Shehroz Sikander, ACA

Experience

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  PwC

  Nov 2012 - May 2016

  Senior Associate

  Associated with A. F. Ferguson & Co. Lahore (a network firm of PwC), as a trainee student - ABAS (Assurance and Business Advisory Services) department.During this period I have worked in capacities ranging from entry level Audit Assistant to Audit Senior managing various assignments and leading teams of article students. Gained experience in the areas of:• Performing statutory audits as per International Standards on Auditing (ISAs);• Preparation of Separate and Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs);• Performing audits to check compliance with Income Tax Ordinance 2001;• Performing audits to check compliance with peculiar statutory requirements such as for specific industries;• Audit of General Banking Operations;• Performing Business Process Review Assignment for identification of gaps in internal controls and providing recommendation for the improvement of internal controls;• Carrying out ‘Agreed-Upon-Procedures’ assignments;• Performing Internal Audit assignments; andUndertook planning and finalization of engagements, resolution of key issues arising out of engagements, reporting on compliance with statutory requirements, review of tax computations and drafting of mandatory communication with the management and those charged with governance.The experience gained here was instrumental in enhancing the ability to lead, adapt, manage time, work within a team, interact with clients and deliver result-oriented outputs Show less

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  Sapphire Textile Mills Limited and Sapphire Wind Power Company Limited

  Feb 2017 - Jun 2022

  Being a Team lead, my key responsibilities include but are not limited to; i. Understanding of STML corporate objectives and inherent risks.ii. Identification of Auditable Business Units within the STML and perform Risk Assessment of each unit. iii. Preparation of “Risk Registers” and allocate risk rating to each area. Mapping of controls and preparation of “RCMs”iv. Preparation of Risk Based Internal Audit Plan for the year accordingly. v. Planning of Field Audit Programme. vi. Conducting initial meetings with departmental heads.vii. Managing the team in execution of field work.viii. Preparation of Audit Finding Report and discuss the same with higher level management for the purpose to document management responses.ix. Present the Internal Audit Reports to the “Audit Committee” in Quarterly meetings. x. Present the Internal Audit Reports to the “CEO” fortnightly.xi. Perform follow-ups with departments and ensure implementations of agreed recommendations.xii. Analysis of financial results.xiii. Supervise pre-audit of all payments made.xiv. Other tasks such as ensuring company’s compliance with CCG requirements, identifying ERP controls which can automate the business process to not only save time and cost but also to bring strong reliance over system to prevent fraud & error, documenting SWPCL’s cycle wise processes ‘as is’ in summarized flow chart forms etc Show less

  • Senior Manager Internal Audit

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Manager Internal Audit

    Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Deputy Manager Internal Audit

    Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Assistant Manager Internal Audit

    Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
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  Confiz

  Jun 2022 - now

  Senior Manager-Finance and Accounts

  Leading a team of nine, overseeing key areas including:• Management and Corporate Reporting• Budgeting and Forecasting• Process Developments and ImprovementsKey Achievements:• Spearheaded improvements in the BI Dashboard, enhancing management insights.• Streamlined and improved management reporting to ensure the accuracy of financial data and provide more insightful analysis• Led the exercise of identifying improvements and implementing controls in timesheeting tool.• Developed comprehensive rule books and SOPs, and ensuring adherence across functions.• Playing an active role in the successful implementation of ERP within the company.• Collaborating closely with the business, providing in-depth analyses for informed decision-making. Show less