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Hoboken, New Jersey, Us

Hoboken, New Jersey, Us

• Leading preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements (large accelerated filer; annual turnover of ~$2B), dealing directly with the Chief Accounting Officer and senior leadership team.• Performing technical accounting research, drafting and maintaining accounting policies, writing accounting position memos, and providing technical accounting advisory for complex issues and transactions.• Supporting financial reporting of ESG initiatives in partnership with legal and compliance teams.• Initiating, implementing, and managing process improvements to reduce costs and create efficiencies. • Supported third-party consultants and the accounting team in valuation (financial modeling, sensitivity analysis, and WACC) & purchase price allocation of ~$260 million acquisition of ‘That’s How We Roll’.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Partnered with FP&A, Corporate Development, and business leaders to advise, develop and validate business value cases and KPIs related to annual capital spending of ~$600 million+ per year.• Analyzed monthly investment performance review including identifying financial risks and opportunities to rebalance the investment portfolio and drive increased returns.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Worked with Business Sponsors, Project Managers, and Segment Finance teams to develop and review business case financials supporting ~$100 million capital investments in strategic enterprise-wide and business projects (both in the US and Canada).• Supported financial/strategic portfolio analysis & insight for senior executive/management team.• Managed and mentored junior team members to ensure changing priorities were met.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Managed Accounting and Financial processes including month-end closing, management reporting, quarterly rolling forecasting, and the planning cycle.• Coordinated overall financial reporting and presented to unit executives (VPs and SVPs), providing insights on key cost categories, drivers, risks/opportunities & trends.• Participated and provided input in both the annual plan and financial forecast cycles.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Assisted Senior Manager in the objective challenge and financial review of all large (over $10 million) capital expenditure projects/programs seeking approval from the CEO and CFO of the bank, and the ‘Strategic Committee Optimizing Portfolio Excellence (SCOPE)’ committee.• Led development and implementation, including drafting of the new enterprise standards, methodologies, and finance policies.• Supported senior manager in bank-wide training of finance and non-finance staff on the business case process, associated financial modeling tools, and the project approval policy.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Executed difficult operational audits such as BCAR (Basel Capital Adequacy Reporting), derivatives, strategic & financial planning, TD Wealth, etc. and received management recognition.

Raysut Cement Company is a public company listed on Muscat Securities Market, Oman. It is a leading regional producer of cement and the biggest producer in Oman with annual turnover of over CAD 340 million and staff of over 500 employees. Raysut Group comprises of three wholly owned subsidiaries, two associate and joint venture companies. I was responsible for the internal audit activities of the Raysut group.• Analyzed and evaluated risk exposures related to organisation’s governance, operations and information systems and assessed the adequacy and effectiveness of controls in response to risk exposures• Communicated risk and control information to appropriate areas of organisationAccomplishments:• Met audit deadlines consistently by doing detailed planning and by prioritizing tasks• Reviewed financial statements in accordance with IFRS and corrected deferred tax computation by taking into account of all temporary differences • Prepared and presented detailed audit reports along with recommendations to those charged with governance and management• Followed up to ensure that corrective actions have been taken on all reported findings by inquiring about the status of actions taken by Management to implement the recommendations and then testing whether those have been implemented or not

Dubai, Ae

KPMG is a leading accounting firm in Oman and is a member of the KPMG network of independent firms affiliated with KPMG International Co-operative. • Led audit engagements as in-charge of large public listed clients: National Bank of Pakistan, National Bank of Oman, Habib Bank Limited, Oman Refreshment Company (Pepsi Oman), Jamshoro Power Company Limited, Lakhra Power Generation Company Limited, Al-Babtain LeBlanc Telecommunication Systems Ltd, Siemens Engineering Company Limited, Oman Oil Marketing Company SAOG, etc.• Planned and documented audit strategy for conducting statutory audits, reviews and agreed upon procedures in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA)• Advised clients in application of IFRS, corporate taxation and financial reporting of multinational companies to parents, complying with foreign group reporting requirements as per accounting pronouncements of different jurisdictions• Supervised and reviewed field work and on-job professional development of staff• Involved in Pre due diligence assignment for possible merger of two banks in Oman; possible synergies, process improvements and strength of merged entity as compared to individual entities by comparing and evaluating projections, infrastructure, products, services, technology and resources of both entities • Led data analytics and financial analysis assignment of Oman’s top 10 companies for Oman Economic Review, and analysis of top 20 listed companies of large, medium and small market capitalization for Alam al-Iktisaad Wal A’mal (AIWA) awards, Oman’s leading English and Arabic business magazines • Conducted research for advisory assignment on real estate sector in Oman: current market position, opportunities, challenges and measures to overcome challenges• Got ‘Outstanding Performer’ rating and promotion in my first year at KPMG Oman

Karachi, Sindh, Pk

KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co., a member firm of KPMG International in Pakistan is amongst the Pakistan’s premier professional firms providing audit, consultancy, tax and financial advisory services to diversified corporate clients. Key responsibilities:• Planned and documented audit strategy for conducting statutory audits, reviews and agreed upon procedures in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA)• Assisted clients in preparing financial statements including assistance in application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate taxation• Resolved complex issues faced with the support of Engagement Manager• Prepared detailed reports on audit findings and made recommendations to improve organization’s accounting and management practices, controls and systems• Prepared tax computations and reviewed their compliance with local laws and regulations• Liaised with and developed good professional relationships with clients• Created a positive and learning environmentAccomplishment:• Seconded to KPMG Al Fozan & Al Sadhan (KSA) from December 16, 2010 to May 11, 2011; planned, executed and finalized different audit engagements within stringent reporting deadlinesSignificant assurance clients at KPMG:• National Bank of Pakistan• Habib Bank Limited• Pakistan Income Enhancement Fund• Jamshoro Power Company Limited• Jubilee Life Insurance Company Limited• First Habib Bank Modaraba• PIA Investments Limited

Riyadh, Riyadh, Sa

Worked as Senior Auditor in Audit department, reporting to audit managers and engagement partner.Responsible for overall execution and finalization of audit.Significant assurance clients at KPMG Includes:• Fransi Tadawul• Al Babtain LeBlanc Telecommunication Systems Co. Ltd.• Modern Petrochemicals Company• Rasmala Investments Saudi

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Economics

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Economics