Shahmir Haider

Senior Audit Associate | Job In-charge - Baker Tilly Pakistan

(2024-12)

Led audits as a Job In-Charge, managing planning, execution, and in-time finalization under applicable standards across 9 engagements
Liaised with CFOs and partners to ensure seamless engagement delivery
Directed risk assessments, control reviews, and substantive testing under IFRS, ISAs and local laws
Reviewed financial statements and disclosures for IFRS compliance
Delivered insights improving controls, efficiency, and reporting quality
Supervised and coached junior audit team members, providing technical guidance on audit methodology, IFRS application, and proper audit documentation
Prepared key deliverables, including financial statements, audit opinions, reporting packs, management letters, and engagement files
Executed group audit engagements involving component teams and group reporting to parent entities, aligning with group instructions and reporting deadlines
Prepared and delivered review reports, incorporating management comments and action plans, and provided advisory input on strengthening internal controls based on best practices

Audit Associate - II | Team Lead - Baker Tilly Pakistan

(2023-12 - 2024-11)

Led audit execution across 10 engagements covering statutory audits, agreed-upon procedures, consolidations, forensic audit and advisory projects, supporting senior team members in all audit phases
Prepared standalone financial statements and management reports from scratch for the head office entity and its two dam projects during compilation engagements
Performed detailed walkthroughs, risk assessments, and control testing in accordance with ISA 315, identifying weaknesses and recommending enhancements to client internal controls
Applied practical IFRS/IAS knowledge (including IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 10, IFRS 16, IAS 12, IAS 2, IAS 36, IAS 19) and conducted detailed testing of financial statement line items, including but not limited to operating fixed assets, right-of-use assets, capital work in process, inventory, lease liability, financial instruments, income tax provisions, deferred tax assets/liabilities, revenue recognition, and several disclosures including but not limited to related party, sensitivity analysis, cre
Coordinated daily with client personnel to address audit queries, validate source documents, and finalize audit deliverables within tight deadlines
Researched and resolved complex accounting issues, ensuring accurate and transparent reporting
Reported key audit issues to managers, prepared status updates, and participated in engagement close-out meetings with clients

Audit Associate - I - Baker Tilly Pakistan

(2022-12 - 2023-11)

Executed audit fieldwork across 6 engagements covering statutory audits, agreed-upon procedures, supporting senior team members in all audit phases
Applied IFRS, IAS and ISAs in addressing complex accounting and reporting matters
Performed substantive procedures and assisted in evaluating compliance with regulatory requirements
Interacted with client management, developing strong communication and problem-solving skills
Gained first-hand exposure to financial reporting practices across multiple industries

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