WORK EPERIENCE

  • CFO & HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT

    MAY 2015 TILL TO-DATE

    [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.

  • Director Finance

    SEPTEMBER 2013 TO MAY 2015

    [Reporting to Chief Financial Officer in Texas-USA]

    FALCON MANAGEMENT COMPANY PVT LTD ISLAMABAD PAKISTAN

    Leading the team of 14 members, I established and managed the back office financial review / accounting arm of Falcon Holdings LLC-West Lake, Texas, USA. The company owns and manages 280 quick service restaurants in 13 states of the USA; mainly dealing in brands such as Church's Chicken, Hardees, Schlotskeys, Long John Silver and Jack in the Box.

  • Senior Auditor

    JULY 2012 TO SEPTEMBER 2013

    Manager: Grade F

    KUWAIT INTERNATIONAL BANK, STATE OF KUWAIT

    Responsible for planning, organizing, conducting and reporting internal audits of functional areas such as Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Operations, Trade Services, Risk Management, Financial Control and Human Resources.

  • Senior (Internal Audit)

    NOVEMBER 2008 TO JUNE2012

    RSM ALBAZIE & CO. PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

    Worked with RSM Albazie & Co. Public Accountants - Kuwait (Former Arthur Andersen), major tasks / activities carried out for internal audits of various clients in different industry sectors (like investment companies, banks, medical & hospitality, real estate and exchange companies)

  • Auditor (Officer Grade II)

    JULY 2008 TO NOVEMBER 2008

    UNITED BANK LIMITED

    AUDIT OFFICE NORTH ISLAMABAD, 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.

  • Internal Auditor

    MARCH 2008 TO JUNE 2008

    KHUSHHALI MICROFINANCE BANK

    ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

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

  • Internal Auditor

    SEPTEMBER 2006  TO MARCH 2008

    ASKARI GENERAL INSURANCE CO

    ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

    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.

  • Senior (Audit Department)

    AUGUST 2004 TO SEPTEMBER 2006

    AVAIS HYDER NAUMAN RIZWANI, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

    ISLAMABAD, 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.