As a practicing Chartered Accountant, I was registered with Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and had license to conduct financial audits across Pakistan. Major services I provided include conducting financial audits, preparation of financial statements, conducting periodic internal audits, preparation of internal audit manual, management reporting, financial accounting, bookkeeping, financial analysis, data analysis and tax planning and submissions.

As a Senior Manager, I led teams to conduct comprehensive audits and reviews of both domestic and international banking operations in alignment with the bank’s internal audit methodology and annual audit plan. I executed general audits of banking operations, special compliance audits focused on AML and KYC regulations, participated in investigations requested by senior management or the board, and prepared actionable draft audit reports for the Chief Internal Auditor. Additionally, I… Show more As a Senior Manager, I led teams to conduct comprehensive audits and reviews of both domestic and international banking operations in alignment with the bank’s internal audit methodology and annual audit plan. I executed general audits of banking operations, special compliance audits focused on AML and KYC regulations, participated in investigations requested by senior management or the board, and prepared actionable draft audit reports for the Chief Internal Auditor. Additionally, I contributed to the development of annual audit plan and audit methodologies and provided mentoring to audit staff. My role also involved delivering regular updates to senior management and the audit committee, and developing meticulous audit working paper files to ensure thorough coverage and accuracy. Show less

Planning and executing audit engagements in accordance with International Standards of Auditingand BDO audit methodology, ensuring timely completion. This included, conducting comprehensive tests of controls and substantive testing procedures to validate the accuracy and completeness of financial statement balances and transactions. I was also involved in reviewing client financial statements' presentation and disclosures to ensure compliance with relevant IFRS and local… Show more Planning and executing audit engagements in accordance with International Standards of Auditingand BDO audit methodology, ensuring timely completion. This included, conducting comprehensive tests of controls and substantive testing procedures to validate the accuracy and completeness of financial statement balances and transactions. I was also involved in reviewing client financial statements' presentation and disclosures to ensure compliance with relevant IFRS and local regulations.Drafting and presenting internal and external deliverables such as audit reports and management letters,subject to review by firm Managers and Partners. Show less

During my association with BDO Karachi, I was seconded to BDO Bahrain as a field auditor for a period of 5 months within the Audit & Advisory function. In this capacity, I led teams conducting thorough and end to end external audits of SMEs across diverse industries in Bahrain.