Anas Zubair
Karachi
Summary
Results-driven audit professional with 10 years of experience in risk-based audit, internal control evaluations, and financial statement analysis. Skilled in IFRS, ISA, and regulatory compliance across construction, telecom, financial services, and energy sectors. Experienced in leveraging automation, AI audit tools, and RPA to optimize audit processes and enhance efficiency. Proven track record of leading cross-functional audit teams, mentoring staff, and driving process improvements. Recognized for delivering accurate, transparent, and high-quality audit outcomes while fostering a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager Audit
EY MENA
01.2022 - Current
- Auditing, Advisory & Compliance : Managing audit engagements, advice teams and client staff members on complex accounting matters and ensuring compliance with Financial Reporting and Auditing standards including EY's Global Audit Methodology (GAM) and timely delivery of engagements.
- Internal Control & Risk Management : Conducted comprehensive internal control assessments, identifying compliance gaps and implementing corrective measures to strengthen financial governance.
- Regulatory Compliance & Audit Documentation : Led audits to ensure regulatory compliance, providing detailed audit reports and recommendations to senior management.
- Process Improvement & Business Transparency : Evaluated audit procedures, offering strategic recommendations to enhance business transparency and financial integrity.
- Financial Performance : Budgeting monitoring the financial performance of the engagements and determining the ways to optimize the margins on the engagements without compromising the overall audit quality.
Senior Reporting and Tax Officer
Daraz Group Pakistan (a company of Alibaba group)
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Financial Reporting & Audit Management : Led statutory financial reporting, consolidations, management reporting, and external audit processes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Budgeting & Performance Analysis : Prepared periodic budgets with segment analysis and reported budget variances to support performance monitoring.
- Taxation & Decision Support : Provided decision-making support through preparation of group tax reporting packs and advising on taxation matters for effective tax risk management.
- Finance Automation & Control : Assisted regional team in finance automation, actively participating in ERP system implementation and strengthening of internal controls.
- Business Process Optimization: Recommended and implemented improvements to business processes to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
Senior Associate - Audit
PwC Network International (Pakistan)
11.2016 - 12.2020
- Risk-Based Audit Execution : Designed and executed risk-based audit frameworks, evaluating financial variances and ensuring internal control effectiveness to mitigate potential risks.
- Team Leadership & Performance Optimization : Supervised audit teams, overseeing staff development and ensuring audit quality assurance through structured training programs.
- Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance : Led audit documentation and compliance reviews, aligning audit procedures with PwC global audit approach and industry best practices.
- Audit Findings, Reporting and Deliverable : Preparation and finalization of key audit deliverables including financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Communication of key audit findings to engagement Directors and Partners including discussion with client senior management on audit issues and recommending improvements.
- Strategic Reporting & Process Optimization : Developed enhanced audit methodologies, streamlining financial analysis, risk assessment, and regulatory reporting.
Audit Associate
UHY Hassan Naeem & Co. Chartered Accountant
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Business Process Understanding : Understand business processes and key internal control, test operating effectiveness of controls, and report weaknesses together with recommendations to client's management for improvement of these controls.
- Financial Analysis : Performed analytical procedure such as variance analysis, trend analysis, to identify anomalies and ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
- Audit Procedures & Walkthrough : Perform audit procedure to evaluate effectiveness of internal control by performing walk through of business process.
Education
ACCA Member - undefined
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
01.2017
Master of Economics and Finance - undefined
University of Karachi
01.2017
University of Karachi
04.2011 - 11.2013
Skills
- Audit & Assurance
- Internal Audit and Compliance
- Digital Transformation & RPA
- Analytical Skills
- Leadership & People Management
- Integrity & Accountability
- Process Orientation
- Communication
Websites
Professional Development And Achievements
- Consistently nominated for and received the 'Shukan Award' for three consecutive years for outstanding performance and contributions.
- Completed extensive in-house training on audit practices and accounting standards updates from IASB/IFRS.
- Attended specialized workshops on IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IFRS 9, and advanced audit methodology.
- Actively contributed to internal training sessions and mentoring programs, enhancing team capabilities.
- Participated in initiatives to update and streamline audit methodologies, improving efficiency and compliance.
References
Will be provided on request
Personal Information
- Title: Audit & Assurance Leader
- Availability: 2 months' notice period
- Nationality: Pakistani
Hobbies and Interests
- Cricket
- Football
- Current affairs
- General knowledge
Timeline
Manager Audit
EY MENA
01.2022 - Current
Senior Reporting and Tax Officer
Daraz Group Pakistan (a company of Alibaba group)
02.2021 - 12.2021
Senior Associate - Audit
PwC Network International (Pakistan)
11.2016 - 12.2020
Audit Associate
UHY Hassan Naeem & Co. Chartered Accountant
01.2016 - 10.2016
University of Karachi
04.2011 - 11.2013
ACCA Member - undefined
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Master of Economics and Finance - undefined
University of Karachi