Muhammad Ali

Manager Internal Audit at Binzagr Company

• Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
• My current job since May 2016

Senior Financial Accountant at Nesma Trading Company

• Saudi Arabia - Khobar
• April 2015 to May 2016

Tax Supervising Senior at Pricewaterhousecoopers-Karachi Pakistan

• Pakistan - Karachi
• January 2014 to January 2015

I worked in the Taxation and Legal Advisory Services section of PwC, my responsibilities included:

 Liaison with clients' taxation department and communication of tax related matters;

 Correspondence with Federal Board of Revenue’s personnel on matters affecting clients’ interest and for routine compliance matters;

 Reviewing clients’ tax computations in respect of returns, statements and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws;

 Replying to various show cause notices from tax authorities to justify our treatment regarding certain tax matters, and preparing & filing appeal documents on behalf of clients at the appellate level;
 Providing tax advice to clients regarding various tax matters.
The experience at Taxation and Legal Advisory Services department has enabled me to practically apply my knowledge relating to taxations laws, effectively communicate with FBR’s personnel & clients, and undertake extensive research on complex tax matters. Following are the clients that have contributed significantly towards my professional growth:

 Habib Bank limited
 Roche Pakistan Limited
 Government Holdings
 Pak Kuwait Investment Limited

Compliance officer and Internal Auditor at Binzagr Factory for Insulation Materials

• Saudi Arabia - Khobar
• March 2010 to January 2014

My responsibilities includes:

 Review of Project Accounting Procedures which includes the calculation of actual and budgeted material, labor and overhead costs.
 Review of Material Management Procedures which includes the review of compliance of various policies and Procedure related to inventory, and accuracy and completeness of charging the Material cost.
 Review of Time Management Procedures which includes the review of accuracy and correctness in charging the labor cost.
 Review of General Accounting policies and procedures which include the review of fixed assets policies, HR Policies, loan and advances policies and other miscellaneous policies.
 Review and appraise the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial and operational controls.
 Undertake special investigations at the directive of the General Manager/CEO.
 Ensure that the prescribed procedures are diligently followed within BFIM, so that appraisal and monitoring can be reliable and effective.
 Ensure the confidentiality of financial and technical information including audit findings and observations.
 Review of Safety Procedures which includes the review of various standard safety reports.
 Prepare reports containing observations, comments and recommendations based on carried out work.

Senior Auditor at Pricewaterhousecoopers (a. f. ferguson & co. chartered accountants, a member firm)

• Pakistan - Karachi
• October 2005 to November 2009

Worked in the Assurance and Business Advisory Services (ABAS). I have diversified professional experience as an auditor having conducted and managed various statutory / financial audits, I report to the Manager Audit and Business Advisory Services and my responsibilities include:

 Effective planning and coordination of assignments to meet stringent deadlines, including the supervision,
training and motivation of team members;
 Conducting business and audit risk assessment through client meetings and via research and analysis and
cumulative audit knowledge;
 Ensuring compliance with the requirements of International Standards on Auditing, and other Securities and Exchange (SECP) requirements;
 Liaising with and developing good working relationships with the client to deliver engagement expectations;
 Coordinating with professionals in various fields like legal, actuarial and IT experts;
 Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS), corporate laws and listing regulations and other directives of regulatory authorities;
 Provision of advisory services including evaluation of internal controls and making recommendations for any
Deficiencies identified therein.

My experience in the ABAS Group of the firm has enabled me to develop a comprehensive understanding of the competitive and regulatory environments of diversified industries and the accounting and internal control systems Implemented at various organizations.