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Ahsan Iftikhar

SENIOR AUDIT SUPERVISOR
Karachi

Summary

I am a qualified ACCA, UK. Having a professional experience of more than five years in performing and leading financial, regulatory and compliance audits under the framework of International financial reporting standards (IFRS) and International standards on auditing (ISA). Currently working as Senior Supervisor at EY MENA (Dubai) and leading a wide-ranging portfolio of clients from MNC's to SME's in different sectors mainly Financial, Insurance, Manufacturing and Non-financial organizations. Have also worked in Grant Thornton Pakistan for 3.5 years, during which was also seconded to the GT UAE office to conduct audits for diverse clients.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

SENIOR AUDIT SUPERVISOR

Ernst & Young - MENA
Dubai (Remote)
01.2023 - Current
  • Participating in planning phase of audit engagement, supervising and guiding audit staff members, performing audit procedures, ensuring proper documentation, communicating with clients, assisting in preparation of audit reports, staying up to date with relevant standards and regulations, building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, adhering to quality control policies and procedures, continuing professional development, executing Data Analytics Initiatives.
  • Performed detailed reviews of financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance requirements fulfillment

SENIOR AUDIT ASSOCIATE

Grant Thornton
Karachi
05.2019 - 11.2022
  • Contributing to initial phase of audit engagements, overseeing and mentoring audit team members, executing audit procedures, ensuring meticulous documentation, engaging with clients, assisting in formulation of audit reports, staying abreast of standards and industry advancements, cultivating positive client relationships, adhering to quality control protocols, pursuing ongoing professional development.
  • Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles
  • Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits

SENIOR AUDIT ASSOCIATE

Grant Thornton UAE (Remote)
Dubai (Remote)
12.2021 - 04.2022
  • Contributing to audit planning, supervising audit team members, conducting audit procedures, documenting audit activities, communicating with clients, assisting in drafting audit reports, staying updated on standards and industry developments, building positive client relationships, ensuring adherence to quality control protocols, continuing professional development.

Education

ASSOCIATE OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA) -

ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS, UK
Karchi, Pakistan
01.2019 - 05.2024

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS -

ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS, UK
Karchi, Pakistan
12.2022 - 04.2023

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT (CA) - FINALIST -

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT OF PAKISTAN
Karchi, Pakistan
01.2016 - Current

Skills

  • External Audit
  • Financial Reporting
  • Internal Controls Assessment
  • Audit Planning
  • Financial Statements Audit
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Communication & Presentation
  • Taxation and Compliance

Clientele

  • Asset Management, NIT Pension Fund
  • Hospital, Family Planning Association of Pakistan
  • Asset Management, NIT Islamic Pension Fund
  • OMC, Taj Gasoline Private Limited
  • Asset Management, NIT Asset Allocation Fund
  • Insurance, Pakistan Reinsurance Company Limited
  • Asset Management, Lease SME Leasing limited
  • Asset Management, NBP Balanced Fund
  • OMC, Hascol Petroleum
  • Asset Management, NBP Energy Fund
  • Manufacturing, People Steel Mills Ltd
  • Asset Management, NBP Islamic Sarmaya Izafa Fund
  • Manufacturing, Gump Corp (PVT) Limited
  • Lease, Diamond Lease L.L.C
  • Hospitality, Waldorf Astoria Hotel L.L.C
  • Services, MET Catering Services L.L.C
  • Hospitality, Al Habtoor Investments L.L.C
  • Hospitality, Hilton Al Habtoor City L.L.C
  • Hospitality, Al Habtoor Laundry L.L.C
  • Hospitality, Al Habtoor Grand Hotel L.L.C
  • Shipping, Gulf Navigation Holdings P.J.S.C
  • Manufacturing, Konecranes Middle east FZE
  • Media, MBC FZ LLC
  • Manufacturing, Demag Cranes FZE
  • University, The American University Dubai
  • Insurance, Howden Insurance Brokers L.L.C

Certification

ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Timeline

ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

05-2024

SENIOR AUDIT SUPERVISOR

Ernst & Young - MENA
01.2023 - Current

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS -

ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS, UK
12.2022 - 04.2023

SENIOR AUDIT ASSOCIATE

Grant Thornton UAE (Remote)
12.2021 - 04.2022

SENIOR AUDIT ASSOCIATE

Grant Thornton
05.2019 - 11.2022

ASSOCIATE OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA) -

ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS, UK
01.2019 - 05.2024

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT (CA) - FINALIST -

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT OF PAKISTAN
01.2016 - Current
Ahsan IftikharSENIOR AUDIT SUPERVISOR