I am a fellow member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) and currently pursuing Chartered Accountancy (ICAEW) as my professional education. A true professional with more than 7+ years of diversified and in-depth professional work experience at Junaidy Shoaib Asad Chartered Accountants (an independent member firm of Morrison KS International) and RSM-Azerbaijan (a member firm of RSM Network) along with a record of excellent performance at both professional and academic levels.
Currently, I am associated with Sapphire Fibres Limited and working in the capacity of Assistant Manager Internal Audit since August 2018.
During association with Junaidy Shoaib Asad Chartered Accountants, I have been involved in the audit & assurance, tax, risk and advisory services to several sectors including, Manufacturing Concerns, FMCGs, Oil & Gas, Construction, Financial, Insurance and Public Sector Entities.
My Specialties include;
- Client relationship management,
- Effective project management,
- Flexible team player,
- Aptitude to share knowledge and the best approach to work with the team members,
- Effective communication skills,
- Business/Financial Analysis/Analytical Review,
- Business Process Re-engineering (BPR),
- Strong grip on International Standards on Auditing,
- Fraud investigations,
- Reviewing effective application of Internal Controls and suggesting improvements,
- Reviewing compliance with Legal and Financial Reporting Frameworks,
- Understanding the US GAAP and UK GAAP,
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills,
- Report Writing,
- Experience in different IT environments from a fully integrated ERP package to stand alone system database.
As Assistant Manager Internal Audit in the Internal Audit Department of Sapphire Fibres Limited, my core responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Conducting audit assignments in line with the Internal Audit plan and within the budgeted time, adopting the audit methodology and appropriate audit techniques;
Determining scope of audit review in conjunction with the Group Head Internal Audit;
Conducting process of risk assessment, process walkthrough, collection of audit sample, performance of audit tests and documentation;
Developing accurate business process narratives/flowcharts, for area under review;
Evaluating existing internal control documentation, test current processes and procedures;
Identified reportable issues and provided recommendations;
Communicated findings to management and drafted a comprehensive report of the audited area;
Performing ongoing follow-up on action plan implementation and timeliness for remedial actions;
Be ready to take on additional projects to identify and pursue on-going process improvements;
Supporting continuous improvement of internal audit practices and tools.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Promoted from Internal Audit Executive to Assistant Manager Internal Audit within one year of joining;
Identified cost reduction areas and recommended improvements in key processes of several departments, i.e. Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, Production Planning & Control, Accounts & Finance Functions etc.
Selected and awarded with good performance award in SFL Cricket League 2019.
As Audit Supervisor in the Audit & Assurance Department of Junaidy Shoaib Asad Chartered Accountants, my major responsibilities were the following:
Developed and maintained productive working relationships with audit Clients;
Directed field work, informed engagement leaders of audit engagement status and managed staff performance;
Completed audit procedures and documentation for higher risk areas in order to broaden my technical skills (e.g. revenue, financial instruments, income taxes, leases, share based payments etc.);
Contributed ideas/opinions to my audit teams and listen/response to other team members’ views;
Planning and execution of audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and Morrison KS International Methodology;
Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment;
Managed and delegated work to engagement team members for multiple engagements throughout the assignment from planning to execution and finalization;
Ensured appropriate level of communication, interaction and collaboration between the engagements team members for productive and effective work environment.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Promoted from Audit Trainee to Audit Supervisor within two years based on my exceptional performance.
Successfully completed my clients selected for QCR (Quality Control Review).
Directed effectively a team of more than 7+ professionals.
As Audit Senior in the Audit & Assurance Department of RSM Azerbaijan, my key duties were the following:
Developed audit plans, evaluated controls, identified control weaknesses, associated risks, implications and suggested recommendations thereon and communicated findings to engagement partner and senior management;
Analysis and review of financial statements, ensured adequacy of reporting system, compliance with local statutory requirements, and adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) while assessing all areas of financial statements, ensured adequacy of audit procedures and compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs);
Reviewed audit work performed by team members and assessed for adequacy in light of risks identified and resolution of critical reportable matters to Manager, Senior Manager and Engagement Partner;
Assisted and recommended the clients regarding significant reporting and compliance issues.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Selected for secondment based on my excellent performance at both professional and academic levels.
Handled multiple clients and obtained satisfactory feedback in QCR (Quality Control Review).
Successfully managed a team of more than 5+ professionals.