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At ABS, we are a dedicated Service Delivery Centre of a global professional services firm operating in over 150 countries. As a recent initiative, in phase 1, we are launching audit support services and a Resource Hub with a plan to scale and perform direct consulting services. Our team comprises individuals with rich financial, accounting, auditing, HR and IT backgrounds.

After leading a successful career with one of the Big 4 professional services firms in the GCC and working with a number of clients operating in various industries, Farouk with his colleague Arsalan, felt a dire need for a one stop shop which can veritably put the “Client First” ideology into action every single day, without the red tape. Founding “HarAik” is our solution to addressing this need.With over 17 years experience in senior positions at Big 4 firms, Farouk has served a diverse portfolio of clients in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Pakistan. Farouk possesses a plethora of knowledge and aptitude for running a successful accounting and advisory firm. He has served a wide range of industries, including technology, real estate and infrastructure, retail and fast moving goods, and sovereign wealth funds. Farouk’s expertise lies in developing strategy, IFRSs and ISAs, audit and compliance, financial accounting and financial audits, investment appraisal and business process improvements. A people-oriented person who goes the extra mile to support his clients and his team. At HarAik, we offer the following services to corporates and professional services firms:1) Accounting advisory2) Audit and audit support3) HR solutions4) Tax solutions5) Legal solutions6) Business process outsourcing solutionsFarouk is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, as well as an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Led several large high profile audits and several office wide operational matters. Strong interpersonal skills, goal oriented and strong promoter of a high performance culture with the the ability of developing trustworthy relationships across the organisation.Industry experience:- retail (FMCG)- manufacturing- Engineering and construction- Real estate developmentSignificant senior management, Board and audit committee interactions.Always open to new works of working, consider myself a driver of change, supporting flexibility at the workplace, driving forward strategic change for the overall benefit of the organisation.

During my time at PwC, I have been involved in audits, both as a team member and team manager, of several key clients operating in the real estate sector, media and advertising and aviation support sector.Key responsibilities include ensuring timely delivery of IFRS and ISA compliant audits. My experience has been various levels of management at different organizations and this has enabled me develop strong business relationships.

Completed mandatory 3 years training and worked on various clients in the telecommunication, oil & gas, electric supply, services and retail sectors in the capacity of audit junior to audit supervisor.

1 year internship in the accounts department where I gained hands on experience in payroll processing, preparing bank reconciliation and sales invoices processing. I was also involved in the accounting for the post employment benefits funds.