Bilal Arif
Auditing & Finance Professional-
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Availability: Immediately Available(Whatsapp -)
Why Bilal?
Accomplished and self-motivated accounting, auditing & finance professional, having 3.5 years of diversified experience in
managing internal & external audits, inventory management and engagement planning & management; equipped with extensive
knowledge of internal controls, financial advisory and corporate affairs, accounts payable/receivable, bookkeeping(at
Quickbooks) and financial statements & reporting in accordance with accounting principles and international standards
Task-focused individual with expertise in all facets of financial analysis; skilled in collaborating with members of organization
to achieve business & financial objectives. Instrumental in streamlining and improving processes and enhancing productivity;
skilled in inventory management, fixed asset management, quality control audit, public financial management and collaborating
with team members to achieve efficiency
Diligent person with outstanding communication, interpersonal, analytical and critical thinking skills; committed to establish
relationships with clients. Has ability to plan & prioritize workflow to meet established deadlines; capable person with positive
attitude ready to take on new challenges and work in highly challenging environment
CORE STRENGTHS & ENABLING
SKILLS
Accounts & Finance Management
Internal & External Audit
Engagement Management
Financial Analysis & Reviews
Internal Controls Analysis
IFRS and ISAs
Fixed Asset Management
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
MS Office
Multi Tasking and Creativity
Team Building & Leadership Skills
Communication & Presentation Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Crowe Hussain Chaudhury & Co. Chartered Accountants - Lahore, Pakistan
Worked as “Senior Audit Associate – Audit & Assurance”, July 2020 – September 2021
Responsibilities/Accomplishments:
Skillfully planned and coordinated assignments while meeting stringent deadlines and ensuring efficient execution of
engagements. Developed overall engagement plans while identifying and managing key risks
Assisted clients in preparation of financial statements by ensuring compliance of amounts recognized and disclosures with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), corporate laws and other directives of regulatory authorities. Advised
clients over accounting treatments of transactions in light of reporting standards
Reviewed & analyzed internal controls, identified control deficiencies, and suggested appropriate measures to management to
improve business processes. Drafted various documents for submission to client management and board of directors including
covering letters, management letters and audit reports
Oversaw and reviewed less experienced team members’ performance and rendered support through training and development.
Maintained liaison with client’s management, audit team members, internal and external experts
From October 2021 - Present
Working with Australian firm to assist various australian clients in preparation of Financial statements on XERO Software and
Quickbooks by ensuring compliance of amount recognized and corporate laws and other directives of regulatory authorities.
MAJOR AUDIT AND BOOKKEEPING
CLIENTS
Banking & Financial Sector
Manufacturing & Trading Sector
Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL)
Cinnaworld (Private) Limited
4 Walls (Private) Limited
Bashir Pipe Industries (Private) Limited
Oceano Marketing Private Limited
TEBA XINTE Energy
TIBEAN Electric Apparatus
Desipro Private Limited
ASE APPERAL Private Limited
IT Sector
ACET SOLUTION LLP
Under Section 42 Company
Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(LCCI)
Engineering & Services Sector
NGOs & Funds
Descon Power Solution (DPS)
Inspectest Private Limited (IPL)
Habibabad Operation Management Engineering Co
Family Welfare Society Hospital &School
SMAT Funds & Bagh e Rahmat
Adabistan e Sophia School
Lahore Stock Exchange Funds(LSE)
Himont Pharmaceutical Funds
Winrock International
Stock Assignments
Shahzad Textile
Fast Cables
4 Walls Private Limited
CERTIFICATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Professional Values, Ethics and Attitudes (PVEA) course designed by ICAP
Presentation and Communication Skills Course-I & II designed by ICAP
Participated in a series of seminars on audit, audit methodology, audit risk and compliance with IFRS, ISAs and various
corporate and tax laws conducted by Crowe Pakistan.
Designed auditing working papers as per the requirements of IFRS and ISAs.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Institute of Chartered Accounts of Pakistan – ICAP, Pakistan
Chartered Accountant Finalist – CA Finalist
(In Progress)
Chartered Accountant Inter - ICAP (CA Inter)
(2017)
B.I.S.E DG Khan, Pakistan
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) (A Grade)
(2011)
B.I.S.E Lahore,Pakistan
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) (A+ Grade)
(2009)
LANGUAGES PROFICIENCY
English
Urdu/Hindi
Punjabi
REFRENCES
Will be furnished upon request
