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Yahya Bakhtiar

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Dynamic Audit and Assurance professional with 9 years of experience in providing thorough financial analysis, risk assessment, and internal control evaluations across diverse industries. Adept at leading audit engagements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (IFRS), and delivering actionable insights to improve financial processes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant manager - Audit and Assurance

Mazars Chartered Accountants
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2023.10 - Current
  • Prepared audit reports, providing clear description of findings and issues identified and recommending appropriate solutions.
  • Attended and completed regular mandatory audit and accounting training to apply best audit practices.
  • Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
  • Contributed to audit planning, testing and review of audit programs to determine appropriateness for company.
  • Trained and mentored staff to perform best audit practices and improve quality standards.

Supervisor - Audit and Assurance

Mazars Chartered Accountants
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2022.10 - 2023.09

Lead the planning, execution, and completion phases of audit engagements.

Conduct risk assessments to identify significant areas requiring attention.

Oversee the preparation of audit working papers and ensure that all documentation is accurate, comprehensive, and compliant with standards.

Manage, guide, and mentor junior auditors and staff, providing support throughout the audit process.

Provide on-the-job training to audit team members to enhance their professional skills.

Act as the main liaison between the firm and the client during the audit process, ensuring clear communication and addressing any concerns.

Draft audit reports that summarize findings, highlight key issues, and provide recommendations to management and stakeholders.

Senior Associate - Audit and Assurance

Mazars Chartered Accountants
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2019.02 - 2022.08

Engagement planning, execution and finalization of audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and the BDO Global Audit Methodology;

Timely preparation of all deliverables including Separate and Consolidated Financial Statements, Management Letters, Audit Reports and other deliverables;

Application of International Financial Reporting Standards, International Standards on Auditing, generally accepted accounting Practices and Industry-Specific reporting requirements;

Liaison between Client and Engagement Manager;

Consultation on significant matters with various professionals such as lawyers, tax advisors, and actuaries as well as evaluating the implications of their opinions from an accounting perspective.

Senior Audit Associate

BDO Pakistan
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2014.04 - 2017.09

Engagement planning, execution and finalization of audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and the BDO Global Audit Methodology;
• Timely preparation of all deliverables including Separate and Consolidated Financial Statements, Management Letters, Audit Reports and other deliverables;
• Application of International Financial Reporting Standards, International Standards on Auditing, generally accepted accounting Practices and Industry-Specific reporting requirements;
• Liaison between Client and Engagement Manager;
• Consultation on significant matters with various professionals such as lawyers, tax advisors, and actuaries as well as evaluating the implications of their opinions from an accounting perspective.

Education

Chartered Accountants (Finalist) - Accounting, Finance and Auditing

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Pakistan

Certification in Accounting and Finance - Accounting, Finance and Auditing

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Pakistan

Skills

  • Financial risk assessment
  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Financial auditing
  • Cashflow forecasting
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Accounts payables and receivables management
  • General ledger reconciliation

Languages

English
Advanced
Urdu
Advanced
Pushto
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Watching history documentries
  • Sports - Cricket and badminton

Timeline

Assistant manager - Audit and Assurance

Mazars Chartered Accountants
2023.10 - Current

Supervisor - Audit and Assurance

Mazars Chartered Accountants
2022.10 - 2023.09

Senior Associate - Audit and Assurance

Mazars Chartered Accountants
2019.02 - 2022.08

Senior Audit Associate

BDO Pakistan
2014.04 - 2017.09

Chartered Accountants (Finalist) - Accounting, Finance and Auditing

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

Certification in Accounting and Finance - Accounting, Finance and Auditing

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Yahya Bakhtiar