Maryam Batool

Audit Senior at KPMG

• Pakistan - Islamabad
• May 2009 to November 2012

Major roles and responsibilities in KPMG
May 2009 to November 2012
• Statutory audits under ISAs and local regulations.
• Addressing significant audit issues highlighted during the audit and effectively interacting with management for their appropriate resolution.
• Responsible for Audit Methodologies implementation, planning, execution and completion of audit work, preparation of accounts, management reports and other reports in accordance with the local regulations and International Accounting Standards.
• Analyzing the external and internal business environment. Assessing the business risks, ensuring adequate business risk management activities and compliance to policies and procedures.
• Analyzing the financial results and ensuring that the results are in accordance with the Company's activities and events occurring during the year.
• Advising clients on various accounting and related matters and providing them assistance in the book keeping and preparation of financial statements in the light of IFRS.
• Coordinating, motivating and training the audit engagement team. Responsible for effectively delegating tasks, providing guidance to staff, allocation of work, review and monitoring performance of the team on the engagement.
• Review work done by less experienced people for sign off by Manager/Senior Manager.
• Working as a team and interacting with clients has strengthened my interpersonal skills. Excellent time management is required in order to meet reporting timetables and tight deadlines, which I have developed during the course of my career.


Audit Experience: KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Islamabad Pakistan


Audit Senior - Audit Department
My experience in the Audit department of the firm has enabled me to develop a comprehensive understanding of the competitive and regulatory environments of diversified industries and the accounting and internal control systems implemented at various organizations.

Significant corporate clients that have contributed to my professional growth include:

Telecommunication Sector: • Transworld Associates Private Limited (TWA)


Chemical Industry: • Biafo Industries Limited

Service Sector: • Hashwani Hotels Limited (Islamabad Marriott Hotel)
• Islamabad Serena Hotel
• Overseas Pakistan Foundation (OPF)
• International School of Islamabad (ISOI)


Power Sector: • Halmore Power Generation Company (Pvt) Limited
Non-Profit Organization
• International Rescue Committee
• Save the Children
• Women Welfare Organization (WWO) - UNOCHA


Computer Literacy
• Completed 90 hours computer practical training from CFMS (College of Financial and Management Sciences) registered with ICAP.
• Good Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• User experience of VECTOR (KPMG Audit Tool) & KPMG auditing software eAudit.

Training and courses
• Completed Presentation Skills & Training Course (PSTC) - mandatory to complete at CA Inter Stage.
• Attended Independence and Risk management trainings held by Managers and Partners of KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co.