Shah Zar

ACCA member with 5 years of audit and assurance experience at EY, with experience in audit planning, risk assessment, internal controls, substantive testing, audit documentation, financial reporting and audit completion across financial-sector clients including private equity, hedge funds and mutual funds. AAOIFI CSAA examination candidate with CPSS and CPAAGE examinations scheduled for December 2026, supported by academic studies in Islamic Studies and working knowledge of AAOIFI Shariah Standards, Shariah governance and Shariah audit principles. Seeking to apply professional audit experience and developing Shariah audit expertise within an Internal Shariah Audit function.

Staff → Assistant Manager at EY GDS INDIA (2021-01 – 2026-01)

• Managed and supported financial statement audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients, including hedge funds, private equity and mutual funds, covering planning, execution and completion.
• Demonstrated accountability and responsibility by independently managing clients, gaining hands-on experience in audit planning and procedure design while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Worked across planning, year-end, substantive testing and conclusion phases of multiple audit engagements.
• Developed and implemented Excel macros related to P&L and Capital Allocation that automated repetitive tasks, resulting in a time savings of 100+ hours and significantly improving workflow efficiency.
• Enhanced Alteryx workflows to improve data automation efficiency for the engagement, delivering a more seamless and robust solution.
• Knowledge of Shariah governance and Shariah audit principles
• Working knowledge of AAOIFI Shariah Standards and Islamic finance concepts
• Understanding of Shariah compliance considerations in financial transactions
• Understanding of Shariah compliance requirements and audit considerations
• Working knowledge of Shariah audit planning, procedures, findings, recommendations and audit follow-up.

B.Com Hons in International Accounting and Finance – Jain University, Bangalore, India (2018-01 – 2021-01)

Bachlore of Arts and Islamic Studies in Islamic Studies – International Open University (2024-03 – 2028-03)