Led the planning and execution of audit engagements for clients across various industries, ensuring compliance with IFRS and PwC's global standards.
Supervised and mentored a team of junior auditors, reviewing work for accuracy and providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.
Performed risk assessments and designed audit strategies to address key areas of financial and operational risk.
Conducted detailed testing of internal controls and financial statements, identifying discrepancies and proposing corrective measures.
Acted as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, effectively communicating audit findings and delivering actionable recommendations.
Prepared comprehensive audit reports and documentation, ensuring alignment with regulatory and professional standards.
Directed and coached audit team, ensuring efficient workflow, skill development, and adherence to deadlines.
Monitored audit budgets, ensuring engagements were delivered within scope and on time.
Audit Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers ME
09.2019 - 09.2024
Supervised and performed audit fieldwork following accounting and auditing standards
Evaluated internal control systems, identified control weaknesses and potential non-compliances
Assessed fair values for various financial instruments
Oversaw implementation of IFRS 9 and IFRS 16 models for various clients
Performed trend analysis and reviewed financial data to determine risk associated with related customers
Reviewed investment classifications to ensure compliance with accounting standards
Understanding and knowledge of CBB laws and regulations under volume 1, 2, 4 and 6
Prepared financial statements aligned with client records
In addition, ensuring that the financial statements are prepared and presented in accordance with applicable standards and commercial company law number (21) of 2001
Led audits for non-financial institutions including Bahrain Petroleum Company B.S.C (Closed), Tatweer Petroleum, Bapco Gas and Expansion, Chevron Bahrain Trading, DHL International B.S.C, DHL Aviaition EMEEA B.S.C., Bahrain Airport Company, Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport, DPME & Hempel, Batelco and Bahrain Economic Development Board
Audited major financial institutions including HSBC, JPMorgan, and American Express
Involvement in Agreed-Upon-Procedures engagements such as: Anti money laundering: Performed procedures from the FC Module (Financial Crime) issued by the Central Bank of Bahrain to test the client's compliance with the reporting obligation
Client Money: Performed procedures to fulfill the client's reporting requirement in respect to the Client Money Module issued by the Central Bank of Bahrain
Corporate Governance: Performed procedures that the Company is in compliance with the Corporate Governance Code issued by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce
Management Remuneration: Performed procedures Chapter HC-5 of the Rule Book Volume 1 on sound remuneration practices issued by the CBB to fulfill the client's reporting obligation
Related parties: Performed procedures in fulfilling the clients reporting requirements under Article 189 of the Commercial Companies Law issued by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce
Corporate Card: Performed procedures agreed with the client to fulfill the reporting obligation to the Board of Directors with regards to the Bank's Corporate Credit Card for the specific period
License Fees: Performed procedures in relation to the License Fee Form in accordance with Law (49) of 2014 with respect to Postal Services issued by the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications for the Company
Audit Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers ME
01.2019 - 04.2019
Company Overview: is a global network of firms delivering world-class assurance, tax, and consulting services for your business
Examined financial reports of organisations and perform audit and work procedures for several industries and sectors
Perform planning procedures to understand the entity and the environment along with the control framework in place and identifying and performing a fraud risk assessment
Liason with various internal and external counterparties during the course of the audit work to obtain the set of audit requirements and comfort over the audit procedures performed
Engaging with clients, managers and senior members on the team to obtain the required knowledge and skill set required to assist with the audit engagements
Perform various duties such as understanding routine and data processes, testing controls and performing substantive procedures
Is a global network of firms delivering world-class assurance, tax, and consulting services for your business
Advisory Intern
Polemaris Advisory Service
09.2017 - 01.2018
Company Overview: Offers a broad range of services to meet the needs of clients, which include ISO Certification, Risk Management, Business Advisory, Tax Advisory, Book Keeping and Financial Accounting
As part of a team of three, we developed custom SWAT, PEST and seven Ps primary research for clients who wanted business plans
Conducted competitor analysis to identify market penetration
Developed a financial plans and estimated financial reports
Offers a broad range of services to meet the needs of clients, which include ISO Certification, Risk Management, Business Advisory, Tax Advisory, Book Keeping and Financial Accounting
Sales Intern
Shabaka TV
09.2017 - 10.2017
Company Overview: The first multi-channel network in the kingdom of Bahrain that offers assistance to Youtubers in areas such as programming/ channel optimization sponsorship opportunities, promotions, sales and resources and access to production studio
Create investment packages to raise funding for YouTube clients
These come in the form of sponsorships that give the investing party exposure to a bigger market in return
Research the selected sponsors to verify financial stability and 'match to fit' between client and sponsor
Schedule meetings with sponsors to present the client and the sponsorship packages
Negotiate flexibility on packages where possible to bring the sponsor on board
The first multi-channel network in the kingdom of Bahrain that offers assistance to Youtubers in areas such as programming/ channel optimization sponsorship opportunities, promotions, sales and resources and access to production studio