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Safi Ur Rehman

Safi Ur Rehman

Auditor

Summary

I am a professional with almost 3.6 years of experience in assurance and related engagements in BDO Pakistan Karachi office, whereby my responsibilities include scoping, planning, execution and completion of assurance engagements solely and as a team leader as well, having good grip on IFRS and ISA combined with local laws for reporting. I am a highly committed, motivated and passionate with ability to manage multiple tasks by enhancing efficiency in given timeframe, also a team player possessing excellent leadership, planning and analytical skills with passion for continuous learning and development.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior audit associate

BDO Pakistan
5 2023 - Current
  • Effective planning and execution of audit engagements and other assignments to meet stringent deadlines, including the supervision and review of team members, and client relationship management.
  • Managed multiple concurrent engagements while meeting tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills.
  • Conducted thorough financial statement audits for various industries, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with regulations.
  • Mentored junior associates in audit procedures and techniques, fostering a positive learning environment for professional growth.
  • Supervised and trained junior audit staff and student interns in how to effectively review physical and digital data.
  • Employed expertise in auditing, accounting, and generally accepted principles to accurately assess records.
  • Managed strong client relationships to deliver exceptional service.
  • Delegated work to team members and student interns to share workload and continue meeting audit goals.
  • Enhanced client relationships through consistent communication and timely response to inquiries.
  • Managed a team of 7 field auditors.

Semi senior auditor

BDO Pakistan
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Effective planning and execution of audit engagements and other assignments to meet stringent deadlines including the supervision and review of team members and client relationship management.
  • Prepared high-quality working papers that documented evidence gathered during the audit process, supporting conclusions reached during the engagement.
  • Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining audit processes and implementing risk-based auditing techniques.
  • Performed substantive testing on high-risk accounts, uncovering potential fraud or misstatements in financial records.
  • Assisted in the planning phase of audits, developing detailed audit programs tailored to each client''s unique business environment.
  • Evaluated clients'' internal control systems for effectiveness using a risk-based approach, identifying weaknesses that could lead to material misstatements in financial reports.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.

Audit associate

BDO Pakistan
04.2021 - 04.2022


  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.

Education

Bachelors of Commerce -

HSC Intermediate - Pre Engineering - undefined

SSC Matriculation - undefined

CA - undefined

01.2017 - Current

ACCA - undefined

Skills

Excellent

Portfolioofclients

Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works Limited

 National Investment Funds

 Dawood Family takaful Limited (Insurance)

 Publishex (Pvt) Limited

 Commecs Education trust, Nonprofit, Education Sector,

 State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan, Non Listed, PIC Life Insurance

 NIT -Government Bond Fund, Listed, Mutual Funds

 Foreepay (private) Limited 

Equity Textile Limited, Listed, Textile Industry

 Omi Hospital

 Commecs Institute of business and emerging Sciences

Faysal Bank Limited, Listed, Bank (assignment)

Jobdescription

  • Effective planning and execution of audit engagements and other assignments to meet stringent deadlines including the supervision and review of team members and client relationship management.
  • Working on high quality deliverables with the manager and partner of the assigned job and liaison with the client to continuously improve the reporting process.
  • Creating trust-based relationships with clients by advising on prospective issues and solutions.
  • Provision of formal advice to clients in respect of accounting treatment of complex transactions, compliance with corporate and secretarial practices and evaluation of design of internal controls.
  • Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
  • Helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.
  • Evaluating internal controls, identifying control deficiencies, and making recommendations to the management.
  • Supervising, training, and guiding the subordinates to ensure smooth execution of audit and their professional development.
  • Maintaining audit file in APT tool (Audit processing tools).

Languages

Urdu
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Semi senior auditor

BDO Pakistan
05.2022 - 04.2023

Audit associate

BDO Pakistan
04.2021 - 04.2022

CA - undefined

01.2017 - Current

Senior audit associate

BDO Pakistan
5 2023 - Current

Bachelors of Commerce -

HSC Intermediate - Pre Engineering - undefined

SSC Matriculation - undefined

ACCA - undefined

Safi Ur RehmanAuditor