Hamza Anjum

Chartered Accountant (ACA) with 4+ years of experience in financial reporting, external audit, internal audit, and advisory services. Currently serving as Deputy Manager Internal Audit at Sitara Chemical Industries Limited, leading risk-based audits across finance, procurement, production, and operations. Experienced in IFRS, ISA, internal controls, financial analysis, SAP, Power BI, and regulatory compliance.

Deputy Manager Internal Audit at Sitara Chemical Industries Limited (2025-12 – Present)

• Conducted 20+ risk-based audits annually covering finance, procurement, production, inventory and sales functions.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and recommend process improvements to strengthen governance and operational efficiency.
• Review financial records and transactions to ensure compliance with company policies, IFRSs, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct audits of inventory, fixed assets, procurement, and production processes to verify accuracy and control effectiveness.
• Prepare audit reports, present findings to management, and monitor implementation of corrective actions.
• Coordinate with department heads and external auditors to support compliance and improve business processes.
• Supervise audit assignments, review team deliverables, and mentor junior auditors to ensure quality execution and timely completion of engagements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Procurement, Production, and Operations to resolve control issues and implement process improvements.

Senior Audit & Advisory Associate at Parker Russell AJS Chartered Accountants (2024-06 – 2025-06)

• Managed end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, team allocation, review of working papers, client coordination, and finalization of audit deliverables.
• Managing medium to large audit engagements of both private and public entities across multiple industry segments, including Manufacturing, Energy, Healthcare, Textile, NGOs, Service, Real Estate and Retail sector.
• Preparing proposals for clients, Data Analysis (financial statement analysis, valuations), Budgeting and Forecasting, Business/ Financial Modeling, Report writing, and Presentation to clients.
• Preparing deliverables, including audit and review reports, letters to the board of directors, Code of Corporate Governance reports, and management letters.

Accounts & Tax Associate at Parker Russell AJS Chartered Accountants (2023-06 – 2024-06)

• Prepared and filed monthly Sales Tax Returns, annual Income Tax Returns, and Withholding Tax Statements in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Performed end-to-end bookkeeping and maintained accurate accounting records for the entity.
• Managed inventory control, conducted monthly stock counts, reconciled physical stock with system records, and passed necessary adjusting entries.
• Prepared monthly financial statements and conducted quarterly financial projections for business planning and decision-making.
• Ensured timely and accurate financial reporting while supporting audit readiness and compliance.

Internal Audit Associate at Parker Russell AJS Chartered Accountants (2022-06 – 2023-06)

• Designed and implemented internal controls, ensuring adherence to IFRS and regulatory standards.
• Prepared monthly financial statements and supported the finance team in making timely financial decisions.
• Performed weekly stock takes, reconciled physical inventory with records, and assisted management in passing adjusting entries.
• Led quarterly reconciliations of accounts receivable and payable, ensuring accuracy and alignment with Nestlé's reporting requirements.

Junior Audit Associate at Parker Russell AJS Chartered Accountants (2021-10 – 2022-06)

• Assisted in the audit of Profit and Loss statements, verifying revenue recognition, expense classification, and accuracy of disclosures in accordance with IFRS and ISA.
• Participated in a forensic audit, helping identify financial irregularities, analyze suspicious transactions, and gather audit evidence to support findings.
• Performed substantive and analytical procedures, documented working papers, and coordinated with seniors for risk assessment and reporting.
• Developed a solid understanding of audit methodology, internal controls, and fraud detection techniques through practical fieldwork.

Qualified Chartered Accountant ACA ICAP

Intermediate – BISE Faisalabad (2016 – 2018)

Matriculation – BISE Faisalabad (2015 – 2016)