Rizwan Khalid

ACCA-qualified Accountant with 7+ years of progressive experience at Big 4 firms (EY and KPMG), delivering high-quality financial reporting, close process support, and data analysis across a diverse portfolio of clients. Holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and clear written and verbal communication. Proven ability to prepare accurate financial reports, support month-end and year-end close processes, analyse financial data, and work independently in fully remote environments.

ACCA Member with a track record of exceeding expectations in deadline-driven settings.

Assistant Manager – Assurance - Ernst & Young (EY) - Pakistan

(2023-01)

• Prepare and review financial reports including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for clients across retail, manufacturing, health, and automotive sectors.
• Support and manage the full month-end and year-end close process — coordinating team tasks, reviewing journal entries, and ensuring all close activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Analyse financial data to identify variances, trends, and anomalies; investigate and explain findings clearly in written reports for client management.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail when reviewing audit working papers, financial statements, and management letters — ensuring zero errors before sign-off.
• Communicate financial results and audit findings clearly to clients and internal stakeholders through written reports, presentations, and direct meetings.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and recommend process improvements to strengthen financial accuracy and compliance.
• Lead and coordinate audit engagements with teams of up to 16 professionals, managing deadlines and quality across all deliverables.
• Achieved performance rating: Significantly Exceeding Expectations (9.5/10).

Assistant Manager / Senior Associate / Associate – Audit - KPMG - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2018-11 - 2023-10)

• Prepared IFRS-compliant financial statements and audit working papers for clients across retail, manufacturing, hospitality, construction, and services sectors.
• Supported month-end and year-end close processes — performing reconciliations, reviewing ledgers, and ensuring accurate financial records within client reporting deadlines.
• Analysed financial data through substantive testing and analytical procedures, identifying discrepancies and communicating findings with clear written commentary.
• Maintained high attention to detail across all work products, consistently producing error-free deliverables under tight time pressure.
• Supported audit planning, budgeting, and engagement coordination across a diverse client portfolio.
• Conducted IT General Controls (ITGC) testing and reviewed accounting systems for accuracy and compliance.
• Recognised with Best Employee Award – KPMG (2023).

ACCA - Accounting - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK)

CA Finalist - Accounting - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - University of the Punjab, Pakistan