Huzaifah Musharraf

huzaifah musharraf

Deputy Manager FP&A An Interim Role Post Merger Integration Analyst at Other

United Arab Emirates

Bio Summary

Qualifications: Qualified Chartered Accountant from ICAEW-UK (2020) and ICAP-Pakistan (2014), a Qualified Chartered Management Accountant from CIMA-UK (2016). Have also passed CFA Level 1 (2018).

Post Qualification Experience snapshot:

Ø Advised a multi-award winning Dubai-based primary healthcare start-up with 60 facilities in identifying key FP&A models and applying critical tools to ensure robust & transparent reporting.

Ø Earlier, worked as a Group Manager Finance & Accounts in a leading solar SME in UAE for almost 2 years. This is where I got a chance to actively manage corporate finance and working capital, interacted with banks and financial institutions for short and long term capital restructuring and acted as SPOC for existing and prospective investor on M&A deals.

Ø From mid-2017 till end-2018, worked on short term advisory / consulting roles, helping diverse business setups (ranging from small to large sized business) in corporate and commercial finance.

Ø Prior to that, I was engaged in Transaction / M&A Advisory at KPMG (Pakistan) for a year as a due diligence specialist and in Credit Rating at IIRA (Bahrain) for a year as financial / credit rating analyst.

Skill sets: Business Planning, Strategic Finance, Financial Modelling, Post-Merger Integration, Investment Due Diligence, Corporate and Commercial Financial Management, Performance Analysis, Management Reporting, Governance Reporting, Advanced Accounting & Statutory Audits.

Personality snapshot:

ü Self-motivated, self-starter and ability to perform well under intense pressure with a go-getting attitude,

ü Effective communicator with good presentation skills along with an ability to build extensive cross-networks with seniors and peers, and

ü Ability to collaborate and coordinate well in teams, both as a manager, cross-functional leader or as a team member.

Employment History

Other

Deputy Manager FP&A An Interim Role Post Merger Integration Analyst

Other

February 2021 - February 2022

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Deputy Manager FP&A (An Interim Role) / Post-Merger Integration Analyst (initial 6 months) reporting to: coo & cfo Award-Winning Group in Primary Healthcare (UAE-Based) (Annual Revenue FY20 ≈ $30 million) Feb 2021 to ...see more

Other

Group Manager Finance AND Accounting

Other

May 2019 - February 2021

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

(Annual Revenue FY20 ≈ $18 million) May 2019 to Feb 2021 Covered Engineering & Construction (EPC), Temporary Energy Sales (PPA), R&D and Consulting business segments across four group entities. • Revamped entire financi ...see more

KPMG

ASSISTANT MANAGER TRANSACTIONS DEAL

KPMG

May 2016 - April 2017

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Directly reported to the Partner. Involved in several Buy-Side Financial Due Diligence and review of financial models and business plans. • Performed independent reviews of different valuation models. • Linde Pakistan L ...see more

Other

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Other

January 2015 - April 2016

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

• Performed Credit Rating for a diverse portfolio of Islamic banks across MENA: Jordan (JIB), Sudan (BOK, UCB & BNMB) and Pakistan (HBL & Meezan). Also performed Credit Rating for Takaful companies (in Jordan & Sudan) & a ...see more

KPMG

Auditor

KPMG

November 2010 - September 2014

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

My responsibilities entailed assessing business and audit risks, executing and finalizing audit and other assignments.

Selected Project Experience

Project Description:
Hi I would like to introduce myself for the subject position. I bring with myself a diverse 11 years of work experience with exposure to several distinct roles in finance, advisory, accounting and audit across varied industries. My overall career encompasses 7.5 years of post-certification experience, covering local and international exposure, complemented by an in-depth 3.5 years of audit and accountancy training at KPMG. Qualifications: Qualified Chartered Accountant from ICAEW-UK (2020) and ICAP-Pakistan (2014), a Qualified Chartered Management Accountant from CIMA-UK (2016). Have also passed CFA Level 1 (2018). Post Qualification Experience snapshot: Ø Advised a multi-award winning Dubai-based primary healthcare start-up with 60 facilities in identifying key FP&A models and applying critical tools to ensure robust & transparent reporting. Ø Earlier, worked as a Group Manager Finance & Accounts in a leading solar SME in UAE for almost 2 years. This is where I got a chance to actively manage corporate finance and working capital, interacted with banks and financial institutions for short and long term capital restructuring and acted as SPOC for existing and prospective investor on M&A deals. Ø From mid-2017 till end-2018, worked on short term advisory / consulting roles, helping diverse business setups (ranging from small to large sized business) in corporate and commercial finance. Ø Prior to that, I was engaged in Transaction / M&A Advisory at KPMG (Pakistan) for a year as a due diligence specialist and in Credit Rating at IIRA (Bahrain) for a year as financial / credit rating analyst. Skill sets: Business Planning, Strategic Finance, Financial Modelling, Post-Merger Integration, Investment Due Diligence, Corporate and Commercial Financial Management, Performance Analysis, Management Reporting, Governance Reporting, Advanced Accounting & Statutory Audits. I would love an opportunity to discuss this role further in detail.

Industry: Healthcare

Topic(s): Finance

Education

Master's in Finance

Institute of Chartered Accountancy of England & Wales

2020

Master's in Finance

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

2016

Master's in Finance

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

2014

Language Skills

Country Experience

Pakistan United Arab Emirates

Skills

Finance

Budgeting,

Consolidation,

Corporate Finance,

Financial Modeling,

Financial Planning

Business

Value Creation,

Business Case,

Business Planning,

Business Unit Strategy,

Corporate Strategy,

Feasability Studies,

Scenario Planning,

Strategic Planning,

M&A Strategy & Due Diligence,

Merger & Acquisitions,

Valuation