Financial Reporting Real Estate

Naeem U. Butt, CPA

Colonia, NJ 732-***-**** *****-****@*******.***

Summary

Highly skilled audit and other attestation services professional with extensive experience in diverse industries, including commercial, industrial, real estate, and financial sectors. Proven ability to gather, synthesize, and interpret data to solve complex problems and achieve strategic goals. Demonstrates high-quality standards, multitasking capabilities, and effective oversight of projects in fast-paced environments. Known for a collaborative and approachable demeanor, with a strong track record in leadership and client services/management.

Skills

Financial Statement Preparation (US GAAP, IFRS, and other financial reporting frameworks), Audit and other Assurance Services, Risk Assessment and Management, Due Diligence and IPOs, Management Consultancy, Microsoft Office – Word and Excel

Experience

Senior Audit Manager in DTWC, a CPA firm in New Jersey, from September 9, 2024 to February 21, 2025 - This is a taxation based firm with very few attest clients.

Senior Assurance Manager – L.H. Frishkoff & Company New York, NY January 1997 to July 1, 2024

Led comprehensive audits, reviews, and compilations for over 12 entities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS and other financial reporting frameworks.

Managed the firm’s most prestigious clients, coordinating with Ernst & Young USA and Japan for over 20 years.

Provided strategic consulting to clients on financial planning and analysis.

Spearheaded numerous due diligence, IPOs, management consultancy, and other special assignments.

Maintained proficiency in financial statement preparation under various accounting frameworks.

Produced working papers, reports, and supporting documentation for audit tests and findings.

Enhanced the firm’s auditing processes through effective use of advanced auditing software - Knowledge Based Audit (KBA), increasing efficiency by approximately 25%.

Performed numerous pension, 401(k) and not-for-profit organizations audits belonging to religious, social and other fields.

Assisted in development of firm-wide policies and procedures.

Expert in portfolio risk evaluations of banks and other investment entities.

Actively involved in J-Sox (Japanese version of SOX) for over five years.

Performed reviews of all types of tax, payroll, sales and use tax returns.

Senior Accountant, Audit – Ernst & Young Edison, NJ October 1995 to January 1997

Directed audit teams in performing comprehensive audits for major clients, including defined benefit and 401(k) plans.

Performed several due diligence assignments for mergers and acquisitions.

Implemented efficient audit methodologies, improving accuracy and compliance.

Contributed to the development and training of audit staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Audit Supervisor – Whinney Murray, Ernst & Young Saudi Arabia Jeddah, Saudi Arabia October 1989 to July 1995

Performed a special assignment for developing a cost accounting system for a large manufacturing company.

Successfully implemented a new risk based audit approach to reduce audit costs by approximately 20%. Conducted training sessions for junior auditors, improving team performance and audit quality.

Accounting Manager, Audit – Price Waterhouse Karachi, Pakistan September 1989 to September 1989

Conducted audits and reviews for diverse commercial and financial entities.

Developed expertise in financial reporting and compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.

Supervised an entire audit section comprising 45 trainees.

Developed and utilized an in-depth approach for evaluating loan portfolios of 4 large financial institutions and complying with reporting requirements of the World Bank.

Education, Certifications & Professional Affiliations

Bachelor of Commerce, University of Karachi, Associate Chartered Accountant, Associate Cost and Management Accountant

Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Memberships: New Jersey and Colorado States Societies of CPAs

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