Bilal Ahmad

Practicing Chartered Accountant, having more than 20 years (including 10 years post qualification) experience in audit and assurance department of one of the leading accountancy practices in Pakistan. Proven track record of successfully spearheading multiple audits simultaneously including Group Audits. Currently working as a Partner within the Assurance Department of Riaz Ahmad & Co., Chartered Accountants (Nexia International, Pakistan).

Experienced in conducting external and internal audits, internal control assessments, interim reviews as per International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and reviews of compliance with different rules and regulations.

Partner - Riaz Ahmad & Co., Chartered Accountants (Nexia International, Pakistan) - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2017-08)

Successfully heading a team of 50 qualified and part-qualified auditors

• Conducting the reviews of financial statements of audit clients (Specially Public Sector) to check the compliance with disclosure requirements of the applicable laws and standards
• Performing analytical reviews of financial and operational data of the clients
• Attending audit committee and board of directors meetings of different listed and unlisted public sector companies / Institutions
• Perform internal audits and internal control system evaluation
• Ensuring compliance with the firm's quality control standards
• Working as an engagement quality control reviewer for different engagements with the objective to ensure that the Firm carries out external audits in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Standards on Auditing (ISA), Companies Act, Listing Regulations and other applicable laws
• Reviewing audit working papers and deliverables i-e. financial statements, letter to the board of directors, management letter
• Assessing the training needs of more junior members of staff and conducting lectures on ISAs and IFRS
• Reporting directly to quality control partners and working with them to develop processes and efficiencies, as well as developing the strategy for the growth of the audit department

Senior Manager – Audit and Assurance - Riaz Ahmad & Co., Chartered Accountants (Nexia International, Pakistan) - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2009-02 - 2017-08)

Successfully managed a large portfolio of audit clients

• Leading project teams of diverse academic backgrounds through planning, execution and reporting of external and internal audit, internal control assessment and review engagements
• Developing supportive working culture in responsible junior team members with effective supervision, coaching and motivation
• Engagement planning of a range of businesses, based on understanding of the entity and assessment of business and related risks
• Effective scheduling and co-ordination of assignments to support audit managers to meet deadlines and milestones
• Communicating with and developing good working relationships for delivery of high quality client services
• Consulting professionals of various fields; i.e. tax, actuarial and IT experts with a focus on reliability of financial information
• Decision making for resolution of critical reportable matters

Chartered Accountant (FCA) - Accounting - The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) (2016)