Muhammad Talha Baig -Fellow CPA, IPA(Aus),IFA(UK),CIPFA(UK)

Group Controller / Head of Finance at OrbisPay

Muhammad Talha Baig is a Fellow CPA with experience in financial roles across various companies. Muhammad Talha is currently working as the Group Controller and Head of Finance at OrbisPay and FinPlusTech, starting in 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Mentor at Energy Resource Management from 2021 to 2022.

In 2021, Baig served as the Chief Financial Officer at JOVI Technologies, overseeing financial performance and reporting to top management and the board of directors. Muhammad Talha also held the role of General Manager and Head of Finance at JOVI Technologies from July to November 2021.

From 2018 to 2021, Baig worked as the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary at Lot Downhole Products in the UAE and Lyallpur Oil Tool in Pakistan. In this role, they were responsible for various functions including supply chain, finance, reporting, treasury, financial planning, budgeting, compliance, internal controls, taxation, and procurement.

Baig also has experience as a Financial Controller at KomKonsult Private Limited from October 2017 to February 2018, where they oversaw the finance and procurement functions of the company.

Prior to this, they worked at Weatherford from 2012 to 2017 in various roles such as Business Unit Controller, Supervisor Accounting and Finance, and Senior Accountant. Muhammad Talha was responsible for financial reporting, intercompany accounting, accounts payable, and month-end closing processes.

Baig's career in finance began in 2008 at Boomerz Sports Australia, where they worked as a Financial Analyst and Accountant. Muhammad Talha also held the role of Junior Accountant, managing accounting operations and financial reporting.

Muhammad Talha started their career as a Junior Associate in Accounting at North Star Taxis (PVT) Ltd in 2007 and worked as an Account Executive II at Stillman Company (Pvt) Limited from 2003 to 2006.

Overall, Baig has extensive experience in finance, accounting, and control roles in various industries, showcasing their expertise in financial management and reporting.

Muhammad Talha Baig has a diverse education history in various fields of study. Muhammad Talha holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance & Marketing from Preston University, which they completed from 2002 to 2006. Following this, they pursued a Master's Degree in Banking & Finance at Griffith University from 2007 to 2009.

To further enhance their skills, Muhammad completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management at CQUniversity in 2009-2010. During the same period, they also obtained the RG - 146 Compliance certification from Griffith University in Financial Planning and Services.

Muhammad's interest in the field of public finance led him to pursue the Member CIPFA qualification from CIPFA, which they completed from 2009 to 2022. Additionally, they gained professional expertise by becoming a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants (FIPA), specializing in professional accountancy.

To expand their knowledge and credentials, Muhammad is currently studying for a Certified CFO qualification at IFA - UK, which they started in 2022. Muhammad Talha also attended the MECA CFO Academy to further their knowledge in Accounting and Finance.

Finally, to round out their education, Muhammad attended Harvard Business School, where they studied Exercising Leadership and Organizational Development with a focus on Organizational Leadership. The specific timeframe for this education is not provided.

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  • Group Controller / Head of Finance

    August, 2022 - present