SYED HAMZA BIN ARIF

Address ResidenceApartment RB-6, Ezdaan Flats and Residency, In front of Lulu Gharrafa, Doha, Qatar

Telephone Mobile+ 974-70-101062+ 923-43-2098019

E-mail Personal shamza_86@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging position in a dynamic organization with the aim to contribute towards organizational success by enhancing ethical and competency standards, to excel consistently and meet the organization’s expectations while constantly availing opportunities to learn and grow.

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC EDUCATION

Particulars Institute Year Status

Associate Certified Chartered Accountants ACCA Global 2012 Qualified in June 2012 (ACCA Member)

Masters in Economics University of Karachi 2008 Qualified in December 2008

Bachelor of Commerce University of Karachi 2005 Qualified in December 2005

EXPERIENCE SEPTEMBER 2013 TO DATE

THE DIPLOMATIC CLUB

- INTERNAL AUDITOR

I am working in as the Internal Audit Manager reporting to Managing Director regarding all the operational and the finance related issues. My key responsibilities include: To give assurance on any new projects and foresee the business risk, Involve in the process of tendering for the year 2014-15, To co-ordinate with the external and compliance ministry auditors visit from time to time, Checking of all finance activities revenue recording, payables analysis, payments, cash cycles and ensuring that purchases are with

respect to tendered prices or contracts, Take care of all the matters of the company books of accounts to the final reporting, Ensure the payroll processed is fair enough and monthly department profits and loss statements(I.e. different cost centres), and Involved in the analysis of the Budget 2014 of the Club for every department;

Working in The Diplomatic Club has enabled me to grow professionally in the field of Finance and Audit, I am able to show my skills to handle the multi tasking job as Head of Internal Auditor and as a Financial Controller in the absence of finance director, where I work beyond biasness and report the facts to the Management.

ANJUM ASIM SHAHID RAHMAN Chartered Accountants - A member firm of Grant Thornton International

UAE, DUBAI OFFICE

February 2008 to August 2013January 2013 to June 2013

- BUSINESS ASSURANCE AND ADVISORY SERVICES (BAAS) – EXTERNAL AUDIT

I have completed my three and a half years’ article ship period, as stipulated by ICAP, with Anjum Asim Shahid Rahman Chartered

Accountants, member firm of International. I am presently working as an Audit Senior in the BAAS Group of UAE, Dubai office. As a senior member of the BAAS group, I am responsible to lead teams through the planning, execution and finalisation stages of statutory audits and other varied assurance engagements. My key responsibilities include: Effective planning and co-ordination of assignments to meet stringent deadlines, including the supervision, training, review and

finalization in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA); Conducting business and audit risk assessment through client meetings and via research and analysis; Co-ordination with professionals in various fields like legal, actuarial and IT experts; Providing ongoing advisory and value added services to clients in various aspects of business; Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local

regulatory requirements and directives of regulatory authorities; Decision-making for resolution of critical reportable matters; and Evaluating internal controls, identifying control deficiencies and making appropriate recommendations to the management;

The experience at the BAAS Group of the firm has enabled me to develop an understanding of regulatory environment of diversified industries, key business processes, the accounting and internal control systems of several organizations. Following are the most significant clients in various sectors and related engagements that have contributed to my professional growth as a Team Lead:

CURRENT CLIENTELE – UAE MAJOR CLIENTELE – PAKISTAN

Galadari Ready Mix (LLC) - CementIn charge Accountant – leading 4 people team(Group subsidiary – Annual audit for December 31, 2011)

National Bank Of Pakistan – Financial Institution & Banking Industry(Limited review for the half year ended June 30, 2009, annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2009, limited review for the half year ended June 30, 2010, annual audit for the year ended on December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2011and limited review for the half year ended June 30, 2012)

AIMS Group - ServicesIn charge Accountant – leading 6 people team(Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2012)

JS Investments – Financial Institution(Annual audit for the year ended June 30, 2009)

Transnational Pallets Industries – Manufacturing of Wooden Pallets, In charge Accountant(Annual audit for the year ended November 30, 2012)

State Life Insurance Corporation - Financial Sector, Insurance(Annual Audit for the year ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2011)

ESSA Engineering & Marine Services – Service Organization(Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2012)

Shaheen Insurance Company Limited – Financial Sector, Insurance(Limited review for the half year ended June 30, 2011)

Ambassador Hotel – Hotel Industries(Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2012)

Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited – Manufacturing(Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2008)

The Address Hotels & Resorts – Hotel Industries(Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2012)

Paxar Pakistan (Private) Limited – Manufacturing(Annual audit for the year ended June 30, 2010)

Galadari Investments (LLC) – Real Estate Investments(Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2012)

Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC) - Aviations (Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2009)

Tanzifco Emirates (LLC) – Pest Control Services(Annual audit for the year ended December 31, 2012)

Central Depository Company Pakistan Limited – Services(Annual audit for the year ended June 30, 2011)

SAFWCO Pakistan – Not for profit Organization (Annual audit of fourteen funds operated under poverty alleviation in Pakistan as per PPAF for the year ended June 30, 2009 & June 30, 2010)

Stanley House (Private) Limited – CNG Stations and other petrol services(Annual audit for the year ended June 30, 2010)

Retirement and Other Employee Benefit Funds(Audit of defined contribution plan – Provident Fund, Gratuity Fund and statutory employee benefit plan – Workers’ Profits Participation Fund and Workers Welfare Fund for the PIAC and BASF Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. The work performed included preparation of financial statements and ensuring adequacy of actuarial assumptions to the extent of our understanding and compliance with entities’ policies, local laws and regulations)

Performance of Agreed Upon Procedures(Performed agreed-upon procedures on the 100% stock count as required by the quality and control division of Controller of Beverages – Pakistan regarding the making, storage and other procedures as defined, agreed and followed by manufacturers of PEPSI in Pakistan.)

- BUSINESS ASSURANCE AND ADVISORY SERVICES (BAAS) – INTERNAL AUDIT

- STANDARD CHARTERED LEASING, - DAWOOD GROUP OF COMPANIES- SAFEWAY MUTUAL FUNDS, - SIGMA LEASING (PRIVATE) LIMITEDPerformed follow-up, review of the recommendations and actions suggested in various internal and external audit assignments conducted during 2008 and work as an internal auditor for the production function of the company. The scope of work includes: Documentation of the existing system, policies, procedures

and practices; Validation and comparison of existing system, policies,

procedures and comparison with Best Practices; Evaluation of results; Reporting our findings and recommendations and Follow-up of the weaknesses noted and recommendations

made.

GUL AHMED TEXTILE MILLS LIMITED – TEXTILE

Performed the engagement for preparation of Firm’s financial statements in accordance with the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), ‘As-Is’ documentation of the Organization’s Receipts and Payments processes and designing of system for the preparation of various budgets of the Firm.

We were appointed to report to the Audit Committee on deficiencies in the Organization’s receipts and payments process, workers retirement and golden hand shake payments, along with verifying the fixed assets physical existence and ensuring by tagging.

ETIHAD ENTERPRISES – KARACHI, PAKISTAN December 2004 to November 2007

- ASSISTANT MANAGER ACCOUNTS – FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Worked as Assistant Manager Accounts in Finance department and reporting directly to the Senior Manager and General Manager Finance at Etihad Enrterprises. My roles and responsibilities include the following:

Maintenance, updating and reconciling the bank statements, petty cash, fixed assets and all sections stationery supplies on a periodic basis;

Check and ensure all processes are in order on a monthly basis, like payroll, monthly accounts payable & debtors reconciliations; Assist, preparation and implementation of different cost budgets to achieve the targeted goals; Assist in preparation of financial reports, coordinated with the company external auditors, feasibilities of company investment projects,

and preparing forecasted cash flows to verify the balance in hand as per the cash cycle to meet the company debts.

PERSONAL INFORMATION IT PROFICIENCY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Marital Status: Married Hands-on practical experience of using various automated ERP and accounting packages such as Oracle, Dynamic, Iscala, Oasys and user level knowledge of SAP.

Completed the 90-hour Course of Computer Practical Training (CCPT) recommended by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access and outlook.

Hands-on practical experience of using Grant Thornton special audit software (Voyager, Audit Care, Explorer, IDEA and TBeam)

Attended various in-house Grant Thornton workshops on Audit Methodology & Risk Assessment, Team Management and Interpersonal Skills

Attended various in-house Etihad Enterprises workshops and courses on personal and professional development

Attended the full course on Presentation and Interpersonal Skills required by ICAP

Attended Fire safety training in The Diplomatic Club

Date of birth: August 14, 1985Language Proficiency: English and Urdu

Nationality: PakistaniGender: MaleGeographical Preference:

Willing to relocate and can travel to different countries or cities for official assignments

EXTRA CURRICULAR AVAILABILITY REFERENCE

Playing and watching cricket, bowling, web surfing and teaching.

One month after notice Will be furnished upon request