Abubakar Asghar
Khobar,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Highly accomplished Audit Professional (ACCA, CPA Pakistan) with nearly 4 years of progressive audit experience, including two years at a prestigious Big 4 firm (PwC). Proficient in Managing full-cycle audits for diverse clients across multiple sectors (Manufacturing, Beverage, Automobile, Packaging, Electronics, and NGO) and possesses extensive knowledge of IFRS compliance and internal controls testing. Pursuing a challenging Audit Senior / Internal Audit Senior position where demonstrated analytical and risk management expertise will enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Engagement Semi Senior
PKF Al Bassam and Co
Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia
2025.01 - 2026.01
- Executed risk assessment and audit planning for eight clients, prioritising audits to enhance productivity.
- Performed controls testing and substantive procedures for high-risk areas with client revenues reaching SAR 250 million.
- Prepared financial statements, ensuring adherence to key accounting standards such as majorly (IFRS 9, 15, 16 & IAS 16, 38, 40,41,37 and 2).
- Streamlined auditing processes, achieving a 30% reduction in total audit time while ensuring compliance with IFRS/IAS.
- Composed management letter points and engaged in discussions with clients to clarify findings.
- Prepared and achieved audit files for both listed and non listed compliant with firm standards across various companies.
- Received a management review score of 4.34/5 in my last appraisal reflecting commitment to excellence.
Audit Associate
PwC
Lahore, Pakistan
2023.01 - 2024.09
- Assessed client business, industry risks, and internal controls across Manufacturing, Automobile, Packaging, and Beverage sectors.
- Prepared tailored audit programs for clients including PEPSICO, Honda, Packages Limited, and NGO Babar Ali Foundation.
- Examined revenue, expenses, fixed assets, leases, and related-party transactions, for compliance with IFRS/IAS.
- Evaluated internal control systems, identified gaps, and recommended improvements to strengthen compliance and operational efficiency.
- Prepared Financial statement / Audit report as per relevant accounting and auditing standards.
Internal Auditor
Packages Limited
Lahore
2022.02 - 2023.01
- As an internal auditor, Understand business, risks, and objectives; define audit scope and plan.
- Review policies, procedures, and past reports; set audit programs.
- Perform walkthroughs, test controls, analyze data, and confirm compliance.
- Assess control effectiveness, identify gaps, and analyze risks.
- Present evidence-based findings with recommendations to management.
- Prepare audit report for the audit committee.
Education
ACCA - Accounting and Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountant
United Kingdom 2018.09 - 2022.01
CPA -
Certified Public Accountant of Pakistan
Pakistan 2024.07 - 2024.07
SOCPA
Saudi Organization Certified Public Accountant
Saudi Arabia 2026.01 - 2026.02
Skills
- External Audit & Internal Audit IFRS Compliance & Accounting Standards Microsoft Excel & Word, Quick Books, and Xero Audit Planning, Execution and Completion Case ware, Aura and other audit related tools Report Writing ERP
Certification
- Foundation in Accountancy (AFD), UK
- Practical Auditing 101 (LUMS Trainee & Supervisor)
- Trainings at PwC Pakistan (Assurance Services I & II)
- In-house Training Packages Limited
- 16 Hours of Annual Audit Training in PKF Al Bassam and Co
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH Advanced
Fluent
ARABIC Elementary
Intermediate
Accomplishments
Received (4.34/ 5) In my most recent appraisal in PKF Al Bassam, and Co.
Timeline
SOCPA
Saudi Organization Certified Public Accountant
2026.01 - 2026.02
Engagement Semi Senior
PKF Al Bassam and Co
2025.01 - 2026.01
CPA -
Certified Public Accountant of Pakistan
2024.07 - 2024.07
Audit Associate
PwC
2023.01 - 2024.09
Internal Auditor
Packages Limited
2022.02 - 2023.01
ACCA - Accounting and Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountant
2018.09 - 2022.01