Misha Sameen

Wrap it Cargo Packaging LLC is one of the trusted domestic and international moving, and storage companies in UAE. My responsibilities as the Finance Manager include: Preparation and finalization of IFRS compliant Financial Statements, VAT calculation and submissions for VAT audits and returns, financial planning and budgeting, cashflow management, gap analysis, internal controls, costing, and payroll.

Legend Xpress Shipping LLC is a sister concern of Legend Shipping Group which is currently serving in multiple countries. My responsibilities as the Global Finance Manager of the Group include but are not limited to: • Financial analysis and forecasting • Budget development • Cost allocation • Development and oversight of compliance and financial management systems • Internal controls required for global operations • Preparation and consolidation of group’s financial statements

Thematic Audits follow the principles of agile audit which includes area focused approach that not only expedites the audit process but also delivers effective results. My responsibilities as Manager Thematic Audits include: • Risk assessment of areas typical to bank such as Business Reputation, Legal, Financial, Anti Money Laundering, Credit, Operational, etc. • Drafting risk and control matrices • Audit planning, execution and reporting • Data analytics • Any other tasks which may be handed from time to time.

Pie in the Sky has been into baking happiness for 20 years now. We have around 26 outlets in Karachi and Hyderabad and still growing. Further, we also have Cafes which serve authentic continental foods. My current role is an opportunity to reflect and give back what I have learnt so far and add further to my knowledge and experiences. My job as deputy manager is to assist the internal audit head in planning, execution and delivery of internal audits, investigations, reporting, liaison with other department’s personnel and training my team. My responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Assessment of the strategic, financial, operational, legal and other relevant risks within each significant process/ department and the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls. • Supporting the head of internal audit in overall improvement of risk management across the organization • Inventory audits • Develop and maintain the Internal Audit Manual which includes best and most updated internal audit practices, audit plan, audit universe, audit methodology, etc. • Preparation of risk and control matrices. • Supervision of engagements, preparation and review of draft reports, discussions on practical audit recommendations and follow-up on agreed action plans by the management. • Assist the Head of Internal Audit in establishing an effective program for selecting, developing and managing the Internal Audit team. • Train my team in logical reasoning, internal audit standards, audit standards, language preferences, discussions and dialogues, drafting, reporting and mental health awareness.

As an internal auditor, my job is to monitor and evaluate how well the risks are being managed, the internal processes are working and the business overall is being governed. My job includes: • Conducting meetings with the auditee to gain process uderstanding. • Planning the audit and drafting risk matrices. • Travelling to different sites, meeting the staff, conducting walkthrough and tests. • Performing risk assessment procedures and follow a provocative approach by anticipating emerging issues and drafting recommendations accordingly. • Guide the auditee where necessary. • Assessing how well the issues are being addressed and how well the rules and regulations are being complied by the managements. • Review of Grants. • Investigations. • Managing a variety of stakeholders and their expectations through regular communications.

The Mazars Group is a worldwide partnership and is fully owned and managed collectively by its partners. It is run as a one-firm organisation, with one management structure comprising representatives from the principal practice and geographical units elected by their peers. In Pakistan, the firm has been operating for two decades now and is aggressively growing. My Responsibilities as Assistant Manager Business Development included: • Assessment of the potential opportunities for the firm as they appear on PPRA’s website or forwarded to our Partners by the potential clients. • Coordination with the clients and the relevant personnel including the ones from Mazars Consultancy. • Analysis of the client’s background and financials. • Coordinating with the Partners of the firm directly for the planning and execution of each proposal. • Plan and draft proposals and their execution in terms of each client’s specific needs. These proposals are diversified in nature (i.e. for Audit, Corporate and Secretarial Services, Advisory, Accounting and Taxation)

This firm is based in Abu Dhabi and is a new firm. We had diverse clients profiles and jobs at hand. My engagements varied from audit of new clients to making business plans and conducting feasibility studies for our clients, thus giving me a unique opportunity to be an all rounder and learning about different businesses since their pre-birth phase.

External Audit Services : During my tenure in the Audit department I worked at different levels from Audit Assistant to Senior in KPMG Pakistan. I had the opportunity of gaining experience by way of providing the following nature of services to our valued multinational and local listed and private corporate clients: • Conducted the audit of financial statements in accordance with KPMG Audit Manual and reviewed a number of assignments, which included planning, organizing, controlling, and reviewing the entire job, ensuring compliance of financial statements with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other applicable local laws and regulations. • Prepared Parent Company and Group Financial Statements. • Preparation of management letters issued to the clients highlighting weaknesses in internal controls environment. • Review of work performed by semi seniors and audit assistants. • Worked on E-Audit of clients. • Reporting to assurance Engagement Partner, Director and Section’s Senior Manager Internal Audit Services: • Conducted the internal audits in accordance with International Internal Audit Standards and reviewed assignments, which included planning, organizing, controlling, and reviewing the entire job, ensuring compliance withbest practices along with other applicable local laws and regulations. • Evaluation of the system of internal controls, identification the design gaps, opportunities for process improvements and testing of existing controls’ effectiveness and finalization of internal audit report for presenting before the management of the Company in ERP environment (Oracle Financial). • Involved in internal audit function of various organizations, developing, restructuring and evaluating internal control systems and giving recommendations to client’s management. • Reporting to the engagement manager and the department’s Senior Manager