Rahim Basaria, ACA Ex-SCB(CFCC), Ex-HBL(Compliance), Ex-KPMG(Audit)

Experience

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  KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co., Chartered Accountants

  Oct 2011 - Aug 2016

  I have been associated with this firm since the last 4 years as a trainee. In November 2015 I finished my articles and got promoted to the position of Audit Supervisor. During my period of association with the firm I have performed audit of Companies comprising of the following business sectors:- Life Insurance Companies- Oil and Gas sector- Microfinance Bank- Hotel and Resorts- Non-Profit Organizations (NGO's)- Manufacturing ConcernsDuring the articleship period I have been responsible for the finalization of the audit of financial statements of various clients in the above mentioned sectors. My job responsibilities as an audit senior also included the following:- Preparation of audit documentation- Review of the work of sub-ordinate team members- Get the audit working papers reviewed from my manager- Ensure compliance of the financial statements with the applicable financial reporting framework and local laws and regulations.- Ensure compliance of the Company's policies and procedures with the local laws and regulations.During this period I was also able to gain expertise in MS Excel, MS Word and various other computer softwares and ERP systems on various clients including SAP. Show less I have been associated with this firm since the last 4 years as a trainee. During my period of articleship I have performed audit of Companies comprising of the following business sectors:- Life Insurance Companies- Oil and Gas sector- Microfinance Bank- Hotel and Resorts- Non-Profit Organizations (NGO's)- Manufacturing ConcernsDuring the articleship period I have been responsible for the finalization of the audit of financial statements of various clients in the above mentioned sectors. My job responsibilities as an audit senior also included the following:- Preparation of audit documentation- Review of the work of sub-ordinate team members- Get the audit working papers reviewed from my manager- Ensure compliance of the financial statements with the applicable financial reporting framework and local laws and regulations.- Ensure compliance of the Company's policies and procedures with the local laws and regulations.During the period of articleship I was also able to gain expertise in MS Excel, MS Word and various other computer softwares and ERP systems on various clients including SAP. Show less

  • Audit Supervisor

    Nov 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Audit Senior

    Oct 2011 - Nov 2015
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  HBL - Habib Bank Limited

  Sept 2016 - Jul 2023

  Currently working as Senior Manager, KYC/CDD unit, Governance, Branch BankingMajor responsibilities include:- Setting up the unit as per management expectations;- Lead the team of Team Leaders and Pre-Processors performing KYC Periodic Reviews- Assist Unit Head and Head of Department in management reportings As a Senior Manager, Quality Assurance major responsibilities include:- Performing reviews of Compliance departments and units to identify key gaps.- Lead the team of Analysts and Team Leaders in Quality Assurance department- Ensure smooth processing of reviews- Assist Unit Head and Head of Department for management reporting Worked on the following major initiatives as a project manager:- Implementation of Onsite Branch Compliance Reviews (2016-2017)- Customer Risk Rating Methodology and Framework- Business Transformation Initiatives (2017-2018)- Risk Rating Regularization (2019)- Compliance Risk Management Framework (2019)- Compliance Ladder (2016-17)

  • Senior Manager, KYC/CDD Unit, Governance, Branch Banking

    Oct 2021 - Jul 2023

  • Senior Manager Quality Assurance, Global Compliance

    May 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Senior Project Manager, Global Compliance

    Sept 2016 - Apr 2019
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  Standard Chartered Bank

  Jul 2023 - Jun 2024

  Associate Director Regulatory Compliance
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  The Aga Khan University Hospital (Pakistan)

  Jun 2024 - now

  Manager Internal Audit (Global)

  Working as Manager Internal Audit for Quality Assurance & Methodology (Global). Major responsibilities include:- Reviewing working papers and draft audit report before CIA review for ensuring that global best practices as per IIA standards are upheld and reflected in the audits;- Assisting CIA and Regional Leads in preparation of reporting packs for Management Committee and Board reporting.