Kamran Shaikh

Highly skilled and results-driven Audit, Accounting & Finance Officer with more than 18 years of extensive experience working with international firms and organizations across Africa (Mozambique, Angola, Djibouti, Ethiopia), Asia (Pakistan) and the Middle East (Bahrain). Expert in conducting comprehensive audits, financial analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance Proficient in managing all accounting functions.

Senior Auditor at Global Integrated Petroleum Industries Company W.L.L (2024-06 – Present)

• Oversee preparation of financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Analyze financial statements and reports to identify discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Review and evaluate internal financial controls and procedures for effectiveness.
• Perform risk assessments and identify areas for potential improvement in financial operations.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies during audits or inspections.
• Review and assess the effectiveness of internal controls to prevent fraud, waste, and errors.
• Assist in the preparation of departmental or organizational budgets and forecasts.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to senior management, ensuring clarity and understanding.

Accounts & Financial Analyst/ Corporate Manager at Mouawad Group of Companies – (LTC) Reef Island (2017-07 – 2024-05)

• Worked as Financial Analyst, responsible for oversee all accounting functions and reviewed for accuracy, completeness and conformance to standards.
• Prepared Analysis report of financial data for the Group of Companies.
• Direct reporting to Group CFO & Chairman.

Assistant Audit Manager at MAZARS (Chartered Accountants) Bahrain (2016-12 – 2017-06)

• Performed all facets of audits assigned, including audit planning, audit execution, conclusion and issuance of audit reports.
• Supervised and managed over 02 audit staff.
• Direct reporting to Managing Partner

Audit Manager at SCP RAMZI ET MELAKU Audit, Tax, Advisory (2015-03 – 2016-11)

Partnership firm between Grant Thornton Yemen & Grant Thornton Ethiopia.

• Performed all facets of audits assigned, including audit planning, audit execution, conclusion and issuance of audit reports.
• Supervised and managed over 02 Audit staff.
• Direct reporting to Managing Partners.

Audit Supervisor at Grant Thornton Mozambique (2009-01 – 2012-12)

• Performed all facets of audits assigned, including audit planning, execution, conclusion and issuance of audit reports.
• Supervised & managed over 04 audit staff.
• Direct reporting to Audit Manager & Managing Partner.

Audit Manager at Grant Thornton Mozambique (2012-01 – 2015-12)

• Performed all facets of audits assigned, including audit planning, execution, conclusion and issuance of audit reports.
• Supervised & managed over 04 audit staff.
• Direct reporting to Audit Manager & Managing Partner.

Audit Senior at Grant Thornton Pakistan (2004-06 – 2009-08)

• Performed for all facets of audits assigned, including audit planning, execution and issuance of reports.
• Reporting to Audit Supervisor and Audit Manager.

• CIA – (Certified Internal Auditor) – USA - Pursuing
• ACPA - (Associate of the Certified Public Accountants Association -UK)
• ACCA Part qualified - ACCA, "Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK).
• Certificate in International Auditing - (CertIA) - from ACCA -UK
• CA-Partially Passed - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.
• Certified Financial Consultant (CFC) from Institute of Financial Consultant - Canada

Master of Commerce in Accounting, Auditing, Taxation – University of Sindh

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Auditing, Taxation – University of Sindh