FATIMA OMER

Address: Room 5, Flat 152, South Hall, Isambard Complex, Brunel University, London
Mobile: +44 7754 119788
E-mail: 1802256@brunel.ac.uk

OBJECTIVE
To seek a suitable position in corporate firm with an aim to build on my current professional skills, gain international experience
and utilize my knowledge in accounting, finance and assurance towards meeting the objectives of the company.

QUALIFICATIONS
Title Institute Year

MSc Accounting and Business Management Brunel University, London Present

Associate Chartered Accountant Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
(ICAEW) 2016
B.Sc in Applied Accounting Oxford Brookes University 2012
ACCA Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2012

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

1. EY Ford Rhodes
Audit Senior April 2012 to April 2015

KEY WORK PERFORMED

- Planned IFRS and local GAAP audits, led listed and limited company’s audits, conducted initial planning meetings with clients to
understand and co-develop expectations and designed audit strategies in consultation with Engagement Partner.
- Constantly developed understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing knowledge to develop junior
colleagues.
- Liaised with clients on all matters identified during the course of audits including reclassification and potential adjustments.
- Preparation of the audit deliverables including Financial statements, Covering letter, Management letter and Audit report.
- Assisted the engagement managers and senior managers in risk management procedures for client acceptance / continuance,
preparing time budgets, monitoring engagement finances including WIP and engagement profitability and planned staff
resources for efficient job management.
- Identified, researched and helped the engagement teams to resolve complex audit issue.
- Preparation of overall analytical reviews at both preliminary and final stages of audit to ensure audit plan is comprehensive and
financial statement trends are justified.

2. Karachi United Football Club

Youth Program Manager January 2016 to September 2017

KEY WORK PERFORMED

- Preparation of financial statements as per IFRS and management report on a quarterly basis and report to the Youth Program
Director.
- Carrying out overall analytical reviews, ratio analysis, trend analysis and monitoring key performance indicators including
preparation of budgets and forecasts. (Zero-based budgeting and incremental budgeting)
- Handling procurement process for inventory pertaining to the program & maintaining professional relationships with vendors.
- Dealing with banks alongside finance manager to ensure the financial process is run in an undisrupted manner.
- Analytical assessment of all the current KPI’s and projects.
- Development & implementation of new business ideas and assessing their feasibility.

3. Naya Jeevan
Director, Accounting & Finance October 2017 to December 2017

KEY WORK PERFORMED

- Preparation of financial statements as per IFRS and management report and report to the CEO.
- Process simplification, speed and directness (Work process improvements & automation).
- Developing budgets/ forecasts in line with the transformation objectives and costs optimization projects identified, managing
and tracking existing budgets, investigation of key variance drivers.
- Providing general accounting support like data for flash forecast, budgetary analysis and support, GL analysis.
- Dealing with insurance companies on routine transactions and reconciliation of the differences in monthly statements.
- Briefing the Board of Directors over developing matters.
- Support on financial matters and areas, including Fixed Asset management, Human Resources, Project appraisals for major
 capital expenditures, monitoring of group targets, Audit Coordination for internal and external audits.
- Successful completion of an internal audit in the first month and reported to the Board of Directors and CEO.
(Secured my scholarship for Masters from HEC during this time which is the reason for the short term served)

INDUSTRY AND CLIENTS DURING TRAINING

Banking, Insurance and Financial Services Asset Management Company & Mutual Funds
- Habib Bank Limited - First Habib Income & Cash Fund.
- Premier Insurance Limited - Herald Pakistan Private Ltd Funds.
- Habib Bank Limited- ICFR - Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company Funds
- HBL Asset Management Ltd
- First Habib Bank Modaraba.

Trade Association & NGO’s

- Pakistan Cotton Fashion Apparel.
- Naya Jeevan Welfare Organization.
- Concern Worldwide (Islamabad).

ACHIEVEMENTS
▪ Earned an annual performance rating of 4 out of 5 at EY.
▪ Performed data analytics on corporate clients and implemented in-house developed data analytics software and worked on
different reports like correlations, journal entries trend analysis, cut-off, margin analysis etc., resulting in increased audit
effectiveness, efficiency and better client relationships.
▪ Planning & completion of audit and special nature assignments at the largest bank in Pakistan; Habib Bank Limited leading a
team of 20 people.
▪ Conducted Assurance and other mandatory classroom training sessions at firm level on topics including test of details,
significant matters and consultation matters.
▪ Became Captain of the women’s professional football team at Karachi United.
▪ Hands-on practical experience of using E&Y service delivery tools such as EY Random and EY MicroSTART and various
automated ERP and accounting packages such as MISYS etc.
▪ Identified errors in the recognition of income and redesigned the process at Karachi United.
▪ Selected as a Reserve Candidate for the Chevening Scholarship 2017-2018 provided by the British Government to future
leaders.
▪ Secured a 100% Scholarship from the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan for Master’s programme from Brunel
University.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
▪ Application of IFRS and ISAs.
▪ Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
▪ Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports and financial statements.
▪ Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work cohesively in a team.
▪ Working within aggressive timescales and budgets.
▪ Internal audit and streamlining of processes for accounting functions.

INTEREST AND HOBBIES

▪ Reading Business magazines and matters of current affairs.
▪ Playing and watching range of sports including football and tennis.
▪ TV shows, movies and gaming.

EXTRA CURRICULAR
▪ Volunteer at Meal Donate & Dar-ul Sukoon to provide food, medicines and necessities to the under privileged.
▪ Volunteered 30 hours of service in Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplant (SIUT).
▪ Participated in the Special Olympics Pakistan Half Marathon in 2016 & 2017.
▪ Volunteer as a coach for community centre girls at Karachi United & provide trainings aimed at increasing social awareness.
▪ Regular player and Captain at a local football Club; Karachi United.

AVAILABILITY
▪ Immediately available for part-time work as per Tier 4 visa regulations.