Key Responsibilities & Achievements
 
Ø  Audit Planning & Execution:
 
·     Develop and implement risk-based audit plans to evaluate financial and operational performance.
·     Conduct comprehensive field audits, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
·     Prepare detailed working papers and draft audit reports, highlighting findings and recommendations.
·     Present audit results to senior management, ensuring clear communication of critical issues and opportunities for improvement.
·     Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of audit recommendations, ensuring corrective actions are taken and issues are resolved.
Ø  Internal Controls & Risk Management:
 
·     Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying opportunities  to strengthen risk management practices.
·     Perform annual risk assessments at both PR and SR levels to ensure the organization is proactively managing risk.
·     Document audit findings and communicate compliance issues, performance gaps, and areas for improvement to relevant departments.
·     Review qualifications of individuals in key organizational positions to ensure they meet role-specific requirements.

Ø  Procurement & Compliance Auditing:
 
·     Ensure compliance with procurement processes for both local and international acquisitions, including PPRA (Public Procurement Regulatory Authority) rules.
·     Review standard bidding documents and audit procurement documentation to ensure compliance with established policies.
·     Perform pre-audits of procurement processes, verifying that purchases are within budget and compliant with policies.
·     Conduct audits of warehouse management, ensuring proper storage, inventory control, and compliance with stock management procedures.
·     Monitor the proper disposal of expired stock, ensuring it is incinerated in accordance with organizational policies.

Ø  Tax & Financial Auditing:
 
·     Review tax compliance related to procurement transactions, ensuring adherence to local tax laws.
·     Analyze complex calculations, including gratuities and performance increments, to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.

Ø  IT Auditing & Information Systems:
 
·       Implement audit strategies for information systems, focusing on risk management and IT security.
·       Ensure that IT security policies are current, and systems are adequately protected from internal and external threats.
·       Conduct business impact analysis to assess vulnerabilities and ensure the organization’s IT assets are secure.
·       Review disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure alignment with organizational requirements.
·       Audit the IT asset register within ERP systems, ensuring proper tracking and valuation of assets.

Ø  Special Audits & Consultations:
 
·       Under the supervision of the Chief Audit, lead special assignments, including management reviews, consulting projects, and special audits.









Key Achievements at Common Unit to Manage Global Fund Grants
 
Ø  Vendor Fraud Detection & Investigation:

·       Led the identification and reporting of a fraudulent supplier, following a whistleblower tip-off. Conducted a thorough investigation, collaborating with Global Fund stakeholders to identify and remove the fake vendor from the supply chain.
·       Ensured the completion of all required documentation and investigative procedures, preventing further fraudulent activity and maintaining the integrity of the grant funds.

Ø  System & Security Enhancements:

·       Identified and reported critical system and security vulnerabilities within the LMIS (Logistics Management Information System) / IDMIS (Infectious Disease Management Information System).
·       Provided detailed reports and recommendations for addressing weaknesses, contributing to the strengthening of system security and the protection of sensitive data.
 

Key Responsibilities & Achievements
 
Ø  Operations Management & Leadership:
·       Oversee day-to-day company operations, ensuring efficient execution of business functions and alignment with organizational goals.
·       Lead recruitment initiatives, ensuring the acquisition of top talent to support business growth and operational excellence.
·       Provide strategic and administrative leadership, driving key business decisions to support long-term growth and profitability.
·       Manage client-facing initiatives with a focus on innovation in products and client experience.

Ø  Client Relationship Management:

·       Foster and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
·       Offer expert advisory services on legal matters related to SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan) and FBR (Federal Board of Revenue) regulations, providing proactive solutions for client needs.
·       Coordinate with internal teams to ensure the timely and effective delivery of services to clients.
·       Conduct client meetings to address legal challenges and provide strategic guidance on SECP and FBR compliance.

Ø  Team Leadership & Training:

·       Lead and manage a team responsible for handling client registration and regulatory compliance with SECP and FBR.
·       Supervise and mentor staff, providing training on the intricacies of company registration, tax filing, and legal advisory processes.
·       Review and approve financial statements prepared by team members, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal and financial standards.

Ø  Database Management & Reporting:

·       Maintain a comprehensive client database for individual tax filings and company tax filings, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
·       Monitor and ensure the quality and accuracy of client records, ensuring they are up to date with SECP and FBR filings.

Key Achievement at Grey House Consultancy Private Limited
 
Ø  Company Status Transformation:

·       Successfully managed and executed the entire process of converting the status of a Private Limited Company to a Single Member Company (SMC) with SECP, following a dispute between the company’s three directors.
·       Solely handled all aspects of the company status change, including documentation, filings, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the timely completion of the process under tight deadlines.
 

Key Responsibilities & Achievements
 
Ø  Audit Planning & Execution:
 
·       Develop and implement comprehensive annual audit plans for each operational division, ensuring all areas are thoroughly assessed for compliance and operational efficiency.
·       Lead the planning, organization, and execution of internal audit operations across all regions, ensuring audits are performed according to established schedules and guidelines.
·       Review and finalize audit reports prepared by team members before submission to the Director of Audit, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with audit objectives.
Ø  Internal Control & Process Improvement:
 
·       Review and analyze activities and action plans defined by management to address audit findings, ensuring issues are resolved in a timely and effective manner.
·       Recommend methods to strengthen internal controls, enhance procedures, and mitigate operational risks, contributing to improved efficiency and compliance.

Ø  Special Audits & Project Oversight:
 
·       Lead special assignments as directed by management, including conducting surprise stock takes and performing audits for major capital projects such as construction and asset acquisitions.
·       Ensure compliance with procurement procedures during major project audits, verifying that proper vendor selection, procurement processes, and payment procedures were followed.

Ø  Procurement & Vendor Management:
 
·       Oversee and review procurement processes to ensure compliance with PPRA (Public Procurement Regulatory Authority) rules and that vendor selection meets the organization's standards for quality and service.
·       Review and verify invoices to ensure proper documentation and accurate processing of payments to suppliers as per contractual agreements and internal policies.
·       Conduct audits of the vendor onboarding and selection processes to ensure transparency and fairness.
·       Ensure three-way matching (purchase order, goods receipt, and invoice) is consistently and accurately applied.

Ø  Supply Chain & Warehouse Audits:
 
·       Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the supply chain management processes, identifying opportunities for improvement.
·       Review warehouse management practices, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for good storage practices and the security of stock items.
·       Conduct warehouse assessments to ensure proper handling, storage, and security measures are in place to protect inventory.
 
Key Achievement at Canteen Stores Department (CSD)
 
Ø  Surprise Stock Take & Recovery:
 
·       Successfully led a surprise stock take audit involving over 8,000 SKUs with multiple variants, identifying significant stock shortages.
·       Collaborated with the audit team to trace discrepancies and recover the missing inventory from the responsible staff, ensuring accountability and minimizing losses.
 

Key Responsibilities & Achievements
 
Ø  Audit Reporting & Documentation:
·       Prepare and present detailed audit reports that reflect findings, document processes, and provide actionable recommendations to senior management.
·       Ensure all audit results are accurately recorded and communicated to relevant stakeholders, supporting continuous improvement in processes and controls.

Ø  Pre-Audit & Procurement Verification:

·       Perform pre-audits on all payments to vendors, verifying compliance with procurement processes, contractual terms, and organizational policies.
·       Review and evaluate procurement documentation for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to internal procedures and regulatory standards.
·       Conduct pre-audits of purchase requisitions and purchase orders on SAP, ensuring alignment with company policies and approved budgets.

Ø  Invoice & Procurement Reconciliation:

·       Reconcile vendor invoices against delivery challans and goods receipt notes (GRNs), ensuring that raw materials received match the approved purchase orders.
·       Verify that all raw materials are accurately recorded in the relevant warehouses and SAP codes, ensuring proper inventory management and control.

Ø  Imported Raw Materials & Local Procurement Compliance:

·       Ensure that proper procurement processes are followed for imported raw materials, including the verification and completeness of clearance and shipment documents.
·       Oversee local procurement activities to ensure compliance with the company's procurement manual and PPRA (Public Procurement Regulatory Authority) rules.

Ø  Inventory Management & Discrepancy Resolution:

·        Monitor stock movements, ensuring the physical quantities received and issued match the recorded quantities in SAP, identifying and addressing any discrepancies.
·        Conduct physical counts of raw materials in warehouses and report any discrepancies to senior management, ensuring accurate inventory records and accountability.

Ø  Vendor Contract Management:

·       Ensure that contracts with vendors are executed and managed according to organizational policies, ensuring timely deliveries, and compliance with terms.


Key Achievement at Vision Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
 
Ø  SAP Business One Implementation:

·       Selected by the Head of Internal Audit to lead the implementation of the SAP Business One system, specifically focusing on the internal audit module.
·       Collaborated with ABACUS Consulting to successfully implement the module, ensuring seamless integration of audit processes within the SAP system, contributing to enhanced efficiency and audit accuracy.