Ehsan Elahi Email & Phone Number

Islamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan

Experienced Audit Professional with a proven track record in ensuring financial statement accuracy and compliance. Proficient in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards (IAS), and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), with a deep understanding of EY's Global Audit Methodology (GAM).Key Responsibilities:• Comprehensive Audit Execution: Oversee all phases of audit engagements, from planning to conclusion, ensuring adherence to EY's GAM and ISAs.• Financial Statement Review: Review financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS and local regulations.• Risk-Based Auditing: Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify critical areas and develop targeted audit procedures.• Audit Assertions Verification: Validate audit assertions related to existence, completeness, rights and obligations, valuation, and presentation to ensure financial statement accuracy.• Internal Control Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of internal controls using EY's internal control framework to evaluate reliance and identify areas for improvement.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with legal, tax, and IT experts to address complex issues and ensure compliance with EY's quality standards and relevant regulations.• Technology Utilization: Leverage EY's proprietary audit tools (e.g., EY Canvas, EY Eagle, JE Testing Enablers, Global Analytics Tool, EY MicroStart, EY Audit Analytics Module, GAMx and EY Random) to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.• Team Leadership and Development: Mentor and guide junior auditors, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment aligned with EY's values.Skills:• IFRS and IAS expertise• EY's GAM proficiency• Risk assessment and mitigation• Audit assertions verification• Internal control evaluation• Effective communication and interpersonal skills• Proficiency in audit methodologies and tools• Attention to detail and accuracy

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

• Conducted thorough research of risks, their mitigation strategies, applicable regulations and business process for a financial sector client.• Conducted Regulatory mapping of SBP Regulations for a financial sector client being converted into digital bank.• Collaborated with senior consultants to review policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.• Engaged in continuous learning to stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in risk management and business consulting.

PwC US Audit Job Simulation Program is a virtual experience program which involves simulated audit tasks and projects designed to provide participants with a taste of what it's like to work in auditing at PwC.* Tasks Include *• Completed a job simulation focused on control testing of a client's purchasing process for PwC's Audit team which includes detailed questions and internal correspondence.• Compiled thorough walkthrough documentation including findings.• Outlined the purchase process in a flowchart and risk control matrix.* Skills Include *• Analysis • Client Meetings• Communication• Compliance Analysis • Control Documentation• Documentation• Issue Identification• Policy Interpretation• Process Documentation• Testing Execution

KPMG US Career Catalyst: Audit Job Simulation Program is a virtual experience program which involves simulated external audit tasks and projects designed to provide participants with a taste of what it's like to work in auditing at KPMG.* Tasks Include *• Completed a job simulation focused on conducting an audit for a hypothetical client, Ashbourne Industries.• Determined the materiality of general ledger accounts to plan the audit.• Prepared, sent, and evaluated the results of confirmations sent to third parties. • Reviewed the client's order-to-cash (OTC) process.• Communicated the audit findings via a video presentation and reviewed the audit opinion.* Skills Include *• Analytical Procedures • Audit Deliverable • Audit Planning • Business Process • Communication• Critical Thinking • Data Visualisation • Effective Presentation • Excel• Internal Controls• Pivot Tables• PowerPoint • Problem Solving• Video Presentation

• Providing online tutoring services to student of Toronto Metropolitan University.* Subject *• Financial Accounting• Managerial Accounting• Financial Management

The ACCA - CIMB Sustainability in Banking Virtual Experience Program is a virtual work experience program that shows how banking plays a key role in creating a more sustainable world and how accountants can drive impact for a better world.• Client Due Diligence: Identifying Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks and controversies* Skills Include *• Industry Research• Industry Knowledge• Critical Thinking• ESG Analysis• Risk Analysis• Identifying Sustainability Performance Targets in Sustainability-Linked Loans: Designing a Sustainability Linked Loan by defining key Sustainability Performance Target KPIs* Skills Include *• Sustainability Performance Target• Sustainable Finance• Sustainability Linked Loans• Designing an Internal Audit Scope for ESG Reporting: Designed a test work plan to assess completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of the internal GHG emission reporting process* Skills Include *• Audit Management• Ethics• Integrity• Communication skills• Audit and Assurance

Pakistan

AIESEC is an international youth-run and led, non-governmental and not-for-profit organization that provides young people with leadership development, cross-cultural internships, and global volunteer exchange experiences.• Collaborated with diverse teams to optimize organizational workflows and drive OGX department growth.• Attended the NYDS conference, where I actively participated in workshops and networking sessions to enhance my leadership skills.• Actively participated as an interviewer in local community recruitment team, gaining valuable experience in evaluating and managing individuals.• Actively participated as a volunteer in various social welfare activities like campaigns in special children schools and medical camps in areas of flood.

Acca Affiliate, Accounting And Finance, Corporate Laws, Auditing, Financial Management, 83% Avg

Activities and Societies: Advanced Audit And Assurance , Advanced Financial Management Registration Number: 4896600 ACCA is a global body.

Foundation Diploma Fd, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting And Business & Technology, 89 % Avg

Activities and Societies: Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Business and Technology Registration Number: 4896600 Foundation.

Intermediate In Commerce, Business/Commerce, General

Activities and Societies: Accounting, Business Maths, Statistics, Commerce, Banking, Economics High School

Matriculation, Biology, General, 90%

Activities and Societies: Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Secondary School