Shahid Mahmood Khan

· Led financial management, taxation and advisory services

Seasoned Finance Manager with experience in UAE-based accounting, financial advisory, IFRSs, financial reporting, taxation, internal, external and forensic audits.

Accounts and financial advisory: 18 years, VAT and corporate tax services: 7 years, audit and assurance services: 5 years.

· Represented clients in FTA tax audits achieving clean closure reports with zero penalties; addressed all auditor queries and submitted comprehensive documentation to the satisfaction of Federal Tax Authority.

External and internal audits coordinated internal/external audits, IFRS-compliance reviews and supported operational audits to ensure organizational and regulatory compliance.

· Conducted forensic audits during my work experience in in audit firm in UAE, I led multiple investigations, prepared detailed reports, presented findings in Dubai Courts.

· Internal controls and process reviews Reviewed, investigated, and resolved discrepancies in financial transactions, documentation, and reports; implemented robust controls to eliminate errors, ensuring 99.9% accuracy in statutory accounts, cost centre reporting, and developed and implemented project accounting and reporting.

· Advisory assignments Due diligence, transaction advisory, process reviews, IFRSs reviews, full cycle closing and MIS reporting assignments.

• Ensured compliance with financial regulations by conducting detailed reviews.
• Vetted accounting systems for accuracy whilst also managing risks associated with these systems.
• Conducted regular financial audits for quality assurance and compliance purposes.
• Reviewed complex financial data to identify irregularities or non-compliance issues.
• During my tenor I conducted external audits of numerous clients in contracting, hospitality, trading, construction, import and export and manufacturing concerns.

I was earlier part of external audit team from BDO as Auditor of this exchange company. As Manager Accounts, led the finance and compliance function of a leading Category-A rated exchange company licensed by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Managed end-to-end accounting operations, preparation of financial statements, and regulatory reporting to SBP under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act. Spearheaded all SBP regulatory audits, ensuring 100% compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), KYC, and capital adequacy requirements. Oversaw treasury reconciliation, branch-wise profitability reporting, and timely submission of statutory reports to SBP. Played active role in liaison with SBP for licensing and branch compliance and inspection matters.

• Conducted various audits of clients under as an audit team member.
• Developed audit programs and planned engagement with timeline and resource requirements.
• Reviewed reports based on organization policies, local company laws and regulations.

• Performed audits as a part of audit team as fresh auditor.
• Supported team lead in a major external audit of National Highway Authority and was part of Balochistan region audit team.
• Helped in vouching, review of internal controls by following related audit work programs.
• Supported team lead to produced comprehensive reports to communicate audit findings effectively.