Syed Muhammad Farhan

 Lead investment analysis and financial planning for new acquisitions and existing operating assets across international and domestic markets, including ports, logistics, healthcare, and infrastructure.  Develop and review detailed and high-level financial models to support strategic decisions, capital structuring, and Investment Committee presentations.  Prepare annual budgets and 5-year business plans across all international and national investments, ensuring alignment with group strategy.

 Oversaw performance of all investments, tracking KPIs to ensure alignment with objectives; provided actionable insights for retention or divestment decisions.  Analyzed financial positions using statistical and non-statistical tools to validate reported values in financial statements.  Collaborated with senior management on strategic financial decisions and financial statement analysis.  Delivered detailed analysis reports with executive summaries for management attention and strategic planning. .

 Managed accounting activities ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP.  Implemented SAP B1 Costing, Production, Financial, and Inventory modules.  Led ERP system implementation, enhancements, and upgrades.  Coordinated debt financing and monitored compliance with covenants.  Analyzed labor, material, and overhead costs versus budgets; prepared monthly/quarterly profitability analysis.  Monitored financial reporting with budget and KPI comparison.

 Managed monthly accounting close cycles; maintained P&L and balance sheet controls.  Led statutory financial statement preparation and ensured compliance with filing requirements.  Acted as primary contact for external auditors.  Assisted finance and business leaders with new business accounting, contracts, and ERP integration.  Implemented customized ERP and integrated CRM for reporting efficiency.

 Conducted client meetings, risk analysis, audit planning, and risk assessments.  Tested controls across sales, purchases, inventory, HR, and treasury processes.  Prepared ratio analysis, aging reports, and applied substantive procedures on financial statement line items.  Drafted financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow, Changes in Equity) compliant with IFRS/IAS.