Experience

ADVANTAX ACCOUNTANTS LTD
• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Principal Accountant

  • Apr 2017 - Present


St Mungo's

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Internal Auditor

  • Jan 2012 - Mar 2017

  A specialist housing association which supports homeless people in their recovery by opening the door to safe housing, drug & alcohol support and physical & mental health care. As an Internal Auditor I have: • Prepared and presented 5-year rolling Internal Audit Plan, for the approval of the Audit & Risk Committee. • Planned and delivered financial and operational audits covering a range of services across St Mungo’s within the agreed deadline. • Issued formal internal Audit Reports with clear audit findings and practical recommendations. • Devised Risk Map, and supported the development of embedded risk management practice by introducing a Risk Register •Reported to the quarterly meetings of St Mungo’s Audit & Risk Committee, on the progress against the Internal Audit Plan. • Reviewed authorities delegated by the Board to the Executive Directors, to ensure that the authorisation limits are practical and in line with the industry. • Investigated cash losses and provided a confidential service for whistle-blowers. • Contributed to the development of the Procedure Manuals and made recommendations for the improvement of the internal control procedures. • Supported other initiatives in St Mungo’s by conducting Best Value Reviews, designed to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness. • Engaged with the senior management for the development of the business control environment. • Persuaded Head of Departments, General Managers and Finance Controllers for the implementation of the audit recommendations.



Audit Commission

• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• External Auditor

  • May 2011 - Dec 2011

  Audit Commission is an independent body responsible for ensuring that public money is spent economically, efficiently and effectively, to achieve high-quality local services for the public. As an External Auditor I have: • Conducted Systems and Final Account audits for various Councils, NHS and other Authorities. • Performed audit procedures, including risk assessments, identified & defined issues, reviewed & analysed audit evidences and documented client processes & procedures. • Conducted interviews, reviewed documents, developed and administered surveys, composed summary memos, and prepared working papers. • Identified, developed & documented audit issues & recommendations and operational efficiencies using independent judgement concerning areas being reviewed. • Communicated the results of audit projects via written reports and oral presentations to the management.



London Borough of Enfield

• Internal Auditor

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  As an Internal Auditor have I: • Planned individual audit assignments in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan, with due regard to client availability. • Undertaken a range of audit assignments unsupervised, including compliance reviews, including visits to Council establishments, and systems based reviews of Council management systems, including follow-up reviews. • Ensured that each of these assignments are conducted with a risk based approach, in accordance with the professional standards that are defined by, the Audit Manual and ISO9000 accredited procedure Manual. • Managed own time with regard to assignment allocations and other work/training obligations. • Identified and reported to Divisional Management any systems weaknesses or other financial issues, which required other, audit work and attention. • Participated actively as a member of the Internal Audit and Risk Management team to assist in the continual improvement of service standards, customer satisfaction and performance management.



Hertfordshire County Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Internal Auditor

  • Nov 2008 - Jul 2010

  As an Internal Auditor I have: • Planned audit work so that it is conducted efficiently, within prescribed deadlines and in accordance with agreed priorities. • Prepared and issued written reports at the conclusion of each audit in accordance with the agreed format and timetable. • Obtained agreement from management as to the action to be taken, by the responsible officer and the timescale involved • Maintained a well ordered record of the audit detailing time spent, working method, and clear and concise support for the findings within the audit. • Developed and maintained productive relationships with business unit, support unit and staff through individual contacts and group meetings

• External Auditor

  • May 2008 - Oct 2008

  As an External Auditor I have: • Conducted audits of Final Accounts, Systems, Housing and Council tax benefits of various County Councils and Authorities. • Performed audit procedures, including risk assessments, identified & defined issues, reviewed & analysed audit evidences and documented client processes & procedures. • Conducted interviews, reviewed documents, developed and administered surveys, composed summary memos, and prepared working papers. • Identified, developed & documented audit issues & recommendations and operational efficiencies using independent judgement concerning areas being reviewed. • Communicated & assisted in communicating the results of audit projects via written reports and oral presentations to the management.



ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

• Netherlands
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Internal Auditor

  • Feb 2004 - Jan 2008

  As a Senior Internal Auditor I have: • Supervised audit teams to conduct Operational & Financial audits of all major branches of the bank located across the country • Prepared audit reports, management letters, audit ratings and assessment summaries of branches for the senior management. • Evaluated Credit initiation, Documentation, Monitoring and Remedial management processes to identify associated risks. • Evaluated new products/processes and reviewed policies/manuals to identify associated risks, inefficiencies, conflicts with local laws etc. with recommendations to overcome the identified issues. • Managed audit teams on a day-to-day basis to ensure that audits progress as planned regarding scope, budget, timetable and quality standards. • Reviewed compliance of internal policies and procedures as well as rules and regulations framed by the central bank of Pakistan. • Shared knowledge with colleagues and peers, provided guidance to auditors during audit assignments and acted as a mentor to more junior team members. • Audited Treasury of the bank, Central Processing Units of retail credits and trade finance, Systems division, Human Resources & Administration, Central Finance & Accounts besides routine audits of branches. • Investigated instances of fraud and mismanagement.



Crowe Horwath LLP

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Auditor

  • Jan 2001 - Feb 2004

  As an Audit Senior I have: • Planned, documented and reviewed the internal control and accounting systems, prepared system flow charts, designed internal control questionnaires and audit programs. • Supervised execution of audit field work in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. • Reviewed financial statements in accordance with International Accounting Standards, GAAP and local laws. • Reported audit findings through Management Letters. • Carried out audit assignments in various industrial sectors including, Textile, Information Technology and Power Generation, which has helped develop commercial acumen and gain insight of business processes. • Conducted sales tax audit of Auto Mobile and Chemical industries. • Reviewed clients’ existing accounting, costing, budgeting and financial reporting system and to suggest changes for better internal controls. • Supervised IT consultancy teams for the implementation of accounting soft wares such as ACCPAC, D-Bits, Normimg and Simply Accounting.