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CAREER OBJECTIVE
My primary objective is to obtain a challenging and intellectually stimulating position in a global organization. Due to my previous work
experience within and outside the sector, I have gained valuable exposure to financial reporting and analysis. I am a detail-oriented team
player, possessing excellent communication, quantitative and problem solving skills along with a strong desire to learn.
PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC EDUCATION
Particulars
Chartered Accountant

Year
2007 to date

Institute/University/Board
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

Public Accountants
Public Finance Accountants

2014
2014

Master in Economics
Bachelor in Commerce (B.COM)
Board of Intermediate
Education, Karachi Higher Secondary School
Certificate (HSC)
Board of Secondary Education,
Karachi
Secondary School Certificate
(SSC)

2014
2009
2007

Institute of Public Accountants of Australia

Pakistan Institute of Public Finance
Accountants
University of Karachi
University of Karachi
D.J Sindh Government. Science College

Achievements /Highlights
CA Finalist (Last 1 paper to be
attempted in December 2014)
MIPA
Associate Public Finance
Accountants (APFA)
2nd Division
1st Division
A Grade

2005

White House English School

A-1 Grade

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
A. F. Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants, Karachi Pakistan
A member firm of the PricewaterhouseCoopers network (PwC)
Supervising Senior Assurance and Business Advisory Services Group (ABAS)

October 2010 - To date

My key responsibilities include:

Engagement planning based on the understanding of the clients business processes and assessment of business and audit risks,
supervision of the engagement, review and finalisation, including close liaison with client's top management;
Coordinating with various professionals such as lawyers, actuaries, independent valuers and information technology experts
and decision-making in respect of critical reportable matters;
Acting as the team leader at various engagements, assigning, supervising and reviewing work and updating the team manager
and engagement leader about the same and handling daily on the job issues including client relationships;
Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements and group reporting packages in accordance with the applicable
financial reporting framework including compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local corporate
laws and directives of regulatory authorities; and
Providing non-assurance advisory services for the implementation of risk management and control frameworks in various
organizations.

I have aimed at balancing my experience in Assurance and Business Advisory Services (ABAS) which has enabled me to develop an
understanding of regulatory environments of diversified industries, key business processes and the accounting and internal control
systems of several organisations while also ensuring competence in financial reporting and related matters. Following are the most
significant clients in various sectors and related engagements that have contributed to my professional growth;
ASSURANCE ENGAGEMENT (Statutory Audits and Review Engagements)
Manufacturing & Trading Industry

Port and Shipping

Colgate Palmolive Pakistan Limited Team Member

(Annual audit for the year ended June 30, 2013)

Pakistan Security Printing Corporation Team leader

(Half year review for the period ended December 31, 2013)

Karachi International Container Terminal Limited (a

subsidiary of Hutchison Port Holdings, Hong Kong)
Team leader
(Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2013 and
December 31, 2012 Team Member)

Honda Atlas Power Products Private Limited - Team

Member
(Annual audit for the year ended March 31, 2011)

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation Team Member

(Annual audit for the year ended June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012)
(Half year review for the period ended December 31, 2012)

Financial Institutions

Service Industry

Parazelsus Pakistan (Private) Limited - Team Leader

(Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2013 and
December 31, 2011 Team member )

SDV logistics (Private) Limited- Team Member

(Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2011)

J.P. Morgan (Private) Limited- Team Member

(Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2010)

The Resource Group (TRG) Pakistan Limited - Team

Member
(Half year review for the period ended December 31, 2010)

Funds under the management of Pak Oman Asset

Management Company - Team Member
(This included the annual audit of mutual funds both
open ended and closed ended and their profit
certifications and shariah compliances etc.)
(Annual audit for the year ended June 30, 2012 and June
30, 2011)

Oil and Gas

Pakistan Petroleum Limited Bahawalpur East Joint

Venture and Zindan Joint Venture Team Member
(Annual audit for the year ended June 30, 2011)

BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES AND OTHER SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS

Internal Audit Function and

Review of Internal Controls

Audit of Internal
Controls and Review of
Finance function
effectiveness

Implementation of Internal
control guidelines and Post
Implementation Review

Indus Lyallpur Limited (Textile industry)

Involved as a team leader of an outsourced internal audit function. The scope of the internal audit
function included various aspects of the operations of the company. I assisted in establishment of
the department (including development of checklists and procedures) and conducted audit of all
the payments and receipts of the company. The internal audit involved different cycles like Fixed
assets verification, Purchase and Payable cycle, Revenue and Receivable cycle. Further the
assignment contains the production process understanding and processing of monthly yield reports.
Genix Pharma (Private) Limited (Pharmaceutical sector)
Involved as a team leader in the review / audit of internal controls over all operational areas such as
revenue and distribution cycle; purchase and payables cycle; treasury cycle; fixed assets; expenses
and human resource cycle. Assisted in preparation of a report; highlighting the shortcomings
identified, suggesting possible remedial measures, preparation of accounting manual and
development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of Finance Department.
Pak Oman Investment Company Limited (Financial sector)
Involved as a team member in risk advisory services for the implementation of Internal Control
guidelines at the company, issued by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The assignment involves
evaluation of existing internal controls (both financial reporting and operational controls) and
related disclosure requirements based on COSO framework. Further, the assignment includes the
post implementation review of the gaps identified.

OTHER STATUTORY REPORTS AND

CERTIFICATIONS
Reviews and certifications to check compliance with specific
requirements of the following laws / regulation:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Attended in-house training courses at A. F. Ferguson & Co., on
effective management of engagement teams and awareness with
current audit issues and suggested response

The Companies Ordinance, 1984;

Federal Excise Duty Act;
The Code of Corporate Governance for listed companies;
Foreign Exchange Regulation Act; and
The Regulations issued by the Central Depository
Company of Pakistan Limited.

I.T. PROFICIENCY

Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, internet and

email technology

User Level knowledge of PwC Audit documentation tool

My Client, a Lotus Notes based application and AURA

User level knowledge of using various Enterprise

Resource Packages such as SAP, Oracle

Conducted review of Computer Information System controls of

various companies which included review of:
o Data and program access controls
o Controls over system development and modifications

PERSONAL PROFILE

Date of birth:

Gender:

Nationality:

Marital Status:

Languages:

Geographical Work:

February 3, 1991
Male
Pakistani
Single
English, Urdu (Proficient in
speaking, reading & writing)
Can travel for official assignments

thereto
Contingency/disaster recovery planning

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Played in cricket tournaments at firm, school and class level;

Hobbies include, reading books, watching cricket; and
Listening to music.

REFERENCES
References will be made available on request.
AVAILABILITY
Immediate (with 30 days notice after offer letter)