Abdullah Zuberi

• Led and managed multiple audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with IFRS, ISAs, and SOCPA regulations.
• Successfully closed out several audit engagements within strict deadlines of compliance with the Ministry of Commerce (MOC), while maintaining the standards of audit quality and documentation.
• Utilize data analytics tools to enhance audit efficiency and identify anomalies in large datasets.
• Manage client communications, addressing complex accounting issues and providing practical recommendations.
• Supervise and mentor a team of junior auditors, providing training and guidance on audit techniques, client communication, and professional development.
• Monitor engagement economics, manage budgets, and report variances to Partners.
• Review client financial statements to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Reviewed and approved audit working papers, financial statements, and management letters, ensuring technical accuracy and completeness.
• Conducted risk assessments and developed tailored audit strategies for clients across diverse sectors.
• Identify potential risks, control weaknesses, and operational inefficiencies, recommending actionable improvements to enhance compliance and business performance.
• Managed the Bahrain branch audits by reviewing financial statements and audit files, guiding teams to close audits in compliance with firm methodology and quality standards.

Key Clients Managed (Industry-wise):

• Oil and Gas: Arabian Petroleum Supply Company, Medra Arabia.
• Construction: Al Bawani & Co Ltd, Arabian Contracting Company, Latifa Trading and Contracting Company.
• Food & Beverage / Hospitality: HB Brands.
• Engineering & Consulting: Saudi Haihan Engineering Consulting Company, MSCH Management Consulting.
• Trading & Commercial: Al-Fifi Trading Company, Samar Al Bustan Trading Company,
• Technology / IT Services: Smart Lisan IT, Wise Pro Arabia IT, Al-Aan Systems IT, Tanla Mobile Middle East, ASIA Yash Technologies
• Industrial & Manufacturing: Forma Industry Company, Konig Swashes Arabia Limited
• Specialized Services: Advanced Aerial Mapping Services Ltd.

• Planning and execution of audit, review and other assurance engagements in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA);
• Client relationship management to the extent of planning of audit engagement, resolution of pre and post audit engagement queries by the client, and any other matter ancillary to providing audit engagement services.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with Firm's Partner, Staff and Client.
• Preparing and ensuring that financial statements (standalone and consolidated both) comply with the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IASs).
• Ensured compliance with firm quality standards, documentation requirements, and deadlines, even under high-pressure situations.
• Reviewed engagements directly with managers and partners, assessing and addressing audit issues as they arose.

• Assisted multiple audit engagements by helping verify transactions and insuring compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards.
• Working closely with other team members, including senior associates and managers to complete audit engagements effectively and timely.
• Preparation of income tax returns for corporate and individuals' clients.
• Reviewing and suggesting companies on withholding compliance and other tax payment matters.