Muhammad Azam اعوان

Manager / Forensic & Fraud Investigation, Internal Audit ►Combination of Financial & Operational Audits and Forensic & Frauds Investigations ►Investigations using different Data Manning Tools and Fraud investigation methodologies ►Management of Whistle Blower Program and measures to enhance its effectiveness ►Conducting special assignments (Management Information Reviews) and fact finding / data analysis for decision making of Highest Level Management ►Risk based internal audits of different Departments based on Internal Audit Plan ►Assistance in development of Risk based Internal Audit Plans and Forensic Investigation plans ► Assistance in preparation of Reports for the Audit Committee to the Board

Hanrick Curran (Member firm of Alliott International) a second tier Queensland based CA firm with 7 Partners & over 75 Staff
►Independently handled portfolio of audit & assurance clients ►Conducted Statutory Audits, Half yearly reviews, Compliance reviews, Internal audits and Preparation of monthly Management Accounts and Statutory Accounts under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) ►Involved in all stages of audit work including Risk Based Audit Planning, direction, coordination, monitoring, supervision, review and finalization of audits, related assignments and relevant reports and certifications ►Developed and implemented detailed audit work plans for each scheduled audit Reviewed status and existence of internal controls through compliance tests and transactions checks ►Preparation of IFRS based Accounts and Consolidation of business results to Group Levels for SMEs to Large Group of companies using different accounting packages including Caseware IFRS Module, XYZ Accounts Generator, and Solution 6 etc. ►Principal client liaison person with clients prior to, during and following the audit visits ►On job training and support to staff members ►Major Clients - Listed Companies, SME, AFS Licensees, etc

Finance Manager (Head of Finance Department) - Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA): SMEDA (Pakistan) works for policy making, planning & advocacy of Government of Pakistan for SME sector development, in collaboration with donor agencies like USAID, ADB, World Bank etc.
►Budgeting, Planning & Financial Reporting including Feasibility Analysis & Business Plans for different SMEs ► Finance & Corporate Affairs including compliance with legal & statutory financial reporting requirement and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) ►Preparation of IFRS and GAAP based monthly accounts and periodical consolidated accounts ►Supervision of staff across 9 regional offices ►Supervision & monitoring of all banking relationships ►Liaison with external and internal auditors including commercial auditors from Auditor General (AG) Office ►Executive Secretary to the Board and convened Board meetings and performed all functions of company secretary ►Reportable to Chief Executive Officer.

SNGPL (Listed on all Stock Exchanges in Pakistan) a billion dollar plus revenue company with 2.5 Million consumers spread country wide
►Supervision of Gas Sales Collection Section (13 staff in the Head Office and 61 in Regional Offices). ►Reconciliations of; Gas Sales Collections, Sundry Debtors and Security deposits ►Special Assignment on reconciliation of long unsettled balances ►Designed new system of flow of funds & its reconciliation. ►Prepared User Manual for implementation of new system for Accounting Staff at Head Office and all 8 Regions ►Reportable to Chief Accountant and CFO.

A Fertilizer Complex consisting of DAP, Urea & Ammonia manufacturing facilities
As In charge of Budgeting Planning & Reporting and Treasury Departments:
►Introduction of a robust Planning and Analysis Process & System to include forecasting, strategic planning and budgetary components ►Strategic Analysis of projects, Developed & Implemented key reporting tools to extract critical data for decision making ►Financial Modeling on various scenarios for restart of DAP Plant and BMR of Urea & Ammonia facilities ►Proactively communicate with internal resources to analyze information needs ►Oversee the design, documentation and implementation of various Integrated Systems and Applications ►Reporting to business heads and Board of Directors using financial analysis ►Managed Funds & Investments, Money Market operations, Relationships with banks / foreign and local lenders / Government agencies ►Used Hedging Techniques, Developed Risk Management Strategies, Managed loan portfolios of company and oversee payable accounting & compliance of loan covenants
As In charge of Accounts Department:
►Preparation of statutory accounts for the listed company in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other national statutory requirements, using Oracle based system. ►Liaise with external audit providers to assist in project managing the audit during half year and year end
Special Assignments:
►Financial Restructuring: Rescheduling / restructuring of foreign and local debts of the company under Paris Club Arrangements ► Preparation of technical position papers on specific accounting issues under IFRS and prepared recommendations on accounting treatments for review by Financial Reporting Specialist.

Senior Accountant -Rifsons Limited, London, UK
Rifsons Limited is an accountants firm based in London and is operating in UK for the last many years.
• My engagement with Rifsons was for the establishment of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) - Off shore Accounting Services Project.
• During my engagement with Rifsons, I was Involved in Audits & Accounts of various small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in UK, also the biggest demolition company of the world -CDI (UK) Limited.

► Joined firm mainly for Sales Tax Audits assigned by Central Board of Revenue ►Independently handled assignment that provided knowledge and understanding of General Sales Tax (GST) Laws ►Conducted Audits and Consultancy assignments for different clients largely including Textiles, Paper & board mills and Construction sector ►Firm was awarded appreciation certificate from Central Board of Revenue (CBR) on producing best report on GST audits ►Internal Audit assignments for Sugar Mills and Construction Sector.

Responsibilities included:
 Conducting Statutory Audits, Half yearly reviews, Compliance reviews, Operational and Financial Reviews and Special Assignments including Acquisition transactions.
 Developing and implementing detailed audit work plans for each scheduled audit. Reviewing status and existence of internal controls through compliance tests and transactions checks.
 Preparing Business Analysis, Cash flow forecasts, Management Information Systems Analysis, Risk Management Reviews and Management Consulting Assignments.
 Risk Based Audit Planning, direction, coordination, monitoring, supervision, review and finalization of audits, related assignments and relevant reports and certifications.
 Issuing Internal Control Improvement Ideas through Internal Control Weaknesses Memorandum (ICM) / letters including IT reviews. Recommending risk-minimizing strategies including management accounting and financial management recommendations.
 Advice on Financial Strategies including improvement of existing / new business lines and ventures.
Significant Special Assignments:
• Acquisition & Mergers, State of Affairs Investigation, Due diligence
Audit & Assurance / Business Advisory Services:
Manufacturing / Process Industry (55 %) Financial Institutions / Banks (15%)
Retail & Hospitality (15%) Telecom & Others (15%)