As a passionate Business Consultant, I have worked closely with a leading e-commerce artificial jewelry brand. I am proud to have been the driving force behind the franchising of their business model and have been able to leverage my extensive expertise in business and risk advisory for over ten years. Together with my team, we have successfully transformed this once-online jewelry brand into an award-winning jewelry brand, achieving significant milestones in just three short years. Our strategic expansion has allowed us to establish four strategically located outlets nationwide, thus revolutionizing Pakistan's jewelry industry.

PROJECTS AND ACHIEVEMENTSLed diagnostic review of payment processing for high-end clothing brands, identifying process improvement opportunities. Accomplished cost savings of around PKR 480k per annum.Conducted forensic audit and full reconciliation of accounting records to uncover potential fraud in payment processing function. Identified misappropriation of PKR 100k.Performed gap analysis with business process improvement recommendations for diverse clients, including retail fashion, HR training services, startups, and international franchises. Enabled process optimization with reduced supervision of the owners/top management.Validated business plans and market research for multiple entrepreneurial ventures and franchise businesses. Identified new opportunities for rapid business expansion and growth.

Planned and supervised 50+ operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits and numerous other assignments assigned by HIA and the Audit Committee. Responsible for Audit Committee meetings communications, circulations, and presentation of audit findings in close coordination with HIA.Formulated the system to ensure the resolution of pending audit issues, all open audit findings were linked with the KPIs of HoDs, resulting in improved compliance, with all high-risk issues being resolved within 12 months' time.Spearheaded the development of a new internal audit manual with updated methodologies aligned to IIA standards and best practices.Led investigations into fraud allegations and advised executive management on actions to strengthen controls and prevent future fraud events.

Visiting lecturer of corporate governance. Acheived more than 90% attendance of students through practical approach towards the subject, which was below 60% previously.

Established internal audit function and executed financial, regulatory, compliance, and operational audits for a pharmaceutical group in close coordination with the Head of Internal Audit and Director Finance. Led audit team; provided direction and coaching to members. Presented timely reports to leadership and the Board.Developed an annual audit program for the Company through a comprehensive risk assessment process. Assisted in the formulation of the Risk Register and Regulatory Compliance framework. Regulatory compliance increased from 50 to 90% over the period of 10 months.Conducted an ERP Readiness Assessment, identified SAP Business One as incompatible with the business needs, and provided actionable suggestions, which resulted in a PKR 4 million saving.

Assisting Managers, Senior Managers and Partner in Internal Audit and Business Process Improvement engagements. Key Responsibilities including but not limited to the following:- Identifying and addressing client needs by attending initial and follow-on meetings with the client; and understanding the client's business. - Communicating a broad range of Firm services to the clients or prospective clients in consultation with personnel having skills and experience relevant to the client’s needs. - Assisting Senior Managers and Partner in defining the scope of the engagement; preparing proposal tailored to the client needs and our value proposition for the client. - Ensuring conformance with IIA standards and ethical guidelines; escalating any non-conformance to the senior management in a timely manner. - Determining staffing, time and field requirements - Leading teams, emphasizing the supervising of staff; monitoring workloads of all team members; adjustment and redistribution of assignments accordingly considering team members' capabilities and client expectations; providingmeaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping of team members and senior management informed on progress and issues. - Reviewing working papers and ensuring resolution of all review points and proper filling of all working papers.- Drafting of end deliverable using appropriate business and technical language.- Identifying performance improvement opportunities for clients using benchmark financial and operational processes and controls and reporting the same to senior management and client personnel.- Conducting “Sunset” meeting with the engagement team and performance appraisal of all team members.

Assisting Senior Associates and Managers in Internal Audit and Business Process Improvement engagements. Key Responsibilities including but not limited to the following:- Audit planning and taking a lead role in the day to day execution of internal audits.- Participating in opening meetings with client to explain the scope and objectives of the auditengagement to client and to provide an overview of all steps in the audit process.- Developing a risk based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach, test procedures andsampling criteria based on professional judgment and defined internal audit methodology.- Developing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with all levels of staffwithin the organization, including Senior Management and Audit Committee of the Board.- Participation in closing meetings with client at the end of fieldwork, providing clear explanations for identified issues.

Assisting Senior Associates in Internal Audit and Business Process Improvement engagements. Key Responsibilities including but not limited to the following:- Developing a thorough understanding of business processes in scope for assigned audits anddocumenting the processes in flowcharts and/or process narratives. Identifying and documenting inherent risks and controls within the business processes.- Performing audit tests and preparation of working papers in accordance with professional IIA standards and IA methodology. - Evaluating the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting businessand control objectives. Identifying and documenting control and process weaknesses and providingevident support for findings.- Assisting in the preparation of a concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate the findings and recommendations to the client's management.