Muhammad Yasir Affan - Senior Manager Audit and Assurance

Q: Where is Muhammad Yasir based?

Muhammad Yasir is based in Coventry, United Kingdom and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Muhammad Yasir speak?

Muhammad Yasir speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Urdu (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Muhammad Yasir have?

Muhammad Yasir has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Muhammad Yasir has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months . Note that Muhammad Yasir may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Muhammad Yasir's latest experience?

Muhammad Yasir's most recent position is Senior Manager Audit and Assurance at ICF Deloitte .

Q: What companies has Muhammad Yasir worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Muhammad Yasir has worked for ICF Deloitte , GMG , and IFA .

Q: Which industries is Muhammad Yasir most experienced in?

Muhammad Yasir is most experienced in industries like Professional Services and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Muhammad Yasir most experienced in?

Muhammad Yasir is most experienced in business areas like Audit , Accounting , and Project Management . Muhammad Yasir also has some experience in Finance .

Q: Which industries has Muhammad Yasir worked in recently?

Muhammad Yasir has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Muhammad Yasir worked in recently?

Muhammad Yasir has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Audit , and Project Management .

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Coventry, United Kingdom

Experience

Jul 2022 - Jun 2025

3 years

Karachi, Pakistan

Senior Manager Audit and Assurance

ICF Deloitte

Taking ownership of the delivery of high quality audit engagements from planning through to reporting, while ensuring stakeholder’s expectations are managed and deadlines are met.
Dealing with technical and complex accounting and auditing judgments, being up to date with IASs and IFRSs and industry issues to implement across various clients.
Checking compliance of audit according to the ISAs, audit methodology of firm, relevant legal and regulatory framework and assuring the documentation is up to the standard.
Directing and overseeing the work of junior team members, providing on and off job training and coaching them for their career progression. Being a performance manager evaluating performance appraisals to promote them to next level.
Project managing all aspects of audit delivery, including timelines, team briefings, team supervision, and reviews by more senior team members, including Partners.
Preparing proposals for new audit clients, managing the finances of the engagement, including budgeting, fee negotiation, identifying and communicating overruns, raising fees and agreeing dates for cash collection.
Involved in resource planning which includes scanning CVs, interviewing and recruiting whilst allocating resources and staff for audit clients.
Managing portfolio of over 40 listed and private entities.
Executing assignments and projects through Deloitte Middle East, working directly with clients in sectors such as insurance, banking, and others, while ensuring alignment with regional compliance standards and client expectations.

Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

11 months

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Finance Manager

GMG

Using IFRS framework to prepare financial statements and conclude the annual audit within the required timelines.
Identifying internal control weaknesses and prepare SOPs to strengthen the internal controls of the entity.
Collaborating with internal audit department to identify risk and implement appropriate safeguards.
Monitoring reporting systems, preparing accurate financial reports and statements, interpreting data, preparing and publishing all financial documents and ensuring adherence to industry regulations.
Managing accounting, budget, cash flow and reviewing cost-reduction strategies.
Monthly performance review of the Company to the Board of Directors and senior management including Group CEO and CFO.

May 2016 - May 2021

5 years 1 month

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Chief Accountant

IFA

Preparing according to IFRS framework consolidated financial statements of 17 companies and managing quarterly audits to report to the Kuwait stock exchange.
Researching and updating to record transactions according to the new IFRS and IAS’s which include IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 16 and etc.
Managing multiple teams to ensure month end closing and quarterly audits were closed on time.
Managing audits and being the contact person for statutory auditors.
Being updated to date with local tax laws to ensure compliance of the entity.

Jan 2014 - Apr 2016

2 years 4 months

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Senior

Deloitte

International experience as seconded in consecutive years 2014, 2015 and 2016.

Jun 2010 - Aug 2015

5 years 3 months

Pakistan

Senior Supervisor

Deloitte

Conducting the planning and execution of audit fieldwork.
Supervising and coaching junior members of staff to help them realize their full potential.
Reviewing the audit work performed by junior team members.
Project managing the audit delivery, including timelines, team briefings, team supervision, delivery of audit work, and reviews by more senior team members, including Directors and Partners.
Keeping Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners up to date with progress throughout the course of the assignment.
Preparing reports to senior management from audited entities and audit committees.
Building relationships with the engagement and audited entity staff.
Being the day-to-day point of contact for the audited entity while managing a portfolio of clients.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (9 years) and Banking and Finance (6 years).

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Audit (14 years), Accounting (9 years), Project Management (8 years), and Finance (1 year).

Audit

Accounting

Project Management

Finance

Summary

I am an experienced Chartered Accountant having more than 15 years of experience in external audit and industry working with Deloitte Pakistan, Deloitte Middle East and multinational companies in UAE. I am planning to move to an organization where I can apply my skills and knowledge to achieve the organizational objectives while at the same time fueling my aspirations of personal development.

Skills

Certified Data Analytics Skills Obtained Through Accredited Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of Pakistan (Icap). Advanced Excel, Microsoft Power Bi And Python Were Learnt And Implemented.
Knowledge Of Various Erp And Audit Related Software Such As Sap, Microsoft Dynamics, Audit Software 2 Of Deloitte, Caseware And Etc.
Experience Performing External Audits And Assurance Engagements In Numerous Sectors In Various Countries.
Knowledge Of Auditing Techniques And Standards, Including Risk Assessment, Scoping, Devising An Audit Approach Using Controls Testing And Substantive Testing, And Concluding.
Have Conducted Numerous Workshops As Lead Trainer Related For Exposure To Working Knowledge Of International Standards On Auditing And Working Knowledge Of Ifrs For Staff In Firm.
Trainer For Advanced Excel For Training Sessions In Firm To Impart Analytics, Tools And Techniques For Efficient Working Of Excel.
Training Sessions Conducted For Proprietary Software Such As Caseware To Allow Junior Staff To Learn Audit Documentation And Workflow To Be Done On Software.
Mentoring And Providing Career Guidelines To Junior Audit Staff.
Involved In Interviewing And Screening Applicants For Resource Planning.
Have Successfully Implemented And Led Project Teams For New Erp Systems. I Was Involved In Implementing S4 Hana And Integrating Microsoft Dynamics With Third Party Software.
I Am Directly Reporting To Partner.
Reporting To Group Cfo And Board Of Directors When In Industry.
Assistant Manager, Audit Seniors And Experienced Associates Report To Me.

Languages

English

Advanced

Urdu

Advanced

Education

Oct 2020 - Jun 2023

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

ACA · Chartered Accountancy · Karachi, Pakistan

Oct 2013 - Jun 2016

Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales

ACA · Chartered Accountancy · United Kingdom

Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

University of Karachi

Masters in Economics · Economics · Karachi, Pakistan

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

ACA

Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of Pakistan

ACA

Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of England And Wales

FCCA

Association Of Chartered Certified Accountant

Certified Data Analytics Skills

Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of Pakistan

Profile

Created

November 2025

Last Update

December 2025

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Where is Muhammad Yasir based?

Muhammad Yasir is based in Coventry, United Kingdom and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Muhammad Yasir speak?

Muhammad Yasir speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Urdu (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Muhammad Yasir have?

Muhammad Yasir has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Muhammad Yasir has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Muhammad Yasir may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Muhammad Yasir be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Muhammad Yasir would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Manager Audit and Assurance, Finance Manager, Chief Accountant.

What is Muhammad Yasir's latest experience?

Muhammad Yasir's most recent position is Senior Manager Audit and Assurance at ICF Deloitte.

What companies has Muhammad Yasir worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Muhammad Yasir has worked for ICF Deloitte, GMG, and IFA.

Which industries is Muhammad Yasir most experienced in?

Muhammad Yasir is most experienced in industries like Professional Services and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Muhammad Yasir most experienced in?

Muhammad Yasir is most experienced in business areas like Audit, Accounting, and Project Management. Muhammad Yasir also has some experience in Finance.

Which industries has Muhammad Yasir worked in recently?

Muhammad Yasir has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Muhammad Yasir worked in recently?

Muhammad Yasir has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Audit, and Project Management.

What is Muhammad Yasir's education?

Muhammad Yasir holds a Master in Economics from University of Karachi and a Bachelor in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University.

Does Muhammad Yasir have any certificates?

Muhammad Yasir has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: ACA, ACA, and FCCA.

What is the availability of Muhammad Yasir?

Muhammad Yasir is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Muhammad Yasir?

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