strategic financial planning, budgeting, financial forecasting, regulatory compliance, risk management and P&L management. Additionally, I possess in-depth knowledge and working understanding of investment planning and cost saving initiatives and have proven success in planning and implementing robust financial strategies to grow revenue and optimize costs. Moreover, I have proven expertise in hiring, training, leading, and motivating high-performing teams determined to attain collective goals. I am adept at maintaining strategic relationships with key stakeholders leveraging interpersonal communication skills. I strongly believe in lifelong learning. The quotes by Eric Hoffer “In a time of drastic change, it is the learners who inherit the future. The learned usually find themselves equipped to live in a world that no longer exists” and by Kurt Lewin “Theory without practice is sterile; practice without theory is blind” capture the essence of my belief. When I am not on my job, you can usually find me reading business and management books. My major industry experience is in retail, FMCG, trading, professional services and construction with leading organization such as EY, a Big4 accountancy firm and 7-Eleven, globally the largest convenience retail chain. Key Skills: Financial Management | Financial Reporting & Analysis | Strategic Planning & Execution | Regulatory Compliance Assurance | Team Leadership | IFRSs, VAT, Corporate Tax | Analytical & Problem Solving | Strategic Relationship Management & Interpersonal Skills | Public Speaking | Process Optimization | Budgeting & Financial Planning | Risk Management | Treasury & Cash Flow Management | P&L Management | Audit & Internal Controls | Cost & Benefit Analysis | Financial Modelling | Working Capital Management | ERP Implementation | Feasibility Studies | Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen | Big Data Analytics