MUHAMMAD AZAM AWAN

Address: House No. 31/64, Jammal Abdul Nasir Road, Merashid, Fujairah.

00971561581684

azam579@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging post at your reputable organization that will utilize both my educational qualification and

professional experience to contribute towards organizational success and simultaneously provide excellent opportunities for

career development and personal growth.

HIGHLIGHTS

Qualified Chartered Accountant

4.5 Years of Big 4 (PricewaterhouseCoopers) and Industry External and Internal Audit Experience

Extensive knowledge of IFRS, ISAs, GAAP, Controls and regulatory Compliance

Extensive knowledge of Internal controls evaluation, Drafting Policies and Procedures

Excellent Microsoft Office and Assurance Software Skills

WORK EXPERIENCES

Al Ahli Holding Group, UAE

Oct 2014 - Present

Group Internal Auditor

Reporting to Head of Internal Audit, helping in establishing SOPs and Risk based Methodologies for Internal Audit

Assignments.

Performing Process Audits, reporting deficiencies in internal controls and giving recommendations to improve overall

internal control environment.

Performing periodic Financial & Operational Reviews, identifying and investigating any significant variations and

preparing summary reports for higher management.

Prepare audit reports based on the results of audit performed, special reports on management’s request and maintain

audit working papers for record purpose.

Drafting financial and operational policies and procedures and process flows and work towards their successful

implementation within all areas of the organization.

Review Letter of Credits, Inward Document Collections and Export Collection Documents

Participating in Business Unit Performance Appraisal Meetings and helping stakeholders in the evaluation of business

improvement plans.

Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC), Pakistan

December 2010 – May 2014

Senior Auditor

External Audit Engagements

Leading role in developing business proposals and bidding for new business; including fee negotiations, preparation of

audit strategy, business plans, setting budgets.

Overall management of external audit and other assurance engagements of the firm's top tier clients from planning the

audit till issuance of deliverables.

Focused reviews and compilation of stand-alone and consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with the

requirements of IFRS and 4th Schedule of Companies Ordinance 1984.

Preparation/ certification of various returns for clients listed on stock-exchange.

Focused review of internal control systems and procedures to ensure adherence to management policies, international

best practices and suggesting practical improvements/ recommendations therein.

Overall responsibility for resolving legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arose during the audit engagement,

staying up-to-date with IFRS and listing regulations.

Responsibility for providing guidance to subordinates and team members in identification and assessment of inherent

and control risks, development of audit programs and testing strategy as well as materiality assessment in compliance

with PwC’s international best practices.

Internal Audit Engagements

Preparing financial analysis reports including profitability trend analysis, cost analysis, forecasting and sales trend

analysis.

Reviewing the entire accounting, finance and operational processes of various clients focusing on the internal controls

environment.

Reviewing the financial results of the various entities and identifying and reporting material misstatements in the

presentation of financial information.

Review the systems, procedures and business processes to ensure compliance with IFRSs, and regulatory requirements.

Review financial forecasts and budgets to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Identifying material variances in management accounting estimates such as accruals and depreciation.

Evaluation of internal control procedures to identify areas requiring management intervention.

Preparing special reports as requested by the senior management on business and financial risk and financial reporting.

Preparing audit reports communicating the results to the senior management.

Highlighted Achievements

Successfully leading teams of more than 8 financial auditors in several assignments across Manufacturing, Power and

Non-Government Organizations Sector.

Attained High Performance Scores on successful completion of assignments under tight deadlines and on developing

and maintaining excellent interpersonal relationships with clients and team members.

EDUCATION

Particulars Institute/Board Year

Chartered Accountancy (CA) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of

Pakistan (ICAP) 2014

Chartered Accountancy Intermediate (CA

Intermediate)

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of

Pakistan (ICAP) 2010

Higher Secondary School Certificate

(HSSC) Federal Board 2007

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Rawalpindi Board 2005

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Ability to work under pressure and meet stringent deadlines

Result oriented, self-starter, quick thinker and team player

Willing to accept new challenges and adapt to new working environments

Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at all levels within the organization

Strong report writing skills

IT& ERP SKILLS

Microsoft Office 2007 & 2010 (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

AASMIS

Assurance related software – My Client /Aura 2.4/3.3/4

SUMMARY

Date of Birth: 2nd May 1990

Profile: Male, Single

Nationality: Pakistani

Linguistic Abilities: Reading, writing & speaking English & Urdu.

Visa Status: Work Visa

Notice Period: 45 Days

REFERENCES

References will be made available on request.