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Wardah Ayub

Manager Financial Audit and ESG Assurance
Dubai

Summary

Profile summary

Chartered Accountant with over 13 years of experience in financial audit, ESG assurance, and sustainability advisory, combining deep technical expertise with a commercial mindset. Proven track record in leading high-impact engagements for major listed and multinational clients, managing multi-billion-dirham portfolios, and influencing Board-level decisions.


Wardah brings more than just executional depth—she is an established voice in the regional ESG and financial reporting space. Her ability to translate complex regulatory expectations into practical, scalable solutions has made her a go-to resource not just for clients, but internally within KPMG’s Learning & Development and Department of Professional Practice (DPP) teams.

Key strengths

- Leadership of ESG assurance & audit across large listed groups;
- Expertise in IFRS, ISA, GRI, IFRS S2, ISAE 3000/3410, and the GHG Protocol;
- Contributor to audit methodology design and technical consultations;
- Skilled facilitator and speaker on sustainability and climate risk;
- Experience with cross-border teams, client expansion, and cost efficiency; and
- Strong mentoring background and hands-on L&D program contributor.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Audit and ESG Assurance

KPMG Lower Gulf
01.2016 - Current

A high-performing leader who joined the firm as a Senior Associate and earned two promotions within five years. Wardah has led core audit and assurance engagements for companies such as Aramex, Aldar, ENBD, ENOC, and DEWA.

Notable Contributions:

- Managed portfolios totaling over AED 10 billion across sectors
- Secured new ESG business contributing to a 20% revenue increase
- Developed a financial and ESG analysis tool that cut delivery time by 50%
- Designed and implemented a shared-services audit model, reducing client costs by 40%
- Presented findings to CFOs, Boards, and Audit Committees

Cross-Department Leadership:

- Learning & Development: Led IFRS bootcamps and workshops
- Supported on technical ESG assurance guidance and consultations
- Public Engagements: Moderator and speaker on climate risk and Scope 3 data assurance

Assistant Manager Internal Audit

Unilever Pakistan
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.

Senior Supervisor Audit

PwC
05.2011 - 09.2015
  • Ensured timely completion of projects through effective scheduling and prioritization of tasks based on urgency and importance.
  • Strengthened cross-functional collaboration, leading to more cohesive teamwork and better overall results.
  • Recruited, hired and trained staff and provided ongoing feedback and performance evaluations for development.

Education

MBA - Finance

University of Northampton
UK, London
01.2025 - Current

MBA - Sustainability Studies

University of London
UK,London
01.2025 -

Member of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan - Finance And Auditing

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Pakistan
08.2009 - 06.2015

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Strategic planning

Decision-making

Timeline

MBA - Finance

University of Northampton
01.2025 - Current

MBA - Sustainability Studies

University of London
01.2025 -

Manager Audit and ESG Assurance

KPMG Lower Gulf
01.2016 - Current

Assistant Manager Internal Audit

Unilever Pakistan
10.2015 - 12.2015

Senior Supervisor Audit

PwC
05.2011 - 09.2015

Member of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan - Finance And Auditing

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
08.2009 - 06.2015
Wardah AyubManager Financial Audit and ESG Assurance