KASHIF ILYAS
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished accounting professional with extensive expertise in IFRS, ISAs, and Companies Act compliance. Proficient in SAP S4/HANA, financial reporting, and management accounts production, with a strong focus on data analytics and research. Demonstrates leadership in accounting and team management, excelling in audit coordination, account reconciliation, and fixed asset accounting. Skilled in leveraging advanced Excel functions and Microsoft Office applications to optimise processes and ensure accuracy. Committed to driving operational efficiency through meticulous financial analysis and reporting while fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Lead Accountant
Neom Staffco
NEOM, Saudi Arabia
2025.01 - 2026.01
- Prepared monthly Accrual Master file to support financial reporting.
- Assisted with month-end accrual close, recording entries and preparing reconciliations for NEOM and subsidiaries.
- Managed outstanding transactions by posting and clearing bank entries, ensuring timely reconciliations.
- Developed and updated Master Balance Sheet GL reconciliation files for NEOM and subsidiaries.
- Facilitated data migration from Capex IOs to WBS to enhance accuracy.
- Liaised with external auditors for seamless audit execution.
- Led a team of junior accountants, maintaining high-quality output.
- Contributed to month-end closing activities, ensuring timely completion.
Assistant Manager BPS
Yousuf Adil Chartered Accountants (Backup Office of Deloitte in Pakistan) (Seconded to Deloitte and Touche & Co. - Chartered Accountants)
Riyadh, KSA
2022.01 - 2024.12
- Executed audit and related engagements from planning to reporting phases.
- Provided assurance and consulting services, confirming data accuracy for management and regulatory bodies.
- Developed planning documents detailing scope, methodology, and risk assessment for assurance assignments.
- Conducted comprehensive accounting services including re-computation and verification tasks.
- Facilitated recruitment processes to establish a high-performing workforce.
- Managed project timelines, ensuring timely completion of all tasks.
- Contributed insights in project planning meetings to optimise processes.
- Strengthened client relationships through targeted recommendations for process enhancements.
- Conducted team meetings on a regular basis, promoting open communication within the team.
- Assisted in recruitment process to build an effective workforce.
Internal Audit Officer
JOVI Technologies Private Limited
Islamabad
2021.10 - 2022.01
- Executed audit procedures in accordance with engagement scope and objectives.
- Tested and evaluated internal controls during audit activities.
- Documented all procedures performed for compliance and review.
- Coordinated with relevant personnel to gather information for Internal Audit.
- Reviewed final settlement policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Conducted discussions focused on specific audit objectives.
- Followed up on engagement findings and recommendations to drive improvements.
- Reviewed company processes periodically for any possible updates or revisions required.
- Reduced audit risk by implementing internal control systems.
- Mitigated financial inconsistencies through meticulous inspection of transaction records.
- Drafted detailed audit reports, highlighting discrepancies and areas for improvement.
- Strengthened internal controls by actively identifying operational risks.
- Handled sensitive information confidentially, adhering strictly to data protection laws.
- Provided insights into cost-saving opportunities via comprehensive financial analysis.
- Assisted in the development of audit plans according to business needs and objectives.
- Updated senior leaders regularly, reporting significant internal control issues.
Senior Audit Associate
Naveed Zafar Ashfaq Jaffery & Co. Chartered Accountants (a member firm of Prime Global network)
Islamabad, Pakistan
2017.11 - 2021.10
- Executed planning and completion of multiple audit assignments, ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Collaborated with Audit Manager to uphold regulatory standards and address deficiencies.
- Conducted risk assessments and client relationship management through strategic meetings.
- Evaluated internal controls, identifying weaknesses and recommending enhancements to management.
- Inspected accounting records for irregularities to ensure sound financial practices.
- Coordinated with experts to resolve engagement-related conflicts efficiently.
- Developed audit findings that promoted financial transparency and operational efficiency.
- Maintained high standards of work quality while ensuring timely completion of audits.
- Ensured timely completion of assignments whilst maintaining high standards of work quality.
- Reviewed financial statements for errors and inconsistencies, rectifying them promptly.
- Streamlined auditing processes with innovative problem-solving techniques.
- Managed multiple audits simultaneously whilst ensuring attention to detail and accuracy.
Internship in Tax
Ernst & Young Ford Rhodes Sidat Hyder & Co. Chartered Accountants
Islamabad, Pakistan
2016.11 - 2017.01
Internship in Audit
Afrasiab Tanveer & Co. Chartered Accountants
2016.10 - 2016.11
Education
FIPA - Accounting and Auditing
Institute of Public Accountants
Australia 2024.06 - 2024.06
IFA - Accounting and Finance
Institute of Financial Accountants
United Kingdom 2024.06 - 2024.06
Master of Accounting and Finance - Accounting and Finance
Virtual University of Pakistan
Islamabad 2020.04 - 2022.07
Bachelor Of Commerce - Auditing, Commerce, Economics and Banking
University of the Punjab
Rawalpindi 2013.06 - 2015.06
Chartered Accountancy - Accounting and Auditing
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Islamabad 2012.03 -
Skills
- Technical expertise in IFRS and ISA
- Data analytics and research
- Companies Act compliance
- SAP S4/HANA proficiency
- Leadership in accounting
- Management accounts production
- Account reconciliation
- Excel proficiency
- Audit coordination
- Bank reconciliations
- Fixed asset accounting
- Team Leadership
- Financial reporting
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office applications
Training & Courses
- 2017 Presentation and Communication Skills Course The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
- 2011 Computer Course Practical Training (CCPT) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Urdu
Advanced
Affiliations
- Traveling
Timeline
Lead Accountant
Neom Staffco
2025.01 - 2026.01
FIPA - Accounting and Auditing
Institute of Public Accountants
2024.06 - 2024.06
IFA - Accounting and Finance
Institute of Financial Accountants
2024.06 - 2024.06
Assistant Manager BPS
Yousuf Adil Chartered Accountants (Backup Office of Deloitte in Pakistan) (Seconded to Deloitte and Touche & Co. - Chartered Accountants)
2022.01 - 2024.12
Internal Audit Officer
JOVI Technologies Private Limited
2021.10 - 2022.01
Master of Accounting and Finance - Accounting and Finance
Virtual University of Pakistan
2020.04 - 2022.07
Senior Audit Associate
Naveed Zafar Ashfaq Jaffery & Co. Chartered Accountants (a member firm of Prime Global network)
2017.11 - 2021.10
Internship in Tax
Ernst & Young Ford Rhodes Sidat Hyder & Co. Chartered Accountants
2016.11 - 2017.01
Internship in Audit
Afrasiab Tanveer & Co. Chartered Accountants
2016.10 - 2016.11
Bachelor Of Commerce - Auditing, Commerce, Economics and Banking
University of the Punjab
2013.06 - 2015.06
Chartered Accountancy - Accounting and Auditing
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
2012.03 -