بهاء عرفه

- Leading and managing my team to perform a complete analysis of accounting and finance issues in the context of business transactions; provide recommendations where applicable;
- Serve as consultant on projects based on expertise and client need;
- Supporting practice growth through assisting with new business proposals and presentations;
- Ensuring the review of documents to identify items relevant to the investigation are delivered;
- Conducting industry and client research and analysis to identify opportunities for improvement;
- Developing and maintaining client relationships to identify ongoing client needs and generate new and repeat consulting opportunities;
- Supporting the business development of the firm and marketing activities;
- Managing multiple projects to completion;
- Staying abreast of latest industry developments;
- Coaching and mentoring junior team members; and
Supporting recruitment activities.

- Advising top management and Audit Committee on audit and internal control matters;
Evaluating the risks of operational processes, activities, policies, and systems;
- Establishing audit objectives, and designing and implementing audit methodologies and procedures;
Identifying critical areas of risk within the organization and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks;
- Conducting and supervising internal audits engagements to assess the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures; and
- Preparing detailed reports on audit findings and make recommendations.

- Acted as a significant point of contact within the firm for clients’ engagements, including responding to clients’ requests/needs and keeping the firm’s top management informed about the assignments’ progress;
- Responsible for the management of audit portfolio, completed assignments within agreed budgets and timescales, managed assignments costs, raised fees and agreed on dates for cash collection;
- Identified new business and revenue opportunities with existing, as well as prospective clients;
- Drafted and reviewed the management letters and audit reports before submission to clients;
- Managed different teams working on multiple engagements simultaneously;
- Provided feedback on the performance of the audit team to the Audit Director and the Managing Partner; and
- Keep abreast of pertinent audit, industry, and regulatory developments.

- Prepared audit plans and strategies by setting budgets, scheduling audits, selecting and assigning team;
- Managed and supervised the performance of audit engagements in accordance with the audit plan;
- Managed client accounts including job estimate, fee analysis, and client billings/collections;
- Communicated control deficiencies and other issues encountered during the audit to the clients;
- Informed the Audit Principal of the audit progress and any overruns; and
- Consulted with the Audit Principal on critical accounting and auditing areas addressed during the audit.

- Ensured that appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place and used at all times;
- Prepared financial, regulatory and other reports required by laws, regulations, and Board of Directors;
- Developed and analyzed information to assess the current and future financial status of the Company;
- Communicated with stockholders and other investors to provide the needed information;
- Analyzed risks and investments opportunities to determine their potential impacts on the Company;
- Developed financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk;
- Developed external relationships with outside contacts (e.g., auditors, bankers, and statutory organizations); and
- Oversee the flow of cash; managing budgets and arranged new sources of finance for the Company.

- Developed audit planning documentation addressing scope, audit objectives, budgeted hours, fieldwork and reporting dates, audit personnel and assignment of work;
- Performed training, counseling, and appraisal of staff members, daily management of work in progress, accounts receivable and cash collections;
- Reviewed financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and procedures;
- Ensured that team members are appropriately managed and motivated and secured staff needs, including training and development, are identified and acted;
- Held staff accountable for project deliverables that meet the highest standards in client service; and
- Planned and reviewed audit projects in accordance with professional standards; managed multiple assignments concurrently.

- Examined and reviewed transactions, documents and records to determine if accepted accounting procedures were followed in recording these transactions;
- Evaluated the client's controls and procedural standards;
- Identified, developed, and documented audit issues and assist in the preparation of the draft audit report;
- Performed periodic office and administrative duties; and
- Follow up on outstanding tasks and audit issues.