Muhammad Hamza Ali
Karachi,SD
Summary
Audit Senior with 3+ years at PwC delivering external audits, reviews, and other assurance engagements for listed companies, multinationals, government-owned entities, and NGOs. Skilled in leading teams, IFRS/ISAs application, group reporting, risk assessment, and internal controls. Experienced in data analytics and ERP systems (PwC Aura, Power BI, Excel, SAP, Oracle). ACCA finalist (expected Dec 2025) & CA finalist (expected 2026).
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Senior (Associate II)
PwC Pakistan
12.2023 - Current
- Led audit engagements (5+ team members) for diverse clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Mentored junior auditors, enhancing their skills in financial analysis and client interaction and provided guidance on best practices, fostering a collaborative working environment and enhancing team performance.
- Developed comprehensive audit plans to assess risk management and internal controls effectively.
- 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.
- Managed multiple engagements simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet client deadlines consistently.
- Strengthened internal controls by evaluating the effectiveness of existing policies and recommending improvements where necessary.
Audit Associate (Associate I)
PwC Pakistan
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
Education
CA Finalist -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Karachi, SD12-2026
ACCA Finalist -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Karachi, SD12.2025
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Karachi
Karachi, SD01.2022
Skills
- External Audit & Assurance
- Financial Reporting & Consolidation
- Risk Assessment & Internal Controls
- Team & Project Leadership
- Data Analytics: Power BI, Excel
- Professional skepticism
Industry Exposure
- Energy & Power - Audits of listed and Private generation, distribution, and renewable companies.
- Manufacturing & Industrial - Audits of textile and industrial equipment.
- Healthcare & NGOs - Audit of healthcare NGO projects of a renowned hospital.
- Multinationals - Group reporting and consolidation for cross-border entities in Canada & Europe.
Timeline
Audit Senior (Associate II)
PwC Pakistan
12.2023 - Current
Audit Associate (Associate I)
PwC Pakistan
06.2022 - 12.2023
CA Finalist -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
ACCA Finalist -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Karachi
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