Manager Audit and Assurance
BDO LLC
Total years of experience :21 years, 4 Months
Managing audit teams of 10 -15 members from various departments and backgrounds.
Assurance engagements, review engagements, agreed upon procedures and compliance with code of corporate governance.
Statutory audits using risk-based approach.
Performing components audit of various MNCs in accordance with instructions of foreign group auditors.
Managing group audits that required involvement of component auditors.
Financial reporting in accordance with international reporting standards and local laws
Responsible for submission of deliverables to clients
Ensuring that the teams’ and audit documentation, from planning to completion of engagement, are compliant with firm’s quality control policies and regulatory standards.
Reviewed the work of team members’, providing commentary and feedback to support the teams’ technical
development and enhance audit quality.
Consultation on significant matters with various professionals such as lawyers, tax advisors, IT experts and inhouse specialists.
Put the team first by coaching with purpose, delegating the responsibilities being present with the team and openly communicating expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Assisted the engagement partner in the development of the expected scope and conduct of the audit.
Assisted Partners and Directors in key decision e.g. Client initial risk assessment and client acceptance and retention. Reviewing and approving the planned activities/audit programs prior to the start of significant fieldwork.
Liaison with CEO/CFO/Director Finance and other senior management of clients to plan execute and finalize audit and assurance assignments.
Planning external audit assignments in accordance with KPMG's methodology and ISA.
Gaining knowledge of business by understanding its control environment, control activityand information systems.
Identification and categorising of internal controls and their associated risks.
Planning assignment with respect to the delegation of tasks to allocated team members.
Designing and performing test of controls to evaluate the control effectiveness of client's internal control system.
Reviewing working papers of team members and getting it reviewed by supervisory position.
Preparation of draft audit reports.
Preparation of management letter on weaknesses of internal controls.
Preparation of presentations for audit committee meetings.
Client profile:
Telecommunication sector
• Omani Qatari Telecommunication Company SAOG - Ooredoo
• Oman Fiber Optic Co. SAOG
• Sama Telecommunications SAOC
• Huawei International
• National Telephone Services Co. LLC
FMCG sector
• Sultan Center LLC - Chan of supermarkets
• MAF Hypermarkets Oman LLC - Chan of supermarkets (Carrefour)
• Ibn Sina Pharmacy LLC
Manufacturing and trading sector
• Pioneer Cement Industries LLC
• Moon Iron and Steel Company SAOC
• Bin Salim Enterprises LLC
• Ajmal International LLC (Oman)
• Al Rawas Marble and Granite LLC
• Al Gurg Trading and Partner Company LLC
• Supa Sportsman LLC
• Marketing and Services Company LLC
• Modern Salt Industries and Trading Company LLC
Oil and gas sector
• General Electric (GE International)
• Baker Hughes
• Occidental Petroleum Company (OXY)
• Halliburton Worldwide Limited - Oman Branch
• Mazoon Petrogas LLC (Oil & Gas)
• Steamtech & Co. LLC
• Different companies of Gulf Energy Group (Oil and Gas)
Banking and investment management sector
• HSBC Oman
• National Equity Fund
• NIFCO GCC Diversified Fund
• NIFCO Private Equity Fund
• Muttrah Investment Company LLC
• Oman Al Arabi GCC Markets Fund
Food and agriculture sector
• Gulf Mushroom Products Co. SAOG
• Tawoos Agriculture LLC
• Al Amar Foods Co. LLC
• Trading and Catering Company LLC
• General Food Supplies Co. LLC
Shipping and transport sector
• Oman Shipping Company SAOC
• Transworld Shipping, Trading and Logistic Services LLC
Construction sector
• Marmul Contracting and Trading LLC
• Saipem SpA Oman Branch
• Adhi Oman LLC
• Al Siraj Contracting and Engineering LLC
• Vanderlande Industries BV- Oman Branch
• Nespak & Partners LLC (Oman)
• Baird Oman Engineering Consultancy LLC
Education sector
• The Canadian Innovation Company for Education Services SAOC
• National Hospitality Institute SAOC
• Pakistan School Muscat
• The British School Muscat
Travel and tourism sector
• Dubai Travel LLC
Service sector
• Oman International Group SAOC (OIG)
• HMR Environmental Engineering Consultant LLC
• Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal and Co.
• Oman Accommodation Development Services LLC
• Pest Control Oman Co. LLC
• Seven Seas Properties LLC
• Stag Trading and Contracting LLC
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee operations of treasury functions, including design of organizational structure adequate for achieving department's goals and objectives.
Oversee the extension of credit to customers.
Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs and available funds for investment.
Assist in determining company's proper capital structure.
Manage the preparation of company's budget.
Assist management in formulation of its overall strategic direction.
Engage in on-going cost reductions analysis in all areas of company.
Tax planning to improve profitability of company.
Interpret the company's financial results to management and recommend improvement activities.
Prepare monthly management reporting and forecasting.
Submitting timely and accurate financial and regulatory reports.
Analyzing GL accounts to ensure integrity, completeness and correctness of data.
Key Responsibilities:
Monthly financial reporting.
Assisting with external audit.
Consolidation of their entities.
Development of procedures and systems to enhance efficiency.
Process payroll for approximately 300 personnel across the operation in timely manner.
Management of entering data accurately into finance system.
Ensuring timely reconciliation and accounting of revenue.
Ensuring timely payments for all obligations of company in accordance with agreed internal process.
Direct and manage budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting functions.
Manage working capital of the company by ensuring that all suppliers are paid accurately and timely, all revenue collected within agreed terms.
Design, maintain and document systems of internal control to support accounting records.
Manage banking arrangements.
Supervises negotiation of all letters of credits opened in favor of company and open letters of credit in favor of suppliers including bank charges.
Helps CFO in evaluating potential business M&A opportunities, develops valuation models & feasibility studies.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning external audit assignments in accordance with Company's methodology and ISA.
Gaining knowledge of business by understanding its control environment, control activity and information systems.
Identification and categorising of internal controls and their associated risks.
Designing and performing test of controls to evaluate the control effectiveness of client's internal control system.
Preparation of different working papers.
Client profile:
United Bank Limited
Ittehad Chemicals Limited
TCL Nobel Televisions
Pakistan Beverage Limited
City School System
FCCA - Fellow Member of ACCA, The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants U.K
Bachelors in commerce