Patrick Longston, ACA
Senior Auditor
A Chartered Accountant with more than seven years of professional experience. Possessing extensive
knowledge of financial statements, accounting systems, auditing and financial reporting, in line with
generally accepted accounting principles and procedures in various industries. Expert at conducting external
audits, assurance engagements and reviews. Developed through the exposure gained while leading and
managing assurance engagements in multiple countries.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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SKILLS
Senior Auditor
EY Rapid Innovation (Private) Limited
12/2022 - Present,
MENA
Achievements/Tasks
Led and supervised client-facing teams throughout all phases
of audit engagements, from planning to execution and
completion;
Proficiently managed audit engagements specifically within
the MENA region, successfully handling more than 10 audits
over the last year while ensuring compliance with applicable
regulations and compliance;
Displayed exceptional proficiency in utilizing cutting-edge
digital audit tools, including MS Excel, GL Analyzer, and
Subledger Analyzer, all seamlessly integrated within the EY
Software suite; and
Leveraged these tools to conduct efficient and highly effective
digital audits, resulting in a reduction in audit completion time
and improvement in audit efficiency.
Deputy Manager Accounts
Stylers International Limited
12/2020 - 11/2022,
Extensive knowledge & experience of working on financial
statements complying with IFRS, and audit engagements as
per IAS
Capable of leading complex audits by understanding client
business and needs and producing desired final deliverables
and maintaining good relations with the client
Proficient in the use of Canvas (EY), MS Teams, MS Word, MS
Excel
Team player with leadership skills to motivate and
encourage other team members
Experienced at handling stress, accepting responsibility and
working under time constraints
Have a keen eye for details and possess analytical skills
Possess great inter-personal and communication skills that
result in better, effective and open relations with clients,
colleagues and stakeholders
Lahore
Achievements/Tasks
Directed and mentored a team of five account executives,
achieving an increase in their productivity and delivering
projects ahead of schedule; and
Executed and oversaw the ledger reconciliations, to ensure
harmonious working relationships between all parties
involved.
Senior Associate Audit
Grant Thornton - Pakistan
09/2016 - 11/2020,
Lahore
Achievements/Tasks
Managed client
relationships;
Lahore, Pakistan
engagements
and
nurtured
client
EDUCATION
Chartered Accountant
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of
Pakistan
B.Sc. (Hons)
Oxford Brookes University
F.Sc.
Forman Christian College
Ensured compliance with applicable laws and industry-specific
regulations, including newly enacted legislation;
LANGUAGES
Offered supervision, coaching, and professional development
opportunities to foster growth within the team; and
English
Urdu
Full Professional Proficiency
Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Identified internal control weaknesses and proposed
corrective actions, documenting findings for inclusion in the
Management Letter.
INTERESTS
Football
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