Muhammad Anwar (ACCA)

Experience

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  A. F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network)

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2019

  Senior Associate

  A. F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers network) is among the largest firms of professional accountants in Pakistan, associated with the Firm as 'Senior Associate' with specialization in internal audit and accounting outsourcing services.My role was to supervise the fieldwork and according to the audit plan by bringing disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes of client and suggesting recommendations to senior management to increase efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls and also suggest appropriate accounting treatment and disclosure according to IFRS. Key responsibilities include:Developed risk-based internal audit plan;Evaluated and ensured that risk management, control and governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the organization’s objectives and goals to be met;Preparation and review of work papers and providing guidance to team members to ensure that work papers support the audit conclusion;Drafting of internal audit report and suggesting recommendation to resolve the issues identified during the audit; andConducting meetings with client’s key personnel to discuss issues identified during the audit.Clients that have contributed significantly to my professional growth:- Education Fund for Sindh- Tata Group- Tyco Electronics Raychem GmBH- Kaneshiro Delica Foods- International Textile- Anoud Textile Mills- Jang Group- U & I Garments (Junaid Jamshed) Show less

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  Rafiq & Co. Chartered Accountants

  Dec 2019 - May 2020

  Audit Manager

  Worked with Rafiq & Co. Chartered Accountants as a ‘Audit Manager’ with hands on experience of external auditing, financial reporting, outsourcing and consulting services. Responsibilities includes:● Actively engaged in the preparation of planning and strategy documents for external / statutory audit and other engagements.● Involved in risk identification as well as risk assessment procedures.● Managed the preparation of financial statements for statutory reporting.● Assessed internal controls of various entities to identify system deficiencies and recommended the adoption of best practices to the client’s senior management.● Team leader for carrying out test of internal controls on business processes and substantive testing of various transactions.● Supervising, monitoring, coaching and controlling the subordinates.● Preparing proposals for new client as part of client solicitation. Show less

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  A. F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network)

  Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

  Senior Associate I

  A. F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers network) is among the largest firms of professional accountants in Pakistan, associated with the Firm as 'Senior Associate I' with specialization in internal audit and accounting outsourcing services.My role was to supervise the client's bookkeeping and accounting department suggest appropriate accounting treatment and disclosure according to IFRS. Key responsibilities include:- Reviewing and approving the bookkeeping transactions as per the accounting treatment of thetransactions.- Preparing monthly reconciliations of bank statements, payables and receivables.- Preparing clients' financial statements and ensuring consistency with the applicable financialreporting framework including compliance with IFRS, local laws and directives of regulatoryauthorities.- Identifying deficiencies in the control processes and recommending the best course of actionavailable.- Supervising and coaching the subordinates.Clients that have contributed significantly to my professional growth:- Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) Show less

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  Attock Cement Pakistan Limited

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

  Assistant Manager Internal Audit

  My role was to supervise the fieldwork and lead the audit cycle according to the BAC approved annual audit plan by bringing disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes of the Company and suggesting recommendations to Senior Management to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the key business processes. Key responsibilities include:- Developed risk-based internal audit plan.- Conducted kick-off meetings with process owners.- Evaluated and ensured that risk management, control and governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the Company’s objectives and goals to be met.- Assigned tasks to team members according to their technical capabilities.- Reviewed work papers and provided guidance to team members to ensure that work papers support the audit conclusion.- Drafted internal audit report and suggested recommendation to resolve the issues identified during the audit.- Conducted meetings with Company’s key personnel to discuss issues identified during the audit.- Prepared Board Audit Committee Board Pack for the quarterly BAC meetings.- Prepared Minutes of the Meeting of the Board Audit Committee under the guidance of Head of Department.- Performed multiple ad hoc assignments required by the management from time to time.- Performed fortnightly review of Near expiry Bank guarantees, advances to suppliers and employees.- Performed verification of Full & Final settlements of employees. Show less

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  International Steels Limited

  Jan 2024 - now

  Deputy Manager Internal Audit