PROFILE
Qualified Audit & Finance Professional with over 9 years of diversified experience across Big 4 firms (EY and PwC). Proven track record in leading end-to-end statutory and group audits under IFRS and ISA, managing a portfolio of 50+ clients, and delivering high-quality financial reporting across multiple frameworks including UK, US, and Lux GAAP. Skilled in IFRS (including 9, 15, 16), complex
consolidations, and internal controls testing. Proficient in digital audit platforms (EY Canvas, Helix and PwC Aura), data analytics, and risk advisory, consistently ensuring compliance with international quality and ethical standards.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ernst & Young (EY UAE)
Assistant Audit Manager (February 2023 to October 2025) - 2.7 years
- Led the planning, execution, and finalization of over 30 statutory and group audits for listed, private, and multinational clients, managing a portfolio value exceeding AED 80 million across financial services, real estate, manufacturing, service sector and other industry clients under IFRS and ISA.
- Expertly applied EY Global Audit Methodology, International Standards on Auditing (ISA), and financial reporting frameworks (IFRS, IAS, UK/US/Lux GAAP) across 100% of engagements including IFRS 9, 15 and 16.
- Managed complex group audits by liaising with global teams in the UK, USA, UAE, Montenegro, Macedonia and Luxembourg, ensuring seamless consolidation for asset management and private equity groups.
- Supervised and mentored multicultural teams of 8 to 12 members, ensuring 100% on-time delivery of reports and providing structured feedback for associate professional development.
- Leveraged data analytics tools including EY Helix, EY Canvas, Power BI, and Excel to enhance risk identification and reduce audit cycle time by approximately 15%.
- Ensured strict adherence to agreed client deadlines by timely identification and removal of any bottlenecks or problem areas while keeping the engagement manager informed about the progress of the audit and for problem solving.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and evaluated internal controls, delivering recommendations that resulted to a 10-12% reduction in financial discrepancies.
- Provided expert guidance on complex accounting treatments for IFRS 9, 15, and 16, supporting accurate application across a wide range of sectors.
- Communicated risks, delays, and budget variances to engagement managers, contributing to on-time audit delivery 95% of the time.
- Interpreted financial statements and critically assessed the adequacy and reasonableness of management's forecast assumptions to secure robust audit evidence regarding going-concern viability.
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC Pakistan)
Audit Associate (December 2021 to November 2022) - 1 year
- Managed and mentored teams of 4–6 staff, consistently delivering complex audit engagements ahead of deadlines while improving audit documentation standards by implementing more rigorous review protocols across retail, manufacturing, services and Not for profit sectors.
- Reviewed financial statements for diverse portfolios, ensuring 100% compliance with IFRS and local statutory laws while providing engagement managers with high-value technical accounting insights.
- Identified critical control deficiencies and proposed strategic improvements that strengthened the internal control frameworks of key clients, reducing operational risk and audit findings in subsequent periods by 90%.
- Performed high-level business and audit risk assessments that directly informed engagement strategies, ensuring optimal resource allocation and a focused response to high-risk financial areas.
- Navigated the complexities of large-scale group audits as both a group and component auditor, ensuring seamless consolidation and alignment with global reporting requirements.
- Successfully managed collaborations with actuaries, IT experts, and legal counsel, resolving technical conflicts through effective negotiation to maintain uninterrupted engagement timelines.
- Championed the use of advanced audit tools and data analytics to extract deeper financial insights, significantly enhancing the depth of reasonable assurance and the quality of audit evidence.
- Accurately reported on financial statements and provided meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters as well as keeping engagement managers updated on audits.
- Designed audit procedures based on risk and materiality assessments in compliance with ISA and firm methodology.
- Advised clients on IFRS 9, IFRS 15, and IFRS 16 accounting treatments supporting correct application across sectors.
Alam and Aulakh Chartered Accountants (A&A Pakistan)
Assistant Audit Manager (January 2019 to September 2021) - 2.7 years
- Directed multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring 100% compliance with ISQC standards.
- Developed audit strategies, performed risk assessments, and resolved at least 5-10 complex reporting issues per engagement.
- Prepared and finalized financial statements, management letters, and audit reports ensuring 100% adherence to IFRS and ISA.
- Coached new joiners, enhancing team technical and business skills, contributing to 50 - 70% reduction in review points.
Saeed Methani Mushtaq and Co Chartered Accountants (SMM Pakistan)
Audit Senior Associate (December 2014 to March 2018) - 3.2 years
- Progressed from Audit Associate to Team Lead, managing end-to-end audits across manufacturing, retail, and Not-for-Profit sectors, overseeing portfolios of clients.
- Conducted and supervised planning, budgeting and risk assessments for 10-15 engagements annually, ensuring accurate scoping and efficient resource allocation.
- Reviewed financial statements and coordinated timely partner/manager reviews, achieving 100% on schedule submission.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) - Fellow Member.
- BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting - Oxford Brooks University, UK
- Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) - Member
PORTFOLIO OF SECTORS AUDITED
- Financial Services: Private Equity Group / Asset and wealth management.
- Real Estate: Brokerage, Construction, Brokerage and leasing companies.
- Telecommunications (Etisalat &).
- Technology & Media: IT Consulting, Advertising and Media Services.
- Consumer Goods: Retail, Food & Beverages, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG);
- Advanced Manufacturing: Industrial Goods, Textile, Rubber, Paper and Board, Aluminum, Cement;
- Other sectors: Healthcare, Education, Maritime shipping and logistics, Not for Profit organizations
CORE COMPETENCIES
- External Audit Execution IFRS (IFRS 9, 15, 16) ISA Compliance.
- IFRS Consolidations Real Estate Asset Testing Valuation & Investment Property Concepts.
- Internal Controls Testing Risk Assessment Engagement Economics.
- Audit File Completion Client Relationship Management Coaching & Supervision.
- Data-Driven Audit Tools (EY Helix, EY Canvas, PwC Aura) Digital Transformation in Audit.
- Effective Communication Team Collaboration Project Management.
DIGITAL SKILLS & TOOLS
- Audit Platforms: EY Canvas, EY
