Muhammad (Yasir) A.
Senior Manager Audit and Assurance
Experience
Jul 2022 - Jun 2025
3 yearsKarachi, 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.
- Evaluating performance appraisals to promote team members to the 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 monthsDubai, United Arab Emirates
Finance Manager
Gulf Marketing Group
- 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.
- Conducting 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 monthDubai, 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 IASs which include IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 16, etc.
- Managing multiple teams to ensure month end closing and quarterly audits were closed on time.
- Managing audits and serving as the contact person for statutory auditors.
- Staying updated with local tax laws to ensure compliance of the entity.
Jan 2014 - Apr 2016
2 years 4 monthsAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Senior
Deloitte
- International experience as seconded in consecutive years 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Jun 2010 - Aug 2015
5 years 3 monthsPakistan
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.
Summary
I have over 15 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant, leading high-quality audits and financial management in diverse industries. I excel in applying IFRS and IAS standards, overseeing complex audit engagements, and guiding teams to meet rigorous deadlines.
I focus on enhancing internal controls and aligning processes with regional and international regulations. With expertise in managing portfolios for both listed and private entities, I continually deliver value by combining technical accounting skills with strategic oversight to advance organizational success.
Languages
English
AdvancedUrdu
AdvancedEducation
University of Karachi
Masters in Economics · Pakistan
Oxford Brookes University
BSc in Applied Accounting · Applied Accounting · United Kingdom
Certifications & licenses
Xero Certified
Xero
QuickBooks Online Certification
Intuit QuickBooks
Data Analytics
ICAP
ACA
Institute of Chartered Accountants Of Pakistan
ACA
Institute of Chartered Accountants Of England And Wales
FCCA
Association Of Chartered Certified Accountant
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Aptech
Certified Data Analytics Skills
Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of Pakistan
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