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M. ALTAF ELAHI
Accounts Manager
Islamabad
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Summary
Dynamic ACCA-certified Finance and Accounts Manager with 6 years of experience in financial management and internal audit, delivering impact results in regulatory compliance and strategic financial planning. Skilled at fostering collaboration across departments to drive informed decision-making and support business growth. Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance, ensuring financial transparency and accountability in every project undertaken.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Accounts Manager
Dr. Arshad Health Associates
Islamabad, Islamabad
04.2025 - Current
- Leading financial operations across multiple healthcare units, overseeing budgeting, cash flow, and monthly closings with 100% on-time accuracy.
- Preparing and analyzed financial statements in compliance with IFRS and local tax laws, ensuring full regulatory compliance during audits.
- Managing revenue cycle processes, including billing, insurance claims, and reconciliations, improving collection rates by 18%.
- Supervising a finance team of 5+ and provided training on healthcare cost accounting and compliance standards.
Accounts Manager
Fazal e Atta Travel & Tours
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Compiled comprehensive financial reports for enhanced managerial decision-making
- Oversaw the entire financial assignment process, monitoring and assessing team member contributions to uphold standards
- Finalized balance sheet reconciliations accurately and promptly
- Reduced workload by 10% by automation
Accountant
Optimum Accountants
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked closely with clients in diverse areas, contributing to a reduction in audit findings and improved compliance
- Ensured timely submission of tax returns to HMRC, avoiding penalties and fines
- Managed monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports, resulting in timely and accurate financial statements for decision-making
- An accounting firm providing financial management and compliance services
ICAEW Trainee - Sales Tax
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared and processed sales and use tax returns due monthly, resulting in 98% accuracy in accounting postings
- Ensured financial records are maintained accurately for state and local audits
- A leading telecommunications company in Pakistan
ICAEW Trainee - Internal Audit
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Directed activities of personnel engaged in filing, recording, compiling and transmitting financial records
- Executed thorough Risk Assessments, leading to a reduction in audit errors and ensuring identification of potential risks
- A leading telecommunications company in Pakistan
Accountant
Arthur Ashe Consultants
London, London
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Ensured timely submission of tax returns, resulting in a 100% compliance rate with HM Revenue and Customs, avoiding penalties and fines.
- Worked closely with clients in diverse areas, contributing to reduction in audit findings and improved compliance.
Junior Accountant
Butt & Co Accountants
Watford, Hertfordshire
08.2009 - 04.2012
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using Excel and Quickbooks.
- Prepared bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Managed client billing process to ensure prompt payment, improving cash flow management.
- Managed monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports, resulting in timely and accurate financial statements for decision-making.
Education
ACCA -
London School of Business & Finance
BSc (Hons) - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brookes University
CAT - undefined
London School Of Accountancy
Skills
Certification
ACCA Member
Accomplishments
- Achieved 98% accuracy in accounting postings during my role as ICAEW Trainee.
- Successfully led audit compliance improvements in my engagements with various clients.
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- ACCA
- CTA
Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Software
Freshbooks
Xero
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Punjabi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Turkish
Elementary (A2)
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
Interests
Books
Gadets
Cars
Family
Timeline
Accounts Manager
Dr. Arshad Health Associates
04.2025 - Current
Accounts Manager
Fazal e Atta Travel & Tours
07.2023 - 03.2025
Accountant
Optimum Accountants
05.2022 - 06.2023
ICAEW Trainee - Sales Tax
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd
06.2021 - 04.2022
ICAEW Trainee - Internal Audit
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd
04.2019 - 05.2021
ACCA Member
04-2016
Accountant
Arthur Ashe Consultants
11.2014 - 03.2015
CAT Certified
08-2010
Junior Accountant
Butt & Co Accountants
08.2009 - 04.2012
BSc (Hons) - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brookes University
CAT - undefined
London School Of Accountancy
ACCA -
London School of Business & Finance
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