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Ayesha Ahsan

@ayeshaahsan

Chartered-accountant-trained finance manager specializing in audit and financial planning.

Pakistan
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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance role where I can lead audits, drive budgeting/forecasting, improve controls, and grow within a professional, ethically-driven organization.

I am a finance professional with ICAP training and practical experience in audit, assurance, taxation and financial management, currently serving as Finance Manager at Ideal Group (Ideal Spinning Mills). I have led audit engagements, managed teams, prepared financial models, performed budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, and handled tax compliance and correspondence with tax authorities.

My background includes roles as Financial Analyst and extensive external and internal audit work across listed and private companies, trusts and associations. I bring strong Excel and reporting skills, time management, clear communication and a commitment to ethics and continuous professional development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

IG
Current

Finance Manager

Ideal Group

Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Managed budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial planning for Ideal Group and Ideal Spinning Mills, developed financial models for scenario planning, and analyzed budget variances to support business decisions.

DA

Associate - Audit & Assurance

Deloitte Yousuf Adil

Jun 2017 - Feb 2021 (3 years 8 months)

Led and participated in external and internal audits across multiple clients and industries, verified financial statement line items and controls, and prepared audit deliverables over a 3.5-year tenure.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan logoIP

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

ICAP training / Chartered Accountancy coursework, Accountancy

2017 - 2021

Completed required ICAP training period and passed CAF level in spring 2017.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan logoIP

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

ICAP Training / CAF, Chartered Accountancy

2017 - 2021

Completed required ICAP training period and passed CAF level in spring 2017 with training at a Chartered Accountants firm (Deloitte Yousuf Adil).

TA

The University of Agriculture

Master of Commerce, Commerce

Grade: 2.84 CGPA

Completed a Masters in Commerce with a 2.84 CGPA in 2021.

The University of Agriculture Faisalabad logoTF

The University of Agriculture Faisalabad

Master of Commerce, Commerce

Grade: 2.84 CGPA

Master of Commerce completed with a 2.84 CGPA in 2021.

PP

Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants (PIPFA)

PIPFA certification, Public Finance / Accountancy

Completed PIPFA Corporate Pakistan examinations in first attempt (2020).

SW

Shiblee College for Women

Intermediate, Pre-engineering

Grade: 820/1100 (Grade A)

Intermediate in Pre-engineering completed in 2013 with grade A.

CF

Cadet School Faisalabad

Matriculation, Science

Grade: 914/1050 (Grade A+)

Matriculation in Science completed in 2011 with grade A+.

SKANS School of Accountancy logoSA

SKANS School of Accountancy

CAF (Chartered Accountancy Foundation), Accountancy

Completed CAF level and received certificates for good academic performance and excellence during CAF studies.

SKANS School of Accountancy logoSA

SKANS School of Accountancy

CAF/CFAP coursework, Accountancy

Completed CAF and CFAP level coursework and received awards for academic performance and presentation skills.

PA

PIPFA (Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants)

AFC level (PIPFA), Public Finance / Accounting

Passed AFC level in first attempt (2020) under PIPFA.

University of the Punjab logoUP

University of the Punjab

Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce

Grade: 800/1500 (Division II)

Bachelor of Commerce (800/1500, Division II) completed in 2018.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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