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Faizan Azam chattha

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Audit Manager at KPMG Pakistan who led 10+ entities’ audits and served as the IFRS 9 specialist for major banks.

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At KPMG Pakistan, I led audits for a portfolio of 10+ entities across banking, insurance, asset management, and other sectors, delivering 12+ audit opinions annually. I also served as the IFRS 9 subject matter specialist, directing ECL model governance and technical review for MCB Bank, Habib Bank, and Askari Bank engagement teams.

At KPMG Saudi Arabia, I supervised the statutory audit of Qiddiya Investment Company, a PIF-backed Vision 2030 giga project, and coordinated group deliverables across component entities. As a remote financial controller for SME and startup clients, I provided month-end closing, management accounts, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting support.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Investor, Trader & Advisor

Independent

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Acted as an investor, trader, and advisor, providing financial advisory and investment guidance.

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Manager

KPMG Pakistan

Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 (2 months)

Led a portfolio of 10+ entities with combined assets exceeding PKR 5,000 billion across banking, insurance, asset management, petroleum, SaaS, pharmaceuticals, real estate, and energy, delivering 12+ audit opinions annually within all regulatory deadlines. Served as the IFRS 9 subject matter specialist across the engagement portfolio, directing ECL model governance and technical review for major b

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Assistant Manager

KPMG Pakistan

Jun 2025 - Jun 2026 (1 year)

Managed 25+ professionals across 6 concurrent engagements, driving resource planning and structured knowledge transfer, maintaining 0 audit quality escalations across the full portfolio. Served as the engagement team's Financial Risk Management specialist on ECL methodologies and IFRS 9 disclosures, contributing technical input to audit proposal development for financial sector pipeline growth.

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Remote Financial Controller

Independent

Jun 2025 - Dec 2025 (6 months)

Provided outsourced financial controllership to SMEs, overseeing month-end closing, management accounts, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting under IFRS/local GAAP. Designed and implemented financial control frameworks, chart of accounts structures, and reporting dashboards tailored to client size and complexity.

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Mandatory Training Period

KPMG Pakistan

Dec 2021 - May 2025 (3 years 5 months)

Completed mandatory training period as part of the ACA qualification, gaining practical experience in audit and assurance.

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Senior Supervisor

Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 (3 months)

Supervised the statutory audit of Qiddiya Investment Company, a PIF backed Vision 2030 giga project spanning construction, hospitality, and entertainment, coordinating group deliverables across 5+ component entities and liaising directly with PIF for consolidated reporting compliance. Identified CWIP and AP control deficiencies across a multibillion SAR construction programme and recommended impro

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Audit Internee

Jul 2021 - Nov 2021 (4 months)

Completed an audit internship, gaining exposure to audit procedures and client engagements.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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ICAP

ACA, Accounting

Chartered Accountant qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, with all professional examinations passed on the first attempt.

Tech stack

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