Zaheer Abbas is a Chartered Certified Accountant currently working as an Internal Auditor at Qavi & Co Chartered Accountants in Lahore, Pakistan. He has over 10 years of experience in internal auditing roles for various companies in Pakistan and the UAE. His experience includes conducting internal audits, ensuring compliance, evaluating internal controls, and preparing audit reports. He holds a graduation degree from the University of Punjab and is seeking new opportunities to utilize his accounting and auditing skills.
Zaheer Abbas CAAREER OBJECTIVE and PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1. ZAHEER ABBAS
Address: Raiwand Road, Lahore
0092 0331 9654514
Email: zaheerabbas107@hotmail.com
CAAREER OBJECTIVE
To contribute towards the growth and development of a dynamic organization where there are ample
opportunities to grow both professionally and personally and where I can utilize my skills and experience
efficiently and effectively.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Chartered Certified Accountant [ACCA] Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – UK
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Graduation - (2003) University of Punjab, Pakistan
Intermediate (Equivalent to A Levels) - (2001) Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education – Lahore
Matriculation (Equivalent to O Levels) - (1998) Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education – Lahore
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INTERNAL AUDITOR
QAVI & CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, LAHORE (JUNE 2014 TO PRESENT
INTERNAL AUDITOR
ALLIANCE INSURANCE PSC – DUBAI, UAE
(June 2010 – May 2014)
One of the Key members of the Internal Audit Function. Core responsibilities included;
Ensuring compliance with company
policies and procedures
Drafting periodical reports for Audit
Committee
Preparing proposals for the Boards for
audit related matters.
Preparing audit reports, findings and
observations.
Maintaining internal control checklists
and questionnaire
Evaluation of internal controls
Monitoring compliance with audit
recommendations
Independently running internal audit
department and carry out regular
department audits
Finalized the Internal Audit Manual through
approval of audit committee
Conducted regular Audit assignment at
branches to assess internal controls are
adequate and cost-effective to achieve the
efficiency and effectiveness of operations,
reliability of reporting and compliance with
applicable laws and regulations
1. INTERNAL AUDITOR
MICRO TECH INDUSTRIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED – LAHORE, PAKISTAN
April 2009 – to – May 2010
The company is engaged in manufacturing of Energy meters, U.P.S and prepaid phone sets. I
worked as an Internal Auditor where my responsibilities includes, audit of each department,
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2. reconciliation of financial data, stock taking, analysis and reviews on financial results,
preparing audit reports , findings and observation.
2. SENIOR AUDITOR
JAVED & CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS – LAHORE, PAKISTAN
September 2007 – to – March 2009
I joined the firm as an audit trainee. During the tenure, I was involved in various types of
assignments relating to audit and assurance including external audit engagements, internal
audits, system audits, review engagements, provident fund audits, statutory report
assignments and other related assignments in different sectors. The ensuing paras describe
the major tasks I performed during my training period:
Application of Audit Methodologies;
Extensive application of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Initial planning of the audit in consultation with the Engagement Manager;
Assessment of control risk by analyzing WCGW and designing the tests of controls for specific
areas;
Designing of Walkthroughs, Flowcharts and Memorandums of system understanding;
Performing tests of controls and substantive procedures including horizontal and vertical
analytical review and highlighting the issues/ matters;
Discussions with those charged with governance regarding accounting or other issues/ matters
identified during the assignment and their resolutions;
Reviewing the work done by the team members and getting it reviewed by the Manager and
the Partner;
Preparation of other deliverables, such as, Management Letter identifying control weaknesses,
its implications and recommendations;
Verifying compliance with various laws and regulations;
Handling the audit teams and developing co-ordination between team members;
Planned and conducted various Stock/ Cash Counts, Physical Verification of Assets and applied
cut off procedures;
Preparation of various proposals (expression of interest including scope of work and
methodology) for the potential new clients;
Experience of work in different IT environments
Sector Company Name Designation Nature of Business
Services IVCC Engineering (Pvt.)
Limited
Audit Semi Senior A company engaged in providing of services for
Geotechnical and Specialized Civil Engineering
Contracts.
Dynamic Freight
Services
Audit Junior Engaged in the provision of cargo services to
the importers and exporters.
Textile Lasting Impressions
(Pvt.) Limited
Audit Semi Senior Engaged in manufacturing and selling of
polyester cotton yarn.
Pharmaceutical
s
PARAS Pharmaceuticals
(Pvt.) Limited
Audit Junior A company engaged in Pharmacy outlets and
medicine distribution.
NGO Action Aid Pakistan Audit Semi Senior An association, registered under Societies Act, to
provide assistance to under privileged children
for Education and Health.
Sudhaar Society Audit Junior An association, registered under Societies Act, to
provide Financial support to under privileged
people.
Manufacturing Rupali Polyester
Limited
Worked as a Job In-
charge and supervised
7 persons
A listed company engaged in manufacturing and
selling of polyester cotton yarn Products.
Bunny’s Limited Worked as a Job In-
charge & supervised 6
persons
A Listed company engaged in the manufacturing
of baking products.
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3. Sayyed Paper Mills
(Pvt) Ltd
Audit Senior A Private Company engaged in manufacturing of
paper products.
Plasco Pack (Pvt)
Limited
Audit Semi Senior A Private Company engaged in manufacturing of
plastic products.
PERSONAL DETAIL
DOB: February 1984 Father Name: Raza Abbas
(Late)
Marital Status: Married
REFERENCES
Available on request
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