Shk Abubaker

CA Finalist, from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and Supervisor Audit & Assurance at PKF F.R.A.N.T.S with upto 4 years of experience in external audit, financial reporting, bookkeeping and advisory services. Skilled in financial reporting, Quick books online, Fast Accounts, payroll management, receivable & payable management, audit planning, risk assessment, and applying IFRS/GAAP across diverse sectors. Experienced managing multiple clients simultaneously, leading teams of up to 08 members, and delivering high‑quality engagements.

Proficient in ERP systems, financial analysis, and data analytics, with a strong focus on process improvement and stakeholder engagement. Seeking to leverage technical and leadership skills within a globally recognized entity.

Supervisor Audit & Assurance - Pannell Kerr Forster (PKF) F.R.A.N.T.S. Chartered Accountants, Pakistan - Pakistan

(2026-08)

• Supervised and reviewed external audit engagements from planning through completion, including detailed review of audit files, working papers, audit evidence, key judgments, and conclusions, ensuring compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and firm quality requirements.
• Performed comprehensive reviews of financial statements prepared under IFRS Accounting Standards, IFRS for SMEs, and the Revised Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards (AFRS) for Small-Sized Entities (SSEs), ensuring appropriate application of the relevant financial reporting framework as per revised third schedule of the Companies Act, 2017.
• Reviewed and provided technical insights on complex accounting treatments, significant transactions, accounting estimates, judgments, and financial reporting matters, ensuring appropriate recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure.
• Performed final quality assurance reviews of financial statements, focusing on the completeness, accuracy, consistency, and adequacy of disclosures and overall compliance with the applicable financial reporting framework.
• Reviewed financial statements for compliance with the Companies Act, 2017, including applicable presentation and disclosure requirements under the Fourth and Fifth Schedules.
• Reviewed significant audit findings, identified misstatements, control deficiencies, and other matters arising during engagements, ensuring appropriate resolution and communication with engagement management and clients.
• Prepared and reviewed Board Letters and Management Letters (MLs), effectively communicating significant audit findings, internal control deficiencies, financial reporting matters, associated risks, and practical recommendations to management and those charged with governance.
• Supervised audit teams, reviewed work performed by team members, provided technical guidance and on-the-job coaching, and ensured timely completion of audit engagements and delivery of high-quality audit deliverables.
• Coordinated with client management on key audit and financial reporting matters, including resolution of audit differences, outstanding information, disclosure deficiencies, and significant issues identified during the audit and finalization process.

Senior Audit Associate - Pannell Kerr Forster (PKF) F.R.A.N.T.S. Chartered Accountants, Pakistan - Pakistan

(2025-07 - 2026-07)

• Led end-to-end external audits for major multinational and private limited clients, from planning and risk assessment to execution and reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and SECP regulations.
• Planning and executing audit engagements and other assignments to meet stringent deadlines, including supervision, training, and motivation of team members; amicably supervising, reviewing and finalizing assurance engagements, including the preparation of deliverables and the resolution of audit differences observed during fieldwork. Evaluating internal controls, identifying control deficiencies, and making recommendations.
• Understanding the needs of clients and building strong client relationships; ensuring compliance with the requirements of technical standards including International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAS) for audit engagements; managing team of professionals and providing them with on-the-job and off-the-job training by coaching them with best practices and PKF policies and procedures.
• Auditing entities using IFRS, GAAP as the financial accounting framework and providing advice on accounting matters under IFRS. Efficiently engaging in teamwork by utilizing effective people management techniques.
• Managing group reporting on various assignments to group auditors. Steering multiple engagement teams through execution and completion phase. Collaborated with international PKF network firms (UK, USA, China, Malaysia), demonstrating adaptability to global audit methodologies.
• Successfully led multi-location group audits, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work to international stakeholders.
• Contributed to IFRS 9-related engagements by coordinating with modeling teams and ensuring alignment with PKF methodology and regulatory expectations.
• Completed audit processes and documented higher-risk areas to enhance technical and business skills; provided advice to clients on IFRS and compliance matters.
• Liaising with entity and developing a professional working relationship to meet engagement expectations; Leading and managing diverse multi-disciplinary teams; with primary responsibility for mentoring, developing, and reviewing work performed by staff members.
• Coordinating with internal and external experts (such as lawyers, bankers, tax advisors, actuaries, and IT & ERP experts) in relation to engagement related matters, resolving conflicts in a timely manner to ensure assignment deadlines.

Audit Associate - Pannell Kerr Forster (PKF) F.R.A.N.T.S. Chartered Accountants, Pakistan - Pakistan

(2024-05 - 2025-06)

Bookkeeping Associate - Pannell Kerr Forster (PKF) F.R.A.N.T.S. Chartered Accountants, Pakistan - Pakistan

(2023-02 - 2024-04)

• Managed full-cycle bookkeeping for a diverse portfolio of international clients across the logistics, services, trading, biotechnology, and petroleum sectors, tailoring financial tracking to specific overseas operational requirements.
• Maintained meticulous financial records using QuickBooks, performing detailed transaction categorization, complex multi-currency bank reconciliations, and strict general ledger maintenance to ensure accuracy.
• Administered end-to-end payroll processing and managed accounts payable/receivable, closely tracking contractor timesheets and ensuring timely, accurate billing and disbursements for foreign businesses.
• Prepared and analyzed monthly financial reports (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow statements) tailored to foreign client specifications, ensuring alignment with relevant international frameworks like US GAAP and IFRS for SMEs.
• Facilitated seamless cross-border client communication, acting as the primary financial liaison for overseas accounts. Optimized client billing processes and transitioned service platforms to maximize cost-efficiency and streamline international invoicing.

Chartered Accountant Finalist (CA) - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) (2019 - Present)

Intermediate - Lahore Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (2018 - 2018)

Matriculation - Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (2015 - 2015)