I have been a part of and led teams through the planning, execution and finalization of statutory audits and other engagements. Exposure to a wide spectrum of clients with a variety of work experience has provided me with an in-depth view of key business processes, risk management procedures, accounting and internal control systems, corporate governance and regulatory as well as accounting frameworks for a range of industries. This experience has not only enriched me professionally but also equipped me with the traits needed to deal with different situations in an innovative, effective and efficient manner.
EXTERNAL AUDIT
Assisting team leader through planning, execution and completion stages of audit;
Guiding and helping subordinates throughout the engagement on various matters.
Coordination with the department manager to define the extent of planned audit procedures and to update on the progress of the assigned work;
Liaison with client's management and communication of relevant matters to persons at appropriate level of responsibility;
Consultation on significant matters with various professionals such as lawyers, tax advisors, actuaries and IT experts;
Review of accounting and internal control systems for assessment of audit risks;
INTERNAL AUDIT
•Developing audit schedule for team members and prepared annual plan;
•Designing and implementing internal audit plan on various processes;
•Identifying process improvements with a focus on financial controls, compliance, data integrity, and efficiency;
•Part of the team for implementing a quality control system in the firm based on the latest auditing standards.
Bulk Trading & Co. is a Partnership firm engaged in general supplies, event management, import and provision of agreement based services to the clients ; Procter and Gamble (P&G)being its major client since last five years.
My key responsibilities here include:
Preparing Financial Statements and Management Reports including P&L statements, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
Preparing monthly Budget and Expenditure Analysis Reports, Fixed Assets Schedules & overseeing of Purchases process including analysis of Price Variations.
Preparation and filing of monthly WHT statements and Sales Tax Returns & Communication with FBR and SRB and drafting of response to notices issued by the authorities
Preparing Bank Reconciliation Statements and Cash Flows
Preparing Cheques and process payments to Suppliers
Coordination and Communication with clients on Finance and Sales related issues including timely dispatch of goods as per Purchase Order issued by the clients and invoicing issue as per the agreed terms and conditions
CA Training completion from the firm has enriched my knowledge in wide range of Accounting, Audit, Regulatory frameworks and Taxation through involvement in various special nature engagements, statutory audits, regulatory audits, Agreed Upon Procedures and special assignments.
Working as Senior Audit Associate in the Audit and Assurance Services Department of the firm enabled me to have exposure of diverse sectors including petroleum industry, Engineering Services Sector, Exchange Company and Non Profit Organizations. My key responsibilities here include:
• Assisting the manager through planning, execution and completion stages of audit
• Guiding team members throughout the engagement on various matters including application of relevant IFRS, TAXATION, CORPORATE& LABOUR Laws.
• Coordination with the department manager to define the extent of planned audit procedures and to update on the progress of the assigned work;
• Liaison with client's management and communication of relevant matters to persons at appropriate level of responsibility;
My Audit Engagements include:
Bakri Trading Company Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
DD Exchange Company (Pvt.) Ltd.
Au Vitronics Ltd. Velosi Integrity Safety Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
United Bank Ltd.
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