Zeeshan Ali

Audit Assistant Manager - BDO LLP - London, UK

(2026-03)

Review and challenge financial statements for listed and large private clients (averaging £600k in annual audit fees), identifying technical accounting issues across IFRS and FRS 102 and recommending compliant resolutions.
Advise audit partners and client management on complex judgements in financial reporting, including revenue recognition, asset impairment, and disclosure requirements under IFRS.
Produce and review technical accounting memos and position papers supporting audit opinion sign-off and complex client reporting issues.
Lead engagement planning with a focus on identifying high-risk financial reporting areas, applying technical knowledge to shape audit strategy for tech and media sector clients.

Assistant Audit Manager - Deloitte LLP - London, UK

(2023-03 - 2025-10)

Advised listed and large private clients on complex financial reporting matters — including IFRS 10 consolidated financial statements, IFRS 15 revenue recognition, and IAS 36 impairment — across engagements averaging £2.5m in annual audit fees.
Independently drafted and reviewed technical accounting papers on judgement-intensive areas, working directly with client finance teams to resolve reporting issues ahead of year-end.
Collaborated with the National Audit and Assurance Office on high-complexity technical positions, ensuring alignment with FRC regulatory standards.
Reviewed group consolidation workings and financial statements for multinational clients across media, telecom, and real estate — covering intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, and segment reporting.
Presented audit findings and key accounting judgements to C-suite stakeholders at large private clients; supported Audit Committee reporting on listed engagements.

Senior Audit Associate - Deloitte & Touche - Dubai, UAE

(2018-09 - 2023-03)

Led IFRS transition projects for multiple clients, independently assessing the financial statement impact of IFRS 9 (financial instruments), IFRS 15 (revenue), and IFRS 16 (leases) adoptions and producing implementation advisory papers.
Managed UAE VAT implementation reviews, advising clients on accounting policy changes and disclosure requirements at point of adoption.
Developed specialist expertise in construction sector financial reporting, advising on contract accounting, stage-of-completion estimates, and IFRS 15 application to long-term contracts.
Reviewed group consolidation workings and financial statements across multinational engagements, identifying misstatements and advising on compliant presentation under IFRS 10.
Mentored and trained junior team members on technical accounting procedures, building capability in Substantive Analytical Procedures and Tests of Details.

Junior Internal Auditor - Al Barari Firm Management LLC - Dubai, UAE

(2016-11 - 2017-09)

Supported internal audit reviews covering financial controls, process compliance, and operational risk, contributing to internal reporting and management recommendations.

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