FAIZAN UR RAHMAN
Karachi,SD
Summary
A seasoned Professional with hands-on experience in Business Advisory, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and Forensic Investigations, having exposure to a wide range of industries including Construction, FMCG, Aviation, Textile, Pharmaceutical, Gas, etc. Promote growth and team performance with skilled leadership. Forward-thinking and highly responsive to emerging trends affecting department operations and goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
Salman & Raheel Chartered Accountants | SRP Global LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Led internal audit / business advisory engagements for 15+ top-tier companies, completed deliverables including corrective action plans and recommendations.
- Administered clients’ risk-related operations, including those involving its customers, employees, reputation, assets, and stakeholder interests, thereby adding value to risk management activities.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Created and modified policies to adhere to regulations and standards set by industry or international standards.
- Maintained audit universe based on Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs) of business operations and earlier audits to produce/modify yearly audit plan.
- Cultivated 33+ new business partnerships and deepen existing relationships to drive business, support community outreach and achieve sales objectives.
- Built and led high-performing team of 8+ auditors and advisors, and provided them with necessary training and development opportunities.
- Managed interactions with outside consultants and exercised control over work schedules.
Head of the Department
Crowe Hussain Chaudhry & Co. Chartered Accountants
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Headed Internal Audit & Business Advisory Services. Some of the major clients served are Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, Port Qasim Authority, Karachi Port Trust, Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works, Habib Group; etc.
- Administered execution of engagements & ameliorated reports, presentations and final deliverables, thereby generating more than PKR 200 million revenue.
- Directed team of 15+ members on engagement related issues of 40+ clients.
- Evaluated financial, operational & information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability.
- Liaised with client’s stakeholders & legal advisors throughout engagements.
- Organized 12 training sessions on technical topics & interpersonal skills, fostering CPD culture within the staff.
Senior Supervisor
KPMG Chartered Accountants
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Spearheaded internal audit services at 2 top-notch clients, i.e., ICI Pakistan Limited & Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.
- Managed engagement team of 7 members on technical engagement related issues such as critical risk assessments.
- Suggested risk management guidelines, appetites, and boundaries to client's executive management.
- Provided business functions with direction, coordination, and subject-matter knowledge to assure application of agreed-upon management plan.
- Executed engagement methodologies in line with KPMG guidelines & client’s requirements.
- Supervised Corrective Action Plan validation, leading to strengthening control environment.
- Facilitated Partner in business development & explored 5+ new opportunities for the firm.
Assistant Manager - Audit
Lucky Textile Mills Limited
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Produced audit plan on yearly basis & reviewed quarterly, ensuring robust completion of audits.
- Developed engagement strategy & supervised work performed by 4 subordinates.
- Finalized 30+ audit reports & streamlined 14 audit programs, hence brought ~PKR 600 million value creation.
- Anticipated 7 developing issues & recommended actions, thereby resulting in ~PKR 100 million retrenchments.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace
Group Executive
Jaffer Brothers Pvt Limited
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Spearheaded Audit and Corporate Affairs department.
- Determined inconsistencies in workflow across the group & enhanced audit scope.
- Completed business-wise risk assessments & presented reports to senior management, 2 times a year for each segment.
- Drafted 13 internal audit reports, hence contributing to ~PKR 170 million value creation.
Intern
Deloitte
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Learned and executed methodologies specific to Enterprise Risk Services.
- Served 4 major clients, collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
- Mott MacDonald Pakistan - Audited cash and bank, purchase cycle & management reporting system.
- Invest Capital Markets Limited - Obtained securities & cash balances confirmation from clients.
- The Din Leathers - Conducted inventory count & determined slow-moving inventory items.
- Visa Worldwide PTE Limited - Provided accounting reconciliation & payroll processing services.
ACCA Trainee
Sui Southern Gas Company Limited
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Represented IAD at Claim Assessment Committee meetings 2 times per month and prepared minutes.
- Actively participated in development of audit strategy for year 2014/15.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Chartered Certified Accountant -
ACCA
United Kingdom03.2020
Master of Commerce -
Higher Education Commission
Pakistan03.2020
A-Levels And O-Levels -
Cambridge Assessment International Education
United KingdomSkills
- ERP Cloud (Oracle NetSuite/SAP)
- Sarbanes Oxley
- Forensic Investigations
- Analytical Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Internal Audit Methodologies
- Gap Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team Development
- Leadership & Acumen
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
Timeline
Senior Manager
Salman & Raheel Chartered Accountants | SRP Global LLC
01.2022 - Current
Head of the Department
Crowe Hussain Chaudhry & Co. Chartered Accountants
03.2021 - 12.2021
Senior Supervisor
KPMG Chartered Accountants
02.2020 - 02.2021
Assistant Manager - Audit
Lucky Textile Mills Limited
04.2017 - 10.2019
Group Executive
Jaffer Brothers Pvt Limited
01.2015 - 03.2017
Intern
Deloitte
09.2014 - 01.2015
ACCA Trainee
Sui Southern Gas Company Limited
08.2013 - 09.2014
Chartered Certified Accountant -
ACCA
Master of Commerce -
Higher Education Commission
A-Levels And O-Levels -
Cambridge Assessment International Education
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