Vishal Dara

Experience

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  Deloitte

  Nov 2012 - Dec 2015

  Senior Audit Associate

  I have been working with engagement teams through the planning, execution and wrap-up stages of audits and other assurance related engagements. The job of an audit semi senior requires both client interaction and internal proficiencies of leadership, marketing and presentation. As a result of being involved in audit and assurance engagements in a highly regulated country with a high risk profile, I am extremely proficient in application of IFRS, ISA and interpretation.I have worked on client engagements in the Banking, Capital markets,Manufacturing companies and service and other sectors. I have positive appraisals in each year of my tenure with Deloitte. Show less

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  PwC Middle East

  Dec 2015 - now

  I have been working with engagement teams through the planning, execution and wrap-up stages of audits and other assurance related engagements. Major responsiblities are below :• Engagement planning based on the understanding of the client's business processes and assessment of business and audit risks, supervision of the engagement, review and finalization, including close liaison with client's top management;• Coordinating with various professionals such as lawyers, actuaries, independent valuators and information technology experts and decision-making in respect of critical reportable matters;• Acting as the team leader at various engagements, assigning, supervising and reviewing work and updating the team manager and engagement leader about the same and handling daily on the job issues including client relationships; • Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements and group reporting packages in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework including compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local corporate laws and directives of regulatory authorities;• On-the-job training and professional development of staff and supervised professional staff assigned to respective audit engagement; monitored staff's progress with respect to time budgets frequently to ensure that the assignment is on schedule;• Verification of compliance to applicable laws and regulations and reporting requirements as are applicable to organizations. (The list of organizations reviewed is attached herewith);• Interact closely with managers and partners on all related client and team matters;• Review of compliance with the statutory requirements and the Code of Corporate Governance;• Review of presentation for audit committee meetings and written communications with those charged with Governance including Internal Control Memorandum; Show less

  • Senior Audit Manager

    Jul 2021 - now

  • Audit Manager

    Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Assistant Manager

    Jul 2016 - Jun 2019

  • Audit Senior

    Dec 2015 - Jun 2016