Muhammad Ali FCCA, CFE, APFA

1 - Develop Strategic Risk-Based Audit (RBA) Plan, internal audit methodologies to enhance audit efficiency, establish an effective working relationship with executive level management to be perceived as a "business advisor". 2 - Conduct Fraud investigations as and when received from the management and conduct full enquiries, data analysis and submit investigation report for action. 3 - Work with HR and Legal Department in finalizing the investigation actions 4 - Planning staff resources and propose tailored internal audit plan and audit work programs, coordinate with management on kick-off meetings and other necessary planning activities. 5 - Define the overall scope of the Audit create and maintain a timeline schedule, highlighting major milestones and associated dates for assignment activities, identifying, and communicating Audit dependencies and impacts. 6 - Proficiently extract and analyze data, develop insights and make recommendations to management. 7 - Develop detailed working papers to provide sufficient evidence of work completed in the execution of the audit program including testing and analyzing results. 8 - Lead / conduct Internal Audits / Operational Audits in accordance with the Internal Audit Methodology and assess both the design and operational effectiveness of the internal controls of different business processes, i.e., Sales, Purchases, Fixed Asset, Supply Chain, Treasury etc. and other special projects. 9 - Interact with all levels of management to discuss risks and opportunities and manage relationships. 10 - Assist Management in implementation of on-going sales force automation software. 11 - Author reports/management packages, summarizing findings/highlights/root causes & related lessons learned and present to the top management and owners with clear and practical recommendations and establish a follow-up process to assess and report on the adequacy of actions taken by management in response to the audit reports.

Worked in the Taxation and Legal Advisory Services section of PwC, my responsibilities include: 1 - Liaison with clients' taxation department and communication of tax related matters; 2 - Correspondence with Federal Board of Revenue’s personnel on matters affecting clients’ interest and for routine compliance matters; 3 - Reviewing clients’ tax computations in respect of returns, statements and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws; 4 - Replying to various show cause notices from tax authorities to justify our treatment regarding certain tax matters, and preparing & filing appeal documents on behalf of clients at the appellate level; 5 - Providing tax advice to clients regarding various tax matters. The experience at Taxation and Legal Advisory Services department has enabled me to practically apply my knowledge relating to taxations laws, effectively communicate with FBR’s personnel & clients, and undertake extensive research on complex tax matters. Following are the clients that have contributed significantly towards my professional growth: - Habib Bank limited - Roche Pakistan Limited - Government Holdings - Pak Kuwait Investment Limited

Binzagr Factory for Insulation Materials (BFIM) is the Sister Concern of Binzagr Company. BFIM is engaged in undertaking insulation of various Saudi Aramco and SABIC projects, and its various downstream operations including scaffolding and refractory works. Worked in BFIM’s Internal Audit and Compliance department, I reported to the General Manager/CEO of the company and my responsibilities includes: 1 - Planning audits by understanding BFIM objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls and external regulations; identifying risk areas and preparing audit programs based on my risk assessment; 2 - Assessing compliance with controls by executing audit program steps; testing general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements; examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation; 3 - Reviewing BFIM’s policies and procedures relating to material management and ensuring compliance with them; Testing accuracy and completeness of the recorded material costs; 4 - Planning audits by understanding BFIM objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls and external regulations; identifying risk areas and preparing audit programs based on my risk assessment; 5 - Assessing compliance with controls by executing audit program steps; testing general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements; examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation; 6 - Reviewing BFIM’s policies and procedures relating to material management and ensuring compliance with them; Testing accuracy and completeness of the recorded material costs;

My experience in the Assurance and Business Advisory Group of the firm enabled me to develop a comprehensive understanding of the competitive and regulatory environments of diversified industries, and the accounting and internal control systems implemented at various organizations. My responsibilities included: 1 - Planning and execution of audit engagements, including the supervision and training of team members; 2 - Conducting business and audit risk assessment through client meetings, research and analysis, and cumulative audit knowledge; 3 - Ensuring compliance with the requirements of International Standards on Auditing, and other regulatory requirements; 4 - Liaising with and developing good working relationships with the client to deliver engagement expectations; 5 - Coordinating with professionals in various fields like legal, actuarial and IT experts; 6 - Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), corporate laws, listing regulations and other directives of regulatory authorities; 7 - Provision of advisory services including evaluation of internal controls and making recommendations for any deficiencies identified therein. Following are the clients that have contributed significantly towards my professional growth: - Pakistan State Oil company Limited - Pak Arab Pipeline company Limited - Engro Foods Limited - Mobil Askari Lubricants Limited - Shell Gas LPG Limited - Adamjee Engineering Private Limited - Aga Khan Health Services Pakistan  - Johnson and Johnson Pakistan

Fellow Member

Accounting and Finance

Bachelors of Commerce