MAY 2015 TILL TO-DATE

CFO & HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT

[Reporting to Board of Directors]

MESK HOLDINGS BSC, BAHRAIN

• Spearheaded strategic business planning and annual budget preparation, resulting in a 15% increase in revenue over three years.
• Implemented innovative cost reduction strategies, leading to a 3% decrease in cost of sales.
• Implemented robust corporate governance procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing stakeholder confidence.

September 2013- May 2015

Director Finance

[Reporting to Chief Financial Officer in Texas-USA]

Falcon Management Company pvt ltd Islamabad Pakistan

• Provided leadership in financial management and liquidity functions, resulting in a 10% improvement in cash flow efficiency while developing the team from scratch.
• Optimized bank balances reporting and deposit verification processes, reducing discrepancies by 30%.
• Successfully managed budgets for corporate and back-office operations, achieving a 10% reduction in overhead costs.

JULY 2012 TO SEPTEMBER 2013

Senior Auditor

(Manager: Grade F)

Kuwait International Bank, State of Kuwait

• Developed comprehensive audit plans and budgets, ensuring the successful completion of audit engagements within allocated resources.
• Identified and mitigated internal control deficiencies, reducing operational risks and enhancing overall control environment.
• Implemented process improvements based on audit findings, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and effectiveness.

November 2008 - June 2012

Senior (Internal Audit)

State of Kuwait

RSM Albazie & Co. Public Accountants

• Maintained strong client relationships through effective communication and delivery of value-added audit services.
• Conducted risk-based internal audits across various sectors, resulting in improved risk management practices and enhanced organizational resilience.
• Led a team of auditors in conducting Internal Control Reviews for banks and investment companies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

July 2008 - November 2008

Auditor (Officer Grade II)

Audit Office North Islamabad, Pakistan

United Bank Limited, Pakistan

• I was engaged in audits for various departments such as customer services, funds transfer, cash operations, uni-bank and branch administration and Consumer Finance

MARCH 2008 TO JUNE 2008

Internal Auditor

Islamabad Pakistan

Khushhali Microfinance Bank

• I was engaged in Conducting field audits. Reviewing internal controls system and environment in the bank’s branches.

SEPTEMBER 2006 TO MARCH 2008

INTERNAL AUDITOR

Islamabad Pakistan

Askari General Insurance Co

• In Askari General Insurance Company I was responsible for the internal audit of askari health insurance. Related tasks to be performed were:
• Pre-audit of claims amounting to Rs. 40,000/- and above.
• Post audit of sample from remaining claims’ population.
• Review of underwriting activities covering initial policies and subsequent endorsements.
• Preparation of quarterly internal audit report in accordance with the guidelines of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Follow-up of previously raised audit issues and recommendations.

August 2004 - September 2006

SENIOR (AUDIT DEPARTMENT)

Islamabad Pakistan

AHNR Chartered Accountants (RSM), Pakistan

• During tenure with the firm, I conducted various internal and external audit assignments.
• Prepared audit plans for engagements including understanding the business environment of client, performing analytical procedures at planning stage, documenting the client’s accounting and internal control systems, assessing the reasonableness of those systems, determining the nature and level of substantive procedures and preparation of audit programs.
• Executed of work as per the requirements of audit programs as well as Quality Control Guide lines.
• Reported to the Manager the results of audit procedures performed and respective outcomes.
• Preparated the periodic audit reports.