Associated with KPMG Qatar as Senior Audit Associate on Secondment for a period of 3 months, and worked on diversified industries, and auditing various organizations. My stay there has enabled me to develop a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory environments of different industries in Qatar.

Key Responsibilities:

- External financial statement audits in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA\'s);

- Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) particularly IFRS 9 and IFRS 15 and local regulations;

- Effective planning and execution of assignments to meet stringent deadlines;

- Establishing the Overall Audit Strategy and Audit Plan in the context of applicable financial reporting framework, industry-specific reporting requirements and reporting objectives of the engagement;

- Leading the audit including consultations on contentious matters, resolution of differences of professional judgment amidst and addressing significant accounting and auditing issues, and reviewing work performed by the assistants;

- Coordinating with various professionals such bankers, lawyers, Valuation and Actuarial Experts etc.

- Ensuring compliance with the requirements of International Standards on Auditing and Code of Ethics issued by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC);

- Evaluating system of internal control and risk management procedures, identifying control weaknesses and suggesting appropriate best practices to client management and /or those charged with governance.

I joined KPMG Pakistan as Audit Associate in May 2015 and served there for 3.5 years.


My key string holds are:

• Planning, execution and finalization of audit (as per the requirements of International Standards of Auditing);

• Preparation and verification of financial statements as per the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local regulatory requirements;

• Review and evaluation of internal control systems, identification of significant control weaknesses and making appropriate recommendations to the management; providing advisory and value added services in various aspects of business improvements therein;

• Close liaison with clients’ management, assessment of business and risks, co-ordination with professionals of various fields like law and taxation, and with actuarial & IT experts;

• Reviewing and finalizing the final deliverables- audit report, financial statements, reporting packs.