1. Muhammad Ikram Faizullah, ACCA
Email: ikram_faiz@yahoo.com
Linked In: https://pk.linkedin.com/pub/m-ikram-faizullah
Cell: 0092-3459416313, 00971-566401817
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
A self-motivated Qualified Chartered Certified 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.
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. Have excellent communication and presentation skills with an ability to interpret and communicate
financial data to non-financial colleagues.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Auditing ( Internal and External)
Financial reporting & Analysis
Accounting systems including ERPs
Internal control documentation and evaluation
Financial Management & Cost Accounting Consolidation
Planning and control & Budgeting
Regulatory compliance
COSO Framework
Taxation
Risk management & Business Analysis
Financial Services
PROFESSIONAL& ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
ACCA Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) December 2010
CAT Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) June 2009
ICAP Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) In progress (Finalist)
B.Sc. Oxford Brooks University, UK May 2011
HONORS AND AWARDS
Consistently maintained 4 out 5 rating (outstanding) during my 3.5 years of experience at EY.
Successfully managed a team of 30 individuals at multi-location audit of a banking company under tough statutory
deadlines.
Passed ACCA exams in minimum possible time of 1.5 years in first attempt.
Passed CAT exams in minimum possible time of 6 months in first attempt.
Scored 91% marks in matriculation and achieved 6
th
position overall in the Board of Intermediate & Secondary
Education.
Talent Certificate awarded by KARWAN-E-ILUM Foundation at all Pakistan Metric Award Show.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE (For Detailed Experience Sheet, Please refer to page # 3)
ERNST & YOUNG Assurance Senior – Pakistan (Lahore) MAY 2011 – MARCH 2015
During my experience at the firm, I was involved in various assignments in Audit & Assurance Division, Business
Risk Services and Business Tax Services. I have worked in Financial, Manufacturing, Services and Real Estate
sectors. My assignments included full scope audits, limited reviews, agreed upon procedure and special certificates in
accordance with the regulatory requirements etc. The ensuing paragraphs describe the major tasks I performed during
my training period:
External Audit:
Leading large teams through planning, execution and completion stages of audit;
Engagement planning based on understanding of the entity and assessment of business and related audit
risks;
Coordination with team manager to define the extent of planned audit procedures and to update on progress of
2. the engagement;
Supervision, review and finalization of assurance engagements and special assignments;
Keep direct supervisor up to date with progress of the engagement;
Liaison with client's management and communication of relevant matters to persons at appropriate level of
responsibility;
Coach other less experienced staff through sharing experience and knowledge;
Consultation on significant matters with various professionals such as lawyers, tax advisors, actuaries and IT
experts;
Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting
framework including compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local corporate laws
and directives of regulatory authorities; and
Providing basic advisory services to clients in respect of taxation, foreign currency remittances, accounting
treatment of transactions and compliance with secretarial practices.
Business Risk Services:
Ensuring compliance by a banking company with “Internal Control Over Financial Reporting under the
COSO framework” on internal Controls, as per the requirement of the banking regulator in Pakistan (SBP);
Designing internal control procedure and Standard operating manuals of diverse companies;
Other Special Services / Assignments :
Undertaking Special Audit Investigation as per the requirement of Securities and Exchange Commission of
Pakistan (SECP);
Undertaking Periodic stock take and cash count of various clients; and
Remaining involved in various certifications of diverse nature.
ERNST & YOUNG Senior Tax Consultant – Saudi Arabia (Alkhobar) FEBRUARY 2014 – MAY 2014
Business Tax Services:
Preparing Annual Tax Declaration/Return;
Preparing Monthly & Annual Withholding Tax Returns; and
Assisting senior managers and managers in preparation of replies to queries raised by Tax/Zakat regulator.
OTHER KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Thorough understanding of IFRSs , IASs and ISAs
Proficient in the use of EY Audit tools such as AAM, JE testing, EY Micro Start, Global Analytics, Caseware, GAMx and
GAAIT etc.
Professionally proficient in MS Excel, MS word, Outlook and MS power point.
Worked on different accounting systems such as Microsoft GP Dynamics, Peachtree, Sage, Quick books, SAP and
Oracle.
Certification in the Use of Small & Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA) Accounting Package (SMAP)
Extracted reports from T-24 Systems and the Uni-Bank system used by the Banks.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Attended workshops on EY Global audit methodology, business ethics, independence, AA1, AA2, AA3, Senior
Challenge, Project management, etc.
Attended training for IFRS courses and other updates; and
Attended various seminars and CPD sessions arranged by ACCA and ICAP.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Linguistics English(Fluent), Urdu(conversational), Pasto(Native)
Availability Available
Valid Passport
Date of Birth
Yes
July 11, 1990
Marital Status Single
Nationality
Permanent Address
Pakistani
House-159,Sector-K1,Phase-3,Hayatabad,Peshawar,KPK(25100)
Geographical Preference Willing to Relocate and travel for official assignments
REFERENCES
References will be furnished upon request
3. DETAILED EXPERIENCE SHEET:
Sector Role Work performed
Financial Sector
- Allied Bank Limited(ABL) - Listed
- Sindh Rural Support Organization –
Microfinance
Audit senior
Audit Junior and
Semi-Senior
Full Scope Audit
Limited scope Reviews
COSO Compliance under ICFR
assignment of State Bank of Pakistan;
Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR)
Compliance under Basel-3 & SBP
Directives;
Operations of treasury and investment
function (Fund Management, Capital,
Money & Forex Market Activities)
Recognition, measurement, presentation
and disclosure of financial instruments in
accordance with IFRSs.
Advances, Deposits, NPLs, Banking
Operations, Non-Banking Assets, Maturity
Mismatch.
Consolidation of ABL Asset Management
Company.
Various statutory certifications
Verified Microfinance portfolios.
Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC)
- ABL Asset Management Company
- ABL Stock Fund (Mutual Fund)
- ABL Cash Fund (Mutual Fund)
- ABL Islamic Cash Fund (Mutual Fund)
- ABL Income Fund (Mutual Fund)
Audit Semi-
Senior
Full scope audits
Understanding of investment finance
services, corporate advisory and other
investment banking services.
Detailed understanding of the capital and
money markets and developed different
analytical procedures for review purposes.
Worked on the Fund & securities valuation
(NAV).
Manufacturing & Pharmaceutical
- Millat Equipment Limited-Listed
- Mega Pharmaceutical limited-public
unlisted
- Potential engineers (private) Limited
Audit Senior
Audit Junior and
Semi-Senior
Full Scope Audit
Finalization of Financial Statements;
Performed financial analysis (Ratios)
analysis and other analytical procedures;
Reviewed the work of team members.
Culminated the Audit and prepared
management letter highlighting the key
deficiencies in controls.
Verified all areas of financial statements.
Non-profit organization
- Sindh Rural Support Organization
- Heinrich Boll Stiftung-Germany
Senior
Audit Junior and
Semi-Senior
Full Scope Audit
Verification of All areas of financial
statements.
Education Sector
- Technical Education & Vocational
Training institute (TEVTA)
- Punjab Vocational training Institute
(PVTC)
Senior
Audit Junior and
Semi-Senior
Full Scope audit0
Verification of All areas of financial
statements.
Real Estate and Construction
- Alhamra Avenue and Hills-Habib Rafiq
Limited(HRL)
- Eden Homes at Lakecity.
- The Lakecity Holding (private) Limited
Senior
Audit Junior and
Semi-Senior
Full Scope Audit
Verification of All areas of financial
statements
Telecom Sector & Power Sector
- Brains Telecom Limited
- VERIZON Pakistan (Private) Limited
- Generation Company (GenCo-2)
Senior
Audit Junior and
Semi-Senior
Full Scope Audit
Verification of All areas of financial
statements
4. Nature of Assignment
Name of
Company/Sector Work Performed
Annual & Periodic Stock Reconciliation - Unilever Pakistan
- K & Ns Chicken
- TEVTA
Observed Management process for stock-
count and reconciled the same with system
generated stock sheets.
Reported the deficiencies to CFO in
management letter.
Special Forensic Assignment XYZ Steel Works Investigated the misappropriation in stocks
as part of the special team.
Documented the processes, enquired from
management and extensively tested the
sale/purchase transactions & movements in
stocks.
Reported our findings to SECP.
Name of Clients Role Work performed
- Aujan Beverages
- Air Liquide Arabia
- GE Water
- Pride Arabia
- Petrofac
- Technicas Rheuindas Saudi Arabia
- Fugro Suhaimi
- Samsung Arabia
- Sanjel
Senior Tax
Consultant
Annual Tax Declaration
Annual & Monthly Withholding tax return
Income and expenses field audit for
verification of allowable and disallowed
expenses.
Resolving queries of tax regulator.