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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

This role consists of coaching engagement teams, supervising all phases of multiple concurrent audits, and monitoring alignment with client requirements. I mentor junior staff and boost their professional development. I identify and solve technical auditing and accounting issues, collaborate with component audit teams globally, and ensure achievement of deadlines for group audits. I build and maintain strong client relationships, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive firm growth. I compile engagement budgets and act as a subject matter expert on select PwC-owned digital tools. I also oversee allocation of staff across over 200 audits and maximize efficiency.My key accomplishments include:● Managing audit projects for major clients including Sadara Chemical Company, AXA Cooperative Insurance Company, Chevron Phillips, Sinopec Engineering Group, and Akzo Nobel.● Acting as Utilisation & Revenue Manager, allocating human capital across multiple audits efficiently and driving improvements in staff utilisation.

London, United Kingdom

During this tenure, I led engagement teams through all audit phases, provided guidance to junior staff members, and delivered expertise on complex auditing and accounting matters. I acted as the main point of contact between component audit teams worldwide, tracked execution of audit deliverables, and ensured timely delivery. I fostered positive client relationships, made recommendations for improvement, and boosted the firm’s performance. I also prepared engagement budgets and collaborated with relevant departments to track required resources.My key accomplishments included:● Performing highly complex engagements for clients such as QBE European Operations, AIG Europe Limited, and Fidelity International Ltd.● Playing a key role in team working on one of the most challenging insurance audits in London practice.

Al-Khobar Governorate, Saudi Arabia

In this role I coordinated audit processes, ensured optimum completion of audit assignments, and compiled financial statements as well as audit reports. I evaluated management information, generated insights, and made recommendations for actions to drive improvement. I verified client’s compliance with IFRS requirements and assessed integrity of financial and operating information. I ensured systems developed aligned with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. I examined operations, reviewed results, and determined alignment with set objectives. Finally, I trained interns on auditing techniques and identified risks related to general controls, information protection, and segregation of duties.My key accomplishment included:● Managing a portfolio of key clients including AXA Cooperative Insurance Company, Gulf Union Cooperative Insurance Company, Tecnicas Reunidas, Mondelez and many more.

Al-Khobar Governorate, Saudi Arabia

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

I established internal controls over insurance business processes, checked financial records, and verified compliance with governmental laws, regulations, policies, and GAAP requirements. I drove continuous improvement, boosted preventive internal control systems, and compiled audit reports. I also recommended corrective actions and audited all branches within KSA.

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

In this tenure, I conducted risk assessments of client’s financial statements, carried out controls testing, and assessed efficiency of internal controls. I performed analytical procedures on sample size across various key accounts, and concluded on the appropriateness of underlying transactions. I prepared audit working papers and supported finalization of audit files.

Bsc., Accounting, 2Nd Distinction

As Levels, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Studies

O-Levels, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Studies, Biology, Chemistry, English