Abdullah Azzam Email & Phone Number

Mena

Finance transformation with value addition1. Data Analytics enabled Finance Transformation- Developing dashboard based on financial data to assist management in strategic decision making- Developing Macroeconomic Dashboards for Government Ministries - Ms Power BI, Qliksense, Spotfire tools2. Compliance and 360 degree Data Analytics- Business Unit/ cost center/ region wise analysis- Drilling into the O2C, P2P and R2R cycles- Performed correlation analysis- Synthesis of the Journal entry recording process.3. Robotics led Finance Automation- UiPath tool- Blockchain finance application- Liaised with technologists in India to develop robots- Scoping of finance areas where robots can be deployed- FSCP/ Bank reconciliation- RPA led finance function automation

Pakistan

Started as an Audit Assistant and made my way to Assistant Manager in A.F.Ferguson & Co. My responsibilities as Assistant Manager included:- Overall planning of audits and designing audit strategies- Supervision, review and finalization of assurance engagements.- Consultation on significant matters with various professionals such as lawyers, valuers, tax advisors, actuaries and IT experts- Advising clients in preparation of financial statements.- Building solid relationships with team members, clients and other stakeholders- On-the-job and in house training for junior staff- Project management including staff appraisal- Creation and monitoring budget, WIPs and billings.

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

• Engagement planning based on the understanding of the client’s business processes and assessment of business and audit risks, supervision of the engagement, review and finalisation, including close liaison with client's top management; • Co-ordinating with various professionals such as lawyers, actuaries, independent valuators and information technology experts and decision-making in respect of critical reportable matters; • Acting as the team leader at various engagements, assigning, supervising and reviewing work and updating the team manager and engagement leader about the same and handling daily on the job issues including client relationships; • Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements and group reporting packages in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework including compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Accounting Standards as promulgated by SOCPA, local corporate laws and directives of regulatory authorities.

Chartered Accountant, Accounting And Finance

Alevels, Accounting, 2 As