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VISORAY Accounting & Bookkeeping LLCManaging Partner
Mar. 2018Dubai, United Arab EmiratesManaging and responsible for different services lines provided by the Company like Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal and External Audit, VAT Consultancy and Management Consultancy.
SAFA STEELFinancial Advisor
Jun. 2017 - Dec. 2017Karāchi, Sindh, PakistanResponsible for financial planning support to Company, maintain awareness of latest legislative changes that may affect financial planning. Financial advice on Investment, Accounting, and tax matters and on financial accounting policies changes as per IFRS.
ASGCGroup Senior Internal Auditor
Apr. 2016 - Apr. 2017Dubai, United Arab EmiratesResponsible for audit planning, fieldwork and reporting of financial, operational, contracts and business process audits as per the IIA Standards and other legal and regulatory requirements. Following are the key responsibilities. Supervise and review engagement scope, planning, budgeting, resource allocation, execution, finalization and preparation of audit reports which include recommendations for corrective actions towards resolution of control weaknesses identified. Review and assessment of various management, operational and supporting business processes (Corporate Governance, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Sales and Marketing, HR, Finance) and their associated risks including cost audits, financial due diligence etc. Review and update department manual, policies and procedures based on the changes in standards and enhancements in department practice. Review adherence with the policies & procedures, compliance with internal control design/ system and recommend updates. Follow-up on management action plans with respect to resolution of audit observations.
HAMILTON RESOURCING MENA FZ LLCManager Financial Reporting & Internal Control Compliance
Oct. 2014 - Apr. 2016Dubai, United Arab EmiratesResponsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with Finance and Accounting policies, procedures, and controls. Monthly reporting of all findings and deficiencies identified through process monitoring, internal reviews, or external examinations. Following were the key responsibilities: Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance, provide IFRS interpretation and prepare technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner. Communicate and explain accounting issues and evolving accounting guidance to the management team. Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flows and variance analysis. Manage communications with external auditors on external financial statements and accounting issues to ensure auditor agreement with company decisions on accounting disclosures, and issues. Implement and maintain reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements. Perform continuous assessment of the close process and process re-engineering to reduce the timing to close the financial period. Review existing accounting and financial controls and other legal compliance processes in place and make any necessary revisions or additions. Develop policies and procedures, ensure their implementation and monitor compliance.
EYAssistant Manager Audit and Assurance
Sep. 2006 - Oct. 2013Dubai, United Arab EmiratesWorking in the Assurance and Advisory Business Services (AABS), I was responsible for managing assignments (recurring and new clients) from initiation to wrap-up and reporting directly to the Director and Engagement Partner involved. Besides staff management, my role included; Planning and supervision of assigned jobs Performing risk assessments/identification in response to clients’ business and financial risks Preparing variance analysis and financial statements’ analysis Performing and reviewing of financial forecasting, SWOT analysis and identification/testing of key controls over the clients’ business and accounting / reporting processes TECHNICAL SKILLS: Led and managed statutory audits and quarterly/half yearly reviews for top tier Ernst & Young’s corporate clients in a wide array of sectors Planned and developed audit strategies and procedures by performing risk assessments in response to clients’ business and financial risks Drafted audit programs for new clients and ensured that the audit risk is appropriately addressed Evaluated accounting and internal controls systems Completed all aspects of the audit assignments including entrance/exit meetings and compiled relevant documentation and audit reports Reviewed audit workings and files of the audit staff/team Performed and reviewed financial forecasting and projections of projects and organizations Analyzed and identified financial statements and identified financial risks Reviewed group reporting packages of multinationals in accordance with group audit guidelines received from the foreign EY offices/other firms Assisted clients’ management in preparation of financial statements in conformity with the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Assisted and advised clients regarding accounting issues and IFRS issues to ensure compliance with IFRS principles, financial and accounting controls
EYAudit Supervisor
Jun. 2001 - Aug. 2006Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan
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