Key Roles and Responsibilities performed during three and a half years’ mandatory articleship included:» Audit planning based on the understanding of the client’s business, related processes and environment; assessment of business and audit risks.» Leading, directing and supervising the execution of audit; reviewing and finalization of the audit.» Training and providing assistance to junior team members in discharging their duties.» Allocation of tasks, timetabling engagement milestones, work submissions and deadlines.» Providing close liaison with the client’s management.» Providing guidance and the most appropriate course of action to the client’s management in preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local corporate laws and directives of regulators.» Understanding and documenting the internal controls including the study of standard operating procedures, identifying weaknesses, and testing the same during the performance of audit.» Coordinating with various professionals such as bankers, lawyers, tax consultants, actuaries, and independent valuators in respect of critical financial reporting matters.» Drafting audit reports and other engagement deliverables after discussion of key findings for final approval and reporting by the Audit Engagement Partner» Assisting Engagement Partner in the meetings of Audit Committee.