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Solat Abbas

Solat Abbas

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Passionate, diligent, knowledgeable and skilled auditing team member motivated to positively impact operations with clear, transparent and thorough audits. Attentive to details and confident in dealing with large and complex data. Possesses both industry and professional experience.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Audit Associate

Yaqub & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
Faisalabad, Pakistan
08.2020 - Current
  • Performed financial audits according to applicable financial reporting framework in Pakistan i.e. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Regulations.
  • Lead the team for implementation of Speed Auto System (ERP) for a client based in Dubai, UAE.
  • Completed audit documentation, including audit scopes and audit reports with faultless accuracy.
  • Established working relationships with controllers and accounting staff to complete audits in line with client specifications.
  • Conducted face-to-face meetings with clients to review process performance, identifying needs for strategy adjustments.
  • Prepared comprehensive audit reports, facilitating accurate measurement of audit findings against set KPIs.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of risk management policies and compliance requirements for audit accuracy.
  • Implemented substantive testing to identify material misstatements to prevent non- compliance losses.

MAJOR ASSURANCE ENGAGEMENTS

  • Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • Sitara Chemical Industries (Pvt.) Limited
  • Sadaqat Corporation (Pvt.) Limited
  • Beacon Impex (Pvt.) Limited
  • Ittehad Textile Mills (Pvt.) Limited
  • House of Ittehad (Pvt.) Limited
  • Tauseef Enterprises (Pvt.) Limited
  • Rafiq Spinning Mills (Pvt.) Limited
  • Nisar Hamid Textile (Pvt.) Limited
  • New Look Apparel (Pvt.) Limited
  • Baleno Garments International (Pvt.) Limited
  • Mian Fabrics and Processing (Pvt.) Limited
  • Al-Aziz Packaging (Pvt.) Limited
  • Al-Aziz Rotoflex (Pvt.) Limited
  • Premier Tech Packaging (Pvt.) Limited
  • Quality Plast (Pvt.) Limited
  • Alpac Healthcare (Pvt.) Limited
  • Dynamic Impex (Pvt.) Limited
  • Immigration Professionals (Pvt.) Limited
  • Woodburry Developers (Pvt.) Limited
  • Export Mall (Pvt.) Limited
  • Software Creations (Pvt.) Limited
  • Globital PA Marketing (Pvt.) Limited
  • Amex Cars DMCC

Internal Auditor

Amex Cars DMCC
Dubai, UAE
09.2016 - 07.2020
  • Updated senior management regularly, reporting significant internal control issues.
  • Proficiently managing monthly fund & cash flow and executing budgeting process while verifying operations sheet, recovery & sales and bank reconciliation statement on daily basis. Resourcefully establishing SOPs for optimum utilization of resources.
  • Skillfully escalating discrepancies in bookkeeping & formulating reports to management. Implementing internal controls and examining routine operations to avoid frauds & misstatements while verifying petty cash, travel expenses & reimbursements.
  • Reported on control deficiencies to management and made recommendations to mitigate risk and add value.
  • Performed audit procedures to verify implementation of controls through testing and interacting with relevant company staff.

Accounts Executive

Amex Car Rental L.L.C.
Dubai, UAE
07.2014 - 08.2016
  • Won hundreds of new clients since 2014 through campaign pitching.
  • Responsible for preparing and providing external auditors for smooth and timely completion of financial audits.
  • Managed more than 1000 individual non-competing accounts simultaneously for 2 years.
  • Bridged communication between client and Operations team through emails to facilitate transparency and regular project reporting.
  • Adroitly drafted final balance sheet and profit & loss account on annual basis while reconciling bank statements and accounts receivable & payable. Skillfully maintained and updated record of employees & customers while adeptly managing petty cash.
  • Efficiently interacted with RTA & Dubai Police in legal matters as well as liaised & dealt with customers to recover payments. Built collaborative rapport with auditors, bankers, insurance companies and garages to participate in process improvements

Education

ACCA - Partly Qualified - Finance & Audit

ACCA Global
UK
02.2020

Certificate in Accounting And Finance - Finance & Auditing

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Pakistan
11.2018

F.Sc - Engineering

Board of Intermediate And Secondary Education
Faisalabad, Pakistan
05.2011

Matric - Science

Board of Intermediate And Secondary Education
Faisalabad, Pakistan
05.2009

Skills

  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
  • International Standards on Auditing (ISAs)
  • Financial risk assessment
  • Audit documentation
  • Accounting and auditing standards
  • Risk management and mitigation
  • Substantive testing
  • Audit reporting
  • Accounting information systems
  • MS Office, ERP and SAP Business One
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Financial Report
  • Effective Soft Skills
  • Leadership skills

Languages

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Accomplishments

  • Lead team for effective and efficient implementation of Speed Auto System (Specially Designed ERP for Car Rental Industry) for a client based in Dubai, UAE.
  • Lead teams for external and internal audit engagements.
  • Possesses sound knowledge for preparation and finalizing audit reports for small and medium sized entities.


Timeline

Senior Audit Associate

Yaqub & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
08.2020 - Current

Internal Auditor

Amex Cars DMCC
09.2016 - 07.2020

Accounts Executive

Amex Car Rental L.L.C.
07.2014 - 08.2016

ACCA - Partly Qualified - Finance & Audit

ACCA Global

Certificate in Accounting And Finance - Finance & Auditing

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

F.Sc - Engineering

Board of Intermediate And Secondary Education

Matric - Science

Board of Intermediate And Secondary Education
Solat Abbas