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Abdullah Arshad

@abdullaharshad1

Results-driven Audit Associate delivering IFRS/ISA assurance with precise risk-focused audit execution.

Pakistan
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an Audit role where I can deliver client assurance end-to-end with a risk-based approach, apply IFRS/ISA expertise, strengthen ICFR and SOX compliance, and partner with teams to improve reporting accuracy—while continuing to grow and mentor.

I’m a results-driven Audit Professional with 2.6 years of experience at KPMG in Audit & Assurance Services. At KPMG, I supervise external audit engagements from planning through execution to completion, ensuring timely reporting deliverables aligned with financial close timelines.

I apply a risk-based approach to evaluate financial reporting processes—reviewing account balances, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to validate accuracy and completeness. I execute ISA-compliant audit procedures, perform walkthroughs of financial close processes, and assess internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) for design and operating effectiveness.

I also strengthen reporting quality through IFRS-focused technical work, liaising with accounting and independence teams for journal entry validation and compliance. I review group reporting packages and test SOX compliance over financial reporting, and I take pride in building client relationships while mentoring junior staff.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

KPMG logoKP
Current

Audit Associate

Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Supervise ISA-compliant external audit engagements from planning through completion for local and multinational clients, including PLCs. Apply IFRS/ISA procedures, assess risk and ICFR effectiveness, validate journal entries, and test group reporting packages and SOX compliance.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ICAP (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan) logoIP

ICAP (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan)

Chartered Accountancy (ICAP) – Finalist, Chartered Accountancy

2019 -

Finalist in the ICAP Chartered Accountancy qualification, enrolled from December 2019 to present.

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) logoAA

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

Chartered Accountancy (ACCA) – Finalist, Chartered Accountancy

2025 -

Finalist in the ACCA Chartered Accountancy qualification, enrolled from September 2025 to present.

Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) logoFF

Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE)

Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC), Intermediate Education

2017 - 2019

Completed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) through FBISE from May 2017 to April 2019.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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