*

*. Logistic

*. Service centers

*. Sales & Marketing

7. Human Resources

8. Maintenance

9. Health Safety Security &

Environment

10.

Shakil Tahir Branch operations

11. change management

(Ex-Price Waterhouse Coopers Audit Firm)

• 4 years in Big 4 Public Accountant Experience

US Immigrant Green Card Holder

(PWC, KPMG-IT Audit Consultants )

US Cell : 217-***-****

•

E-Mail: aco1j2@r.postjobfree.com Performing SOX testing procedures

•

B ACKGROUND S KILLS Assessments where internal controls can be

improved /implemented to benefit efficiency/cost

• Perform audits and special reviews of Company

• Financial Audit

functions, processes, business units, contracts

• Operational Audit and other activities to ensure reliability and

• integrity of information, proper recording of

Compliance Audit

• transactions, safeguarding of assets, compliance

Performance Audits

with policies and procedures, achievement of

• I nternal Control Testing

operational goals and objectives, and effective

• SOX Compliance

and efficient use of resources.

• Credit Administration Audits • Facilitate and participate in the execution of

• internal audits including definition of audit scope,

F raud & Investigations

• control evaluation, testing activities, audit

General & Application I.T. Controls

reporting, issue resolution and risk assessment for

A udits

assigned audit objectives within the operational

• 4 years in Big 4 Public Accountant

and financial systems

E xperience (PWC, KPMG-I T Audit • Assist in the following:

1. Assisting in risk assessment

Consultants )

• 2.

ERP (SAP, ORACLE) Developing and executing test plans

• 3.

Strong communication skills Evaluating process design and

• operational effectiveness of controls

Problem Solving skills

• (performing internal audit reviews)

D riven to achieve results

4.

• Developing recommendations

Language Skills : English, Urdu, Hindi . Can

5.

speak and grasp Arabic Communicating audit results to

• auditees and management

I nternational Overseas Audit experience :

•

Middle East, Sri Lanka, UK, Bangladesh, Operational, Financial, Compliance, internal and

Pakistan, UAE business process, IT Systems audits.

•

• Process improvement, Cost Cut, Identification of

PWC, KP MG-I T Audit Consultants: 4 years

Control weaknesses

in Big 4 Public Accountant Experience

•

• Ability to understand, audit, and document

Knowledge of the Standards for the

complex business and operational processes,

P rofessional Practice of Internal Auditing

including effectively scoping audit projects and

a nd the Code of Ethics developed by the

contributing to all project phases (planning,

I nstitute of Internal Auditors. fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up)

• • Knowledge of and compliance with the

Knowledge and skill in applying industry

International Standards for the Professional

p rogram policies, procedures, regulations,

Practice of Internal Auditing.

a nd laws.

• Knowledge and experience with Sarbanes Oxley

• Conducting operational and financial audits of :

(SOX).

1. Production

• Ability to apply analytical and interpretive skills to

2. Distribution

problem solving.

3. Supply & Chain Management

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• internal and external audit requests for assigned

Data mining, Analysis experience with ACL,

processes and serve as main point of contact with

IDEA, SQL, EXCEL

• auditors ; Address SOX deficiencies and audit

Financial Analysis & Performance Audit

findings and develop and implement remediation

• Food & Beverage : includes audit of supply

within established timelines ;

chain from market gardening, meat processing,

•

food distribution and retailing. Food & Beverage Thi rd Pa rty Vendor Audit

clients includes Dairy Products (Milk Pack), Meat Evaluates and provides the assurance that risk

One, Beverage (Coca Cola). management, control, and governance systems

• are functioning as intended by all third party

Hotels: Sheraton, Marriot

vendors so that company's objectives and goals

• Automobile: Pak Suzuki, Toyota are met.

• Evaluates regulatory compliance programs in

Retail Audits: Convenience Stores(Petrol

consultation with all third party vendors. Review

Pumps Stations, stores, Auto Service, Lubes

the Due Diligence in Selecting a Third Party.

Sales, Food items, Meat stores, Restaurants,

Conduct thorough risk assessments, evaluate

LPG Sales, Credit Card sales), Star Bucks,

and review the comprehensive code of conduct

Baskin & Robins etc.

and policies. Report real-time visibility into third-

• Performance Audits : Cash Management, party compliance, risks, and issues. Review

Assets Management, Inventories, Cost Centers, Vendor management system and its processes.

Profitability, Financial reporting

• F raud & I nvestigation

• HSSE / Medical Audit : (Health, Safety,

Leads audits and incident investigations including

Security, Environment Audits) / Medical

event recognition and classification, chartering,

claims/Vendor Audits/ payment compliance

data collection, data analysis, recommendation

reviews

development and disposition, report composition,

• Bank Audits : Branches Performance Audits

presentation. Performs root cause analysis.

(Retail Banking ; Foreign Trade ; Credit &

Conducted, managed initial reviews, preliminary

Advances), Credit Administration Audits, Hedge

assessments and investigations of alleged

Audits, Brokerage Audits

misconduct, fraud, corruption, mismanagement,

• I nsurance Audit:

waste of resources or violation of the Company's

• Audit payroll and personnel records to determine

policies and procedures. Integrate key risk factors

unemployment insurance premiums, workers'

and red flags into the performance of audits /

compensation coverage, liabilities, and

investigations.

compliance with tax laws.

•

• Pha rmaceuticals/ Health Care

Evaluate taxpayer finances to determine tax

liability, using knowledge of interest and discount / Medical I ndustry Audit Expe rience :

rates, annuities, valuation of stocks and bonds,

ICI, Glaxo Welcome, Otsuka, Novartis, Aga Khan

and amortization valuation of depletable assets.

Medical University & Hospitals, Lady Dufferin

• (Non-Conformity

ISO Quality Audits Hospital.

Reports) ; identification/recommendations of

• Experience of non-profit and for-profit hospitals,

quality

dental clinics, outpatient clinics, and auditing of

systems deficiencies to avoid operational

3rd party healthcare contract service providers.

shutdowns ; Identifies Compliance risks to current

•

Regulations and guides the sites in planning and Evaluated, identified, and reported on, quality of

execution of Quality system improvements health care issues.

Consulting / Advisory: Provide value- • Compliance: Policy and P rocedures

adding, actionable recommendations aimed at

Review the development, implementation of

sustainable business improvements and

compliance-related policies and procedures

risk reduction.

throughout the organization. Recommend

• (Information Systems Audits,

I.T. Audits

improvements in policies and procedures where

General & Application controls

applicable. Identify compliance issues that require

• SOX Audits : Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)

follow-up or investigation.

narratives are accurate, complete, and up-to-date

PERSONAL D ETAILS

for assigned areas (including creation of

narratives for any new processes); Oversee and

•

perform SOX self-assessment and other testing, Team Player, Motivator, Adaptable, Hardworking

ensuring audit objectives and timelines are met, Able to meet tight schedules and deadlines,

and results documented appropriately ; Lead Committed, Positive and Pro-active, Able to work

coordination of Risk and Control Group (RCG),

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in a Multicultural team, Good Communicator, Master in Business Admin. MBA from IBA -Dean

Able to communicate clearly orally and in writing, List (Affiliated with Wharton Business School)

Fraud & Investigation:

Good Analytical Skills .

• Demonstrated ability to learn and succeed in a • Certified Fraud Examiner Member (CFE, USA)

fast-paced environment. Certifications:

• Experience with risk and internal control • Certified Internal Control Auditor –IIA USA

assessment, remediation of control deficiencies • Certified Risk Management Assurance Auditor

• Background in financial accounting and CRMA -IIA USA

operational audit, compliance coverage including • Certified Management Accountant -CMA

branch operating functions • Certified Public Accountant –UK

• Effectively supervises and motivates staff at all • Institute of Internal Auditors -MIIA

levels with diversified backgrounds.

Banking

• Gains confidence and respect of management

• Associate Certified Member of Institute of Bankers

and staff through attributes such as

(Distinctions in Retail banking, Credits)

professionalism and positive attitude.

AUDIT TOOLS

• Knowledgeable and experience with SOX 404

controls requirements and testing objectives and

ACL, IDEA, Auto-Audit, Team Mate,MS Office (Access

procedures, Power point, Word, Excel)

• Exposure to consumer products, food and

Forensic Audit : Encase

beverage, distribution industry

• Effective time management skills and ability to

meet tight deadlines

EXPERIENCE IN DETAIL

E MPLOYMENT H ISTORY

Acting Chief Auditor / Senior

Current

Internal Auditor (Operations, Financial, IT

• Acting Chief Auditor / Senior Internal Auditor in

Audits)

Abu Dhabi -Oil & Gas group of Companies Ex in a Multinational Group of Companies UAE

British Petroleum, UAE (Operations, Financial

& I.T. Systems Audits- Grade 15) reporting to (2002- to date)

Vice President from 2002-Present Working in Oil & Gas group of companies having

Past Turnover above 17 Billion USD reporting to the Vice

President / Head of Internal Audit Division (HIAD).

• Senior Advisor –Audit & Corporate Governance

• Supports and contributes to annual risk

-Government of UAE (Financial & IT Audits)-

assessment and planning process as related to

2001

• a)corporate governance

Audit Manager / Team Leader (AVP-Level) in

b) business risk management

MCB bank, Pakistan 1995-2000

c) internal control adequacy including:

• Senior Auditor at Price Waterhouse & Coopers

o Corporate accounting and

(Global Big 4 Public Accounting Audit Firm)

operational areas and processes

1991-1995

o Branch operations and functional

ACHEIVEMENTS areas including sales,

manufacturing, service departments,

and transportation

• Named as most valuable team player in 2005,

o Various business and regulatory

2006 and 2007 compliance related areas and

• Passed Bank certification exams with Distinctions requirements

(Awarded 160k by Bank) • Serve as in-charge auditor, supervising other

• MBA with prestigious IBA, Dean List auditors

• International overseas exposure of Bank Audit • Develop and implement risk-based audit programs

assignments in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bahrain that define the scope/ objective of each review

and London. • Assists with the development and execution of

QUALIFICATIONS annual risk assessment activities

• Manages, plans, supervises, performs, evaluates,

communicates and reports audit and assurance

Academic:

activities in accordance with the annual plan in a

• Bachelors in Accounting

professional, competent, independent and

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objective manner in accordance with Department • Reviews the effectiveness of

standards

• t he following:

Conducting quality control reviews of audit work

products (audit working papers and reports). • Internal controls in safeguarding the

• Conducting and facilitating effective meetings organization’s assets

negotiate issues and resolve problems. • Internal controls related to financial

• Ensures that all necessary risks, material audit reporting

findings, and areas of non-compliance with • Achieving efficiency and economy in

policies, procedures, or internal controls have operations

been identified in the audits conducted in the • Compliance with government and

department. legal regulations

• Evaluate internal controls affecting financial • Compliance with Board policies

reporting, operational effectiveness, IT systems as

• Audit performance

well as ensure compliance with laws and

•

regulations Execute and report performance,

• financial, and compliance audit projects,

Direct testing to ensure compliance with 2013

including SOX compliance

COSO and Sarbanes Oxley requirements;

• Prepare audit findings and

safeguard company assets

recommendations for all audit projects

• Responsible for the performance of audit

• Monitor and follow-up after the audit

procedures, documentation of audit results, audit

has been executed

procedures adequately address the risks within

• Provide consulting services to the

each audit area, controls and procedures are

organization’s management and staff as

operating in an effective and efficient manner.

needed

• Communicate risk identification/ mitigation, root

•

causes of issues and suggestions for action plans Business Controls

to management Identify business process risks, and independently

• Review and evaluate internal policies, procedures, evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of business

processes, including internal controls. Provide key

and guidelines generated within operations,

input to the annual audit plan regarding identified

functional areas and recommend improvements

business risk areas

as necessary to enhance controls.

•

• P romote and Safeguard

Communicates audit information (audit findings,

status updates, process improvements) to

B usiness Control F ramework

Customer and Audit Management team.

Support management in the development of control

• Observation of I n te rnal frameworks for their areas .

Maintain key audit documents/databases, including

Cont rols Maintains internal control Risk Control Matrix, Summary of Control Deficiencies,

and ensure systems and controls documentation stays

standards, including timely implementation of

current and accurate to aid in compliance with

internal and external audit points together with any

Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Section 302)

issues raised by external regulators

Senior Advisor -Audit & Corporate

• Operational Effectiveness &

Governance (Financial & I.T. Audit)

State Audit - Ministry of Economics, Middle East

Cont rol Ensures identification of business

UAE

process improvements for all business segments

audited to enhance operational effectiveness, (2001- One Year Contract)

customer service quality and efficient use of

1. Initiated Audit department from

Company resources ; Review and assess Group

the very scratch.

and Company policies and effectiveness.

2. Perform financial/operational

Complete risk base audit planning and manage

and I.T audits procedures and

tasks to staff and to execute assigned work; prepare Audit Plans.

Periodically follows up on all audit issues reported

3. State Government Audits

to management (Ministries, State and agencies,

universities, colleges, school

• Management of Risk Ensures the

districts, health authorities,

effectiveness of controls in accordance with community service authorities,

regulatory standards and policies; and optimize Land & Property, Police,

relations with regulators by addressing any issues Hospitals, societies, and trusts).

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4. 12. Communicates

Carrying out multiple types of

internal control audits : audit/investigation results to

inventory, County vehicle senior team members and

usage, cash handling, contract business line management,

compliance, purchasing performs appropriate follow up

procedures, accounts payable, tasks. Prepares initial drafts of

purchase card and expense Audit Reports. Analyzes basic

reimbursements and grant control gaps and root cause to

compliance. formulate potential remediation.

5. 13. Ensure

Prepares narratives, flowcharts, audit plans, work

and related work papers that papers, and documentation

document results of audit meet professional standards

Fraud & Investigation

related activities. Develops test

plans and participates in testing

14. Investigation of cases identified

activities.

from any source (internal

6. Finalize meeting notes/reports whistle blowing, external

on test of controls. Draft audit escalation, transaction

report and review. surveillance, compliance

Audit Manager /Team Leader monitoring, assurance/audit

activities, etc)

MCB Bank -Corporate Audit & Risk Management

15.

Division, Pakistan Perform investigation of cases

arising from bank activities

(1995 to 2001) across all business units as per

the SEVP Audit Division

7. Worked in the Corporate Audit

instructions and Document

& Risk Management Division of

findings.

one of the leading bank.

16. Responsible for reviewing

8. Reporting to Senior Executive

system-generated reports,

Vice President (SEVP) &

maintaining and monitoring

Regional Audit Chief at head

daily reports, and pursuing

office.

miscellaneous information

9. Conduct financial, operational provided by other departments

and Information Systems audits for the purpose of preventing

at Headquarters and in regional

losses due to, but not limited to

offices, Branches in accordance

with prescribed audit standards, k ite activity, money

and ensure that regulations,

l aundering, account

rules, policies and agreements

are adhered to. i nflation, and new

10. Develop audit scope and account fraud.

objectives, risk and control

Senior Auditor

assessments, work programs,

Price Waterhouse Coopers

and other deliverables of audit

Big 4 Global Public Accounting & Audit Firm

work.

11. Performing audit testing :

(1991 -1995)

obtaining, analyzing, and

• Conducted financial, compliance, information

appraising evidentiary data;

system, fraud and operational audits resulting in

drawing informed, objective

opinions as to the adequacy improved controls and operating efficiencies for

and effectiveness of internal banks, manufacturing, and oil and trading

controls, compliance with companies. Supervised all facets of audits from

Company policies and

initial audit planning to conclusion. Preparation of

procedures and efficiency of

audit programs and execution of audits. Prepare

operations; and preparing work

all necessary financial statements and related

papers summarizing evidentiary

data obtained and conclusions disclosures.

reached, contributing to value • Consumer Goods / Services, Manufacturing,

added audit reports and Engineering / Electronics, Mining / Oil & Gas,

communicating results to key

Logistics & Transport, Automotive, Aviation,

constituents in oral and written

Construction, Military, Telecommunications,

form.

Transport, Banking, Medical

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• Major Audit Clients: SHELL, Union Texas,

Caltex, Delmonde, Dupont, Novartis, ICI, Ciba

Geigy, Glaxo, Welcome, Otsuka, DHL,

Deutsche Bank, ANZ Grindlays Bank, Bank of

America, Lever Brothers, Suzuki Motors etc.

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