Audit Manager
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
Total years of experience :20 years, 8 Months
December 2010 - current PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS,
* Carry out Audit services for public and private companies, served as liaison during all audit phases;
* Perform agreed upon procedures to ensure the compliance with the local laws and regulation i.e. UAE federal laws and free Zones laws and regulations.
* Execute assignments in accordance with SOX 404 requirements i.e. walkthroughs and internal controls testing;
* Establish scope and timing of audit projects for the year through communication and meetings with client's management, internal audit staff, and external Multi-locations auditors/regulators as required;
* Review clients long and short term prepared budgets and cash flow forecasts, discuss and analyze assumptions used;
* Prepare written communication i.e. Audit Committee reports, conduct client interviews and risk assessments to increase the understanding of audited areas, create and implement audit programs to test internal controls and carry out plans to deliver quality results on time and within budget;
* Coordinate and manage Audit engagements, work closely with the audit team and client to identify and resolve potential and existing issues;
* Assess the risks being managed by the business units and document the processes and controls, reviewing policies, procedures and guidelines and developing risk management objectives and audit programs;
* Conduct meetings with management to discuss and understand the key controls within the business units;
* Demonstrate excellent client focus and commitment to quality;
-Review work to ensure compliance with prescribed standards; managing interpersonal relations and inspiring team members; application of strong technical skills including researching complex issues and presenting results and alternatives to partners and clients;
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, Toronto, Canada
June 2007 - December 2010
•Developing and maintaining productive relationships with clients’ management;
•Planning for the year end audits and quarterly reviews by, establishing expectations with clients, understanding the clients industry, identifying key risks areas, preparing budgets and preparing audit/review plans;
•Developing internal control testing strategies to express opinions over the effectiveness of the clients’ internal control under both SOX and CSOX regulations;
•Coordinating audit/review work among the firm different lines of services (SPA “IT specialists”, tax and advisory);
•Reviewing Financial Statements, Management Discussion & Analysis and Annual Information Form to ensure from its compliance with the applicable GAAP/GAAS and Toronto stock exchange regulations;
•Reviewing Financial Statements, Management Discussion & Analysis and Annual Information Form to ensure from its compliance with the applicable GAAP/GAAS and Toronto stock exchange regulations;
•Preparing the required auditor’s communications to the clients’ audit committees including audit plans, quarterly and annual finding reports and presenting it to the audit committees;
•Discussing and agreeing audit and review findings with the clients’ managements and audit committees;
•Performing prospectuses reviews, attending due diligence meetings and preparing deliverables required for filling;
•Assisting clients converting from Canadian GAAP to IFRS by helping them to prepare conversion plans, providing technical consultations, reviewing GAAP differences analysis and auditing adjustments posted;
Sep 2003 - May 2007 PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, Cairo, Egypt
Senior Auditor
Responsibilities
* Performed various auditing tasks for clients in different industries (Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Advertising, Banking, Retail, and Oil & Gas);
* Conducted meetings with management to discuss and understand the key controls within the business units;
* Handled audit assignments at clients' premises;
* Was responsible for auditing and reviewing documentation of engagements;
* Completed and documented clients' work in accordance with the prescribed standards;
* Prepared complete financial statements, related notes and reports for delivery to the client;
* Participated in writing up the final audit report.
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Company PricewaterhouseCoopers - Egypt
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Company PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP - Toronto
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Company PricewaterhouseCoopers - Dubai
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) Majoring in Accounting Cairo University (Egypt) -2003