Mohammed Zayyat

• Lead end-to-end execution of multiple audit engagements across diverse industries in Riyadh, ensuring strict
compliance with EY audit methodology, professional standards, and local regulatory frameworks.
• Delegate responsibilities across cross-functional audit teams, track deliverables, and ensure timely completion
of audit milestones, maintaining 100% adherence to agreed-upon timelines.
• Design risk-based audit strategies in collaboration with directors and partners, tailoring each engagement plan
to the clients unique operational risks, regulatory environment, and financial complexities.
• Assess internal control systems for operational effectiveness, recommending targeted enhancements that
strengthen governance and reduce risk exposure by at least 20%.
• Oversee audit procedures for financial statements and disclosures, ensuring compliance with IFRS, SOCPA, and
other applicable frameworks through thorough planning and execution reviews.
• Resolve complex technical accounting issues—including revenue recognition, intercompany consolidation, and
fair value measurement—providing actionable solutions aligned with evolving regulatory updates.
• Review detailed audit documentation and workpapers prepared by team members, ensuring completeness,
accuracy, and alignment with EY quality standards and ISA requirements.
• Serve as the primary client liaison during engagements, maintaining clear communication, addressing concerns
promptly, and enhancing client satisfaction scores by proactive engagement.
• Coordinate with internal teams across tax, advisory, and consulting to deliver integrated, value-added services,
ensuring seamless collaboration and holistic client support.

• Directed end-to-end audit engagements for large-scale clients across multiple sectors, ensuring accurate
financial reporting and alignment with PwC methodology and international auditing standards.
• Conducted in-depth risk assessments to detect material misstatements, fraud risks, and control weaknesses,
enabling clients to proactively mitigate financial exposure.
• Drafted comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, root-cause analysis, and strategic recommendations to
enhance financial governance, operational efficiency, and compliance.
• Ensured full compliance with PCAOB standards, IFRS, and PwCs internal quality control framework, driving audit
integrity and maintaining 100% adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Managed and supported a team of junior auditors, providing structured coaching, technical training, and
continuous performance feedback to elevate team capability and deliverable quality.
• Presented key audit outcomes to executive leadership, audit committees, and board stakeholders, clearly
articulating complex issues and driving informed decision-making.
• Collaborated with cross-functional departments to gather relevant financial evidence, validate disclosures, and
streamline engagement efficiency across audit phases.

• Managed the full audit lifecycle for multiple concurrent engagements, ensuring timely execution in alignment
with EYs audit methodology, industry best practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Developed tailored audit strategies with managers and partners by analyzing client-specific risks, financial
complexity, and operational structures across various sectors.
• Assessed the design and effectiveness of internal control systems, delivering targeted recommendations that
improved client control environments.
• Directed financial statement audits, overseeing accuracy of disclosures and ensuring compliance with IFRS, US
GAAP, and other applicable reporting standards.
• Resolved advanced technical accounting issues including consolidation, revenue recognition, and deferred
taxes, providing clear guidance and documentation to support audit conclusions.
• Reviewed audit documentation and workpapers prepared by junior auditors, verifying completeness, accuracy,
and alignment with international auditing standards and EY quality requirements.
• Guided and evaluated audit staff by offering actionable feedback, mentoring, and performance evaluations,
resulting in a 15% improvement in staff review scores.
• Acted as the primary liaison for client communication, responding to inquiries, managing expectations, and
coordinating with EYs tax, advisory, and consulting teams to deliver integrated audit solutions.

• Led audit planning, execution, and finalization for high-profile clients across diversified sectors, delivering
engagements within strict timelines while adhering to EY audit methodology and regulatory frameworks.
• Performed detailed risk assessments to detect potential material misstatements, shaping audit strategies that
increased process efficiency and mitigated compliance risks.
• Designed and implemented audit procedures tailored to client-specific risk profiles, focusing on high-impact
areas including revenue streams, asset valuations, and cost structures.
• Executed end-to-end audits of financial statements, including reviews of income statements, balance sheets,
cash flows, and disclosures to ensure full compliance with IFRS and audit standards.
• Evaluated internal control frameworks, identified process gaps, and recommended enhancements that led to a
22% improvement in financial reporting accuracy for select clients.
• Delivered audit findings and insights to C-suite executives, audit committees, and board members, translating
complex issues into actionable recommendations.
• Supervised junior auditors throughout fieldwork phases, offering mentorship, technical guidance, and
performance feedback to foster audit quality and team development.

• Supported the design and rollout of risk-based audit strategies by contributing to risk assessments, identifying
key areas of material misstatement, and aligning audit efforts with EY quality standards.
• Conducted detailed audit testing for financial statement line items, transactions, and disclosures, ensuring
completeness and accuracy in compliance with IFRS and ISA, covering over 85% of high-risk balances.
• Compiled audit documentation and maintained well-organized workpapers in line with EYs global audit
methodology, facilitating seamless file reviews and improving documentation turnaround.
• Engaged with client stakeholders to gather supporting evidence, resolve audit queries, and clarify discrepancies,
maintaining high client satisfaction and promoting transparency throughout the engagement.
• Analyzed the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, highlighting deficiencies and
recommending process improvements that enhanced audit readiness and operational integrity.
• Collaborated with senior auditors on complex sections including revenue recognition, account reconciliations,
and financial disclosures, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to timely audit completion.

• Directed the full-cycle accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely
transaction posting, which improved monthly closing efficiency by approximately 18%.
• Led external audit preparations by coordinating with auditors, compiling documentation, addressing findings
proactively, and facilitating a smooth audit process with zero major non-compliance issues.
• Mentored a team of junior accountants by reviewing work quality, offering continuous coaching, and conducting
formal performance evaluations, resulting in a 25% boost in team productivity and accuracy.
• Performed in-depth variance analysis on monthly financials, identified budget gaps, and recommended
corrective actions, directly supporting informed decision-making by the finance manager.
• Reconciled high-risk general ledger accounts including payroll liabilities, intercompany accounts, bank
statements, and cash balances, maintaining strict compliance with IFRS and internal financial controls.

• Recorded daily journal entries and maintained accurate general ledger postings in alignment with internal
accounting procedures, contributing to a 15% reduction in month-end closing errors.
• Prepared financial summaries and performance reports by analyzing key account data, ensuring timely insights
for finance and sales managers to support decision-making and cash flow monitoring.
• Processed vendor invoices with strict adherence to procurement policies, matched them to purchase orders,
and facilitated timely payments, improving accounts payable cycle time by 20%.
• Assisted in the budgeting process, month-end reconciliations, and adjusting entries, ensuring all financial
activities complied with internal controls and external reporting standards (IFRS-compliant).