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Muhammad Arshad
Muscat,MA
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Summary
Dynamic finance leader with a proven track record at Al Siyabi International Group, driving OMR 15M+ in cost savings and enhancing cash flow management. Expert in financial strategy and team leadership, I excel in aligning operations with growth objectives while implementing robust ERP systems for efficiency. Passionate about delivering impactful results.
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Al Siyabi International Group
Muscat
01.2023 - Current
- Directed finance for Sultan Haitham City (OMR 350M+), overseeing cash flow, regulatory compliance, and investment structure.
- Established escrow account and compliance systems to ensure transparency and safeguard investor interests.
- Negotiated project and end-user financing with top-tier banks, accelerating cash inflows and boosting liquidity.
- Achieved OMR 15M+ in cost savings through supplier negotiations and procurement reforms focused on efficiency.
- Led group-wide financial strategy across real estate, construction, healthcare, and trading sectors, aligning operations with long-term growth and profitability goals.
- Built and led a high-impact finance team, transforming reporting accuracy, compliance standards, and internal controls across the group.
- Facilitated business expansion and joint ventures by coordinating due diligence, financial structuring, and stakeholder negotiations.
- Drove 90%-unit sales in just 7 months by co-developing an integrated sales policy and aligning financial incentives with sales performance.
- Implemented SAP B1 ERP and Salesforce CRM, digitizing operations and enabling real-time financial visibility across multiple entities.
- Obtained multimillion-OMR project financing by leveraging banking relationships and enhancing market credibility.
Group Finance and Accounting Manager
Windows 2000 Group
Muscat
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Manage financial planning and budget (with focus on growth) for Group of Companies.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives and productivity tools, including streamlined internal audit procedures and implementation of FOCUS I ERP and SAP Business One ERP software in group wide companies.
- Established competitive quotas and bonus program for sales department, increasing YoY revenue 23% in most recent fiscal year.
- Actively financed a $2 million capital expansion project with commercial and Govt. development Bank that provided unconventional financing that went beyond machinery financing to include soft costs, facility costs, and tooling. This financing package improved initial operating cash flow and delivered ongoing savings for the cost of capital.
- Proactively negotiated terms with an international supplier in Turkey and saved above 500,000USD in year 2020. Also increased the overall credit period by 45 Days on average.
- Designed business process flow to enhance the efficiency of business resources, supply chain and effective accomplishment of business objectives.
- Assessed workloads and devised operational processes, resulting in a 16% increase in productivity.
- Managed a process re-engineering project to improve and consolidate end-to-end service processes; restructured communication flow among 5 departments and cut down paperwork by 75%.
- Developed and implemented VAT procedures and controls across all group companies, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Assistant Finance Manager
Windows 2000 Group
Muscat
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Prepared and monitored budget forecasts for group and related companies, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
- Analyzed financial data, accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), and conducted variance analysis to identify areas for future improvement.
- Coordinated with external auditors and taxation authorities to complete tax assessment, resulting in savings of 100,000 USD on corporate tax case.
- Developed and implemented various internal controls to improve business processes.
- Introduced the concept of KPIs for production floor which resulted in production efficiency and saved above 25% on wastages.
- Streamlined sales procedure and introduced an effective commission scheme that increased the sales by 20% in 2016.
- Led turnaround in warehouse; improved inventory accuracy from 80% to 99.9%.
Senior Accountant
Windows 2000 LLC
Muscat
01.2013 - 12.2014
Accountant
Glass Technology CO. LLC
Muscat
01.2011 - 12.2012
Accounts Executive
Butterfly Hotel Suites
Sohar
10.2010 - 12.2010
Accounts Officer
Interlink Logistics (Pvt.) Ltd
01.2010 - 06.2010
Education
Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) - Business Accountancy
CPA Australia
Australia01-2022
Chartered Management Accountant (CMA) - Business Management
CIMA U.K.
U.K.01-2021
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) -
AICPA U.K. & USA
U.K. & USA01-2021
Chartered Management Accountant (CMA) - Accounting And Finance
ICMA Pakistan
Pakistan01-2017
Bachelors - mathematics
IUB
Pakistan01-2006
Skills
- Financial strategy
- Investment analysis
- M&A expertise
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Cost control strategies
- Taxation and VAT management
- IFRS compliance
- Reporting standards
- Risk frameworks
- ERP systems expertise
- Governance principles
- Leadership development
- Startup operations
- Real estate financing
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Al Siyabi International Group
01.2023 - Current
Group Finance and Accounting Manager
Windows 2000 Group
01.2017 - 12.2022
Assistant Finance Manager
Windows 2000 Group
01.2015 - 12.2016
Senior Accountant
Windows 2000 LLC
01.2013 - 12.2014
Accountant
Glass Technology CO. LLC
01.2011 - 12.2012
Accounts Executive
Butterfly Hotel Suites
10.2010 - 12.2010
Accounts Officer
Interlink Logistics (Pvt.) Ltd
01.2010 - 06.2010
Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) - Business Accountancy
CPA Australia
Chartered Management Accountant (CMA) - Business Management
CIMA U.K.
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) -
AICPA U.K. & USA
Chartered Management Accountant (CMA) - Accounting And Finance
ICMA Pakistan
Bachelors - mathematics
IUB
Certificates And Achievements
- 2025-2027, Member Oman branch council
- 2022, Better practice in governance and accountability
- 2021, Certificate in Financial Management in Microsoft Power BI
- 2021, Certificate in Blockchain: Benefits, Values, and Opportunities
- 2021, Certificate in Understanding Robotics Process Automation
- 2020, CGMA - Digital Mindset
- 2015, Certificate in Financial Modeling
Languages
- Urdu
- Arabic
- Hindi
- Punjabi
- English
- Urdu
- Arabic
- Hindi
- Punjabi
Personal Information
- Title: Chief Financial Officer
- Date of Birth: 02/14/84
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Marital Status: Married
Phone
+968-99063705, +971 50 417 5804
Career Achievements
01/01/10 - 12/31/25, Leading financial operations of Hay Al Wafaa – Sultan Haitham City with a project value exceeding OMR 350 million., Established and managed Escrow Accounts ensuring transparency and trust., Negotiated MOUs with top-tier banks in Oman for streamlined home loan solutions., Spearheaded implementation of SAP B1 ERP, enhancing operational efficiency., Revamped finance and accounting structure, clearing eight years of pending audits., Led VAT implementation and resolved compliance challenges., Secured financing facilities ensuring optimal capital structure.
Career Achievements
- Leading the financial operations of one of Oman’s largest real estate developments, Hay Al Wafaa – Sultan Haitham City, with a project value exceeding OMR 350 million.
- Established and managed Escrow Accounts in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Negotiated and formalized multiple MOUs with top-tier banks in Oman.
- Spearheaded the group-wide implementation of SAP B1 ERP.
- Revamped the finance and accounting structure by recruiting high-caliber professionals.
- Led the successful implementation of VAT across the group.
- Secured financing facilities by negotiating with leading banks in Oman.
- Designed and implemented robust internal control policies.
- Successfully defended complex tax assessments.
- Developed and executed business launch strategies for new startups.
Certificates And Achievements
- 2025-2027, Member ICMA International's Oman branch council
- 2022, Better practice in governance and accountability
- 2021, Certificate in Financial Management in Microsoft Power BI
- 2021, Certificate in Blockchain: Benefits, Values, and Opportunities
- 2021, Certificate in Understanding Robotics Process Automation
- 2021, CGMA - Digital Mindset
- 2020, Certificate in Financial Modeling
Languages
- Urdu
- Arabic
- Hindi
- Punjabi
- English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/14/84
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Marital Status: Married
- Oman Driving License
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience