Manager Quality Assurance - QCR

• Feb 2023 - Present

Key Responsibilities: - Conduct the Quality Control Review (QCR) in accordance with the set policies and procedures with the objective to ensure that firms carry out audit in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs); - Conduct the review of financial statements for ensuring disclosure requirements of the laws / standards as applicable in Pakistan; - Review firm wide implementation of ISQC across all the offices in Pakistan; - Conduct follow up reviews for the firms rated as “Satisfactory, with improvements required” in accordance with the QCR Framework, 2019 as issued by ICAP; - Preparing draft reports of QCR for inviting comments from the firms on QCR observations; - Attending the meetings of Quality Assurance Board (QAB) for discussion of QCR observations identified during the review; and - Analyzing QCR Manual and QCR Framework to suggest improvements in set policies and procedures. Show less

Audit Senior

• Sep 2021 - Jan 2023

Key Audit Sectors:Mutual Funds (CISs), Non-life Insurance, Modaraba, Branch Audit at Bank, ICFR, Trading and NPO Sectors etc.Key Responsibilities:- Leading audit teams through the planning, execution and conclusion stages of varied special nature engagements; - Engagement planning based on understanding of the entity and assessment of business and related risks;- Effective scheduling and co-ordination of assignments to meet stringent deadlines and milestones, including the supervision, training and motivation of the team members; - Liaising with, and developing good working relationships with the clients to deliver qualitative engagement expectations as per the agreed timelines;- Co-ordination with professionals in various fields including legal, taxation, actuarial and IT experts; - Conducting business and audit risk assessments and analysis of design and effectiveness of various internal controls implemented by the entity through client meetings, research analysis and cumulative audit knowledge and experience; - Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), corporate laws and other directives of regulatory authorities; and- Decision making for resolution of critical reportable matters. Show less

Audit Associate

• Jun 2019 - Aug 2021