Senior Auditor at BDO Ebrahim & Co. Chartered Accountants (2024-07 – Present)
Led and supervised statutory audit and review engagements across diversified industries. Executed audit engagements from planning to completion including acceptance and continuance, scoping, materiality determination, risk assessment, and development of audit strategies in line with applicable auditing standards.
- Led and supervised statutory audit and review engagements across diversified industries
- Executed audit engagements from planning to completion, including acceptance and continuance, scoping, materiality determination, risk assessment, and development of audit strategies in line with applicable auditing standards
- Performed substantive and analytical procedures across key financial statement areas, ensuring sufficient and appropriate audit evidence
- Assessed the design and operating effectiveness of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) in accordance with SBP guidelines
- Evaluated internal controls and reported control deficiencies
- Performed regulatory and specialized assignments including Provident, Gratuity and Pension Fund audits, WPPF reviews, free float audit, CDC monitoring, rights issue certifications, and Code of Corporate Governance (COCG) reviews
- Coordinated with external experts including lawyers, actuaries, independent valuers, and IT specialists for execution of specialized audit procedures
- Communicated key audit findings, significant matters, and control deficiencies to management and audit committees through formal reports and presentations
- Involved in sustainability-related procedures, due diligence assignments, and non-financial reporting reviews across selected engagements
- Supervised and coached junior team members, ensured timely completion of audit deliverables, and contributed to performance development
- Preparation, review, and presentation of key audit deliverables including audit reports, Audit Committee (AC) presentations, and Letters to the Board of Directors (BOD)
- Successfully completed Quality Control Reviews (QCR) of engagement files conducted by network firms and regulatory authorities, ensuring full compliance with established quality standards and requirements
Semi Senior Auditor at BDO Ebrahim & Co. Chartered Accountants (2023-07 – 2024-06)
Developed practical understanding of engagement lifecycle, including planning, execution, and finalization stages. Strengthened ability to supervise and mentor teams, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of assignments.
- Gained broad exposure to engagements across a range of industries, working with diverse client portfolios
- Developed practical understanding of engagement lifecycle, including planning, execution, and finalization stages
- Strengthened ability to supervise and mentor teams, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of assignments
- Acquired hands-on experience in preparation and review of financial statements in line with applicable reporting requirements
- Enhanced coordination skills through regular interaction with client personnel, senior management, and external specialists
- Built strong analytical thinking and professional judgment through involvement in complex areas of engagement execution
Junior Auditor at BDO Ebrahim & Co. Chartered Accountants (2022-11 – 2023-06)
Gained broad exposure to engagements across a range of industries, working with diverse client portfolios. Developed practical understanding of engagement lifecycle.
- Gained broad exposure to engagements across a range of industries, working with diverse client portfolios
- Developed practical understanding of engagement lifecycle, including planning, execution, and finalization stages
- Strengthened ability to supervise and mentor teams, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of assignments
- Acquired hands-on experience in preparation and review of financial statements in line with applicable reporting requirements
- Enhanced coordination skills through regular interaction with client personnel, senior management, and external specialists
- Built strong analytical thinking and professional judgment through involvement in complex areas of engagement execution
Audit Associate at Beerbal & Co. Chartered Accountants (2021-09 – 2022-10)
Executed audit fieldwork and prepared working papers in accordance with ISA. Assisted in agreed-upon procedures and special engagements.
- Executed audit fieldwork and prepared working papers in accordance with ISA
- Assisted in agreed-upon procedures and special engagements
- Performed feasibility studies on different rice mill projects and prepared feasibility report for banks
- Conducted substantive testing and analytical procedures to verify account balances and supporting documentation
