Muhammad Arsalan, ACA

Experience

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  Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Audit Semi Senior

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Audit Associate

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
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  Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman

  Aug 2019 - Sept 2020

  Responsibilities/Accomplishments:- Competently planning & executing audit process as per ISA while assessing risk and evaluating internal controls. Developing & conducting audit programs while ensuring compliance of financial statements with IFRS and other regulatory requirements - Maintaining close liaison with audit team while overseeing progress. Utilizing key skills in finalization of audit and drafting deliverables while adeptly ensuring timely completion of allocated tasks in accordance with company’s policies & procedures - Rendering expertise in fostering positive relationships with clients. Delivering support to clients in preparation of financial statements and reporting to engagement manager and partner. Liaising with consulting tax advisors, actuaries and IT experts - Obtaining experience & knowledge by performing non-routine tasks i.e. special assignments of the firm and got the letter of appreciation for my outstanding performance on those assignments. Obtaining internal audit experience from time to time by involving in different internal audit assignments Show less

  • Senior Audit Associate

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2020

  • Quality Control Reviewer

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
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  Grant Thornton Saudi Arabia

  Dec 2019 - Jun 2020

  Senior Associate Auditor

  I was assigned on secondment to Grant Thornton – Saudi Arabia, Riyadh Office (2020) to lead various financial statements audit engagements to completion. Working in new environments exposes me to new challenges requiring understanding of financial reporting requirements and other applicable regulatory requirements of respective locations.

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  EY

  Nov 2020 - May 2022

  Audit Senior

  My responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:- Engagement planning, execution and finalization of audit in accordance with EY Global Audit Methodology;- Overall planning of audits, conducting initial planning meetings with clients to understand & co-develop expectations and designing audit strategies in consultation with the engagement partner, using big data and analytics and after assessing the underlying audit risk in the light of the assessment of the client’s overall control environment;- Leading multiple engagements within budgets and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, result based team environment;- Managing, mentoring and developing an audit team to incorporate assurance around technical and professional development requirement including promoting conductive work environment and build cordial relations with team members; and- Review client’s financial statements and ensuring consistency with the applicable financial reporting framework including compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local laws and directives of regulatory authorities. Show less

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  Grant Thornton - UAE

  Jul 2022 - now

  I was associated in the capacity of Senior Audit Associate at GT where my responsibilities include:- Using my team and relationship management skills to ensure that mine’s and the audit team’s documentation – from planning to completion of an Audit, meets GT and regulatory standards;- Building meaningful relationships and demonstrating curiosity that will allow me to have insightful conversations and provide visible challenge during the audit;- Managing, mentoring and developing an audit team to incorporate assurance around technical and professional development requirement including promoting conductive work environment and build cordial relations with team members; - Developing new insights and proposing innovative solutions to help enhance audit quality; and- Put the team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations. Show less

  • Assistant Audit Manager

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Senior Audit Associate

    Jul 2022 - Oct 2023