M. SAYIM DAMANI

D - ***, Block – D, M. L. Parkview

Apartments, Soldier Bazaar # 2, Karachi

+92-343-***-****

+92-345-***-****

adjxgm@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To serve in a professionally challenging environment through utilisation of my technical, analytical and inter personal communication skills in a manner that positively benefits the organisation’s goals and objectives and contributes towards my career development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manager Internal Audit Oct 2016 to date ORIX Leasing Pakistan Limited Senior Manager Internal Audit Jun 2015 to Sep 2016 Greenstar Social Marketing Pakistan (Guarantee) Limited Assistant Manager – Assurance Feb 2014 to May 2015 A. F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants Team Leader – Assurance Jan 2013 to Jan 2014 A. F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants Article ship (Mandatory) Jun 2009 to Dec 2012 A. F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

My key roles and responsibilities as an Internal Auditor with ORIX and Greenstar includes: Technical Role

Develop and implement risk-based audit strategy in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, guidelines and best practices.

Lead, plan and perform financial and operational audits as per the approved internal audit plan.

Design and perform audit tests to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of these controls.

Identify and report the issues observed during the audit.

Prepare reports on results of audits and made recommendations for control and operational improvements to management.

Initiate follow-up efforts to assure compliance with enterprise-wide strategic risks.

Review the company’s financial statements to analyse financial position of the Company.

Perform special assignments as directed by audit senior management. Managerial Role

Carry out risk assessment of head office and regional functions to identify high risk areas for audit focus.

Communicate emerging issues, potential risks and audit results to key stakeholders.

Design and implement internal audit plan.

Support Head of Internal Audit in managing the affairs of Audit Committee and Management Audit Committee.

Participate in management and Audit Committee meetings.

Assist in internal audit policy development.

My key roles and responsibilities in A. F. Ferguson includes: Technical Role

Plan, Supervision and Review of the audit and non-audit engagements.

Conduct business and audit risk assessment through client meetings, via research and analysis of client and there industry and cumulative audit knowledge established over the years of audit.

Ensure compliance with the requirements of International Standards on Auditing.

Apply knowledge of IFRS in technical issues and in the course of engagement, wherever required.

Evaluate internal controls through understanding of the design and structure of controls, identifying control deficiencies making appropriate recommendations to the management for the weaknesses identified.

Assist clients in preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and other directives of regulatory authorities.

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

Provide basic advisory services to clients in respect of taxation, foreign currency remittances, accounting treatment of transactions and compliance with secretarial practices. Managerial Role

Supervise, train and motivate team members.

Provide on-the-job training to subordinate staff in the team and to help them to develop professionally.

Liaison with and develop good working relationships with the client to deliver engagement expectations.

Co-ordination with experts in various fields like legal, actuarial and IT professionals.

Provide ongoing advisory services to clients and acting as a point of contact in the firm for audit related queries. PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC EDUCATION

Qualification Year Institute / University / Board

Chartered Accountant 2013 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan Bachelor of Commerce 2008 University of Karachi

Higher Secondary School Certificate 2006 Adamjee Govt. Science College Secondary School Certificate 2004 Al-Murtaza School CLIENTELE PORTFOLIO AT A. F. FERGUSON

ASSURANCE ENGAGEMENTS AS ASSISTANT MANAGER

GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited Unilever Pakistan Limited Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited Lotte Kolson (Pvt.) Limited Hinopak Motors Limited Asian Consumer Care Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited OOCL Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited OOCL Pakistan Logistics (Pvt.) Limited Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited ASSURANCE ENGAGEMENTS AS TEAM LEADER AND TEAM MEMBER Unilever Pakistan Limited Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited Hinopak Motors Limited Lotte Kolson (Pvt.) Limited Asian Consumer Care Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited DHL Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited Agility Logistics (Pvt.) Limited Sind Club OTHER CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

BUSINESS ADVISORY & OTHER ENGAGEMENTS

Due Diligence and

Valuation

assignment

PAKISTAN REFINERY LIMITED AND PAK ARAB REFINERY LIMITED I was involved as an Engagement Manager. The engagement entailed performing; preparing and conducting of the due diligence report of the Pakistan Refinery and also perform the valuation of the Company as per the international best practices. This engagement was carried out on behalf of Pak Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) one of the largest refineries of Pakistan. Business Process

And Internal

Controls

LOTTE KOLSON (PRIVATE) LIMITED

I was involved as a Team Manager. The engagement entailed understanding of the various functions

(i.e. Purchase and Payments, Sales and Receivables, Costing and Production, Marketing, HR, Finance, Fixed Assets) of the Company and designing of Standard Operating Procedures and mapping of controls. The work performed also included the identification of control weaknesses and recommendation thereon.

IT PROFICIENCY

Attended a 90-hour session on Course of Computer Practical Training (CCPT) as recommended by ICAP;

Well-versed with MS Office Package (2007 & 2010& 2013) – specially MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint;

Well-versed with PwC audit documentation softwareAura, My Client and Team Smart Statements; and

User-level knowledge of various software including SAP, Oracle, MFG Pro, Siddat Financials and Costing, Account it and Lotus Notes etc.

PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT ANDTRAINING

Attended various trainings and workshops on PwC’s audit methodology and Risk assessment, Journal entries testing, IFRS updates, ISA clarity, Team management etc.; and

Completed certificate course on Presentation Skills Training Course (PSTC) as recommended by ICAP.

Attended course and obtained certification of ISO 9001:2008 QMS Lead Auditor course (IRCA Registered) and OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor course (IRCA Registered). PERSONAL DETAILS EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GEOGRAPHICAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Date of birth: March 14, 1988

Marital status:Single

Nationality:Pakistani

Languages:English and Urdu

Playing and watching

cricket, watching formula 1;

Teaching and especially

guiding others.

Can travel abroad for official assignments.

Have traveled to all the provinces of Pakistan

for official assignments.

AVAILABILITY: 1 month notice REFERENCES: Will be furnished upon request

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