1. PERSONAL PROFILE
I am an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with a work experience of more than 7 years with one of the most recognizable
and respectable network of audit firm over the globe and more than 4 years of experience with one of the leading mining company
in GCC. During this period I was able to enhance my technical as well as leadership skills. I am a proactive person who is able to
manage projects and motivate others to achieve set targets. My professional aspirations within an organization are directed towards
keeping myself technically updated, to stand out and blend in both at the same time.
OBJECTIVE
To effectively apply myself in a professionally challenging environment in a manner that positively benefits the
organization’s goals and objectives and contributes towards my career development. To develop a career as a
professional accountant in practice by seeking a challenging position in a progressive firm with an aim to contribute positively
towards the objectives of the firm to the best of my capabilities, to enhance ethical standards in client services and to develop my
professional skills for growth within the organization.
ACADEMIC EDUCATION
Particulars Year Institute / University / Board
Chartered Certified Accountant 2012 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA U.K.).
Certified Financial Consultant 2010 Institute of Financial Consultants (Canada)
Chartered Accountant-Finalist 2008 Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP).
Module E part passed.
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com.) 2005 University of Karachi.
Passed all examinations with 1st
division.
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) 2000 Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad.
Passed all examinations with A grade. Secured First position in HSC
(Bahrain Centre).
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) 1998 Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad
(Bahrain Centre)
Passed all examinations with A-1 grade.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Saudi Arabian Mining Company “Ma’aden”
JUNE 2011
TO DATE
Currently associated with Saudi Arabian Mining Company “Ma’aden” – a Saudi Joint Stock Company formed by Royal decree
in 1997 to facilitate the development of Saudi Arabia’s mineral resources and is owned 51% by the Saudi Government.
Currently Ma’aden’s activities are focussed on exploring Gold, Zinc, Silver, Ammonia, Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP), Low
Grade Bauxite, Kaolin, Magnesia and Aluminum. Ma’aden’s exploration teams are working to expand available resources in
existing business areas as well as to broaden the company's mineral portfolio.
My key responsibilities include:
 Preparing consolidated financial statements based on IFRS and local standards i.e. SOCPA on a monthly, quarterly and
annual basis.
 Reviewing standalone financial statements of all the subsidiaries on a quarterly and annual basis.
 To develop a close professional relation with the finance departments of all the affiliates and propose accounting
treatments as per IFRS and SOCPA standards.
 To coordinate with the external and internal auditors.
 To conduct regular meetings with all the affiliates to align the corporate goals and schedules for monthly and
quarterly closings.
 To study and work on the implementation of new accounting policies as promulgated by the IFRS and SOCPA
accounting standards.
OMER ZAMIR AHMED
Address
 Office PO Box 68861, Riyadh 11537, KSA.
Telephone
 Office +966 (11) 874 8238
Mobile
00966 - 545621672 (KSA),
00973 – 39226336 (Bahrain)
E-mail
 Personal omer.zamir123@hotmail.com
Office zamiro@maaden.com.sa

2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
A.F. FERGUSON & CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (KARACHI, PAKISTAN).
A member firm of network.
PricewaterhouseCoopers AL JURAID (Riyadh, KSA).
A member firm of network.
OCTOBER 2004
TO
MAY 2011
Associated with A. F. Ferguson & Co. – a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), my 4 years experience in Assurance and
Business Advisory Services (ABAS) has enabled me to develop a comprehensive understanding of the competitive and regulatory
environments of diversified industries, the key business processes and the accounting and internal control systems implemented at
various organizations. During my tenure with the firm, I have been involved in various statutory audits, limited review engagements,
and internal audits of key business processes, engagements involving preparation of accounting, internal controls and internal audit
manuals, and other business advisory engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients. My experience with the firm has 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 organizations
My key responsibilities during the training period include:
 Effective planning and execution of assignments to meet stringent deadlines;
 Conducting business and audit risk assessment through client meetings, industry-specific research, market analysis and
cumulative audit knowledge;
 Establishing the Overall Audit Strategy and preparing Audit Plan in the context of applicable financial reporting framework,
industry-specific reporting requirements and reporting objectives of the engagement;
 Imparting appropriate direction to assistants, supervising the progress of audit including consultations on difficult or
contentious matters, resolution of differences of professional judgment amidst and addressing significant accounting and
auditing questions raised during the audit, and reviewing the work performed by the assistants
 Coordinating with various professionals such as other auditors, bankers, internal auditors, lawyers, actuaries, independent
valuators and System and Process Assurance Specialists and decision-making in respect of critical reportable audit matters of
governance interest;
 Ensuring compliance with the requirements of International Standards on Auditing and Code of Ethics issued by the
International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) as adopted by the ICAP;
 Liaising with, and developing good working relationships with the client to deliver expected results;
 Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
and local regulations;
 Providing basic advisory services to clients in respect of taxation, foreign currency remittances, accounting treatments of
complex transactions, compliance with corporate governance requirements and secretarial practices etc.;
 Evaluating system of internal control and risk management procedures, identifying control weaknesses and suggesting
appropriate best practices to client management and /or those charged with governance; and
 On-the-job training and professional development of assistants.
The most significant corporate clients that have contributed to my professional growth include the following:
ASSURANCE ENGAGEMENTS
STATUTORY AUDITS, LIMITED REVIEW ENGAGEMENTS AND SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS
SHIPPING INDUSTRY
PAKISTAN NATIONAL
SHIPPING CORPORATION
STATUTORY AUDIT
Annual audit for the year ended June 30, 2008
COMPLIANCE REVIEW
Reviewed the ‘Statement of compliance with best practices of Code of Corporate Governance’ for the
year 2007-08.
PETROLEUM INDUSTRY
ASIA PETROLEUM LIMITED
(SUBSIDIARY OF PAKISTAN
STATE OIL – PSO)
STATUTORY AUDIT
Annual audit for the year ended June 30, 2006
PAKISTAN PETROLEUM
LIMITED - PPL
(ADHI JOINT VENTURE)
STATUTORY AUDIT
Annual audit for the year ended June 30, 2006
PROVIDENT FUND AUDIT
Employee provident fund audit for the year ended June 30, 2006

3. PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB
(PRIVATE) LIMITED
STATUTORY AUDIT
Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2005
UCB PHARMA S.A.
(UNITED CHEMICALS OF
BELGUIM)
FORENSIC AUDIT
The UCB S.A. – Pakistan Representative Office engaged our services during 2004 for conducting
forensic audit against the allegations relating to the finance department and the Country Manager. Our
responsibilities included preparation and submission of a report of our findings to the Asia Pacific
Regional Head. The scope of our work was related to reviewing the following:
 Capital expenditures;
 Revenue expenditures;
 Payroll; and
 Cash and bank.
STATUTORY AUDIT
Annual audit for the year ended June 30, 2006
NINE MONTHS AUDIT
Special audit (Winding-up) for the nine months period ended March 31, 2008
TELECOMMUNICATION SECTOR
PAKISTAN
TELECOMMUNICATION
COMPANY LIMITED
STATUTORY AUDIT
Annual audit for the year ended June 30, 2007
FINANCIAL SECTOR
PAK-LIBYA HOLDING
COMPANY
STATUTORY AUDIT
Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2004.
MUSLIM COMMERCIAL
BANK-MCB
FINANCIAL SERVICES
The MCB engaged our services for internal audit of its different branches. I was responsible for
development of annual audit plan based on detailed risk assessment procedures relating to Foreign
Trades such as understanding the foreign trade process, identification of key risks, evaluation of
management procedures and controls to identify and assess risk, preparing and discussing the report
with the respective Branch Managers and the Manager at Trade Finance Centre (TFC).
HABIB BANK LIMITED -
HBL
FINANCIAL SERVICES
The Habib Bank Group is a leader in Pakistan's services industry. An extensive network of 1425
domestic branches, the largest in Pakistan, and 55 international branches has enabled HBL to provide
comprehensive services that meet customer needs.
I was seconded as a team leader to the Head office – HBL to assist with the process of streamlining
the data with the system and identifying any control weaknesses and also to supervise and review the
work done by the staff of the bank.
AIRLINE INDUSTRY
PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL
AIRLINES CORPORATION -
PIAC
INTERNAL AUDIT
 Consolidation of the financial statements of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIAC) with
its foreign and local subsidiaries and associates in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS);
 Reviewing financial statements of PIAC in accordance with IFRS;
 Liaison with external auditors during the half yearly review and annual audit of financial statements and
conducted several meeting with auditors on behalf of PIAC;
 Worked on various presentations made to the Audit Committee of the PIAC relating to its financial
performance; and
 Provided assistance in the calculation of average number of days by computing the time lag between the date
of sale of a ticket and the date of travel (lift date) in respect of international flights operated during the year in
order to calculate unearned revenue.
TEXTILE INDUSTRY
MOHAMMAD FAROOQ
TEXTILE MILLS LIMITED -
MFTML
INTERNAL AUDIT
The company is listed on the Stock Exchanges in Pakistan, whose major revenue is generated through
exports. The scope of the internal audit provided for a review of operations (including finance,
production, sales department, purchase department, export cycle, fixed assets, payroll, excise, spinning,
sizing, weaving, dyeing and printing and finishing), compliance with internal policies and statutory
requirements, with reporting to the Chief Executive of the company identifying observations and
providing recommendations.

4. EXPERIENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA
December 2008 to
May 2011
Deputed to the Riyadh office in Saudia Arabia for a period of five months (December 2008 to April 2009). During my stay I got the
opportunity to work with professionals of diverse nationalities and cultures and to learn the working styles and practices in a different
environment.
MINING INDUSTRY
SAUDI ARABIAN MINING
COMPANY - MA'ADEN
STATUTORY AUDIT
Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2009 & 2010
QUARTERLY REVIEW
Quarterly reviews for the year ended December 31, 2009 & 2010
GOLD MINING INDUSTRY
MA’ADEN GOLD AND BASE
METALS COMPANY
STATUTORY AUDIT
Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2008
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
AL OBEIKAN GROUP FOR
INVESTMENT COMPANY
STATUTORY AUDIT
Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2009 & 2010
AL OBEIKAN PAPER
INDUSTRIES COMPANY
AL OBEIKAN ELOPAK
FACTORY FOR PACKAGING
CARTON COMPANY
AL OBEIKAN PRINTING AND
PACKAGING COMPANY
Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2009 & 2010
Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2008
Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2008
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS
In addition to the above-mentioned major assignments, I have also performed the following certifications:
Client Nature of certification
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB (PRIVATE) LIMITED Certificate for remittance of royalty and fee for technical services
BARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN (PRIVATE) LIMITED - PHARMACEUTICALS Certificate for remittance of royalty and fee for technical services
COMPUTER SKILLS
 Have in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of various computer programs including Microsoft Office.
 3 years work experience with Oracle
 User-level knowledge of various accounting software including SAP and Lotus Notes.
 Sound knowledge of internet and general computer usage and hardware components.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
 Participated in various quiz and debate competitions at
school level.
 Participated in various art competitions at school level
 Am an avid sports fan and participated in various sports
events of Badminton and Cricket at various levels.
GEOGRAPHICAL WORK PREFERENCE
 Have travelled to various locations in Pakistan / Saudi
Arabia for official assignments.
 Frequently travel to Bahrain as my family is settled there.
 Currently working in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
 Can travel abroad for official assignments.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
 Father’s Name: Zamir Ahmed
 Marital status: Married
 Date of birth: August 10, 1982
 Nationality: Pakistani
 Languages: Urdu and English
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
AVAILABLE FROM
Not applicable.
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