MARIA AMIR

Qualified Chartered Accountant from ICAP with sound knowledge of financial reporting systems, audit methodology and business processes gained through 8 years of professional experience (including 3.5 years of articles). Currently, striving to join a reputable entity where technical, analytical, and managerial skills will result in enhanced organizational performance while contributing towards self learning and development.

Experience Summary

• Financial Reporting: Proficient in preparing and analyzing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements including Consolidated and Group financial Statements
• General Ledger Maintenance: Skilled in maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts to ensure financial data accuracy and completeness.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Experienced in managing accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoicing, payment processing, and collections.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Adept at assisting in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, offering insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.
• Tax Compliance: Knowledgeable in ensuring compliance with tax regulations and preparing tax returns, including VAT, corporate tax, and payroll tax.
• Audit Preparation: Capable of assisting in audit preparations and coordinating with auditors to provide necessary documentation and information.
• Financial Analysis: Proficient in conducting financial analysis to support decision-making and identify cost-saving and efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Internal Controls: Experienced in developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Software Utilization: Skilled in using accounting software and ERP systems to maintain financial records and generate reports.

• Inducted in training program at the age of 23 and Qualified CA at the age of 27
• Led different associates on various complex Audits and Financial reporting projects
• Developed business process flows, risk control matrices and Gap recommendations for Treasury, Procurement, Sales and distribution expenses and stocks
• Led teams on initial implementation of IFRS 16 (Leases) and IFRS 15 (Revenue Recognition) on a high-profile client

• Media and marketing sector
• Metal trading
• Consultancy services
• Real estate
• Leather and tanneries
• Food and beverage
• Not for Profit Organizations
• Microfinancing
• Education sector

• Engagement management and client relationship management with preliminary decision making for resolution of critical reportable matters to the Partner and client
• Advise/assist clients on complex accounting issues, application of new standards and interpretations and preparation of financial statements
• Understand major business processes and key internal controls, test operating effectiveness of those controls and report weaknesses together with recommendation for improvement to the management
• Prepare audit representations highlighting significant accounting and auditing issues, together with recommendations, to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors
• Lead multi-disciplinary team and executing various projects under the guidance and direction of Managers, Directors and partners
• Effectively coaching by providing on the job training to ensure professional development of staff and managing team on site to deliver the result on time
• Being effective job Manager by setting reasonable budgets and being the main point of contact for clients through the audit processes and strengthening client relationship
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, coaching team members
• Develop audit strategy, audit plan and audit programs in respect of annual audit and interim review as per ISAs
• Adopting a risk-based approach to identify and assess specific risks of material misstatement concerning the financial statements of an entity and addresses them with audit procedures designed to result in audit evidence
• Complete audit procedures in accordance with Pwc methodology and file documentation in Aura audit software
• Implementation of new accounting standards at clients which includes IFRS 9 and 16
• Assisting clients with the financial statements including significant financial statement disclosures, providing meaningful insights to the company's Board of Directors, Management and other stakeholders
• Prepare final deliverables (Audit report, Representation letter and management letter) for client
• Ensuring that audit documentation meets the quality control standards set by Pwc internationally and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan locally

• Completed Professional Values, Ethics and Attitudes course focusing on improving ethical decision making (ICAP)
• Completed 150-Hour Presentation and Communication Skills Course(ICAP) - Best presenter
• Completed multiple in-house courses of Pwc on Audit Methodology and Ethics