Abdul Rehman Rathore
Senior Associate
Lahore,Punjab
Summary
I am a Senior Associate in PwC Pakistan's System and Process Assurance (Tech) team, with extensive experience of almost more than three years, in providing IT Auditing, Due Diligence, and process-related advisory services to both private and public sector clients. My expertise lies in IT Application Controls (ITAC) and IT General Controls (ITGC), where I have successfully led multiple engagements across various banking and financial systems. I have conducted IT General Control testing for different entities along with the Application Control testing on key systems such as Oracle EBS and SAP etc. My experience extends to IT internal audits for applications like Premia, General Takaful System (GTS), HRMS, and network infrastructures, strengthening his skills in risk management and compliance. I have also worked on a Business Process Reengineering (BPR) assignment for STML, where I am responsible for performing AS-IS, RCM and TO-BE documentation, including creating flowcharts in Visio to streamline and optimize business processes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Associate - IT Audit & Advisory
PwC
09.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: F
- Ferguson & Co
- (PwC Pakistan) - Delivered high quality audit and advisory engagements from planning through to completion across a diversified client base
- Delivered high quality audit and advisory engagements from planning through to completion across a diversified client base
- Utilized expertise in business process documentation to drive process improvements, risk management, and compliance across various industries, including power and healthcare sector for their ITGCs
- Conducted IT Application Controls and IT General Controls for clients in the following industries: Financial Institutions, Engineering & technology, Manufacturing, Power, Education and Healthcare
- Conducted Application Control testing at various banks, overseeing responsibilities across multiple applications including Oracle EBS, Flex cube, HRMS, Safewatch, PIBUS, SAP, Symbols, and GIS
- Performed IT due diligence, including cybersecurity assessments and operational technology evaluation.
- Clients & Sectors: MCB BANK LIMITED, MIB ISLAMIC BANK, BANK OF PUNJAB, ALFALAH INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED, U BANK
- Industries & Other Sectors: PACKAGES GROUP (BSPL, PCL, STARCHPACK, PL, DIC), SAPHIRE GROUP (STML, SRL, SWPL, SECL), COCA-COLA BEVERAGES PAKISTAN LIMITED, PEPSI, ADAMJEE INSURANCE, TREET CORPORATION, SYSTEMS LIMITED, LUMS, MTL, LOTTE AKHTAR BEVERAGES, QATPL, HYUNDAI NISHAT MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED, GURMANI FOUNDATION
Audit Associate II-Risk Advisory (RCMC)
KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co.
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Company Overview: Delivered quality risk advisory engagements from planning through to completion across a diversified client base
- Successfully served in a leadership role as an In-charge of the Receivables department with a positive impact on the organization
- Oversaw and optimized processes for managing receivables, resulting in reduced outstanding balances and improved collection times
- Supervised a team, providing training and support to enhance performance and ensure accuracy in receivables management
- Managed payable entries in SAP, ensuring precision and compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Prepared detailed financial reports, including input sales tax reports and daily creditors reports, to support informed decision-making
- Conducted reconciliations of the trial balance with the general ledger (GL) to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial records
- Analyzed financial data and generated reports to identify trends and support strategic planning
- Conducted internal audits for the Credit Control and Receivables department of Alturki Holdings' sister company, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
- Conducted IELTS Security Risk Gap Analysis for their IT systems, ensuring compliance of local bodies with global IELTS policies through proper walkthroughs of their IT systems and conducting IELTS live testing
- Delivered quality risk advisory engagements from planning through to completion across a diversified client base
- Clients & Sectors: DESCON ENGINEERING LIMITED, BRITISH COUNCIL, ALTURKI HOLDING
Education
BSC - Applied Accounting
University of Oxford Brookes
01.2019 - 1 2023
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - undefined
SKANS
Lahore 01.2018 - 1 2020
Foundation Diploma - undefined
ACCA
PakistanINTERMEDIATE - PRE-MEDICAL
PIPS & College
GujranwalaMATRICULATION - undefined
PIPS & College
GujranwalaSkills
IT Application Controls
IT General Controls
Internal IT Audit Planning and Execution
Internal controls and risk management
Writing skills
Oral communication skills
Microsoft Office
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Cybersecurity assessment
Team Lead
Non-assurance and risk advisory
Certification
Certified in cybersecurity (cc)
Timeline
Certified in cybersecurity (cc)
12-2024
Senior Associate - IT Audit & Advisory
PwC
09.2023 - Current
Audit Associate II-Risk Advisory (RCMC)
KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co.
08.2021 - 02.2023
BSC - Applied Accounting
University of Oxford Brookes
01.2019 - 1 2023
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - undefined
SKANS
01.2018 - 1 2020
Foundation Diploma - undefined
ACCA
INTERMEDIATE - PRE-MEDICAL
PIPS & College
MATRICULATION - undefined
PIPS & College
Other Information
Urdu, Native, English, Fluent, Current Affairs, Sports, Additional information and references will be furnished on request.
Professionalqualificationsandcertifications
- Pursuing CISA Certification, in progress
- BSC in Applied Accounting, University of Oxford Brookes, 2019-2023
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), SKANS, Lahore, 2018-2020
- Foundation Diploma, ACCA, Pakistan, 2018
- INTERMEDIATE (PRE-MEDICAL), PIPS & College, BISE-Gujranwala, 2016
- MATRICULATION, PIPS & College, BISE-Gujranwala, 2016
- Top in District Exam, 09/2011
- Selected for PM scholarship program for talented students, 2011 (Class 8 to FSC)
Professionalcoursesandcertifications
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), ISC2 certification
- Certificate in Networking Basics, 07/2024, Cisco
- Certificate of Completion by LinkedIn learning, 01/2023, CISA Cert Prep: 1 Auditing Information Systems for IS auditors
- Certificate of Completion by LinkedIn learning, 01/2023, CISA Cert Prep: 2 Information Technology Governance and Management for IS Auditors
- Certificate in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, 10/2022, DIGISKILLS
- Certificate of Achievement in Management Accounting, 07/2018, More than 85%
- Completed PwC E-learns on various aspects of assurance and taxation practice, Annual Ethics & Compliance Training, Be Smart. Be Secure, The PwC Professional: Bringing behaviors to life every day, IT Trainings
Professional Highlights
- Consistently rated as a 'best performer' by my senior managers and manager in the feedback system of PwC.
- Received positive feedback from management of clients for going beyond my role to assist them.
- Hands on experience with IT Audits and IT advisory of PwC.