Internal Audit, Data Analytics, Controls (GITCs/ITGCs), GAP Analysis, Policy and Procedure Development, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Lean Six Sigma (Process Improvement & Waste) and Governance.

Working in Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Services (IARCS) domain, with a strong expertise in various areas including Internal Audit, Data Analytics, Controls (GITCs/ITGCs), GAP Analysis, Development of Policies & Procedures, ICOFR, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Governance. Involved in the other audit & assurance and advisory assignments as well.

Leading the Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Services (IARCS) team and multiple assignments during this period.

Part of Internal Audit & Risk Compliance Service Team and supported the engagement team in the audit of Leading Educational Institution.

Key Responsibilities:• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, to assess the organization's financial health and identify improvement opportunities.• Market Research: Analyze market data and industry trends to provide insights for strategic decision-making.• Business Strategy: Assist in developing and executing market entry, expansion, and diversification strategies based on data-driven insights. Create and maintain financial models to evaluate investment opportunities and pricing strategies.• Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks to protect the organization's interests.• Cost Analysis: Analyze cost structures to optimize resource allocation and cost-efficiency.• Profitability Analysis: Evaluate product lines, customer segments, and business units to determine profitability and recommend strategic adjustments.• Client Consultation: Collaborate with clients to tailor financial solutions to their objectives.• Data Visualization: Create compelling reports and data visualizations to communicate financial information effectively.• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial reports with accuracy and completeness.• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor.• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with industry best practices and financial technologies.• Presentation Skills: Deliver clear presentations to communicate financial insights and recommendations.• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely delivery of results.• Change Management: Support organizational change initiatives with financial insights.

During my 1.6 years as an Audit & Assurance Trainee at Qadeer & Co Chartered Accountants, I specialized in external auditing, gaining significant expertise in this field. My role was pivotal in delivering accurate and insightful external audit reports to clients in various industries.Key Responsibilities (Emphasizing External Audit):• Conducted external audits for clients across diverse sectors, including engineering, jute, steel, rice mills, oil mills, and textiles.• Assisted senior managers in planning and executing high-profile external audit assignments, ensuring adherence to audit standards and regulatory requirements.• Evaluated and documented internal controls, pinpointed performance gaps, and presented practical recommendations to enhance financial processes and internal control systems.• Demonstrated proficiency in assessing financial reporting, risk management, and compliance guidelines specific to each industry.• Collaborated effectively with client teams and external stakeholders, fostering positive working relationships to ensure audit success.• Contributed to Qadeer & Co's reputation for delivering comprehensive and compliant external audit services.This experience allowed me to deepen my expertise in external auditing, enabling me to provide clients with accurate financial assessments and valuable recommendations. My tenure at Qadeer & Co was instrumental in shaping my career and enhancing my auditing skills in a professional and challenging environment.Industrial and Consumer Products • Engineering (External Audit)• Jute (External Audit)• Steel (External Audit)• Rice Mills (External Audit)• Oil Mills (External Audit)• Textiles (External Audit)Services & Social Sector• Trust (External Audit)• Dairy Development (Govt. of Pakistan)-Internal AuditOther Assignments• Resorts and Tours Marketing -Internal (Accounting Software Implementation & Chart of Accounts Development)• Beauty Saloon – Internal (Revenue Audit)

Key Responsibilities:• Administered comprehensive financial, management, and accounting operations, ensuring adherence to established financial policies and procedures.• Conducted in-depth financial analysis, evaluating performance, profitability, cost control, and forecasting to provide strategic insights.• Prepared detailed and accurate monthly and annual financial statements, including P&L, B/S, monthly closing reports, AP/AR management, payroll, cash flow projections, reconciliation statements, aging analysis, and various cost/benefit analyses.• Developed and implemented effective financial control systems, analysis, and reporting to optimize cash flow and manage working capital requirements.• Established robust controls and processes to identify risks and opportunities, employing suitable metrics with early indicators to detect shifts in key forecasted components.• Led and managed a team consisting of a factory accountant, payroll specialist, general accountant, and cashier, providing valuable training to enhance their accounting and financial management skills.Key Achievements:• Played a pivotal role in increasing the company's annual revenue from Rs. 30 million to Rs. 54 million by delivering high-quality strategic financial guidance.• Instrumental in identifying cost-saving opportunities, revenue enhancements, and process improvements, providing strategic advice to company directors.• Successfully implemented a robust internal control system in the plant, resulting in the identification of reporting delays to the Head Office and the detection of irregularities worth PKR 1 million.• Achieved a significant improvement in the reporting process by 50%-70% through a strategic partnership with an IT service provider, implementation of an accounting software package, and the designed chart of accounts. This initiative enhanced efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.

Joined the organization as Accountant, moved on upward career trajectories, to merit promotion to the position of Accounts Officer.Designation Chronology: - January 2005 - August 2006: Accounts Officer - November 2003 - December 2004: Accountant, Sughra Shafi Medical Complex (a project of SAHARA for Life Trust).