Experience

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  Al Yousuf Group

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Retail
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Manager Financial Planninig & Analysis

    • Jul 2021 - Present

    General FP&A Function: Preparing monthly, quarterly and yearly management reporting pack (MIS) with trend and budget vs actual variance analysis. Preparing financial forecasts and cash flow projections on regular basis. Performing scenario testing and financial modeling for potential business ventures. Conducting in-depth analysis of financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, contributing to effective business planning. Working closely with senior management to present monthly results, data analysis and findings.Budgeting and Cost Control: Supervising preparation of annual and periodic budget for all automotive entities prepared by the staff. Taking a proactive role in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to optimize financial performance. Identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing cost control measures to improve profitability. Assessing and managing financial risks, including currency exchange, interest rate fluctuations, product demand and inventory supply pattern.

  • Assistant Manager Financial Reporting

    • Feb 2018 - Jun 2021

     Managed the preparation of Group Consolidated financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and local laws and regulations. Designed and improved accounting policies, procedures, and management reporting packs for the company and its portfolio. Reviewed financial reports and disclosures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting principles. Stay updated with IFRSs and local laws to ensure financial statements are most updated. Coordinated the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the shareholders. Interfaced with shareholders, directors, auditors, and regulatory bodies in UAE to address inquiries and provide financial insights. Supervised staff for books closure, reporting activities, conducted regular training for skill enhancement.

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  Grant Thornton - UAE

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Accounting
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Audit Senior

    • Oct 2015 - Dec 2017

     Managed audit teams, plan fieldwork, and execute audit procedures in accordance with auditing standards. Assessed the accuracy and completeness of financial records, identify risks, and provide recommendations for improvement. Interacted with client management to discuss audit findings, resolve issues, and provide advisory services. Supervised and train junior team members, reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback. Ensured audits are conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements and firm policies.

  • Audit Associate

    • Feb 2012 - Sep 2015

     Finalization and review of various statutory financial audits, other assurance and non-assurance engagements at various manufacturing, construction and contracting companies and trading companies. Reviewing client’s financial reporting packs in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAP).

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  PwC

  • Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan

  • Audit Trainee

    • Jun 2007 - Dec 2011
    • Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan

    ASSURANCE SERVICE: Public accounting, statutory audits and financial reporting engagements with focus on Financial Institutions and NBFIs. Reviewing compliance with applicable Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), local corporate laws, tax laws, protocols and directives of regulatory authorities. Advising financial institutions on bench-marking of internal controls and procedures for implementing and harmonizing best practices in industry.RISK ADVISORY SERVICE: Internal controls review i.e. Anti-fraud, anti-money laundering, internal audit and compliance, trade finance. SOX 404 & COSO Framework Compliance Review.ORACLE EBS CONSULTANCY SERVICE:: Post Implementation Support Business Process Re-engineering Post Implementation Review  Systems & Process Assurance