Maaz Qarni

Senior in Audit & Assurance at KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co

• Pakistan
• My current job since June 2011

I have been associated with KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co. since June 2011. Presently I'm working as a Semi-Senior in Audit & Assurance department of KPMG Karachi.
My experience with KPMG has enabled me to gain experience of practical implementation and dealing with practical complexities of International Financial Reporting Standards, International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), along with other applicable rules & regulations laid down by Government and regulatory authorities. Working as both external and internal auditor has enabled me to develop professional competencies such as

• Fully aware of the International Financial Reporting Standards, Auditing Standards and Internal Auditing methodology
• Capable of preparing statutory, compliance and management reporting.
• Excellent capability in the designing and implementing of strong internal control systems
• Effectively communicate and consult partners, managers and top level management of various clients and develop strong interpersonal relation with the clients.

Currently, my responsibilities include the following: • Planning audits by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit programs.
• Review of compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and local regulations by the companies being audited.
• Performing audit steps; examining and analyzing records, reports, documentations and operations.
• Performing substantive and analytical procedures for audit, so as to determine the reasonableness of the financial statements' assertions.
• Identifying risks and evaluating internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance; evaluating manual and automated organizational processes; identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies; and suggesting improvements.
• Reviewing annual and limited scope financial statements for the purposes of statutory audits.
• Communicating audit progress and findings in status meetings, highlighting unresolved issues and preparing audit working papers.
• Applying KPMG Audit Methodology (KAM) on audit clients.
• Applying KPMG E-audit software on different clients.
• Review of compliance with the Best Practices of Code of Corporate Governance as implemented in Pakistan.

Following are the clients in various sectors of the industry that have contributed to my professional growth
Market segment experience in Pakistan
• Construction and Real Estate Development : Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority
• Leasing Sector : ORIX Leasing Pakistan Limited
• Insurance Sector : Allianz EFU Health Insurance
• Fast Moving Consumer Goods : Unilever Pakistan Limited
• Pharmaceutical Sector : Getz Pharma (Pvt) Limited
• Business Process Outsourcing : TRG (Private) Limited