PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SOCPA Member and CA Finalist with over 7 years of firm-based experience, including Saudi exposure, specializing in
internal audit, risk assessment, internal controls external audit support and governance reviews across international and mid
tier accounting firms. Strong hands-on experience in process walkthroughs, control design and effectiveness testing, internal
audit reporting and remediation follow ups for multinational and local organizations. Currently based in Jeddah with
Transferable Iqama and immediate availability, open to relocation across KSA.
CORE SKILLS
Internal Audit & Process Improvement: Internal Audit Planning and Execution, Process Walkthroughs, Control Design and
Operating Effectiveness Testing, Internal Controls Evaluation, Governance Risk and Compliance, Audit Findings and
Remediation Tracking, IFRS, IAS and ISA Application, Management Letter Reporting
Regulatory & Compliance: GCC VAT and ZATCA Compliance, Corporate Tax and Withholding Tax Overview
Systems & Analytics: Power BI and Power Query, Advanced Excel Audit Analytics and Dashboards, Odoo, Zoho, QuickBooks,
SAP S 4 HANA and ECC, Oracle (Learning)
WORK EXPERIENCE
KPMG - (Contractual)
Senior Consultant Advisory – Internal Audit & Risk Assurance Support
SAUDI ARABIA
2025 – 2026
▪ Reviewed year end close and IFRS reporting for multiple group entities, assessing controls and audit readiness
▪ Tested trial balance and general ledger controls, identifying accrual, cutoff and classification control gaps
▪ Validated key balance sheet reconciliations including bank, intercompany, EOS, VAT, AP, AR and inventory
▪ Reviewed project accounting and cost to complete, assessing revenue recognition risks under IFRS 15
▪ Assessed sale and leaseback transactions and lease modifications under IFRS 16 for asset and liability control risks
▪ Coordinated with external auditors, managing PBC flows and resolving control and audit queries
▪ Reviewed IFRS financial statements and disclosures to assess completeness, consistency and compliance risks
KRESTON HYDER BHIMJI & CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Assistant Manager – Internal Audit & Risk Advisory
PAKISTAN
2023 – 2025
▪ Led & reviewed risk based internal audits across financial, operational & compliance domains for diverse client portfolios
▪ Conducted process walkthroughs, documenting control design and operating effectiveness gaps and key risk exposures
▪ Planned internal audits by defining scope, risk assessments, audit programs and focused testing strategies
▪ Reviewed internal audit working papers, findings and reports to ensure quality, clarity and timely issuance
▪ Presented audit observations to management, agreed corrective actions and tracked remediation progress
▪ Delivered practical, risk focused recommendations to enhance internal controls, governance and risk management
Supervisor – Audit, Advisory and Taxation
2019 – 2023
▪ Planned and executed statutory audits, performing controls testing, TOD, substantive and analytical procedures
▪ Conducted process walkthroughs, documenting controls, operating effectiveness gaps and related risk implications
▪ Implemented segment reporting & corrected asset classification in compliance with applicable IFRS requirements
▪ Executed internal audit fieldwork and supported external audit engagements across diversified client portfolios
▪ Managed corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax compliance, including return preparation, review, & statutory filing
▪ Liaised with tax authorities and supported resolution of routine compliance, assessment and clarification matters
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
▪ SOCPA Member – Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants
▪ Certified Business Accountant (CBA) – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
▪ CA Finalist (CFAP & MSA) - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent), Urdu (Fluent), Arabic (Beginner – Improving Professional Fluency)
