Ahsan Iqbal Email & Phone Number

Karachi, Pk

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

My diversified and in-depth professional work experience of 12 years at CYAN Limited (Dawood Hercules Group), Ernst & Young Ford Rhodes and A.F. Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants (a member firm of PWC Network), coupled with an outstanding track at both professional and academic studies (as detailed in my CV) has enabled me to envision myself as a valuable asset for an organization.

Pakistan

Worked as an Assistant Manager Finance, where my major responsibilities encompass:• Performing all corporate secretarial responsibilities including preparation of Agendas and Minutes of the Board Meetings, maintenance of various registers as required under the Companies Act, 2017 and PSX Rule Book, filing of corporate and tax returns;• Identifying areas of business where there is a risk of non-compliance and develop, maintains, and revises policies and procedures to mitigate that risk; and• Developing and implement policies and procedures to ensure continued regulatory compliance at all levels and to respond to regulatory inquiries.Previously working as an Assistant Manager Finance, where my major responsibilities encompass:• Preparing annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local law requirements; • Monthly and quarterly management reporting to CFO and CEO;• Liaison with external and internal auditors, assessing their recommendations and ensuring effective implementation; and• Preparing budgeted profit and loss statements and cash flows, taking into account the historical data, inflation rates, interest rates and input from other departments.

Pakistan

Worked as a Supervising Senior in the firm, where my major responsibilities encompass:• On-the -job supervision, training and professional development of staff; and;• Preparing and e-filing Tax Returns, preparing tax positions for clients on various issues related to tax laws, amendments therein and their implications; • Engagement planning and management to ensure timely execution and reporting;• Preparation of audit deliverables;• Ensuring application of International Financial Reporting Standards, International Standards on Auditing, and Industry Specific reporting requirements;• Supporting non-client firm strategic initiatives;• Assisting the clients in the reporting of financial and accounting information to their foreign group companies;• Advise the client on various technical issues relating to IFRS and other statutory requirements.The major corporate clients I have been engaged in the capacity of supervising senior, that have contributed to my professional growth include:• Kufpec Pakistan B.V.• PKP Kirthar Limited.• PKP Kadanwari Limited.• PKP Exploration 2 Limited• Johnson Controls Pakistan (Private) Limited.• ENI Pakistan Limited.• Occidental Petroleum Pakistan Inc

Pakistan

I have also been seconded to EY Dubai and EY Riyadh while working as an Audit Senior in the Assurance and Advisory Business Services (AABS) group of EYFRSH. Having been associated with this organisation for more than six years, I have had multiple opportunities to be involved in various statutory audits / reviews and tax assignments. Such exposure to a wide spectrum of clients with a rich variety of work experience has provided me with an in-depth view of the key business processes, risk management procedures, accounting and internal control systems, corporate governance and regulatory as well as accounting frameworks for a range of industries. Equally important, it has enriched me professionally and equipped me with the traits needed to deal with a variety of situations in an innovative, effective and efficient manner.Details of significant audits and assignments conducted in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates during the above-mentioned period are as below;Service Industry•Alcatel Lucent France•Alcatel Saudi Arabia Limited•Alcatel International•Alcatel Shanghai Bell•Computer Systems and Engineering (CSE)•Independent Oil Tools GroupAutomotive Companies•Argiauto Industries LimitedTrading and Manufacturing•Enermech UAE LLC•Enermech FZE•Sacoor Brothers•Fast Textiles LLC•Zorian Kuwait Ready Made Garments •Thal Limited (Papersack Division) and (Jute Division).•Shabbir TilesConstruction Companies•Gulf Classic International LLCInsurance Companies •EFU Life Insurance Company Ltd.•EFU General Insurance Ltd.Banking and Capital Markets •Karachi Stock Exchange Company (Guarantee) Limited•Sigma Leasing Company•United Bank Limited •Bank Al-Habib •Al Zamin Leasing Company Limited •State Bank of Pakistan •IGI Investment Bank Limited•Albarka bank •Summit Bank LimitedMutual Funds•Atlas Funds•JS Funds•Morgan Stanley Saudi Equity Fund•Global Investment House

Accounting

ACCA Member

Ca Intermediate, Accounting

CA Finalist

Commerce, Accounts