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SYED MUHAMMAD BILAL

SYED MUHAMMAD BILAL

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Experienced accounting and auditing professional with extensive expertise in International Accounting and Auditing Standards, big data assessment, and PCOAB client management. Demonstrated proficiency in managing teams, strategic planning, and public relations. Skilled in the use of EY CANVAS, MS Office applications, and multilingual communication. Notable achievements include engaging in various debt capital market listings and evaluating subsidiaries for impairment. Career goal: to leverage extensive experience to drive financial excellence and innovation within a dynamic organisation. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Manager Assurance

ERNST & YOUNG MENA (Abu Dhabi Branch)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12.2018 - Current
  • I am currently working as Manager in Audit and Assurance department of EY MENA, UAE, my key responsibilities include: Planning and managing group audit engagements as group engagement in-charge, rolling out group audit instructions to component auditors, reviewing component auditor's work and finding and conducting final close out meetings
  • Assisting the career development of team members as well as guiding associates under my reporting, to help ensure development of the staff; Managing and supervising the execution of external audit engagements, including audit plans and review of the work performed by the audit team, considering ISAs, IFRS, Audit methodology and local regulatory requirements; Detail-oriented finance professional with over 5 years of experience in financial consolidation, mergers and acquisitions, and audit assurance
  • Proficient in preparing consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS/GAAP, conducting due diligence, and evaluating financial health post-merger.; Reviewing, preparing and compiling financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and local accounting and financial reporting regulations; Capital Market Engagements: A part of Bond issuance engagement, IPO and US SPAAC merger
  • Co-ordinate and consult with professionals of Capital Market team, for Bond issuance in UK / US stock exchanges
  • Involved as the reviewee of (Audit and Review engagements) files by the Capital Market team and effective response to their queries.
  • Facilitated staff training, resulting in better customer service.
  • Boosted department efficiency by streamlining operational processes.
  • Secured new business opportunities with successful networking events.
  • Supervised project timelines for timely completion.
  • Implemented cost reduction measures, reduced overhead expenses.
  • Delivered high-quality products to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
  • Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
  • Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
  • Optimised resource allocation for increased profits.
  • Planned revenue generation strategies designed for growth.
  • Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.

AUDIT SUPERVISORY SENIOR

ERNST & YOUNG FORD RHODES
Karachi
10.2014 - 12.2018
  • I joined EY Ford Rhodes, Chartered Accountant (a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited) as Audit Assistant and during this period of 4 years I was promoted Supervising Senior Associates
  • My responsibilities majorly includes: Management of engagements including the allocation of staff, client relationship and setting deadlines and quality control requirements for audit documentation; Developing audit plans, evaluating controls, identifying control weaknesses, associated risks, implications and suggesting recommendations thereon and communicating findings to engagement partner and senior manager; Supervising and leading teams while offering guidance, reviewing their work and ensuring that it is ready for review by Executives; Offering technical assistance to clients regarding complex accounting issues e.g
  • Like first time adoption in IFRS 15, IFRS 16 and IFRS 9 etc.; Co-ordination with professionals in various fields like legal, actuaries, valuation, system process assurance and IT; Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework including compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), corporate laws and directives of regulatory authorities, recommend revisions to accounting policies and practices to streamline the process and transparency.

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)

Commerce Graduate (B.com) - undefined

University of Karachi

Master of Arts - Economics

University of Karachi
Pakistan
05.2019 - 10.2023

Skills

  • Attended various in-house workshops conducted by EY on International Accounting and Auditing Standards & Global Releases
  • Critical assessment of big data
  • Vast Experience of dealing PCOAB Clients
  • Engaged in Various Debt Capital Market listing of clients
  • First-hand experience of evaluation of subsidiaries and associates for impairment
  • Managing teams of both Internal and external including experts
  • Proficient in use of EY CANVAS and related EY tools
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office applications
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Public Relations
  • Multilingual
  • Accounting

Accomplishments

  • Qualified exams of Chartered Accountancy (CA)
  • Timely promotion to Assistant Manager level
  • Implemented IFRS 16, IFRS 9 and 15 at various corporates and achieve the financial reporting purpose as per new standards
  • Completed a 100-hour Presentation and Communication Skills Course (PCSC) recommended by ICAP focusing on presentation techniques and group discussions.
  • Strong command over MS Excel, MS Word and MS Power Point as a tool for preparation of business reports, general correspondence and presentations
  • Familiar with the use of various reporting packages including Oracle, SAP. Temenos T24 & Auto i Banker
  • First-hand experience with Data Analytics (DA)

Languages

Urdu
English

Personal Information

  • Available: one-month notice period
  • Title: Audit & Finance Professional
  • Date of birth: 02/05/92
  • Nationality: Pakistani
  • Marital status: Married

Custom

Major Clients 

  • Investment Company
     Abu Dhabi National Energy PJSC “TAQA” (Group Audit- Primary Team)
    United Arab Emirates
     Arabian United Power Company (AUPC) – SPVs – United Arab Emirates
     Al Shuweihat Power Company (SPC) - SPVs – United Arab Emirates
     Al Fujairah Water and Electricity Company (FWEC) - SPVs – United Arab
    Emirates
     Al Ruwais Power Holding Company (RPHC)- SPVs – United Arab Emirates
     Ittihad International Investments
     Palms Sports PJSC
  • Oil & Gas
     Abu Dhabi National Energy – Group In charge, UK Bond listing - United
    Arab Emirates
     ADNOC Onshore- United Arab Emirates
     Petroleum Technology – Qatar
     Dolphin Energy Limited - United Arab Emirates
     Eni Abu Dhabi BV PCAOB Audit (Group Audit Component Team) –
    United Arab Emirates
     Brooge Petroleum Company (PCAOB Audit – 20 F filing and SEC
    Reporting)
     Eni Abu Dhabi – Abu Dhabi Branch – PCAOB Audit
     Total Abu Dhabi – PCAOB audit - United Arab Emirates
     Korea GS EP Limited Abu Dhabi Branch - United Arab Emirates

Healthcare
 Burjeel Holdings
 VPS Drug Store
 First IVF fertility centre
 First IVF day care surgery

Timeline

Master of Arts - Economics

University of Karachi
05.2019 - 10.2023

Manager Assurance

ERNST & YOUNG MENA (Abu Dhabi Branch)
12.2018 - Current

AUDIT SUPERVISORY SENIOR

ERNST & YOUNG FORD RHODES
10.2014 - 12.2018

Commerce Graduate (B.com) - undefined

University of Karachi

Qualified Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)

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