Zain Khalid Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Focused on a diversified set of clients and working with some of the iconic names in the Middle East region. I am responsible for providing a number of Risk solutions to my clients, which include:• Business processes development and improvement• Internal controls review, design and implementation• Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) review / implementation• Integrated GRC review, design and implementation• Data Driven Audits, Continuous Controls Monitoring• GRC / Internal Controls / Other Risk technology solutions implementation• Financial & Operational Audits, Process Reviews• Enterprise Risk Management• Governance, Policies and ProceduresI am responsible for senior and executive stakeholders’ engagement and management at my clients and delivering key presentations such as Audit Committee sessions, Gap Assessment workshops, etc. I am also responsible to drive business growth particularly in the Power & Utilities sector and Risk Digitisation propositions.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Based in 'Asda', Leeds, I Business Partnered the Non-Edible Grocery buying team from buyer to senior director level with shared accountability for >£3bn business. As the lead business partner, I was involved in setting the strategic direction, identifying opportunities and providing insights whilst supporting and challenging the buying team. My role included:• Performance monitoring and improvement• Influencing key decision making and challenging buying teams• Ownership of projects across Food Trading Finance• Developing new data visualizations and insights• Supporting buying teams in adopting more efficient ways of working

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

I was part of 'Smart Spend' program which was aimed at efficiently reducing business's SG&A cost base. I provided the business owners with operational analysis and a healthy challenge and achieved a sustainable ~10% cost reduction. My role in this project included: • Analysing, identifying and finalising a number of cost reduction opportunities • Performing Value Targeting to identify “choices” which optimize cost base through proven hypothesis (consumption, price and specification)• Managing series of cross functional workshops to facilitate ideation, quantification and validation of transformation initiatives. • Collaborating with Logistics, E-Commerce, Procurement, Compliance and Finance teams.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Based in 'Asda', Leeds and part of the Walmart Global Audit Team, I was responsible for managing the delivery of assurance and advisory based work across different areas of business including Supply, Trading, Logistics, E-Commerce, Compliance, Procurement and Clothing. My key responsibilities included:• Business Processes Improvement focusing on Business Operations • Business partnering & influencing• Risk Assessment and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)• Business Analysis• Project Management• Key Projects included: Transportation Audit, Pricing End to End Process Review, ESG, Brexit Supply, Anti-Corruption Compliance, Health & Safety Processes

Southampton, United Kingdom

I managed a portfolio of global audit clients including Danaher Corporation, De'Longhi S.p.A, Springer Nature Group and Huhtamaki Oyj. In addition to audit work, I did a secondment at Johnson Controls International plc where I worked as their Manager Finance UK Shared Services. My main responsibilities included:• Managing end to end audit process • Application of audit methodology and identification/assessment of risks• Technical accounting evaluation / application – IFRS, US & UK GAAP• Internal Controls review including ICFR, COSO & SOX• Financial Statements review• Multi-location project management• Data Analytics• Financial Reporting / Management – Was seconded to Johnson Controls International plc to work as their UK Finance Manager where I was responsible for Financial Statement Close and Reporting as well as Financial Management of 6 statutory entities.

Lahore, Pakistan

Communicated relevant matters to safeguard smooth execution of the audit process. Delegated the work, oversaw jobs, reviewed team work, substantiated team’s conclusions, conducted performance reviews, accounted the financial transactions, and delivered feedback to all level of staff.

Saudi Arabia

I was seconded to Jeddah office in Saudi Arabia for four months where I supported the senior manager and partner by leading three different audit engagements. I demonstrated agility and took minimal onboarding time in the overseas market which was key in delivering these audit projects timely and successfully.

Associate Chartered Accountant (Aca)

Associate Chartered Accountant (Aca)