Muhammad Usama
Project Cost & Finance Specialist
About
Muhammad Usama is a seasoned Project Cost & Finance Specialist with a strong foundation in financial reporting and IFRS compliance. With over 6 years of international experience, he excels in cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and project finance, particularly within EPC environments. He has a proven ability to streamline financial operations and deliver actionable insights for strategic decision-making. He is seeking challenging roles where he can leverage his expertise to drive financial efficiency and support project success.
Experience
Project Cost & Finance Specialist
01/2025 – 08/2026Descon Engineering · Doha, Qatar
- Led finance operations for EPC projects exceeding QAR 200M+
- Managed cost control, reducing variance from 0.7% to 0.3%
- Developed Power BI dashboards for timely management reporting
Manager - Accounts & Finance
02/2022 – 12/2024Rainbow Agrosciences · Pakistan / China
- Managed full accounts and finance function, including reporting and controls
- Oversaw import finance operations, including LC/BC and customs
- Reduced cost variance from 0.6% to 0.25% in 4 months
Internal Auditor
03/2020 – 01/2022Elite Care UK · Pakistan / UK
- Performed audits of business reports, improving accuracy and compliance
- Identified discrepancies, reducing reporting errors by 15–20%
- Provided insights to senior management for data-driven decisions
Skills
Data Analysis & Visualization
Financial Operations & Systems
Financial Management & Reporting
GCC Readiness
Languages
Education & Certifications
B.Sc. in Accounting & Finance
COMSATS University, Lahore
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