Usama Abdullah

CA Finalist with more than 3 years of experience in audit, review, and assurance engagements at Waqas & Co Chartered Accountants, Pakistan. Skilled in end-to-end audit execution, risk assessment, controls testing, financial statements preparation and IFRS compliance across manufacturing, power, healthcare and investment sectors. A results-driven professional with problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Audit Senior - Waqas & Co Chartered Accountants - Pakistan

(2024-06)

• Manage complete audit cycles, including pre-engagement procedures (KYC, conflict checks, independence assessments), engagement strategy, risk assessment, materiality determination, and resource allocation.
• Supervised engagement teams and reported key matters directly to engagement partner ensuring timely escalation and issue resolution.
• Prepared and reviewed standalone financial statements, reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting frameworks.
• Review complex accounting transactions of clients, providing technical guidance on IFRS, IAS, and regulatory compliance.
• Performed design and operating effectiveness testing of internal controls over financial reporting and recommended improvements to enhance risk management and process efficiency.
• Prepare and review audit deliverables and ensure quality audit working papers in compliance with international standards.
• Lead audit teams by planning, delegating, and reviewing work, while training and mentoring junior associates to ensure high-quality and timely completion of engagements.
• Liaise with key management personnel, including CFOs, to communicate audit findings and resolve key financial reporting issues.

Semi Senior - Waqas & Co Chartered Accountants - Pakistan

(2024-01 - 2024-05)

Audit Associate - Waqas & Co Chartered Accountants - Pakistan

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

CA - Chartered Accountancy - The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)

FSC - FSC Part 1 and 2 - Kips College (2017)

Matriculation - Lasani Public Higher Secondary School (2015)