1. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am CA finalist from Institute of Chartered Accountant of Pakistan having in-depth knowledge of
IFRS, ISA’s, Corporate Laws and Taxation. Performs a variety of professional level accounting
duties involved in preparing, maintaining, analysing, verifying, and reconciling complex financial
transactions, statements, records, and reports; maintains the accuracy of the City’s ledgers and
subsidiary financial systems; assists in the preparation of assigned budgets, annual audit, yearend
closing; and provides highly responsible staff assistance to assigned management staff.
PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS YEAR INSTITUTE
Chartered Accountant (CA) 2015 Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
4 papers remaining
Bachelor of Commerce 2011 University of Karachi (2nd Division)
Inter Commerce 2009 Commecs Institute of Business & Emerging Sciences (A Grade)
Primary Education 2001 Shah Wilayat Public School ( A Grade)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Engagement planning based on the understanding of the client’s business process and assessment of business and audit risks,
supervision of the engagement, review and finalization, including close liaison with client’s top management;
• Co-ordinating with various professionals such as lawyers, actuaries, independent valuators and information technology
experts and decision-making in respect of critical reportable matters;
• Acting as the team leader at various engagements, assigning, supervising and reviewing work and updating the team manager
and engagement leader about the same and handling daily on the job issues including client relationships;
• Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements and group reporting packages 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 non-assurance advisory services for the implementation of risk management and control frameworks in client
organizations.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Obtained ‘High Performer’ rating as a result of the Annual Performance Review;
• Involved in various external audits during the tenure of more than three years with Ernst & Young Ford Rhodes Sidat Hyder,
Chartered Accountants;
• Developed advanced report writing skills and experience in developing policies and procedures manuals; and
exposure to a variety of sectors including Banking, Manufacturing, Trading, Non-Banking Finance Companies,
Investment Company and Other regulatory certifications.
OVAIS IQBAL CHISHTY
Engagement Auditor
Assurance
Nationality: Pakistani
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2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ERNST & YOUNG FORD RHOSED SIDAT HYDER A MEMBER FIRM OF ERNST &
YOUNG NETWORK
November 2011 to date
Currently associated with Assurance Group of Ernst & Young Karachi ( ) as a ‘Engagement Auditor’ with the
following key responsibilities:
 Effective planning and execution of engagements along with budgeting and resource planning, including the review of work,
supervision, training and motivation of team members;
 Co-ordination with the client and acting as a liaison between the client and the Engagement Leader;
 Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRSs) , corporate laws and other local regulations; and decision making for resolution of critical reportable matters.
 Providing advisory services to clients in respect of accounting treatments of complex transactions in light of International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), compliance with applicable corporate and tax law and corporate governance
requirements.
 Monitoring and coordination of engagements related to the:
• Planning and execution of external audit engagements (as per the requirements of International Standards on
Auditing (ISAs), local regulatory requirements and EY Audit Methodology);
• Review of accounting and internal control systems, risk management, controls and governance processes and
identification of significant weaknesses and recommending improvements therein; and
• Evaluation and testing of organizational internal controls and risk managements processes, recommending
corrective steps based on global best practices.
• Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS), corporate laws and other directives of regulatory authorities and getting them reviewed by
Engagement leaders.
• Reporting of significant issues to the management and developing good working relationships with the client to
deliver engagement expectations.
• Development of business proposals for potential opportunities for the firm.
• Team supervision, training and motivation.
The most significant clients that have contributed to my professional growth include the following:
BANKING
 National Bank of Pakistan
 Bank Al Habib Limited
 Al-Baraka Bank (Pakistan Limited)
 Tameer Micro Finance Bank
TRADING
 Shirazi Trading (Pvt) Limited
 KASB Technologies Limited
 Kareem Trading Azadea Group (UAE)
MANUFACTURING
 Thal Limited
NON-BANKING FINANCE COMPANIES
 NBP Fullerton Asset management Limited
 NBP Leasing Limited
INVESTMENT COMPANY
 Shirazi Investments Limited
HOTEL INDUSTRIES
 Millennium Airport Hotel (UAE)
INSURANCE BROKERAGE
 United Insurance Broker (UAE)
SERVICE INDUSTRY
 MAB Facilities Management Sharjah (UAE)
CERTIFICATIONS
 Reviewed ABG package of Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan)
Limited
 Reviewed Minimum Capital Requirement of Al Baraka
Bank (Pakistan) Limited as required by BASEL
IT PROFICIENCY
 On hand practical experience of using EY audit software GAMx, CANVAS and CASEWARE;
 Well-versed with MS Office applications; and