1. AHSAN IQBAL
PLOT NO 15, FLAT NO.301 B.M.C.H.S, KARACHI, PAKISTAN. TEL NO. +92 3443088147
Dear Sir / Madam,
I take up this letter as an opportunity to present myself as a potential candidate for a suitable position in
your organisation. My diversified and in-depth professional work experience at CYAN Limited (Dawood
Hercules Group), member firm of Ernst & Young Global in Pakistan Ernst & Young Ford Rhodes Sidat
Hyder, Chartered Accountants (EYFRSH) and A.F. Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants (a
member firm of PWC Network), coupled with an outstanding track at both professional and academic
studies (as detailed in my résumé) has enabled me to envision myself as a valuable asset for an
organisation as prestigious as yours.
My Professional strengths include the following areas:
 Financial Reporting based on Applicable reporting framework i.e. IFRS, IAS, ISA and GAAP
 External & Internal Audit.
 Risk assessment and internal control testing
 Taxation
I have also been seconded to Ernst & Young - Dubai and Ernst & Young - Riyadh while working as an
Audit Senior in the Assurance and Advisory Business Services (AABS) group of EYFRSH. Having
been associated with these organisations for more than six years, I have had multiple opportunities to be
involved in various statutory audits / reviews and tax assignments. Such exposure to a wide spectrum of
clients with a rich variety of work experience has provided me with an in-depth view of the key business
processes, risk management procedures, accounting and internal control systems, corporate
governance and regulatory as well as accounting frameworks for a range of industries. Equally
important, it has enriched me professionally and equipped me with the traits needed to deal with a variety
of situations in an innovative, effective and efficient manner.
I am looking for a career opportunity that commensurate my skills and which can provide me with a
competitive working environment coupled with the opportunity for career growth at the organisation. I
believe my experience and training has given me the skills to make a valuable contribution.
Thank you for your time to consider my application.
Regards,
Ahsan Iqbal
Encl: Résumé

2. AHSAN IQBAL
Current Mobile Number: +92 3443088147
Current Email Id: ahsan_i_h@hotmail.com
Current Address: Plot No 15, Flat No.301 B.M.C.H.S, Karachi, Pakistan.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To work for a dynamic organization which values the principles of integrity, commitment to competence
and is socially responsible as such organization will provide challenging opportunities, invaluable learning
experiences and will suitably reward the qualities of being a dependable and hardworking individual, such
as through career growth.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CYAN LIMITED JANUARY 2016 - PRESENT
Cyan Limited is a public listed company focused on making equity investments in companies with high
growth potential.
Currently working as an Assistant Manager Finance, where my major responsibilities encompass:
 Preparing annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local law requirements;
 Monthly and quarterly management reporting to CFO and CEO.
 Liaison with external and internal auditors, assessing their recommendations and ensuring
effective implementation;
 Preparing budgeted profit and loss statements and cash flows, taking into account the historical
data, inflation rates, interest rates and input from other departments;
 Evaluating performance by comparing actual results with budgeted amounts and analyzing the
variances;
 Ensuring timely and accurate processing of customer collections and vendor payments;
 Ensuring that income tax and other regulatory returns are properly and promptly prepared in
order to manage and minimize the company’s tax exposure; and
 Managing all aspects of employee and corporate taxation and liaison with tax consultants.
A.F. FERGUSON & CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
AUGUST 2015 – JANUARY 2016
Worked as a Supervising Senior in the firm, where my major responsibilities encompass:
 On-the -job supervision, training and professional development of staff; and;
 Preparing and e-filing Tax Returns, preparing tax positions for clients on various issues related to
tax laws, amendments therein and their implications;
 Engagement planning and management to ensure timely execution and reporting;
 Preparation of audit deliverables;
 Ensuring application of International Financial Reporting Standards, International Standards on
Auditing, and Industry Specific reporting requirements;
 Supporting non-client firm strategic initiatives;
 Assisting the clients in the reporting of financial and accounting information to their foreign group
companies;
 Advise the client on various technical issues relating to IFRS and other statutory requirements.

3. The major corporate clients I have been engaged in the capacity of supervising senior, that have
contributed to my professional growth include:
 PKP Kirthar Limited.
 PKP Kadanwari Limited.
 PKP Exploration 2 Limited
 Johnson Controls Pakistan (Private) Limited.
 ENI Pakistan Limited.
 Occidental Petroleum Pakistan Inc
ERNST & YOUNG APRIL 2009 – JULY 2015 (6 years and 2 months)
Worked as an Audit Senior in the Assurance department of Ernst & Young Pakistan (Karachi Office)
executing audit and assurance engagements. I lead large teams through the planning, execution and
completion stages of statutory audits and other varied special nature engagements. My job
responsibilities entail:
 Engagement planning and management to ensure timely execution and reporting;
 Preparation of audit deliverables;
 Ensuring application of International Financial Reporting Standards, International Standards on
Auditing, and Industry Specific reporting requirements;
 Supporting non-client firm strategic initiatives like Fraud Investigation and Dispute Services;
 Assisting the clients in the reporting of financial and accounting information to their foreign group
companies;
 Advise the client on various technical issues relating to IFRS and other statutory requirements.
Throughout my tenure at Ernst & Young, I have been consistently ranked as being a high achiever, and
am considered to be a dependable and hardworking individual who has the ability to meet tough
deadlines without compromising on the quality of work. During the period of February to April 2014. I was
seconded to Ernst & Young Riyadh. During the period of January to April 2015, I was also seconded to
Ernst & Young Dubai. My audit and advisory experience while working for Karachi, Riyadh and Dubai
office has exposed me to practical implementation and complexities of International Financial Reporting
Standards and best practices in respect of financial management, corporate valuations and risk
management. My experience has also enabled me to develop the required analytical skills and a
comprehensive understanding of the competitive and regulatory environments of various sectors and their
accounting and internal control systems.
I have been managing a large portfolio of audits of such blue chip companies details of which are
provided in the annexure.
PROFESSIONAL SKILL & COURSES
 Expert in MS Office applications, Lotus Notes and Advance Excel User
 Expert in E&Y‘s audit software such as Case Ware and GAMx
 Conducted & attended various trainings offered by E&Y covering latest developments in IFRS,
GAM & professional development.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
 Nationality: Pakistani
 Languages: English and Urdu
 Date of Birth: October 10, 1988
 Driving license: Pakistani
 Passport Number: DL1332722

4. PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Particulars Institute Year
ACCA Qualified Association of Chartered Accountants 2015
ICAP (CA Intermediate) Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan 2011
Bachelors Govt. Commerce College 2009
Intermediate Institute of Business Education 2006
EXTRA CURRICULAR
 Current affairs, history
 Reading. Travelling, sports and movies.
REFERENCES
 Shall be furnished upon request.
ANNEXURE
ERNST & YOUNG
 ASSURANCE
Most significant clients which have contributed to my career growth include:
Trading, Manufacturing and Oil & gas Industry Construction Industry
- Independent Oil Tools Group - Thal Limited - Gulf Classic General
- Alcatel Lucent Saudi Arabia (Telecom) - Shabbir Tiles Contracting Company
- Computer Service Engineering - Al Fouzan Trading & General
- EnerMech UAE Construction Company
- Tribal Fusion
- EnerMech FZE
Insurance Companies Stock Exchange
- EFU Life Insurance Company Limited - Karachi Stock Exchange
- EFU General Insurance Limited. Company (Guarantee) Limited
- Allianz Health Insurance Limited
Banking and Capital Market Mutual Funds
- KASB Bank Limited - Global Investment House
- Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited - Atlas Funds
- Summit Bank Limited - JS Funds
- United Bank Limited - Morgan Stanley Funds
- Habib Bank Limited
 OTHER CERTIFICATIONS / ASSINGMENTS
I have also been involved in various other certifications / assignments which include but not limited to
share capital certification, Prudential Information Report, Money Laundering and group reporting for Al
Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited.