1. Dear Sir / Madam,
Subject: Application for Job Placement
This letter is to introduce myself for any suitable vacancies in your esteemed organization. I believe that with my
diversified and in-depth work portfolio under the umbrella of KPMG , A. F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of
network) and JS Bank along with a rich record of excellence at both professional and academic level, I
stand as a potential fit to your company.
I am currently working in KPMG as Senior Associate in the Assurance Department. In my current position I have led
teams through the planning, execution and conclusion stages of statutory audits, validation of financial reporting
packages and other varied special nature engagements. My responsibilities included engagement management,
client relationship management and co-ordination with professionals in various fields.
This exposure to a wide spectrum of clients with a variety of work experience has provided me with an insight of the
key business processes within an organization’s accounting and internal control systems, corporate governance and
regulatory as well as accounting frameworks. Equally important, it has enriched me professionally and equipped me
with the traits needed to deal with a variety of situations and a diverse set of people in an innovative, effective and
efficient manner.
I am currently seeking job prospects that commensurate with my qualification and work experience in your reputable
organization. The attached CV further explains my skills and experience.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my application and I would appreciate the opportunity to further discuss
how I can best meet the needs and expectations of your organization.
Regards,
Syed Muhammad Talha Kazmi
Encl: CV

2. Career Objectives
Seeking a challenging opportunity in a leading organization, offering career growth and professional development for
simultaneous achievement of corporate and personal goals
Education
Particulars Institute Year Results
Chartered Accountancy
The Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Pakistan
2017 Qualified Chartered
Accountant
Masters In Economics University of Karachi, Pakistan 2017 In progress- 1 paper
remaining
Bachelor of Commerce University of Karachi, Pakistan 2011 Secured First Division
Intermediate- Pre
Engineering
D.J Sindh Government Science
College, Karachi
2008 Secured A-1 grade
Secondary School Certificate Al Fatima Academy 2006 Secured A-1 grade
Professional
Experience
Senior Audit Associate – Audit and Assurance Services
KPMG – Sultanate of Oman
December 2015 to Present
Senior Assistant Manager- Finance at JS Bank
June 2015 to November 2015
Senior Audit Associate (secondee) – Assurance and Business Advisory
Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers – Sultanate of Oman
December 2014 to April 2015
Senior Audit Associate - Assurance and Business Advisory Services
A.F.Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants (A member firm of network)
April 2011 to November 2014
Skills  External audit
 Internal audit
 IFRS / UK GAAP
 ISA / ISRE/ISRS
 Financial accounting and reporting
 Internal control reviews
 Compliance Reporting and
Certifications
 Financial due diligence
 Team & People Management
 Relationship management
and negotiations
Roles &
Responsibility
Currently working as Senior Associate in the Assurance practice with experience in statutory and
financial audits, internal audits, financial due diligence, internal control reviews, IFRS advisory etc. Key
responsibilities includes:
 Effective planning and co-ordination of assignments to meet stringent deadlines including the
supervision, training and motivation of team members.
 Managing client relationships and proactively identifies and captures new service opportunities.
 Conducting engagement risk assessment and develops audit strategies through in depth
understanding of the business including strategies, governance, internal controls, financial
performance and analysis of business risks.
 Ensuring and advising the clients on compliance with applicable International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS).
My experience has enabled me to develop team leadership and management skills and a comprehensive
understanding of the competitive and regulatory environments of diversified industries and the accounting
and internal control systems implemented at various organizations.
Syed Muhammad Talha Kazmi, ACA
Senior Associate – Assurance
KPMG Lower Gulf – Sultanate of Oman
Flat No.43, Dema Building, MBD Area, Ruwi, Muscat, Oman
Email: talhakazmi44@gmail.com
Mobile: +968-90194268
+92-343-2557453
Skype ID: smtalhakazmi

3. Significant
Engagements
 Performed the annual audit of the financial statements of Akzo Nobel (Oman) SAOC and The
Middle East Traders (Oman) LLC as the Job In charge. Additional responsibilities included being
part of the consolidation team of the group accounts.
 Performed the annual audit of the financial statements of Bayer Pakistan (Private) Limited and
limited review of Engro Foods Limited.
 Perform the annual audit of the financial statements of Bahwan Group and Gulf Energy entities as
the Job in charge.
Major Clients
Service providing Organizations
 Salalah Hotels Company SAOC
 Engro Vopak Terminal Limited
 Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry
 Muscat Clearing and Depository Company SAOC
Consumer and Industrial Products
 Engro Foods Limited
 Stahl Pakistan (Private) Limited
 Amiantit Oman Group LLC
 Bahwan Engineering Company LLC
 General Electric &Trading Company LLC
 Oman Food Stuff Factory Group
 Akzo Nobel (Oman) SAOC
 Sharq Sohar Steel Rolling Mills LLC
 Sohar Steel LLC
 Oman Sales and Services LLC (Muscat Duty Free)
 Hyflux EPC LLC
Health Care and Pharmaceutical
 Medipharm (Private) Limited
 Bayer Pakistan (Private) Limited
Oil, Gas, Power Generation Sector
 Alstom Grid Pakistan (Private) Limited
 Gulf Energy Group
 Cost recovery Audit of Block 7 (Petrogas LLC Butable Concession) and Block 55 (Petrogas Kahil
LLC)
Special Assignments – Internal Audit Engagement
 Pak-Arab Pipeline Company Limited
 The Aman Foundation
Special Assignments – Tax and Legal Advisory Services
 Pakistan International Airlines Corporation
 Engro Fertilizers Limited
 Engro Powergen Qadirpur (Private) Limited
 Engro Powergen (Private) Limited
IT
Proficiency
 User level experience of ERP such as Oracle Financials, SAP and Business Objects.
 Proficient in the use of MS Office applications.
Continuing
Professional
Education
 Attended following in-house workshops and trainings as per PwC Learning and Education policy
acquaintance:
o IFRS Update
o PwC’s Audit Methodologies
Extra-
Curricular
Activities
 Served as Vice Captain of Cricket Team at College and RAET level.
Personal
Details
Date of birth : January 01, 1990
Gender : Male
Nationality : Pakistani
Languages : English and Urdu
Marital status : Single
Availability One month notice period to be served
References Made available on request