Naveed Rasheed - Aca, Cia Email & Phone Number

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Provide Audit and Accounting consultancy

Pakistan

- Implemented Risk based audit methodology - Delivered the audits in the areas of Corporate governance, Projects, Marketing, Finance and other business units. - Recommended various control improvements to streamline the process.

Downtown, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Managed the audits in real estate and infrastructure sector including construction projects and property management.Key Responsibilities• Led the audits as engagement manager, carried out audit planning activities that include organize resources required for the audit, review Risk Control Matrix (RCM) and design audit program.• Directed audit staff by supervising and reviewing their work, took responsibility for coaching and skill development of junior staff.• Ensured the quality and compliance with IPPF standards as issued by institute of internal auditors (IIA) and internal audit methodology. Drafted various audit reports with findings and recommendations. Completed follow-up reviews to determine adequacy of corrective actions.• Managed the relationship with various stakeholders by frequently meeting with different levels of management to discuss the audit risks, approach and findings.

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

• Managed internal audit department activities, developed and updated the internal audit charter, policies and procedures manual and budget. Monitored and managed the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of audit function and staff. • Supervised the risk assessment process, developed audit universe and risk based annual audit plan comprising of audit schedules, scope, resources and budget. • Delivered the audits as per annual audit plan within limited budget by utilizing mix of internal and outsourced resources, directed audit staff, reviewed various audit reports with findings and recommendations and implemented the follow-up process to determine adequacy of corrective actions.• Implemented Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) to ensure the compliance with IIA standards and audit methodology. Achieved satisfactory (pass) report in an assessment of audit operations by the government auditors - Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA). Led quality assurance reviews of internal audit functions at various subsidiaries.• Improved the efficiency and governance of business processes by leading consulting projects such as reviews for process improvement, Regulatory/Contractual compliance and Gap analysis.• Initiated and coordinated various process improvements programs such as developing and implementing the company wide policies and procedures, business continuity plan and risk management and compliance functions. • Presented quarterly reports to Head of Audit and Audit Committee for an update about the audit progress and status of identified issues and action plans. Liaised with Government auditors and other assurance providers such as Risk and Compliance function and external auditors.

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Executed and supervised external audits and special assignments in variety of sectors with a main focus on financial services. As part of the audit team at various audit assignments, I had participated at different levels of the team hierarchy and worked in different countries.Key Responsibilities• Planned and led the audits and assess the business and audit risks of clients. Performed the audit procedures and analytical reviews of financial and non-financial information; these include review and testing of controls over accounting, finance and financial reporting processes of the organization.• Directed audit staff of by supervising and reviewing their work, took responsibility for coaching and skill development of junior staff.• Prepared financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for various clients. Recommended various improvements to enhance the internal controls of the clients.

Karachi, Pakistan

During my association with the firm I had been involved in external audits and other assignments in variety of sectors with a main focus on financial institutions. I worked in Karachi, Jeddah and Abu Dhabi offices. I was mainly responsible to: Plan the audit engagements and assess the business and audit risks of clients. Perform the audit procedures and analytical reviews of financial and non-financial information, these include review and testing of controls over operating, investing and financing activities of the organization.  Review and supervise the work performed by junior team members. Assist clients in the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Cia, Auditing

Ca, Accounting And Auditing

B.Com, Business/Commerce, General

Cipfa, Accounting And Finance

Certified Public Finance Accountant, Accounting And Finance