Abdul Wahab

Chartered Accountant Finalist (ICAP) with over five years of diversified experience in external and internal audit, assurance, and business advisory across banking, manufacturing, education, transport, energy, and public-sector clients. Currently an Audit Supervisor leading engagement teams and reviewing work for compliance with ISAs, IFRS, and firm quality standards, alongside client billing and fee recovery oversight. Experienced across Pakistan and UAE regulatory frameworks (Income Tax, Sales Tax, Companies Act, UAE VAT and Corporate Tax law), consolidated financial statements under IFRS 10, and full-cycle bookkeeping and month-end close for client portfolios.

Audit Supervisor at A & G Chartered Accountants (2026-03 – Present)

• Lead external audit teams across client engagements, supervising day-to-day execution from planning through completion in accordance with ISAs and firm quality standards.
• Review work prepared by junior and semi-senior staff, providing constructive feedback to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable auditing and financial reporting frameworks.
• Allocate audit work based on complexity and staff capability; monitor progress against engagement timelines and escalate issues to engagement partners as required.
• Act as primary client point of contact during fieldwork, managing information requests and maintaining professional client relationships.
• Apply UAE VAT Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017) and UAE Corporate Tax Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022) to assess accuracy and completeness of VAT balances and corporate tax provisions.
• Review and prepare consolidated financial statements for group clients, including intercompany elimination under IFRS 10.
• Responsible for client invoicing and fee recoveries across the engagement portfolio, ensuring timely billing and follow-up on outstanding receivables.

Assistant Manager, Assurance and Business Advisory at Finsoul BPO (Finsoul Network of Firms) (2026-01 – 2026-03)

• Managed a portfolio of audit and advisory engagements for the firm's international clients, delivering value-driven process improvement recommendations.
• Performed full-cycle bookkeeping using Zoho Books and Xero, covering GL maintenance, AP/AR processing, bank and intercompany reconciliations, journal entries, accruals/prepayments, and month-end close.
• Oversaw preparation of IFRS-compliant financial statements and supervised team deliverables to maintain reporting quality across client portfolios.
• Applied UAE VAT and Corporate Tax Law during engagements to assess accuracy and completeness of VAT balances and corporate tax provisions.
• Prepared and reviewed consolidated financial statements, performing intercompany eliminations and reconciliations under IFRS 10.
• Led an asset tagging analysis for a client, physically verifying and reconciling fixed asset registers to strengthen asset control and reporting accuracy.
• Conducted a root cause analysis assignment for a client, identifying underlying drivers of recurring financial discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
• Responsible for client invoicing and fee recoveries across the engagement portfolio, supporting timely billing and collection of outstanding fees.

Senior Associate, Assurance and Business Advisory Services at UHY Hassan Naeem & Co. Chartered Accountants (2021-12 – 2025-05)

• Executed audits end-to-end applying International Standards on Auditing, UHY Audit Methodology, and CaseWare.
• Designed and implemented risk-based audit plans, tested internal controls, and delivered actionable recommendations for identified weaknesses.
• Led audit teams: planned staffing, allocated work, and reviewed subordinate output to ensure compliance with UHY International quality standards and statutory regulators.
• Coordinated with legal, actuarial, valuation, and IT specialists on complex, cross-disciplinary engagements.
• Mentored and trained junior staff through on-the-job coaching, supporting their professional development.
• Prepared and reviewed financial statements in accordance with IFRS and applicable local laws, including the Companies Act 2017, Income Tax Ordinance 2001, and Sales Tax Act 1990.
• Reported engagement progress to engagement leaders and senior managers, managing deadlines, scope, and quality expectations.

Chartered Accountancy qualification in Accounting – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)

Bachelor's in FinTech – National College of Business Administration & Economics (NCBAE) (2025-10 – 2027-10)