An ambitious, responsible and self-motivated professional who is passionate about working in a friendly & challenging environment to use my skills in the best possible ways to achieve company’s goals and to enhance my skills in a dynamic and fast paced workplace. Currently, I am engaged with Al Marshad Group Holding Company - Riyadh KSA as a Senior Internal Auditor since May 2022. I have 6+ years of experience with Risk Advisory Services of EY & BDO (Pakistan) providing consultancy services to clients primarily in the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing and FMCG Sector including some of the listed companies. My primary set of skills include provision of Internal Audit, Consultancy and Internal Controls Assessment, Agreed Upon Procedures, Compliance Assessment for Regulatory requirements, Documentation of Company’s policies and procedures and Implementation and System Control Analysis.
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Senior Specialist GrcKpmg Saudi ArabiaRiyadh, Sa -
Senior Internal AuditorAlmarshad Holding Group May 2022 - PresentRiyadh, Saudi Arabia• Conducts and finalize risk based audit programs and internal audits independantly, including leading or conducting performance, operational, financial, IT and compliance audit projects.• Assist internal audit management in companywide risk assessment for the assigned areas; contributing to the annual audit plan.• Identify business objectives, risks and evaluate key controls. • Planning and execution of operational, financial, special audits to ensure adequacy and effectiveness of… Show more • Conducts and finalize risk based audit programs and internal audits independantly, including leading or conducting performance, operational, financial, IT and compliance audit projects.• Assist internal audit management in companywide risk assessment for the assigned areas; contributing to the annual audit plan.• Identify business objectives, risks and evaluate key controls. • Planning and execution of operational, financial, special audits to ensure adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control environment, compliance with company policies and procedures, and identify opportunities for process improvements. • Develop preliminary findings and realistic recommendations to improve / enhance the internal control environment. • Work with management to develop acceptable solutions to address issues or gaps identified and follow-up with management to ensure remediation is implemented. • Prepare accurate, logical and detailed work papers clearly describing the work performed, test results and conclusions reached. • Assist in testing the effectiveness of the company’s controls and work with management to ensure remediation is implemented for deficiencies identified. • Maintain an awareness of audit trends and “best practices”. • Interact with company management and key personnel to build / maintain ongoing business relationships by utilizing strong interpersonal and communication skills. Show less -
Assistant ManagerBdo Aug 2021 - Mar 2022• Lead, manage and monitor the work performed by reporting team for multiple clients at a time for internal audits.• Prepare and review Internal Audit TOR, Risk Evaluation Matrix, Final Deliverables such as Audit Reports to the Board of Audit Committee and Senior Management of the clients. • Prepare proposals for new clients as part of client solicitation.• Resolve the audit issues (with clients) which were identified by the audit team during the internal audits.• On job… Show more • Lead, manage and monitor the work performed by reporting team for multiple clients at a time for internal audits.• Prepare and review Internal Audit TOR, Risk Evaluation Matrix, Final Deliverables such as Audit Reports to the Board of Audit Committee and Senior Management of the clients. • Prepare proposals for new clients as part of client solicitation.• Resolve the audit issues (with clients) which were identified by the audit team during the internal audits.• On job training and professional development of staff. Show less -
Senior Advisory ConsultantEy Jan 2017 - May 2021Karāchi, Sindh, PakistanAs part of work responsibility, I worked closely with clients to identify risks and opportunities, build contingency plans and develop future strategies that directly impact their daily operations, ultimately leveraging risk to their advantage.My Key Roles & Responsibilities include:➤ Assisted Audit Managers in client relationship management and assisted in developing Annual Risk Based Audit Program for corporate clients.➤ Lead teams to perform internal audits of key… Show more As part of work responsibility, I worked closely with clients to identify risks and opportunities, build contingency plans and develop future strategies that directly impact their daily operations, ultimately leveraging risk to their advantage.My Key Roles & Responsibilities include:➤ Assisted Audit Managers in client relationship management and assisted in developing Annual Risk Based Audit Program for corporate clients.➤ Lead teams to perform internal audits of key business activities. ➤ Assesses complex activities to identify potential operational, financial, or compliance risks or potential fraud which warrant audit attention.➤ Effectively communicates the results of audits by preparing final reports of audit findings. These reports are finalized after effective discussion with the client. Assisted client management in developing Management Action Plan on findings and recommendation and monitor them through follow up till implementation.➤ As a team member, help to create a positive learning culture and provide training to new staff on audit cycle as well seasoned staff on new audit challenges.➤ Contribute to people-related initiatives and provide feedback when applicable to more junior team members➤ Execute special tasks for various clients such as compliance assessment with regulatory requirements and requirements of International Accounting Standards (IASs), development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Special Agreed Upon Procedures.Other Roles and Responsibilities include:➤ Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the EY Professional Career Growth Team.➤ Actively participates in other key initiatives such as managing department wise co-curricular activities, managing departmental level initiatives for social cause. Show less -
FinanceShield Corporation Limited Aug 2016 - Oct 2016➤ Understanding of sales invoice process and related documents.➤ Check sales order send approval then make DC & Invoice as per company’s SOP.➤ Filing invoice, delivery challan, billty, GRN and gate pass accordingly.➤ Understanding of payment procedure to supplier and tax basic knowledge.➤ Understanding of fixed assets process i.e. addition, deletion and disposal -
Account ExecutiveMegi Engineering (Pvt) Ltd Sep 2014 - Mar 2016Phase 2 Extension D.H.A. KarachiVerify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable).Enters data into computer system using defined computer programs (SAP).Compile data and prepare a variety of reports.Reconcile reports with internal company employees and management, or external vendors and customers.
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Finance InternSui Southern Gas Company Jun 2014 - Aug 2014Karachi• Interaction on daily basis with Finance Department and learned its different functions and familiarization.• Work with team to make bills to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.• Submit weekly progress reports to the Head of the Department and ensure all data entered by the data clerks is accurate.• Transferred to different sections of Finance department i.e. Treasury function loans section, Revenue control section, Bank reconciliation section, Fixed assets, Cash & Bank… Show more • Interaction on daily basis with Finance Department and learned its different functions and familiarization.• Work with team to make bills to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.• Submit weekly progress reports to the Head of the Department and ensure all data entered by the data clerks is accurate.• Transferred to different sections of Finance department i.e. Treasury function loans section, Revenue control section, Bank reconciliation section, Fixed assets, Cash & Bank section, Finance payroll section during my internship period.• Submitted internship report at the end of the internship. Show less
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Farzan Ahmed Education Details
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The Chartered Institute Of Management AccountantsAccounting And Business/Management -
Bachelor'S Degree,Commerce -
Dj Sindh Govt Science CollegeIntermediate, Pre Engineering
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Farzan Ahmed works for Kpmg Saudi Arabia
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Farzan Ahmed's current role is Senior Specialist GRC.
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Farzan Ahmed attended The Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants, Karachi University, Dj Sindh Govt Science College.
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