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AFZAL MOHAMMED

AFZAL MOHAMMED

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Dedicated Chartered Accountant with over 6 years of comprehensive experience, including 3 years of post-qualification experience, specializing in auditing, financial management, taxation, and the preparation and finalization of financial statements. Detail-oriented and goal-driven, with excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic, committed to delivering high-quality results on time while fostering collaboration and maximizing financial efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Treasury-Lead

Dubai Holdings
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04.2025 - Current
  • Lead a team of 4 in the preparation and review of Reconciliations and month-end financial closures.
  • Oversee the preparation of journal entries and financial schedules to ensure timely and accurate accounting.
  • Ensure compliance with internal accounting standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining the integrity of financial records.
  • Prepare and analyze Monthly MIS reports, delivering actionable insights for senior management.
  • Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual effort across treasury functions.

Assistant Manager

Pricewaterhousecoopers
Hyderabad, India
12.2024 - 04.2025
  • Lead and manage audits of financial statements for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local regulations.
  • Prepare and review audit documentation, ensuring that all working papers are of high quality, in compliance with PwC’s audit methodology, and supporting conclusions reached during audits.
  • Supervise and mentor audit teams, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to junior auditors and associates.
  • Coordinate and plan audit engagements from planning to completion, including identifying key risk areas, developing audit strategies, and managing timelines and resources.

Audit Senior

Deloitte
Hyderabad, India
10.2022 - 09.2024
  • Led multiple teams in performing comprehensive External audits for high-profile clients in the Manufacturing, Real Estate and Technology whose revenue is ranging from $100 Million to $45 Billion, ensuring compliance with IFRS, IAS, and US GAAP.
  • Prepared comprehensive financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, ensuring accurate reflection of the company’s financial position.
  • Conducted thorough studies of process narratives, and comprehensive walkthroughs of various business processes, to identify relevant controls. Tested the design & implementation, and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and evaluated deficiencies.
  • Carried out testing of various financial statement line items (FSLIs) including consolidation adjustments through test of details and substantive analytical procedures, along with the evaluation of misstatements.
  • Performed Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP) and Quarterly Limited reviews including reconciliation of balance sheet accounts as per the client and regulatory requirements
  • Reviewed and validated the work of junior staff to ensure quality and accuracy, prior to submission for manager or partner review. Delivered targeted training to enhance their accounting and auditing skills, deepen their knowledge base, and foster professional development and efficiency within the team.
  • Kept up to date with the latest auditing and accounting standards, ensuring best practices were adhered to.
  • Maintained strong client relationships, liaising with management to resolve audit findings, and discuss strategic improvements.
  • Improved audit efficiency by implementing new software tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Omnia, and Cortex.
  • Assisted in drafting audit reports, summarizing findings, and recommendations.

Manager

Satheesh & Srinivasu Chartered Accountants
Hyderabad, India
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Led statutory audits for public and private sector companies in manufacturing and real estate sectors, with turnovers ranging from $2M to $25M, ensuring compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), IFRS, and local regulations.
  • Managed and oversaw audits for banks with advances exceeding $25M, ensuring adherence to Indian Accounting Standards and local banking regulations.
  • Supervised and provided guidance to audit teams, ensuring the effective execution of audit engagements and that all financial reporting is in compliance with relevant standards.
  • Managed specialized audits including stock audits, bank guarantee audits, and trade finance/Letter of Credit limit assessments.


Audit Assistant

Satheesh & Srinivasu Chartered Accountants
Hyderabad, India
03.2019 - 03.2022
  • Conducted statutory audit of public and private sector companies in the field of Manufacturing and Real Estate, with turnover of ranging from $ 2 Million to $ 25 Million, ensuring compliance with Indian Accounting Standards, IFRS, and local regulations.
  • Involved in statutory audit of banks with advances of more than $25 Million ensuring compliance with Indian Accounting Standards, and local banking regulations.
  • Independently managed accounting functions for private clients, from transaction recording to comprehensive financial statement
    preparation including Balance sheet, Profit & Loss and Cashflow statement in accordance with IFRS and GAAP, coordinating with external auditors for seamless audits.
  • Conducted comprehensive internal audits to evaluate the efficacy of internal controls, risk management protocols, and compliance with relevant policies and regulations. Prepared detailed audit reports delineating findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management's review and subsequent action.
  • Executed specialized audits such as stock audits, Bank Guarantee audits, and trade finance/Letter of Credit limit assessments.
  • Prepared and filed GST returns accurately and timely, maintaining meticulous records to support compliance and audits.
  • Prepared and filed corporate tax returns for clients, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and timely submissions to tax authorities.


Education

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT - Auditing, Finance, Law and Tax- MOFA Attested

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India
06.2017 - 05.2022

Skills

  • MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • SAP, Tally and Quickbooks
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Financial Reporting
  • Leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • IFRS, IAS, US GAAP
  • Time management
  • SOX/internal control testing
  • Risk Assessment
  • Analytical skills
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and skills

Accomplishments

  • Received Spot and Applause Award for the contribution and success to the team (Deloitte)
  • Shout outs from Team Members and Colleagues for fostering a Positive Work Culture (Deloitte)
  • Awarded for securing Highest Marks in CPT(Foundation) in college (Sri Medha V College)
  • Participated in Cricket tournament held at district level and won a medal in 10th Grade (St. Gabriel's High School)
  • Part of Deloitte Social events committee and held many programs successfully including Deloitte annual events (Deloitte)

Certification

  • Certification in Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
  • Certification in General management and Communication Skills by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
  • MS Advance Excel Certification from Udemy
  • Equity derivatives certification from NISM

Languages

Hindi
Native
English
Proficient
C2
Telugu
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Treasury-Lead

Dubai Holdings
04.2025 - Current

Assistant Manager

Pricewaterhousecoopers
12.2024 - 04.2025

Audit Senior

Deloitte
10.2022 - 09.2024

Manager

Satheesh & Srinivasu Chartered Accountants
04.2022 - 09.2022

Audit Assistant

Satheesh & Srinivasu Chartered Accountants
03.2019 - 03.2022

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT - Auditing, Finance, Law and Tax- MOFA Attested

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
06.2017 - 05.2022

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