MUHAMMAD ADIL
Experienced Audit And Finance Professional
Birmingham
Summary
Dynamic audit professional with a strong foundation in leading audits, managing teams, and guiding clients through complex challenges. Recognized for taking ownership of projects and fostering clear communication with senior stakeholders, ensuring meticulous planning, management, and technical soundness of audits. Committed to team support and development, consistently creating structure in challenging areas while providing regular coaching and feedback to facilitate growth. Experienced in driving digital initiatives across multiple offices, enabling effective adoption of new tools with a calm, organized, and solutions-driven approach to every engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Associate II, Audit & Assurance
PwC UK
01.2024 - Current
- Led external and group audit engagements from planning through completion, applying PwC methodology, ISA requirements and local regulations to deliver high‑quality audits within agreed timelines.
- Managed complex multi‑location group audits by coordinating with component teams across different countries, ensuring consistent audit execution, clear communication and timely resolution of technical queries.
- Reported regularly to Engagement Leaders on audit progress, key issues, budgets, and profitability, enabling proactive decision‑making and effective project management.
- Built strong working relationships with client finance teams and senior stakeholders, ensuring expectations were understood, issues were addressed promptly and deliverables were met to a high standard.
- Supervised, coached, and reviewed the work of onshore and offshore team members on medium and large audit engagements, ensuring quality and supporting their professional development.
- Owned judgmental and higher‑risk audit areas, including identifying issues, analysing data, performing technical research where needed, and presenting clear conclusions to senior stakeholders.
- Developed and led cross‑border delivery teams (including India and Cyprus) through ongoing training and coaching on risk assessment, controls testing, substantive procedures, IFRS requirements and audit tools (Aura, Halo, Power BI).
- Collaborated with internal specialists including Tax, Risk & Quality, Data Acquisition, actuarial, valuation, legal and IT audit teams to ensure accurate and comprehensive audit evidence.
- Supported engagement economics through detailed budgeting, resource planning and cost monitoring, and contributed to proposals and business development activities to help win and retain clients.
- Led digital accelerator initiative by embedding data‑driven procedures (Audit Analytics / Power BI) into audit work and supporting GenAI enablement across multiple PwC UK offices. This included preparing content, coaching teams and delivering both virtual and in‑person training on approved digital tools (Microsoft Copilot, ChatPwC, Alteryx, Power BI). Reported directly to the central Digital Accelerator leadership in London on weekly, fortnightly and monthly milestones.
- Mentored junior associates and interns by providing regular feedback, on‑the‑job coaching and guidance to help them progress confidently in their roles.
- Worked collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth delivery of complex projects and timely resolution of issues impacting audit deadlines.
Audit Senior
Deloitte & Touché Middle East
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Responsible for overall planning, supervising the execution and ensuring the timely conclusion of multiple audit engagements;
- Team planning, resource allocation, team allocation, coaching and mentoring of multiple teams and team members;
- Reporting to Partners, Directors and managers and dealing with clients, managing client relationships;
- Actively engaged in consultation with technical teams including ACTC, TED, IT and other risk and quality teams;
- Discussing with client’s management the significant matters including recommendations to address the identified issues;
- Liaising with and developing good working relationships with client to deliver engagement expectations;
- Assigning, supervising and reviewing work of team members for medium and large sized clients including preparation / review
of key engagement deliverables. - Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
Assistant Manager Finance
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited (PIBTL)
12.2018 - 02.2022
- Managed month‑end and quarter‑end close for Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (PIBT), a PSX‑listed company with PKR 13.8 billion turnover, overseeing reconciliations, analytical reviews and variance analysis. Successfully shortened the close cycle from 15 days to 7 days through process improvements, automation and stronger coordination across finance and operations.
- Supported budgeting and forecasting cycles by analysing revenue and cost trends, preparing management performance reports and partnering with business unit leaders to improve the accuracy and timeliness of financial insights.
- Strengthened internal controls by conducting end‑to‑end process reviews, documenting procedures, identifying gaps and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external financial reporting requirements. Served as a primary liaison for both internal and external auditors.
- Prepared comprehensive audit schedules, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation for the statutory audit of a listed entity, responding promptly to auditor inquiries to ensure an efficient audit process.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and collections activities.
- Led the project management of Oracle Accounts Receivable, Revenue, Fixed Assets and General Ledger module implementations at PIBT. Represented the finance function in all implementation activities and worked directly with the PwC Pakistan ERP implementation team. Oversaw data migration and validation, reviewed system configurations, developed SOPs and trained end users to ensure a smooth transition and successful go‑live.
Education
ACCA Member - Accounting And Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
04.2001 -
Skills
Coaching for GenAI adoption
Facilitated training sessions for audit teams
Data-driven audit execution
Data analytics
Comprehensive understanding of IFRS
Preparation of Financial Statement, Audit Reports and Presentations
Collaborative communication across global teams
Team coaching
In-depth knowledge of SAP and Oracle applications
Project management
Accomplishments
- Successfully finished a 50-hour course on Presentation and Communication Skills (PCSC- 02), as advised by the ICAP. The course encompassed both the groundwork and hands-on execution of presentations.
- Engaged in ongoing E-Learning courses through the Deloitte platform, covering a range of topics including International Financial Reporting Standards and International Standards on Auditing.
- Participated in a 7-day training program titled 'Leading The Field' (LTF) organized by Deloitte Dubai office in the year 2022.
- Recognized by directors and partners for the successful and prompt completion of audit engagements, particularly during the most challenging audit season.
- Received excellent feedbacks from Managers and Directors (Details can be shared upon request)
- Actively participating and organizing in different socials.
- Successfully securing a place on PwC’s FY26 Digital Accelerator programme.
Affiliations
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - ACCA member
- Institute of Financial Accountants - UK - Associate Member
- Institute of Public Accountants - Australia - Associate Member
- Pakistan Institute of Public Finance & Accountants - Associate Member
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan - CAF: Qualified: MSA-01: Qualified, MSA-02: Qualified, CFAP: Finalist
- University of Sindh - Bachelor's degree in Commerce
Additional Information
Experience delivering audits for clients in diverse sectors, including:
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and construction
- Oil, gas, power and utilities
- Shipping and terminal operations
- Hospitality
- Public sector
- IT and technology services
- Trading and distribution
- Aerospace
- Various service‑based industries
Certification
Alteryx — Certified
Timeline
Senior Associate II, Audit & Assurance
PwC UK
01.2024 - Current
Audit Senior
Deloitte & Touché Middle East
03.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Manager Finance
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited (PIBTL)
12.2018 - 02.2022
ACCA Member - Accounting And Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
04.2001 -
EXTERNAL AUDIT EXPERIENCE
- My area of expertise lies in conducting external audits for the following industries:
- Large-scale industrial manufacturing
- Real Estate and long term contracts (construction & development)
- Oil and gas and Power & Utilities
- Shipping and terminal operations
- Hospitality and Hotel
- Government and public sector
- IT services
- Trading
- Aerospace
- Generic / Services Providers
NON-ASSURANCE AND OTHER ENGAGEMENTS
- IFRS -15 implementation - Libyan Investment Authority - GAAP assessment of IFRS-15 from local standards
- Led and prepared the design and implementation policies, procedures, and process flows of internal controls over the revenue cycle, purchasing cycle, payroll cycle, financing cycle, and financial reporting of large-sized multi-million dollar government investment.
- Prepared and presented the annual budget, financial projections, projects & client's cash flows to higher management.
- Led the accounting part as well as involved in the valuation of one of the largest groups in the middle east involving multiple entities including foreign subsidiaries.
- Prepared other periodic and ad-hoc financial reports, management accounts, and regulatory reports required by laws while achieving accounting and operational objectives by contributing accounting information, trend analysis, and forecasts.
- Coordinated and executed annual audit process, liaised with external auditors, and assessed any changes, if required.
- Led the implementation of Oracle Account Receivable, Fixed Assets, and GL Module.
- Led various government-sponsored AUP projects.
- Successfully led the automation of invoicing from shipping operating software (Master Terminal Navis) and interfacing with Oracle Account Receivable and GL Modules.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Engaging in fitness routines and strength training Exploring the culinary arts through cooking Embarking on journeys and exploring new places Enjoying music through active listening Delving into the world of literature by reading books Playing Cricket, Table Tennis and Badminton Building valuable connections through networking
Auditing Experience
I have worked with a wide range of audit clients, giving me exposure to different business models, risk profiles and reporting environments. My experience spans:
- Large‑scale industrial and manufacturing businesses
- Real estate developers and long‑term construction/contracting projects
- Oil & gas, power and utilities
- Shipping, port and terminal operations
- Hospitality and hotel groups
- Government and public‑sector entities
- IT and technology service providers
- Trading, distribution and commercial businesses
- Aerospace and engineering
- Various service‑based organisations
This mix has helped me build a solid understanding of sector‑specific risks, revenue and cost structures, and the practical challenges clients face in financial reporting and controls.