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Professional Profile
A certified and experienced internal auditor with more than 13 years of experience (including 6.5 years with big four audit firm A.F.Ferguson & Co.) in internal audit, internal controls, fraud & risk assessment, risk management, inquiries / investigations, external audit and corporate laws / taxation. I have the privilege of leading internal audit department of a Public Sector Company twice as “Acting Chief Internal Auditor” and as HOD Audit-factory site of one of the oldest sugar mills of Pakistan. Added value to my internal audit activities by carrying out risk-based auditing, review of internal controls/regulatory compliances, strengthened internal audit department by formulation of internal audit manual & charter, training of audit personnel, prompting management in strengthening of internal controls and financial management processes.
Professional Skills
- Conducted risk-based internal audit of company operations based on risk assessment, evaluation of internal controls and compliance review of policies and procedures.
- Applied technical knowledge of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, International Financial Reporting Standards, International Auditing Standards, PPRA Rules, Companies Act, Income Tax and Sales Tax Laws, while conducting internal / external audits and performing finance function of the companies.
- Applied financial management skills i.e. planning, organizing, directing & controlling financial activities of the company in a lead finance role.
- Provided assurance services and carried out statutory audits of public sector, private & listed companies.
- Demonstrated strong analytical, project management skills, leadership and team management skills.
- Sound decision making, multi-tasking, pressure handling, interpersonal, communication & problem-solving skills
تجربہ
Manager Internal Audit
Key Achievements:
Contributed in separation of pre-audit function from Internal Audit Department (IAD) to ensure independence of internal audit, in compliance of the internal auditing standards and Company regulations.
Introduced a new internal audit approach involving a shift from transactions audit to risk-based and concurrent auditing of ongoing operations, in compliance of the internal auditing standards.
Reviewed long outstanding Internal Audit Manual & Charter and approval by Audit Committee and BoD.
Conducted outstanding internal audits of FY 2017-20 and submitted audit reports to Audit Committee & BOD, in compliance with PSC (Corporate Governance) Rules, 2013 & IA Manual.
Provided internal audit’s input on management’s response to the special audit report of 4 mega constructions projects of EOBI, from the forensic audit perspective.
Privilege of being promoted from Assistant Manager Audit to Manager Internal Audit within 1.5 years of employment, on the basis of outstanding performance.
Privilege of leading the Internal Audit Department twice in the capacity of Chief Internal Auditor.
Professional Profile
Overall internal audit management including preparation of company’s annual audit plans, review of internal controls & risk management, developing audit programs, leading audit execution in conformity with independence and objectivity, review of working papers & observations raised by audit team, reporting significant issues to CIA and drafting audit report for review of CIA. My role also involves assisting CIA, in his capacity of Secretary of the Audit Committee, for conducting audit committee meetings – from drafting of agenda to preparation of working papers and minutes of the meetings.
Manager Internal Audit
Key Achievements:
Prepared Standard Operating Procedures for functioning of Internal Audit Department.
Transformed cane purchase process of mill from cash to banking channel along with introduction of relevant internal controls in cane purchase process resulting in savings to the company.
Acted as member of Committee overseeing the scrap sale process of obsolete machinery & spares of entire subsidiary Co. resulting in introduction of internal controls, which subsequently saved the parent company, from millions of rupees loss.
Professional Role
Preparation of internal audit annual work plan, execution of internal audit, selection of appropriate audit approach, coordination with the other departments for required information and timely conduct of internal audit, preparation of audit programs and checklists, preparation & maintenance of audit working papers, evaluation of all audit evidence by the audit team, and drafting of audit report.
Regional Finance Manager
Key Achievements:
Introduced of pre-audit function in finance department for strengthening of internal controls and improved checks & balances in business processes.
Transformed salary payment process from cash to banking channel with enhanced internal controls on salary payment process.
Performed audit & finance services in a cross cultural, multi donor and multi sector environment with international exposure.
Remote working experience & stakeholder relationship management liaising between Pakistan, Afghanistan & Tajikistan teams and international donor agencies in Europe, USA & Canada.
Professional Role:
Overall financial & pre-audit management including coordination & communication with head office and the donors internationally, supporting other departments on quantitative progress of various programs and budget analysis, setting up financial systems, recruitment and training of finance staff, ensuring accuracy of financial data, preparation / review of financial reports and compilation of annual budgets.
Audit Executive
Key Achievements:
Managed statutory audits of different industry sectors and provided advisory services to the clients on various accounting, corporate and financial issues, organizational assessments & procurement reviews.
Performed audits of national, multinational, public & private sector companies in manufacturing, energy, telecom, development and services sectors.
Managed special assignments like internal audit and controls, book-keeping, compilation and reconciliation.
Successfully defended the Quality Control Review (QCR) conducted by PWC International for conformance to auditing standard and quality of work performed.
Privilege of being selected for international assignments resulting in international exposure of audit practices being carried out globally.
Privilege of being offered full time employment by the firm as Audit Executive, after completing 3.5 years mandatory training, due to outstanding performance during articles period.
Professional Role:
Supervising audit teams for performing audits of company’s financial statements.
