Haris Zafar

Highly analytical CA Finalist and Big 4-trained audit professional with 3.5+ years of continuous experience in external and internal controls auditing. Expert in executing risk-based audits, evaluating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), assessing regulatory compliance, and identifying operational inefficiencies. Proven background auditing hospitality, food service, and large commercial operations (including Serena Hotels and Pearl Continental).

Fully proficient in using advanced MS Excel, ERP systems (Odoo, Xero), and modern digital audit tools.

Audit Senior Associate I at KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co. (2022-11 – 2026-05)

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing audit, tax, and advisory services

• Prepared and reviewed complete IFRS financial statements and supporting schedules for multi-industry clients.
• Collaborated with corporate stakeholders, department heads, and client management to ensure timely audit resolutions and implementation of corrective measures.
• Supervised 2 – 4 junior auditors per engagement as job-in-charge, improving documentation quality and reducing review points.
• Prepared comprehensive audit reports and management letters highlighting observations, non-compliance issues, and strategic risk-mitigation recommendations.
• Key clients: SadaPay (Fintech), Pakistan Services Limited - Pearl Continental (Hospitality), Tourism Promotion Services - Serena Hotels (Hospitality), CMPak -Zong (Telecommunication).

Audit Secondee – D1 at KPMG LOWER GULF (2026-01 – 2026-04)

Regional member firm operates through offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Muscat.

• Evaluated complex transaction pathways, reviewed international balance sheets, and conducted detailed variance analysis of cross-border operational accounts.
• Developed strong cross-cultural relationship-building and project-management skills while delivering results under rigorous, high-pressure timelines.
• Assigned to support engagements in the Gulf region, leveraging prior experience to help manage diverse client portfolios (in UAE, Spain and London), and complex reporting environments.

Chartered Accountant (CA) Finalist in Accounting – INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF PAKISTAN (ICAP) (2019-11)

B.Sc. in Accounting and Finance (Hons) in Accounting and Finance – UNIVERSITY OF LAHORE (UOL) (2024-02 – 2026-02)