1. Abdullah Sarwar ACCA
Email: abdullah.sarwar.ey@gmail.com
abdullah.sarwar@pk.ey.com
Cell: 00923456686328
Marital Status: Single
OBJECTIVE:
To employ my knowledge and experience with the intention of securing a professional career with opportunities for challenges and
career advancement, while gaining knowledge of new skills and expertise.
PERSONAL SUMMARY
Qualified Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in auditing, financial reporting, financial analysis, accounting systems,
implementation and evaluation of internal control systems and compilation of audit and management reports. Accountancy, audit and
reporting experience gained by rendering services to multinational and local clients across broad industry sectors
A detail oriented, efficient and organized professional with experience of three and a half years (3.5) in EY Pakistan and three (3)
months in EY Saudi Arabia. Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with an ability to make well thought out decisions. I
have excellent communication and presentation skills with an ability to interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial
colleagues.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
4 Auditing ( Internal and External)
4 Financial reporting
4 Accounting systems including ERPs
4 Internal control documentation and evaluation
4 Financial analysis 4 Consolidation
4 Planning and control
4 Regulatory compliance
4 Profitability analysis
4 Risk management
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
ICAEW Graduated in November 2013 and applied for membership.
ACCA Graduated in February 2011 and became member in September 2014.
Advance subjects were P4-Advance Financial Management, P7-Advance Audit & Assurance (INT) and P-6 Advance Taxation (UK)
CAT Qualified in August 2009.
ICAP Result awaiting for last 2 papers of ACA from Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
A Levels:
From University of Cambridge with majors of Accounting (A*), Business Studies (A) and Economics (B).
Matriculation:
Passed Matriculation in Science From Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Gujranwala.
HONORS AND AWARDS
4 Gold Medalist in ACCA Paper P-2 Corporate Reporting
4 Passed ACCA papers in minimum possible time of 1.5 years in first attempt.
4 Scored 95% marks in matriculation and achieved 6th
position overall in the Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education.
4 Passed all papers of ICAEW and ACCA in first attempt.
4 Represented school at national declamation contests and won several debates competition.
WORK EXPERIENCE
ERNST & YOUNG, LAHORE
Audit Senior (from May 2011 till present) (From Junior to Audit Senior)
Joined as an Audit Associate on 06th May 2011 and was appointed as a Job-in-charge to certain clients within 1.5 years.
I have been involved in various types of assignments relating to Audit & Assurance, Review assignments and other related assignments
in different sectors such as manufacturing concerns, power sector, service entities and trading organizations for both multinational
and local companies. I have also experience in performing group audit and preparation of consolidated financial statements. I have
been regularly promoted based on multisource feedback and counselor survey.
My responsibilities and key activities undertaken are as follows:
• Carrying assurance engagements from the Planning Stage to Execution to Conclusion, starting from completion of applicable
Global Audit Methodology documentation such as Internal Controls and Fraud Considerations Form
• Extensive application of the International Standards of Auditing (ISAs) on assurance engagements and ensuring that the financial
statements prepared by the client are in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and all
applicable local laws and regulations

2. • Planning and devising systems’ documentation at the start of audit, covering the Company’s operations and financial aspects
• Managing engagement economics
• Recommendations in the form of Management Letter to add value to the audit
• Counselling all levels of staff assigned to me with on-job training and professional development of staff
• Coordinating with professionals of various fields like legal, tax and IT experts for resolution of critical reportable matters
• Liaison at various levels of client management to maintain and manage cooperative relationship
Sector Roles and Responsibility Work Performed and Assignments
Power Generation
Junior to Audit Senior
ØHalf year review assignment.
ØFull scope audit
Public Sector
Ø Government Institution
Ø Projects by USAID and KnH
Junior to Audit Senior
ØFull scope audit
ØProject audit
Manufacturing Sector
Junior to Audit Senior
ØFull Scope Audit
ØHalf year review engagements
Education Sector
Ø College & University
Ø Biggest group in Pakistan of
schools
Junior to Audit Senior ØFull Scope Audit
Payment processing and
Automation Junior to Audit Senior
ØFull Scope Audit
ØHalf year review engagements.
Trading Audit Senior ØFull Scope Audit
Pharmaceutical Audit Senior ØFull Scope audit
ERNST & YOUNG- Riyadh
Tax Associate ( February 2014 to May 2014)
Further, due to positive feedback and my performance appraisal, I was selected for secondment as part of Global Horizon program in
Ernst & Young Riyadh where I worked as Tax Associate for three months on many international clients. I was involved in planning and
preparation of tax and zakat returns, conducting tax certification and advising clients on tax exposures.
CLIENT PORTFOLIO
4 Financial sector ( Investment bank, commercial bank)
4 Insurance
4 Air Defense
4 Construction
4 Engineering and information technology.
OTHER KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
4 Thorough understanding of IFRSs , IASs and ISAs
4 Proficient in the use of EY Audit tools such as AAM, JE testing, EY Micro Start, Global Analytics, Caseware, GAMx and GAAIT etc.
4 Professionally proficient in MS Excel, MS word, Outlook and MS power point.
4 Worked on different accounting systems such as Microsoft GP Dynamics, Peachtree, Sage, Quick books, empower and Oracle.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
4 Attended workshops on EY GAM and business ethics.
4 Attended training for IFRS courses and other updates
4 Attended various seminars arranged by ICAEW, ACCA
PERSONAL SKILLS
4 Developed the ability to work under time pressure situations without compromising quality of work and concluding the work on
time.
4 Have the ability to work as part of team as well has the experience of leading the team.
4 Able to adapt myself to new surroundings; to make suitable change so as to fit new conditions.
4 Good communication and presentation skills.
4 Multi-tasking, problem solving, quick learner etc.
4 Passionate for accounting and finance and want to make my stature among the legends of professions.
REFERENCES
Shaheir Aamir -Assistant Audit Manager – EY LLP- Birmingham office (Shaheir.aamir@uk.ey.com)
(I worked under the supervision of Mr. Shaheir Aamir and he was also my workplace mentor and counselor.)