Senior Associate- Audit

BILAL GALLA

Dear Sir/Madam

This letter is to introduce myself for an available position in your organization. I have worked as Senior Associate-

Audit in A. F. Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants (a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers) for four years.

However, to further my professional development I have moved to the Unites States in order to gain an opportunity for

global exposure.

I am looking for an entry level opportunity, however I believe my practical work experience at a professional firm puts

me in better stead than a fresh graduate. Further, I plan to register for the uniform CPA examination after evaluation of

my educational credentials and subsequent completion of courses if any, towards fulfillment of education requirements.

I am currently seeking job prospects that are commensurate with my qualification and work experience in a reputable

organization. I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss how I can best meet the needs and expectations of

your firm.

Looking forward to receive a positive response.

Regards,

Encls: Resume

Résumé – Accounting and Finance / Internal Audit

2941, Farmstead Court

BILAL GALLA

Address

Grayson, GA

Telephone 404-***-****

E-mail **********@*******.***

Status Permanent US Resident

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full-time or project hire position that utilizes communication, analytical, and leadership skills in the

Accounting and Finance or Internal Audit area in a corporate entity. However I am equally open to any entry level

Associate position in a national public accountancy firm.

EDUCATION

Year Particulars Institute / School Achievements

2014 Master’s Degree Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Master of Commerce

Pakistan (MComm)

2014 Chartered Accountant The Institute of Chartered Accountants Associate Chartered

of Pakistan (ICAP) Accountant (ACA)

2014 ACCA Affiliate – 1 paper left Association of Chartered Certified All Papers passed

Accountants (ACCA) except one

Professional paper

WORK EXPERIENCE – July 2014 to Current

I am currently working with a CPA Tax and Accounting Practitioner, Pasha Associates (in individual practice since

1984 in the Atlanta Area) dealing with small to medium size corporations. My current responsibilities include:

• Full charge book keeping of financial records.

• Preparation of financial statements on the basis of accounting records and bank statements on Quick Books.

• Assistance in tax compliance matters, including filing of monthly sales tax return, W2 and 1099.

May 2010 to May 2014

I was associated with A.F.Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants [a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers

network] (PwC) as Senior Associate – Assurance in the Consumer, Industrial Products and Services (CIPS) Sector.

As part of such a prominent and leading organization, I lead teams through the planning, execution and conclusion

stages of audits, (including foreign reporting), validation of financial reporting packages and other special nature

engagements including work on controls within the financial reporting function.

During my time at the firm I was involved in both Assurance and Non-Assurance engagements. With respect to

assurance clientele I gained valuable knowledge of the business practices by conducting audit of both listed and

non-listed entities in the shipping, life insurance, automobile, media and advertising and non-profit industries.

With regard to Non-Assurance engagements, I was involved in assignments of varying nature, significant among

them Business Consultancy, Advisory and Internal Audits. Functions and tasks performed in Advisory

engagements included:

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• Reviews of existing business processes (As is Analysis),

• Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs),

• Identification of control weaknesses in existing business processes (Gap Analysis),

• Recommendations and suggestions for improvements based on global best practices (To be Analysis).

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AT PwC

Technical role

• Effective planning, supervision and review of the audit and non-audit engagements to meet

challenging deadlines;

• Conducting business and audit risk assessment through client meetings, via research and analysis of

client and their industry and cumulative audit knowledge established over the years of audit;

• For audit engagements ensured compliance with the requirements of International Standards on

Auditing;

• Researched PwC and other information databases such as Knowledge Curve, PwC Inform, PwC

Portal, Factiva and others for matters pertaining to adequacy of disclosures required for financial

reporting.

• For audit and other engagements applied the knowledge of International Financial Reporting

Standards (IFRS) in technical issues and in the course of engagement, wherever required;

• Communicating with lawyers, going through legal submissions, reviewing agreements to resolve

legal issues arising at clients;

• Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and other directives

of regulatory authorities; and

• Involved in decision-making for resolution of critical matters / significant issues.

Management role (people management)

• Supervision, training and motivation of teams members; and

• Acting as training personnel for implementation of audit methodologies on audit engagements.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS ACQUAINTANCE

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, Projects and Lotus Notes;

• Advance level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (v/h look-ups, pivot tables and running of macros);

• On-hand practical experience of SAP, Oracle and Fox Pro ERP.

REFERENCES: To be furnished upon request.

AVAILABILITY: Immediate.

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