Shaikh شيخ

 Preparation of yearly audit plan and submitting with Audit Committee for its approval. Reports preparation for audit committee meetings.
 Scheduling the audit as per approved audit plan and issuing the audit notifications in advance for upcoming audits along with scope coverage and requirements for pre-audit planning.

 Pre-audit planning for the upcoming audits and work allocation among team members with finalization of work program incorporating the key areas to be focused during audit execution.
 Manage and perform process and risk based audit of group companies and Projects in Middle East (Structural Steel Fabrication, Factory, Projects and other support functions) right from the preparation of audit planning memorandum, managing the progress/escalations during field works, review of work papers, reporting and finalization of audit report with Chief Audit Executive.

 Preparation of yearly audit plan and submitting with Audit Committee for its approval. Reports/slides preparation for audit committee meetings.
 Scheduling the audit as per approved audit plan and issuing the audit notifications in advance for upcoming audits along with scope coverage and requirements for pre-audit planning.
 Pre-audit planning for the upcoming audits and work allocation among team members with finalization of work program incorporating the key areas to be focused during audit execution.
 Supervise and execute process and risk based audit of group companies and Project Audits in Middle East (Structural Steel Fabrication, Factory, Projects and other support functions) right from the preparation of audit planning memorandum, managing the progress/escalations during field works, review of work papers, reporting and finalization of audit report with Group Internal Audit Head.

 Review and evaluate the organization's internal controls, processes, policies and systems to ensure that they are adequate, effective and in compliance with Group/Company policies and procedures, corporate governance and regulations.
 Perform risk assessment of the assigned portfolio and participating in the development of the Risk-based Annual Audit Plan.
 Conduct audits /supervise teams on audit engagement from process documentation to identify key risk especially financial & operational risks, controls in place to address those risks and in determining the nature, timing and extent of audit samples, test procedures and audit program.
 Development of Internal Controls questionnaires, audit programs and detailed audit work papers incorporating test schedules, observations, audit conclusions and ensuring audit objectives are satisfactorily met.
 Conduct reviews of all team members' work papers and ensuring timely completion of working paper files by team members in compliance with established risk management & quality standards.
 Plan / execute follow up reviews to ensure corrective actions have been implemented in a timely manner.
 Perform / supervise ad hoc investigations as required by the Senior Management.
 Assist Audit Management with high quality inputs in policy/process formulations in financial and operation management as needed.

Conducting the risk assessments of various internal processes which include the discussion with process/business owners & identifying the control gaps & giving recommendations to avoid financial loss related to the clients,
Conducting the risk and process based internal audit for different functions like HR, Payroll, Finance, Logistics, Purchase, Sales etc.
Involved in the service tax registration of corporate and non-corporate clients, filed service tax and excise returns and attended the Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) along with partners.
Drafted the MOA, AOA, draft resolutions, minutes of Board Meetings of corporate clients and managed the incorporation of company in India with subsequent tax related compliances.

Key Achievements-

Effectively handled the internal audit of public sector companies in India.
Ensured compliance with TDS, VAT & service tax requirements in respect of various types of assesses and avoided interest and penalty.