●Determined scope, timelines and overall direction of assignments, after discussion with Manager and HOD
●Prepared detailed plan(s) to establish the nature, timing and extent of audit procedures to be performed
●Conducted operational audits, by understanding end to end business processes, evaluating its’ design and implementation and providing recommendations for the deficiencies identified
●Conducted financial audits, including all types of incomes, expenses, assets and liabilities i.e., payables and receivable balances, inventories, PPE, all types of payments, and other financial statements line items.
●Conducted project cost audit to ensure occurrence, completeness and classification of costs incurred
●Understood business operations, identified applicable laws and regulations including applicable financial reporting framework and conducted compliance audits
●In course of conducting IT audits, provided feedback in the meetings chaired by HOD to streamline inventory management process in ERP
●Prepared and submitted audit report(s) to HOD;circulated these to relevant departments; obtained managements’ responses; followed up on the discrepancies reported and recommendations provided
●Coordinated with external auditors by submittingperiodic audit reports and answering audit questionnaire.

● Lead as a job in charge for audit and assurance engagements of various companies, which included:

Tourism Promotion Services(Pakistan) Ltd/Serena Hotel (Hospitality Sector)
Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company Limited (Financial Sector)
Biafo Industries Limited (Chemical Industry)
Mercy Corps (Health care Sector).

● Formulated the strategy, prepared detailed plans and managed the overall progress of engagements
● Built a new team of professionals for each of the projects pulled off as project in charge and  corresponded with cross-functional teams of more than 3, for the successful completion of projects
● Observed the business processes and related internal controls of clients, evaluated them for effectiveness and checked compliance with SOPs; reported identified deficiencies to the management and suggested improvements
● Inspected large sets of data and financial statements of clients, evaluated them for accuracy and completeness, and analyzed the same using complex spreadsheets to develop plausible relationships between them over years
● Ensured the preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with Applicable Financial Reporting Framework.
● Performed engagements in compliance with IAASB’s “Handbook of International Quality Control, Auditing, Review, Other Assurance, and Related Services Pronouncement & Code of Ethics for Chartered Accountants.
● Prepared work papers submitted these to the line managers and partners for final review
● Appraised the work of subordinates, gave feedback and helped them tackle their shortcomings

Participated as a team member for multiple audit engagements, which included:

Pakistan Engineering Council (Regulatory Body)
National Rural Support Program (Financial Sector)
Excel Trade International (Private) Limited (Chemical Industry)
Sky electric (Private) Limited (Renewable & Environment Sector).

Documented and Understood business process and related Internal controls, and tested these to verify their operating effectiveness.
Complied with IAASB’s “Handbook of International Quality Control, Auditing, Review, Other Assurance, and Related Services Pronouncement & Code of Ethics for Chartered Accountants.
Ensured the preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with Applicable Financial Reporting Framework.
Consulted on complex and significant matters with superiors.
Communicated with client\'s management on matters relevant to the project.
Reported work performed to appropriate level of authority.
Addressed review points and suggestions of the reviewers.