1. SAQIB UDDIN SHAIKH
Banglow No IH-2 Falcon Complex
Malir Cannt, Karachi, Pakistan
+971-55-819-8442, +92-346-677-8888
s.shaikh.gt@gmail.com
saqib.shaikh20 (Skype)
Long term Asset for your
Organization having in-depth
Diversified Experience with
highly Professional
OBJECTIVE
Attainment of a challenging opportunity in a dynamic enviroonment that enables me to effectively apply myself
in a manner that positively benefits the organization’s goals and objectives and simultaneously contributes
towards my career growth and personal and professional development.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS& ACADEMIC EDUCATION
2006-
2014
Chartered Accountant (CA) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan One Paper to Qualify
2014-
2014
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) The Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Pakistan Associate Member
2010-
2013
Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA) The Institute of Chartered Management Accountant (U.K) Applied for Membership
2010-
2012
Corporate Secretaries of Pakistan (CSP) The Institute of Corporate Secretaries of Pakistan Associate Member
2007-
2009
Bachelors of Commerce (B.Com) University of Karachi (Pakistan) Graduate ( 1st Division)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FROM NOV-2014 TO PRESENT: Grant Thornton Azerbaijan & UAE|Baku & Dubai
FROM JAN-2010 TO NOV-2014: Grant Thornton Pakistan| Karachi
FROM JAN-2014 TO JUN-2014: Grant Thornton UAE |Dubai (on Secondment)
 I am currently working as a Senior Auditor at Grant Thornton Azerbaijan and UAE. I have also worked as a
Audit Supervisor in the Business Assurance division of Grant Thornton Pakistan and as a Senior Associate
Audit at Grant Thornton UAE;
 Currently I am responsible for the planning and execution of Statutory / Financial Audits, Review
engagements and various agreed upon procedures.
 My core responsibilities include:
 Overall planning of audits, conducting initial planning meetings with clients to understand & co-develop
expectations and designing audit strategies in consultation with the Engagement Partner, after assessing
the underlying audit risk in the light of the assessment of the client ’s overall control environment.
 Obtaining a thorough understanding of the nature of the client’s business, the business and regulatory
environment in which it operates, SWOT analysis, identification of critical success factors and key
performance indicators, initial overall analytical review, understanding major business processes, analysis
and testing of internal controls at the interim and final stages and detailed testing of significant account
balances and transactions.
 Ensuring the application of International Accounting Standards (IAS), International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS) and Technical Standards at client engagements.

2.  Direct, review and supervision of the work performed by audit team throughout the course of the audit to
ensure the completion of audit within the prescribed time scale and budget. Reporting directly to
Managers and Partners.
 Providing support to the clients in establishing charters, policies, procedures and controls around several
business activitie.
 Preparation of final audit deliverables – the audit report, the covering letter to the Board of Directors,
the Management Letter, reporting packs and other ancillary reports and certificates.

3.  My experience with the member firms of Grant Thornton International have 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 various organizations. The most significant
corporate clients that have contributed to my professional growth include:
STATUTARY ENGAGEMENTS
Manufacturing and Other Services (UAE) Financial Services
GSG Metals Industries (L.L.C.)
Romeo Design (L.L.C.)
Shattaf Steel Ind. Co
Verger Delporte United Arab Emirates LLC
Galadari Electro Mechanical (L.L.C.)
Colemont Insurance& Broker (L.L.C.)
Locatel MEA AP FZE
Arts and Gems LLC
Uniworld FZE
Proton Healthcare Middle East FZE
Al-Yousuf Motors LLC
National Bank of Pakistan
Sindh Bank Limited
Silk Bank Limited
Industrial Development Bank of Pakistan
State life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan
National Insurance Corporation Pakistan
Pakistan Reinsurance Company Limited
Premier Insurance Limited
Shaheen Insurance Company Limited
National Investment Unit Trust (NIUT)
Central Depository Company (CDC)
Taurus Securities Limited
MM Securities Limited
Foundation Securities (Private) Limited
Alfalah GHP Management Limited
Manufacturing and Other Services
Hascol Petroleum Limited
Ismail Industries Limited
Searle Pakistan Limited
SAWFCO (NGO & Microfinance)
Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS
Special Review of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
National Bank of Pakistan
My responsibility was to perform special review of the bank’s Internal control over Activity Level Controls at branch and
Entity Level Controls at head office level under the ‘Guidelines on Internal Control’ Issued by the State Bank of
Pakistan and based on the criteria established in COSO Framework which included review of:
 Process and control documentation
 Risk control matrices
 Identification of gaps and recommendations
 Detailed remediation / implementation plans
Reporting of Minimum Capital Requirement Financial Due Diligence
National Bank of Pakistan
Assignment of reporting the Minimum Capital Requirement of
the bank to the State Bank of Pakistan as per BASEL II
Framework. The assignment also entails the review of the risk
rating of the assets of the bank and preparation of the return
of Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR).
IGI Investment Bank Limited
A buyer side financial due-diligence of IGI Investment
Bank Limited along with its two subsidiaries i.e. IGI
Funds Limited and IGI Finex Securities Limited. This
assignment include report on operations of the entity
and determination of purchase price of IGI Investment
Bank Limited
Internal Audit Engagement Tax Consultancy Services
SAMI Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
Documented detailed processes, activities and controls
related to each department and identified weakness in their
existing processes conducted by the company and provided
the detailed recommendations and remedial action plans to
Shaheen Insurance Company Limited
Provision of tax consultancy services to various clients
including Shaheen Insurance company Limited. Key

4. overcome the identified weaknesses. The assignment further
entails the preparation of gap report, conduction of 6 months
audit, post implementation review of ERP, development of
internal audit charter and internal audit program for the
Company and to assist the management in setting up internal
audit department.
areas of responsibility included preparation of current
tax position, calculation of taxable income, tax liability
and providing assistance in respect of preparation and
filling of annual tax returns with Federal Board of
Revenue.

5. POFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Aattained work shop organized by CIMA Pakistan on “Financial Modeling Architect: Making a Case for Business
Decisions”.
 Aattained work shop organized by CIMA Pakistan on “Change Management”.
 ATraining organized by GT Pakistan on Effective and “efficient audit”.
 Completed a 90 hour Course of Computer Practical Training (Microsoft Office)
 Proficient in ERP – Oracle Financials & MS Office applications
PRESENTATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
 Proficient with Grant Thornton International’s audit Methodology tool – Voyager.
 Excellent analytical skills demonstrated in both academic and professional experience
 Well-developed communication skills, able to work effectively in English language
 Good interpersonal skills, able to develop and maintain business relationships and work in a team
 Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and staff effectively.
 Completed a 100 hour course of Presentation Skills Training Course.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
 Organized and actively participated in the annual and various other functions at school and College level.
 Played Cricket as a captain of my team at college level.
 Participated in various speech and quiz competitions at school and College level.
COMPETENCIES
Auditing & Accounting
Communication & Soft Ski l l
Strategic Management
Regulatory Compliance
Corporate Finance
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Marital status
Date of birth
Nationality
Languages
Work Visa for:
Single
July 15, 1989
Pakistani
English Urdu & Sindhi
UAE (2 years) & Azerbaijan (1
Yaer)
References:Will be provided on request.