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RAO ABDUR REHMAN

AUDIT & FINANCE PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING – FINANCIAL REPORTING & ANALYSIS – AUDITING – COMPLIANCE

Highly accomplished accounting and finance professional with successful track record of developing and administering effective organizational policies and procedures in diverse environments.

Proficient project leader who aligns financial initiatives to achieve strategic objective/goals. Results-driven, decisive collaborator with proven success in building strong, lasting relationships with managers,

associates and customers. Effective communicator who seeks positive resolution to problems through active listening and commitment to

integrity. Skilled auditor, experienced in analyzing processes and recommending improvements.

CORE COMPETENCIES IFRS & US GAAP International Standards - Auditing Interpersonal skills Financial reporting and analysis Budgeting and forecasting ERP and system adaptability Document and policies management Taxation Consolidation Senior level adaptability Laws and regulations Team management

EDUCATION

Professional Qualification Year Institute Certified Public Accountant (USA)* 2016 Alaska Board of Public Accountancy Associate Chartered Accountant 2010 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan Bachelor of Commerce 2007 University of Karachi

*Passed the Uniform CPA Exams and currently in the process of getting the licensure.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE KPMG SAUDI ARABIA – JEDDAH OFFICE • Assistant Manager - Audit July 2016 to date

KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services having more than 155,000 professionals working together to deliver value in 155 countries worldwide. As an Assistant Manager in the Audit and Assurance Department (AAD) of KPMG Jeddah office, I am reporting to Audit Partner, Directors and Senior Managers.

My responsibilities include the planning, supervision, execution and finalization of audits of portfolio of local and multinational clients. One of the major client allocated to me is SAVOLA Group, which is a public joint stock company incorporated in Saudi Arabia and has a broad portfolio of activities including production food products (mainly edible oil, sugar and pasta), retailing and undertaking strategic investments. The group is operating in KSA, Egypt, UAE, Iran, Morocco, Algeria, Turkey and Sudan through its various subsidiaries. Specific tasks assigned to me on this project include the finalization of group consolidation and liaising with the group component auditors in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey regions in order to complete the group audit in a timely and efficient manner.

Significant corporate clients that have contributed to my professional growth at KPMG KSA include:

Name of client Business Sector Savola Group Company Holding company / Investment Management Savola Foods Company Food products Panda Retail Company Retail Afia International Company Edible Oil Afia Distribution Company Distribution and marketing International Foods Industries Specialty fats United Sugar Company Sugar processing Omnium International Company Engineering works AATCO Foods Industries Food products

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COUGAR DRILLING SOLUTIONS GLOBAL DMCC – DUBAI • Finance Manager July 2013 to May 2016

Cougar Drilling Solutions provides oil drilling related services and tools. The company is operating in Canada, North America, Middle East and Asia Pacific. As Finance Manager of Cougar Drilling Solutions Dubai, I reported to Group CFO and VP Operations and was responsible for the full accounting and financial reporting cycle of eastern division of the Group. My key responsibilities entail the following:

Financial reporting, analysis, budgeting and forecasting Co-ordination and effective communication with the Company’s divisions across Canada, UAE, Saudi Arabia,

Iraq, Pakistan, Indonesia and Turkey for the purpose of financial reporting Managing the closure of all books of accounts, consolidation and preparing the monthly reporting pack Analysis of the monthly financial reporting pack Participate in preparation of annual budget, cash flow projections and monthly forecasts

Statutory financial reporting and external audit Preparation of the annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and applicable local requirements Liaising with statutory auditors and facilitate the annual and periodic audits Compilation of financial information for the purpose of submitting new tenders and for the purpose of renewing

the trade licenses Taxation and legal compliance Dealing with lawyers/tax advisors to ensure compliance of local corporate and taxation laws and regulations Assist and advice the local finance teams in preparation of tax calculations as per the applicable tax laws Work with legal and tax advisors to arrive at the best possible tax solutions including transfer pricing issues

Treasury and cash management Cash flow management across different offices and review of bank reconciliation statements Dealing with company’s bankers in respect of letter of credits, bank guarantees and bills under collection. Support and supervise accounts receivable/payable functions and dealing with banks, debtors and creditors Review of monthly payroll processing and other vendor payments and ensure adherence to internal control

procedures relating to payments, accounting and financial reporting Asset management and others Fixed assets and inventory management and related reconciliations Review of intercompany reconciliations Review the various accounting processes and recommend enhanced and efficient way of doing things Supervision, development and on the job training of finance staff

KPMG – PAKISTAN AND UAE • Assistant Manager - Audit May 2011 to June 2013 • Audit Trainee (CA Articleship of 3.5 years) November 2007 to May 2011

KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services having more than 155,000 professionals working together to deliver value in 155 countries worldwide. As an Assistant Manager in the Audit and Assurance Department (AAD) of KPMG Pakistan, I was reporting to Audit Partner and Senior Manager. My key responsibilities entail the following: Planning and execution of audit, reviews and other assignments (as per the requirements of International

Standards on Auditing and other applicable local laws and requirements) Developing the audit strategy including designing and application of audit procedures for various clients,

assessment of business and audit risks, allocating audit resources, defining deadlines and ensuring a comprehensive and appropriate terms of reference is set for each review

Leading teams through the planning, execution and finalization stages of audit Review of financial statements (as per the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

and local regulator) Co-ordination with professionals of various professions like legal, tax, actuary and IT experts in respect of audit

and accounting issues Reporting of significant issues to the Audit Partner/Senior Manager and the client’s management and decision

making for resolution of critical reportable matters.

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Co-ordination and working with other offices of KPMG locally and internationally in respect of group audits and other special assignments

Engagement management and developing good working relationships with the clients to deliver engagement expectations, providing advisory and value added services in various aspects of business

Preparation of audit proposals and presentations for prospective clients Review of work performed and development and on-the-job training of audit staff Budgeting of the cost and review the client’s recovery

During my affiliation with the firm, I also worked as Senior Associate in the AAD of KPMG Lower Gulf Limited, Abu Dhabi on two short term deputations each of six months. During this tenure, I have been associated with various local and multinational clients and was responsible for the planning, supervision, review and finalization of audit and the financial statements of the clients assigned to me. Significant corporate clients that have contributed to my professional growth at KPMG include:

Name of client Business Sector The Resource Group (TRG) Call center, Software, BPO, Web Based Marketing Pakistan State Oil Company Oil and Gas Wyeth Pakistan Limited & Pfizer Pakistan Limited Pharmaceutical Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority Real Estate Development Oil & Gas Investments Limited Oil and Gas ORIX Investment Bank Pakistan Limited Financial Services ESNAAD – Petroleum Services Co. (a subsidiary of ADNOC) Oil and Gas Taweelah Aluminum Extrusion Co. LLC Aluminum Extrusion Al Ain Farms for Livestock Production Food - Dairy, poultry and juices Emirates Fast Food Company LLC (McDonald’s UAE) Food Western Bainoona Group (WBG) Construction & Transportation

In addition to the external audits and review engagements, I have also been engaged in certain special assignments during my affiliation with KPMG. These assignments include Forensic Investigations, Internal Audits and Agreed Upon Procedures in different areas. A summary of the worked performed is as follows:

Name of client Business sector Scope Forensic Investigation of an International Donor (2010)

Not for profit organization Forensic Investigation of one of the largest humanitarian organization in collaboration with KPMG Switzerland, UAE and South Africa to identify and substantiate fraudulent activities, collusion and cartel in procurement process. The engagement was carried out in Islamabad.

Forensic investigation of an international fast food chain client (December 2011)

Food Engagement involved verification of identified fraudulent transactions and reporting to the management the results of examination of the underlying evidences supporting the transactions The engagement was carried out in Sharjah, UAE.

Saudi Pak Leasing Company Limited (2012)

Leasing and financing Agreed upon procedures for review of financing and capital market operations of the company for period 2004 to 2007, including reporting to the management the detailed analysis of the operations of the Company.

Macter International Limited (2011)

Production and distribution of pharmaceutical products

Internal audit of certain business processes of the company including Fixed Assets Management, Production and Procurement management as per KPMG Internal Audit Methodology.

IT PROFICIENCY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING COURSES • Proficient in all components of Microsoft Office. • Hand on experience of using Exact Macola ERP

and adaptability to different business systems. • On hand practical experience of using KPMG

audit software e-Audit, IDEA and Case ware.

Participated and attended various in-house training courses and workshops on the following topics e-Audit (CAAT Tool) KPMG’s Audit Methodology (KAM), ISA, IFRS PWC IFRS Seminars

CONTACT DETAILS PERSONAL City: Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mobile: +966 54 9360675 Email: rabdurrehman@hotmail.com

Nationality: Pakistani Date of birth: 22 July 1987 Languages: Proficient in English and Urdu Valid License: Yes (UAE / KSA)