Muhammad Ahmed Shakeel
Financial Management • Accounting & Reporting • Budgeting & Compliance
Senior Finance Officer
Strategic Vision & Expertise
Muhammad Ahmed Shakeel is an experienced finance and accounting professional with over 19 years of progressive experience across the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), Hashoo Foundation, and freelance cloud accounting environments. Currently serving as a Senior Finance Officer with AKDN – Aga Khan Agency for Habitat Pakistan (AKAHP), he brings strong expertise in financial management, accounting operations, donor financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, audit facilitation, tax compliance, bank reconciliation, project fund management, and financial controls. His experience includes working with MSD365 Finance & Operations, iScala, QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, managing financial transactions and supporting documentation, coordinating with regional and core offices, and ensuring compliance with donor, finance and procurement requirements. He has also contributed to vendor management, cash-flow monitoring, aging analysis, internal and external audits, and financial processes across development and humanitarian programmes. His academic and professional background includes a Master’s in Operations & Supply Chain Management, Commonwealth Executive MBA, and CMA Foundation, complemented by extensive professional development in accounting, taxation, Excel, disaster risk management, and nonprofit finance.
Services Offered
Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping
Professional accounting support including voucher processing, journal entries, financial records maintenance and day-to-day accounting operations.
ERP-Based Finance Management
Finance and accounting operations using MSD365 Finance & Operations, iScala and QuickBooks for accurate transaction processing and financial record management.
Financial Reporting
Preparation and coordination of financial reports, management information and donor-focused financial reporting with attention to accuracy and compliance.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Budget preparation, financial forecasting, project fund planning and monitoring of financial requirements to support effective resource management.
Donor Financial Compliance
Support for donor-funded projects through compliance monitoring, financial documentation review and alignment with funding and reporting requirements.
Audit Support & Facilitation
Support for internal, external and donor audits, including preparation of financial records, supporting documentation and responses to audit requirements.
Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management
Bank reconciliation, cash-flow monitoring, project fund position management and financial transaction review to maintain accurate cash records.
Tax Compliance Support
Financial and accounting support for tax compliance requirements, including withholding tax processes and relevant financial documentation.
Financial Controls & Documentation
Review and maintenance of authorization, accuracy, completeness and safeguarding of financial and supporting documentation in line with organizational controls.
Project Fund & Cash Flow Management
Monitoring of project fund positions, cash flows, financial requirements and expenditure to support effective project financial management.
Vendor & Supplier Financial Coordination
Coordination with vendors, suppliers and stakeholders on agreements, bidding processes, financial documentation and routine financial matters.
Financial Data & MIS Support
Financial data management and MIS support using Excel, Microsoft Office and accounting systems to organize, analyze and communicate financial information.
Finance Process & Compliance Support
Support to departments and management in routine financial processes while ensuring adherence to finance, procurement, authorization and reporting controls.
Accounts Reconciliation & Aging Analysis
Reconciliation of accounts and monitoring of aging for current assets and liabilities to support accurate financial records and timely follow-up.
Work Experience
Finance Officer
Manage financial and accounting operations including BPV, CPV, BRV, CRV and JV voucher processing in MSD365 Finance & Operations and iScala ERP. Coordinate with regional and core offices on donor financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, donor audits and desk reviews. Ensure accuracy, completeness and authorization of supporting documentation and compliance with finance, procurement, funding and reporting requirements. Manage tax compliance, bank reconciliation, project fund positions and cash flow, financial records, vendor agreements and bidding processes. Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, departments and stakeholders and support internal and external audits.
Accounts Officer
Managed accounting and financial activities in Gilgit, including financial records, transaction processing, reconciliations, supporting documentation and routine accounts-related coordination.
Freelancing
Provided freelance cloud accounting services, supporting accounting and financial management activities through online platforms and cloud-based accounting tools.
Finance Officer
Handled finance and accounting responsibilities for AKDN development programmes, including financial transactions, reporting, budgeting, compliance, documentation, reconciliation and coordination with programme and support departments.
Accountant
Performed accounting and financial management functions in Islamabad, including transaction processing, financial records, reconciliations, documentation and routine finance operations.
Accountant
Performed accounting and finance functions for the MERP programme in Kashmir, maintaining financial records, supporting accounting processes and assisting with programme financial administration.
Skills & Competencies
// Financial Accounting & ERP
// Financial Reporting & Compliance
// Budgeting & Financial Planning
// Audit & Internal Controls
// Banking & Reconciliation
// Vendor & Procurement Finance
// Financial Data & Office Applications
// Finance Operations & Administration
Projects & Initiatives
AKDN – Aga Khan Agency for Habitat Pakistan (AKAHP) Finance Operations
AKDN – Aga Khan Planning and Building Service Pakistan (AKPBSP)
AKDN – Mountain Areas Emergency Rehabilitation Project (MERP)
AKDN – Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan (AKFP)
Cloud Accounting & Freelance Finance Services
Donor Financial Reporting & Compliance
Financial Audit & Internal Control Support
Project Fund Position & Cash Flow Management
Education
Master’s in Operations & Supply Chain Management
Virtual University of Pakistan (VU)
Commonwealth Executive MBA
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)
CMA (Cost & Management Accountancy) – Foundation
Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP)
Certifications
CMA (Cost & Management Accountancy) – Foundation
Trainings & Workshops
Workshop on Working & Winning Together
AKDN – AKPBSPQuickBooks
DigiSkills.pkFreelancing
DigiSkills.pkWorkshop on Withholding Taxes in Pakistan
Softax Karachi / AKDN – AKPBSPAn Introduction to Financial Accounting
CourseraAdvanced Excel 2007
AKDN – AKPBSPDisaster Risk Management Initiatives (DRMI)
AKDN – AKPBSPFinance for Non-Profits
AKDN – AKFPTraining on Skills in Administration
Pakistan Institute of Management (PIM) Karachi / AKDN – MERPKey Achievements
19+ Years of Finance & Accounting Experience
Progressive Career with AKDN
Donor Financial Reporting & Compliance
Financial Management of Development Programmes
Budgeting & Financial Forecasting
Donor Audit & Desk Review Support
MSD365 Finance & Operations ERP Experience
iScala ERP Finance Experience
Financial Controls & Compliance Management
Project Fund & Cash Flow Management
Internal & External Audit Facilitation
Tax Compliance & Withholding Tax Support
Vendor & Procurement Process Coordination
Lead – CFRC Islamabad
Finance Secretary – Al-Sabah Multipurpose Cooperative Society
Volunteer Service with AKDN Community Institutions
Technical Contributions
Donor Financial Reporting Support
Contributed to the preparation and coordination of donor financial reports with regional and core offices, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.
Financial Compliance & Controls
Supported compliance with donor funding, finance and procurement regulations by reviewing authorization, accuracy, completeness and supporting documentation.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Contributed to budget preparation, financial forecasting and monitoring of project financial requirements to support effective resource management.
Project Fund & Cash Flow Management
Managed and monitored project fund positions and cash flows to support programme operations and effective financial planning.
ERP-Based Accounting Operations
Performed financial transaction processing and voucher management using MSD365 Finance & Operations and iScala ERP systems.
Audit Facilitation
Supported internal, external and donor audits and desk reviews by organizing financial records, supporting documentation and required financial information.
Bank Reconciliation & Financial Records
Contributed to accurate financial records through bank reconciliation, account monitoring, documentation management and systematic archiving of accounting records.
Tax Compliance Support
Supported organizational tax compliance processes, including withholding tax-related financial activities and documentation.
Vendor & Procurement Coordination
Contributed to vendor agreements, bidding processes and coordination with vendors, suppliers, parties and relevant stakeholders.
Finance Process Support
Facilitated departments and sections in routine financial processes while coordinating with core, regional and support offices.
Financial Data & MIS Support
Used Microsoft Excel, MIS and other office applications to organize, maintain and support analysis of financial and management information.
Community & Volunteer Engagement
Contributed to community and institutional activities through volunteer and honorary roles with CFRC Islamabad, community institutions and AKDN-related organizations.
Finance Capacity & Professional Development
Applied professional training in QuickBooks, financial accounting, taxation, advanced Excel, nonprofit finance and administration to support effective financial operations.
Testimonials & Endorsements
"Muhammad Ahmed Shakeel is a reliable finance professional with strong expertise in accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance and coordination across different offices and departments."
Finance Manager
AKDN"His understanding of donor-funded programme finance, budgeting, forecasting and financial controls makes him a valuable contributor to effective programme financial management."
Programme Manager
Development Sector"Muhammad demonstrates strong attention to financial controls and documentation. He consistently supports audit processes and ensures that financial records and supporting documents are properly maintained."
Audit & Compliance Colleague
Finance & Compliance"He has extensive practical experience in coordinating financial reporting and routine finance processes with regional and core offices, while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and compliance."
Regional Finance Colleague
AKDN"Muhammad has demonstrated strong capabilities in managing project funds, monitoring cash flows, supporting budgets and facilitating financial processes for programme teams."
Project Coordinator
Development Programme"His experience with MSD365 Finance & Operations, iScala and QuickBooks enables him to efficiently manage accounting transactions, reconciliations and financial records."
Finance Team Member
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