Junaid Arshad

• Manage full-cycle accounting operations including journal entries, account reconciliations, and
financial closings using SAP ERP.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with
IFRS and local regulatory standards.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with department heads to
ensure accurate financial planning.
• Prepare and present management reports including P&L, variance analysis, and cost
performance summaries.
• Work closely with the purchasing and supply chain department to ensure accurate financial
treatment of procurement activities.
• Review purchase orders, supplier invoices, and GRNs to ensure proper recording and timely
payments.
• Assist in vendor management, cost control, and purchase analysis for strategic sourcing
decisions.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and support internal audit reviews of the purchasing cycle.

Systems & Process Improvement
• Utilize SAP (FI, MM, and Asset Management modules) for real-time financial tracking and
reporting.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing operational efficiency and
data accuracy.
• Support the digitization of audit trails, financial records, and procurement documentation for
better traceability.

Supervised cross-functional teams across internal audit, external audit, taxation, and accounting services, managing multi-disciplinary engagements for clients in manufacturing, FMCG, healthcare, financial services, real estate, and non-profits.

Led firm-level coordination of engagement planning, staff resourcing, and workflow execution, ensuring consistent quality across service lines in line with IFRS, ISA, and local compliance requirements.

Reviewed and approved client deliverables including audit reports, financial statements, internal control assessments, and tax filings, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to firm and regulatory standards.

Acted as a central point of contact between clients and engagement teams, ensuring timely resolution of issues and efficient communication across departments.

Conducted firm-wide training on audit methodology, IFRS/ISA updates, and risk-based auditing, fostering staff development and knowledge sharing.

Contributed to quality assurance and internal process improvements, helping enhance the firm’s service delivery model and client satisfaction levels.

Led end-to-end external audit engagements across diverse industries, including manufacturing,
telecom, financial institutions, real estate, energy, non-profits, and services, ensuring
compliance with IFRS, ISA, and local regulations.
• Managed and supervised audit teams, reviewing work papers, risk assessments, and audit
documentation for accuracy and completeness before submission to managers and partners.
• Designed and executed risk-based audit programs in line with ISA, performing detailed testing
of key financial statement areas such as revenue recognition, provisions, inventory valuation, and
group consolidations.
• Applied IFRS to complex accounting scenarios including lease accounting (IFRS 16), financial
instruments (IFRS 9), revenue recognition (IFRS 15), and group reporting (IFRS 10 & 12).
• Prepared and presented audit reports, management letters, and financial statements to clients,
highlighting significant findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Assessed and tested internal controls over procurement, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory;
recommended improvements to reduce operational risk and improve governance.
• Assisted clients during first-time IFRS adoption, guiding them through transition adjustments,
reconciliations, and disclosure requirements.
• Delivered on-site training to junior staff on audit methodologies, IFRS/ISA updates, and
engagement best practices.
• Acted as a key point of contact between clients and the audit firm, ensuring effective
communication, issue resolution, and timely audit completion.
• Collaborated with tax and advisory teams on integrated projects including due diligence,
accounting advisory, and internal control reviews.
Taxation | Crowe LLP Chartered Accountants - Pakistan
• Reviewed and verified corporate income tax and sales tax returns for clients to ensure
compliance with FBR (Federal Board of Revenue) regulations and local tax laws.
• Advised clients on tax planning strategies, exemptions, and withholding tax treatments to
improve tax efficiency and minimize exposure.
• Conducted tax audits and reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and assisting clients in
resolving notices or queries from tax authorities.
• Provided support in preparing documentation for tax assessments, appeals, and refund claims.
• Collaborated with the tax advisory team to analyze transfer pricing implications, capital gains
tax, and tax implications of cross-border transactions.
• Assisted clients in registration for NTN, sales tax, and e-filing compliance, ensuring timely
submissions and documentation.

• Led end-to-end external audit engagements across diverse industries, including manufacturing,
FMCG, financial institutions, real estate, energy, non-profits, and services, ensuring
compliance with IFRS, ISA, and local regulations.
• Managed and supervised audit teams, reviewing work papers, risk assessments, and audit
documentation for accuracy and completeness before submission to managers and partners.
• Designed and executed risk-based audit programs in line with ISA, performing detailed testing
of key financial statement areas such as revenue recognition, provisions, inventory valuation, and
group consolidations.
• Applied IFRS to complex accounting scenarios including lease accounting (IFRS 16), financial
instruments (IFRS 9), revenue recognition (IFRS 15), and group reporting (IFRS 10 & 12).
• Prepared and presented audit reports, management letters, and financial statements to clients,
highlighting significant findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Assessed and tested internal controls over procurement, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory;
recommended improvements to reduce operational risk and improve governance.
• Assisted clients during first-time IFRS adoption, guiding them through transition adjustments,
reconciliations, and disclosure requirements.
• Delivered on-site training to junior staff on audit methodologies, IFRS/ISA updates, and
engagement best practices.
• Acted as a key point of contact between clients and the audit firm, ensuring effective
communication, issue resolution, and timely audit completion.
• Collaborated with tax and advisory teams on integrated projects including due diligence,
accounting advisory, and internal control reviews.
Taxation
• Reviewed and verified corporate income tax and sales tax returns for clients to ensure
compliance with FBR (Federal Board of Revenue) regulations and local tax laws.
• Advised clients on tax planning strategies, exemptions, and withholding tax treatments to