Muhammad Arslan

Experience

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  Mushtaq & Co (A member of Leading Edge Alliance)

  Sept 2015 - Feb 2016

  Audit Trainee
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  EY

  Mar 2016 - Sept 2021

  Following have been my roles and responsibilities: Overall planning of audits / forensic reviews / other assignments, meetings with clients to understand their expectations and designing methodologies / strategies accordingly; Assessment of associated risks with the clients and determination of audit approach / plan. This includes risk assessment of business processes and controls to mitigate them; Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. Review and Evaluate audit results, weighing the relevancy, accuracy, and perspective of conclusions against the accumulated audit evidence. Draft Internal Audit reports along with the risk, impact and recommendations for each identified observation and conduct an exit / validation meeting with the respective process owners. Develop the presentation for Audit committee, Executive Management and Board of Directors. Support in discussion with clients’ Audit committee, Executive management and relevant stakeholders. Develop, review, and guide junior team members. Develop and maintain long-term relationships and networks with clients. Involves in business development of Consulting Department through preparation of proposals and conduct meetings with prospective clients. Show less

  • Assistant Manager

    Oct 2020 - Sept 2021

  • Supervisory Consultant

    Oct 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Senior Consultant

    Oct 2018 - Sept 2019

  • Consultant Grade 2

    Oct 2017 - Sept 2018

  • Consultant Grade 1

    Mar 2016 - Sept 2017
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  Sana Safinaz Pvt. Ltd.

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  Assistant Manager Internal Audit
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  RSM Saudi Arabia

  Dec 2021 - now

   Overall planning of risk management assignments, meetings with clients to understand their expectations and designing methodologies / strategies accordingly; Conduct the comprehensive risk assessments as per COSO framework across the organization to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities. Collaborate with different departments to gather information on emerging risks and changes in business environment. Evaluate likelihood and impact of identified risks on organization's operations and objectives. Monitor and reviewing existing controls and recommending improvements / treatment plans to enhance effectiveness of internal controls. Involved in implementation of Oracle Fusion Risk Management Module, conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of risk management modules of Oracle Fusion. Manage the development of annual audit plans / programs to audit the core and non-core processes of clients. Manage and develop special assignments and fraud auditing programs that deal primarily with conducting special audit assignments and ones related to fraud. Manage the implementation of audit programs and ensure performing audit procedures by team. Manage and assists in the documentation of audit work results are in accordance with internal audit policies and procedures as well as IIA standards and leading practices. Review and Evaluate audit results, weighing the relevancy, accuracy, and perspective of conclusions against the accumulated audit evidence. Manage, Evaluate, and recommend action to be taken when there are weaknesses in internal controls, compliance with policies and procedures, accuracy of financial information and others. Draft Internal Audit reports along with risk, impact and recommendations for each identified observation and conduct an exit / validation meeting with the respective process owners. Involves in business development of Risk Advisory Department through preparation of proposals and conduct meetings with prospective clients. Show less

  • Assistant Manager

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Supervising Consultant

    Nov 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Senior Consultant

    Dec 2021 - Nov 2022