Ubair Mohammed ACA

Experience

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  Grant Thornton Bharat LLP

  Feb 2017 - Oct 2021

  Acted as leading Senior on external audits of Airport Operators, Energy generation and Distribution, Real estate, Manufacturing, Supply chain logistics, Trading, Pharmaceutical etc industries. Involved in the planning till conclusion & reporting stages of the audit. Provided coaching and development of junior staff on the engagements handled. Performed external audits of Real estate, Manufacturing, Supply chain logistics, Trading, Pharmaceutical etc industries. Involved in the planning till conclusion & reporting stages of the audit.

  • Senior Auditor

    Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Junior Auditor

    Feb 2017 - Feb 2021
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  VISION CA (CA Community)

  Feb 2021 - Sept 2021

  Mentor
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  Moore Global

  Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

  External Auditor

  Managed diverse statutory audits for multinational corporations, government entities, and LLPs in Oman, overseeing 35-40 engagements per busy season with a team of 8-10 professionals, demonstrating strong leadership and project management skills.Received client recognition for delivering value-added services, including identifying lease accounting issues resulting in a $4 Mn adjustment of revenue for a real estate investment client. Detected control weaknesses in operating expenses, potentially saving the client $0.5 Mn, showcasing keen analytical abilities and attention to detail.Actively engaged in training initiatives, providing guidance on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Standards on Auditing (ISA), and accounting software to junior staff, contributing to their professional development and skill enhancement. Show less

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  PwC Luxembourg

  Feb 2023 - now

  Assistant Audit Manager

  Conducted statutory and contractual audits for private equity, real estate and asset wealth management funds across Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, and France, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and delivering value-added insights to clients.Led comprehensive audits as a senior team member, overseeing the entire audit process from planning to reporting, managing teams of 10 to 15 audit staffs during peak seasons, and ensuring efficient allocation of resources for optimal outcomes.Managed multiple audit engagements during the demanding busy season, including 5 fund groups with varying asset under management (AUM) ranging from €1.5 Bn to €4 Bn, and audits for 15-20 management companies with revenues ranging from €2 Mn to €25 Mn per entity, showcasing adept project management skills.Collaborated with investment/deal teams of clients to coordinate valuation of significant unquoted investments, liaising with internal valuation teams for independent audit verification, demonstrating proficiency in financial analysis and due diligence processes.Took on key responsibilities including organizing audit planning meetings, conducting independence checks, managing budgets and resources, coordinating with stakeholders, reviewing audit working papers and reports, participating in status calls with senior management, drafting audit findings reports, and contributing to board meetings for adoption of audited accounts, ensuring high-quality audit files and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Actively contributed to the professional development of junior auditors by providing technical training on accounting and excel, receiving positive feedback from colleagues and recognition from senior management for exceptional performance and leadership qualities. Show less