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With credentials as a Chartered Accountant (ACA), I bring along close to 11 years of hallmark career in managing overall accounting & finance operations with a fast-track career growth through impactful roles. I have delivered maximum business value through effective management of Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable & Receivable, Managerial Accounting, P&L Management, Auditing & Taxation, Cost Accounting and Account Reconciliation.

My key skills include Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable & Receivable, Financial Management, Managerial Accounting, General Ledger, P&L Management, Auditing & Taxation, Cost Accounting, Bookkeeping, Account Reconciliation, Statutory Compliances, Physical Verification of Stock & Fixed Assets, MIS & Report Design, Business Process Re-engineering, SOX 404/PCAOB and COSO Implementation, Due Diligence.

I am currently associated with Abu Musa Group of Companies as Manager Internal Audit. I am accountable for preparing audit reports on asset utilization and suggesting changes in operations and financial activities according to findings. I review general oversight reports periodically for discrepancies and/or inaccuracies. Also, maintain an understanding of requirements for new business and consumer memberships according to regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures. Develop an understanding of internal controls over the new membership process.

Attached is my CV which showcases my progressive experience and successful track record for leading successful initiatives. My professional background and great industrial exposure coupled with an excellent track record makes me an ideal candidate for executive roles. As such I would welcome a discussion regarding opportunities with your organization that fit my background. Please feel free to contact me by phone or email.

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MANAGER INTERNAL AUDIT
ABU MOUSA GROUP
مئی ۲۰۱۴ - جون ۲۰۱۸ | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Review general oversight reports periodically for discrepancies and/or inaccuracies. Perform basic audit testing for internal audits as directed. Confirm the accuracy and completeness of various activities and determine whether policies and procedures are being followed. Document testing for inclusion in audit work papers
• Utilize an appropriate risk-based methodology to develop and execute an annual audit plan that could include operational, performance, compliance, information technology, and program audits
• Perform independent and objective analysis and provide recommendations and counsel through professional assurance and consulting services, support agency leadership with a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance across the agency
• Planning
Accurately scope and estimate the length and difficulty of tasks and projects. Identify clear goals, objectives, and outcomes. Break down work into process steps; develops schedules and assignments, and anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks
• Analysis
Study and review documents and information closely; readily identify information that is not pertinent and understand when additional or verifying data is needed. Use data and information in a clear and rational thought process to assess and understand issues
• Manage to advocate the case for the Directors of Abu Mousa in relation to the partnership dispute in Crown Holdings Limited which is an associate of Abu Mousa Group
• Present detailed report of Claims to the KPMG who acted as an Expert in determining the outcome of the dispute
• Prepare the summary of the dispute as per the claim, conduct analysis of the transactions, prepare documentation of evidences and the application of IFRS and IAS

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AUDIT SUPERVISOR
GRANT THORNTON LLP DUBAI
اگست ۲۰۱۳ - اپریل ۲۰۱۴ | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Obtained and developed an understanding of Model Risk Management concepts, such as model governance, inventory, documentation, validation and use, especially those associated with the use of models for valuation, risk management, decision support and other purposes across all businesses
• Examined business records (model life cycle documentation) and collected information, exercises independent judgment for identifying issues and assessing risk as well as formulated findings and presented the results
• Executed control design and operated effectively testing across the model life cycle as part of internal audit reviews and activities
• Conducted post-audit higher complexity follow-up tasks to appraise adequacy of corrective action taken by management to address audit recommendations
• Documented audit testing and followed-up tasks in accordance to relevant audit standards
• Attended professional training actions provided by the company
• Provided consistent quality service to both internal and external stakeholders that meets the company’s standards
• Developed the Audit charter and discussed the key risk areas with the audit team
• Planned and supervised the audit cycle (risk/ control management, standard procedures effectiveness, reliability, compliance, etc) for the assigned branches
• Assessed the need for the experts or other consultants like Actuaries to address the specific issues that is beyond the determination of the audit team and which required specialized application of knowledge or techniques

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SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Moore Stepens, Pakistan
جولائی ۲۰۱۱ - جولائی ۲۰۱۳ | Karachi, Pakistan

• Reviewed and evaluated auditor appraisals, working papers, analyses, and verifications of accounting and financial data to ensure compliance with corporate policies, practices internal procedures, and contractual terms and conditions
• Maintained liaison with representatives and staff; ascertained scope of audits, monitored findings and recommended corporate audit responses
• Monitored audits and coordinated with independent public accountants for fiscal year-end and pension plan audits
• Assisted in planning audit program forecasts and objectives for fiscal year and subsequent years to assure maximum utilization of available direct audit time
• Informed and advised management at all levels; provided interpretations on appropriate internal control processes and procedures
• Performed research and other special assignments; reported results of internal and special projects to senior management and management of audited areas
• Responsible for hiring, supervising, providing training, scheduling overtime, approving time off, determining objectives, initiating action and completing annual performance reviews of staff. Planed, assigned and reviewed the work of the internal audit staff
• Deployed teams to extract data from system databases and performed in depth analysis including data cleansing, trend analysis, matching, correlations, exception reporting and detected any anomalies to ensure data accuracy and reliability in accordance with accounting concepts and laws
• Supervised the internal audit team to conduct audit testing of specified area and identified reportable issues and dimensions of risks along with the remedial measures required to address the identified risks through designing and application of additional controls

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Supervising Senior
PwC PricewaterhouseCoopers (A.F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants- Pakistan)
جولائی ۲۰۰۷ - ستمبر ۲۰۱۰ | Karachi, Pakistan

• Oversaw planning, scheduling, performance of operational audits to ensure fiscal soundness of individual business operations within the company in conjunction with the Internal Audit Manager and Director
• Maintained strong analytical skills while analyzing large amounts of data obtained for evidence of duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with management's established policies or procedures
• Identified best practices in control design and operational effectiveness, and develop cost-effective recommendations / solutions
• Engaged in dialogue with management and communicate with unit personnel regarding policies and procedures
• Involved in Statutory audits which included analysis and reviews of financial statements including cash flow statements of various clients. Scope of work included ensuring compliance with management policies, identification of weaknesses in the system and examining financial statements
• Compilation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS as applicable in Pakistan and Companies Ordinance 1984 while assessing various areas of financial statements such as employee benefits, taxation, foreign currency transactions etc.
• Performed documentation and reviewed system and policies which included preparation of system documentation in the form of transaction flow reviews (TFR), policies and procedures manuals, segregation of duty (SOD) matrices; carried out detailed risk and controlled evaluation for significant business processes and development of initiatives/recommendations to rectify any control gaps identified
• Compliance with applicable statutory legislatures including the Companies Ordinance 1984, Code of Corporate Governance, Income Tax Ordinance 2001, Listing Regulations etc.

تعلیم

Institute of Charted Accountant ICAP
سرٹیفیکیشن, CA‎
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
مکمل
2012
DJ Science College
انٹرمیڈیٹ / اے لیول, , INTER‎
Banking & Finance
2002

پیشہ ورانہ مہارتیں

ماہر AAccounting
ماہر Budgeting and Controlling
ماہر External Audit
ماہر Internal Audit Command

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