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BDO Saudi Arabia, Dr. Mohamed Al-Amri & Co.Manager Quality Assurance
Dec. 2024> Led internal quality reviews in accordance with ISQM 1 & 2 and BDO Global Methodology to enhance audit quality and compliance. > Reviewed audit files pre- and post-issuance to ensure adherence to ISA, firm policies, and regulatory requirements. > Conducted root cause analysis of audit deficiencies and implemented corrective actions to strengthen audit quality. > Delivered internal training on IFRS updates, audit methodology, and documentation standards to enhance team capability. > Coordinated with BDO Global on external file reviews, methodology updates, and quality monitoring initiatives. > Advised engagement teams on complex audit and accounting matters, risk assessment, and technical consultations. > Monitored implementation and effectiveness of ISQM 1 & 2 controls across firm-wide audit engagements.
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and TechnologyVisiting Faculty
Sep. 2023Karachi South District, Sindh, Pakistan
KPMG In PakistanManager Audit & Assurance
Dec. 2022 - Dec. 2024Karāchi, Sindh, PakistanCoordinate and liaise with clients to define the nature, timing, and scope of engagements, ensuring alignment with client expectations. Report progress and key findings to Senior Manager and Engagement Partner, ensuring timely updates on audit status. Oversee, train, and develop audit teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Develop comprehensive audit plans based on a preliminary understanding of the entity, assessing business risks and defining the extent of planned procedures. Manage a diverse portfolio of audit clients, delivering high-quality audit services and maintaining client satisfaction. Understand client business processes, identify and test internal controls, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement. Conduct ongoing reviews of work performed by support staff, ensuring engagement scope sufficiency, adequate audit coverage, and compliance with professional standards. Mentor support staff, providing guidance on updates to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and other relevant regulations. Consult with external professionals, including lawyers, valuers, and tax advisors, on significant matters affecting the audit engagement. Communicating resource needs to HR and assisting in recruiting by interviewing and selecting top candidates per KPMG's standards.
Reanda Haroon Zakaria & CompanyManager Audit & Assurance
Jul. 2021 - Dec. 2022Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan
Reanda Haroon Zakaria & CompanyAssistant Manager | Audit & Assurance
Oct. 2020 - Jun. 2021Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan
Reanda Haroon Zakaria & CompanyAudit Supervisor
Jun. 2017 - Sep. 2020karachi, pakistanWorking in capacity of Audit junior , Semi-Senior , Senior Auditor, than as Supervisor in the Audit & Assurance group of Reanda Haroon Zakaria & Co. I have diversified professional experience as an external as well as Internal auditor. I am responsible for all facets of audit and related engagements assigned, from initial planning to the conclusion of the engagement and reporting thereon. An overview of major responsibilities associated therewith is as follows: - Leading and supervising large teams and managing overall planning of audits, understanding & co- developing expectations and designing audit strategies; - Coordination with engagement manager to define the extent of planned audit procedures and to update engagement progress; - Supervision, review and finalization of assurance engagements including preparation of deliverables and resolving audit differences/queries and taking appropriate actions; - Consultation on significant matters with various professionals such as lawyers, valuers, tax advisors, actuaries and IT experts; - Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework including compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Standards on Auditing, local corporate laws and directives of regulatory authorities; - Providing basic advisory services to clients in respect of taxation, accounting treatment of complex transactions and compliance with secretarial practices; - Act as a team leader responsible for assigning work to the team, supervising and reviewing the work, and handling daily on the job issues and client relationship; - Evaluate internal control systems and risk management procedures, identify weaknesses therein and making recommendations to management; - On-the-job training and professional development of staff.
Haroon Zakaria & CompanySenior Auditor
Feb. 2016 - May. 2017karachi
Moore stephensAudit Associate
Jan. 2016 - Jan. 2016Sultanate of Oman
Haroon Zakaria & CompanySenior Auditor
Jun. 2015 - Dec. 2015karachi
Haroon Zakaria & CompanySemi-Senior Audit Trainee
Jun. 2014 - May. 2015Pakistan,
Haroon Zakaria & CompanyAudit junior
May. 2013 - May. 2014karachi
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