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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities:• Managing audit and assurance client from planning to reporting as per International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and UAE laws.• Preparation of client deliverables including financial statements and management letters. Maintain accurate and organized documentation of audit procedures, work papers, and evidence.• Addressing and discussing with clients any technical audit issues identified during the audit.• Ensure complete and timely engagement wrap-up to include preparation and review of financial statements, schedule Manager and Partners reviews, may coordinate closing meetings with clients.• Suggesting for improvements in accounting and financial reporting system of clients on the basis of findings during the audit process.• Identify opportunities for process enhancements, automation, or efficiency improvements within the audit function.Achievements:• Experienced in the application of IFRS 9, 15 & 16 across different clients in industry.• Performed small and large audit engagements, potentially one or more assignments simultaneously.• Consistently met deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality in completing audit engagements.

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Associated with Sefam, as Financial Analyst(Retail) reporting to COO independently.The Sefam is the leading brand of ladies, kids fabrics, and Pret in Pakistan with brand names like Bareeze, Bareeze Man, Minnie Minors, Super Squad, Chinyere, Rang Ja, Home Expressions, The Entertainer, Polo(FC), and Armani(FC). Sefam has its own manufacturing units and more than 500 retail outlets throughout Pakistan.Responsibilities: • Produce daily, weekly and monthly reports which include key metrics, financial results & variance reporting and presenting to CEO.• Preparing annual budgets & periodical forecasts.• Preparation of monthly accounts and the respective variance analysis.• Assisting finance manager to ensure accurate financial reporting and coordinating with brand managers for seasonal production planning.• Collaborating with marketing department to measure the effectiveness of various marketing campaigns relative to cost.• Create product wise and outlet wise Sell through analysis.• Develop outlet wise profitability to control OPEX. • Preparing feasibility of new Outlets and Brands Profitability.• Analyzing inventory and assisting sales managers in dispatching inventory to outlets.Achievement: • Increased the frequency of management reports from monthly to weekly, daily basis that helped in effective & timely decision making.• Provided financial reports, annual budgets, monthly & seasonal forecasts, inventory analysis and profitability forecasts to evaluate operational performance of brands and outlets.

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Responsibilities:• Conducted financial audits to ensure accuracy and compliance of financial statements.• Evaluated internal control systems and assessed their effectiveness.• Developed audit plans and led audit teams in executing procedures.• Ensuring compliance with up-to-date IFRS, ISA, Code of Corporate Governance and other statutory requirements.• Analyzed financial statements and prepared detailed audit reports.• Built and maintained client relationships, providing guidance on financial reporting and controls.• Mentored and trained junior audit staff.• Continued professional development to stay updated on industry trends and regulations.Achievements:• Efficiently supervised the team in leading the planning, execution, and finalization stages of the audit.• Expertly worked in various sectors, such as chemical manufacturing, housing society, hospitality, and sugar manufacturing.