Tabraiz Elahi

A PIPFA qualified individual with over 5 years of professional experience, currently working in the Assurance department at Grant Thornton Riyadh (Remote Secondment). Previously worked in the Business Risk Division and Audit and Assurance departments of Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman Chartered Accountants Karachi. Skilled in conducting Statutory Audits and assisting clients in the preparation of financial statements of Listed, Private and SMC companies in accordance with applicable financial reporting framework including compliance with IFRS, local corporate laws, taxation laws and directives of regulatory authorities.

Worked on clients from dynamic industries including Banking, Mutual Funds, Oil Marketing Companies, Manufacturing, Textile, Hotel Business and Not for profit.

Audit Associate - Assurance - Grant Thornton Riyadh - Pakistan remote based

(2025-01)

• Prepare financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting and reporting frameworks, ensuring adherence to local regulations and compliance requirements.
• Perform Audit Procedures, including leading audit engagements and preparing Audit file using Grant Thornton International audit tool - LEAP
• Conduct assessments of complex accounting standards, including Expected Credit Loss (IFRS 9), Lease Accounting (IFRS 16), and Revenue Recognition (IFRS 15), ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Assist clients in improving financial processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide and deliver quality audit within the deadline.

Senior Audit Associate - Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman - Karachi, Pakistan

(2021-07 - 2024-12)

• Worked as a team leader at various audit engagements including supervision, training and motivation of team members and appropriate review of their work alongside updating the managers, directors and engagement partner about the same to ensure timely completion of audit field work
• Performed in-depth audits of banks, focusing on specialized areas such as advances and deposits, while ensuring strict compliance with prudential regulations and standards.
• Developed effective audit plans and audit strategies through business and audit risk assessment of various engagements
• Assisted clients in preparation of financial statements and discussing with client's management the significant matters including recommendations to address the identified issues
• Coordinated with third party professionals such as actuaries, independent valuators, lawyers and information technology experts
• Prepared quality deliverables including presentations for Audit Committees and BODs while handling the audit working papers and documentation in the GT audit software (Voyager and LEAP)
• Led the team for NBP provident fund and pension fund
• Conducted ICFR for Silk Bank Limited (Deposits)
• Independently managed multiple audit assignment from planning to the issuance of financial statements
• Prepared financial statements of multiple clients for audits
• Skilled in Voyager, LEAP and related auditing tools

Associate Public Finance Accountant - Public Finance Accounting - Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants (PIPFA)

ACCA Finalist - Chartered Accountancy - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

CA (Final Level Candidate) - Chartered Accountancy - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - Karachi University