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Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan

Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan

• Spearhead compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks such as Company Act 2017, PSX Rule Book, Securities Act 2015, AML Act 2020, AML-CFT Regulation, NRA 2023, and NCCPL Regulation.
• Manage the internal audit function, liaising with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and overseeing the outsourced internal audit team to ensure the quality of internal audit processes.
• Oversee the preparation of Board of Director and committee working papers.
• Conduct internal audit of financial statements, emphasizing compliance with IFRS and Company Act 2017
• Navigate financial reporting reviews, balancing the complexities of IFRS standards while maintaining a keen eye on relevant financial reporting standards.
• Developing and implementing policies for effective risk management, ensuring the mitigation of potential compliance risks.

Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan

As ESL's financial reporting and taxation lead, I was responsible for overseeing the accurate and timelypreparation of financial statements and tax filings, tax planning and compliance, financial analysis, managingexternal audits, and identifying tax-saving opportunities while mitigating risks. I acted as a liaison betweenour taxation adviser and external.

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

• Led comprehensive compliance to, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory frameworks by TO broker introduced by SECP as seperate category of Trading Only Securities Broker.
• Conducted detailed risk assessments and implemented proactive strategies to mitigate compliance risks, strengthening internal control systems.
• Managed financial reporting and taxation for Eclear Services Limited, demonstrating expertise in navigating Pakistan's complex tax landscape.
• successfully juggled multiple roles as Compliance Officer and Accounting Lead for Eclear Services Limited, showcasing adaptability in diverse responsibilities.
• Handle diverse treasury management responsibilities.
• Fostered effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and auditors, maintaining open communication channels to address compliance concerns.

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

• Provided accounting and payroll services to offshore clients, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Conducted external audit engagements for small-scale manufacturing clients in Pakistan, ensuring adherence to auditing standards and statutory regulations.
• Executed comprehensive internal audit assessments for offshore clients, identifying control weaknesses and proposing corrective actions
• Offered strategic financial consultancy services, contributing to process optimization and providing valuable insights for clients.
• Collaborated with management to develop and implement internal control systems, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing risk
• Assisted in the preparation of detailed internal audit reports, providing insights into areas for improvement and risk mitigation.

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

• Conducted detailed financial statement analyses for clients in the banking sector and asset management companies.
• Assisted in the assessment of internal controls and risk management processes, contributing to the overall effectiveness of external audits.
• Executed substantive audit procedures, including testing transactions and account balances to ensure financial accuracy.
• Conducted extensive documentation and audit evidence collection, maintaining compliance with auditing standards.
• Participated in audit planning and risk assessment sessions, contributing to the development of comprehensive audit strategies.
• Collaborated with cross-functional audit teams to address complex accounting and auditing issues.

Chartered Accountant, Finance, External Audit, Internal Audit, Taxation And Risk, Qualified

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Accounting And Finance

A Levels, Accounting, Economics And Mathematics, Straights As

O Levels, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics And History, As