Muhammad Saad Gadit - CPA, ACMA(UK), CGMA

Experience

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  EY

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2019

  Advisory and Audit Associate

  I had been working as a “Risk Consultant” in Business Risk Advisory Services, primarilyengaged in internal audit, risk assessment.My key role include the following:► Engaging with the client to understand the existing internal controls, performing walk-through procedures and performing risk assessment for development of test procedures.► Conducting detailed testing using internal audit techniques and methodologies to evaluatethe efficiency, effectiveness and economy of internal controls.► Preparing process documentation and risk and control matrix, test plans, working papers,in compliance with E&Y global methodologies.► Assisting and providing guidance to team members and subordinates in to effectively performing the engagement.► Drafting and finalizing client deliverables including internal audit report.► Liaising with client’s management and communication of relevant matters to the senior’s and manager. Show less

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  GroupM

  Feb 2019 - Jul 2022

  Leading FP&A and Compliance section of the whole group (consist of 04 entities) with an aggregate annual billing of approx. PKR ~ 20B. Reporting to CFO and Regional FD (based in Singapore).My key responsibilities were included the following:Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)- Responsible for end-to-end timely preparation & submission of rolling forecasts, budgets & five-year plan adhering to Global (WPP) guidelines, building relationships with the wider business teams to forecast any movement in revenue and changes in revenue structure. - Business partnering with business teams on a regular basis to provide assistance in sensitivity analysis and extraction planning to identify sustainable revenue optimization mix.- Producing Various financial analysis such as providing forecasted client profitability, Conformance to plan, spend tracker, KPI analysis to generate deep insights helps in decision making. - Responsible for preparation of monthly and quarterly management deck. - Reviewing management accounts and submissions to SAP-BFC under WPP deadlines with meaningful commentary, liaising with regional team to resolve reporting queries.Compliance:- Support the Regional Compliance team in co-managing Compliance program and external audits.- Negotiation of contract compliance scopes of audit, NDAs and MRLs.- Control of the annual agency client certification process, Post audit review and advice on the remedial plan.- Resolution of GroupM/WPP Internal audit compliance issues including SOX & ICFR.- Cross functional collaboration in particular, legal, compliance, finance, commercial and client handling.- Ensure Policy & procedure Governance and compliance. Show less ► Managed Third-party Risk Management process and devising controls to manage risk related to ABAC, IR, Privacy, DI.► Acted as a second line of defense for Accounting close processes for revenue and rebates (Preparation / review of journals, analytical analysis & review of reconciliation etc.)► Led projects entailing the on-boarding of 02 newly formed entities ensuring that adequate controls are in place prior to launch► Responsible for reviewing accounting and leading the integration of entities 02 entities i.e. Xaxis & INCA (Programmatic buying and influencer marketing)► Acted as a trusted advisor for all queries related to internal controls over financial reporting(ICFR). Show less

  • Manager FP&A

    Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Assistant Manager - Regional Reporting & GRC

    Feb 2019 - Sept 2021
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  EY

  Jul 2022 - now

  Client facing role:Client Engagement and Problem Solving:- Collaborated with clients in Pharmaceuticals, FMCGs, Retail, Media & Entertainment sectors to drive long-term value through problem identification and solutions, conducting maturity assessments, benchmarking, gap analysis, current and future state analyses.Process Optimization:- Spearheaded finance process optimization initiatives, specializing in O2C (Order to Cash), STP (Source to Pay), R2R (Record to Report), and other relevant areas.Internal Audit & ERM:- Assisted clients in identifying key risk areas and developing strategies to enhance performance and drive value. Show less

  • Manager Risk Consulting

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Assistant Manager Business Consulting

    Jul 2022 - Oct 2024