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Ariba Siraj

Ariba Siraj

Birmingham

Summary

An experienced and detail-oriented audit professional with a strong background in assurance and compliance. My career journey, beginning in Pakistan and progressing through international secondment in Dubai to the West Midlands, has equipped me with a broad perspective and a versatile skill set. Currently an Assistant Manager at Deloitte, I specialize in leading complex audits, mentoring junior staff, and serving as a key point of contact for clients. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to deliver high-quality results and build lasting professional relationships.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Assistant Manager

Deloitte
04.2021 - 08.2025
  • Managed and led audit teams on complex engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients, overseeing all phases from planning to reporting and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.
  • Served as a primary client contact, building strong relationships and effectively communicating complex audit findings and recommendations to senior management and audit committees.
  • Directed, mentored, and supervised junior staff, delegating tasks, providing real-time coaching, and conducting performance reviews to support their professional development.
  • Reviewed and finalized audit work papers and financial statements to ensure compliance with key accounting standards like IFRS and UK GAAP.
  • Identified and assessed risks within client operations, developing and executing tailored audit plans to address high-risk areas.
  • Spearheaded the training and development of new joiners as a departmental training facilitator, specifically leading onboarding sessions.
  • Oversaw multiple audit projects, demonstrating expertise in efficient project management, high-performance execution, and effective client communication.
  • Performed detailed reviews of overseas audit workpapers and executed complex closing procedures to ensure comprehensive coverage of all UK risks.

Assistant Manager

Deloitte
04.2021 - 08.2025
  • Managed and led complex audit engagements for a diverse client portfolio, overseeing all phases from planning to reporting and ensuring on-time, high-quality deliverables.
  • Acted as the primary client contact, building strong relationships and presenting audit findings and recommendations to senior management and audit committees.
  • Directed and mentored audit teams, delegating tasks, providing coaching, and conducting performance reviews to support staff development.
  • Reviewed and finalized audit workpapers and financial statements to ensure compliance with key accounting standards, including IFRS and UK GAAP.
  • Identified and assessed financial risks, developing and executing tailored audit plans to address high-risk areas.
  • Led multiple audit projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong project management skills while contributing to the training and onboarding of new departmental joiners.

Senior Audit Associate

EY
Birmingham
02.2019 - 04.2021
  • In charge of multiple audits demonstrating skills in high-performance, high-quality work, efficient project management and client communication.
  • Liaison between the audit team and the engagement manager
  • Preparing group reporting instructions for component teams;
  • Allocation of audit work among team members;
  • Performing audit procedures on allocated audit areas, in accordance with the EY Methodology;
  • Preparing group reporting documents for group team;
  • Preparing Team Planning Event (TPE) agenda and presentation;
  • Leading TPE for clients where I am the lead senior;
  • Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management and deliver value to the client by providing knowledge, ideas and solutions over financial matters
  • Coordinating with different departments within the firm for resolution of critical reportable matters
  • Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements
  • Ensuring that all the engagements are completed within the assigned budgets
  • Application of International UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (UK GAAP), Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Auditing Standards (IAS)
  • Evaluating control systems, identifying control weaknesses and making appropriate recommendations, and
  • Counsel, mentor and appraise subordinates in a constructive and timely manner to ensure contribution to their and EY's overall development.

Senior Audit Associate

EY - Birmingham
Birmingham
02.2019 - 04.2021
  • Managed multiple audit engagements as the in-charge senior, ensuring high-quality work, efficient project management, and effective client communication.
  • Acted as the primary liaison between the audit team and the engagement manager, coordinating with various departments to resolve critical reporting matters.
  • Directed team activities including the allocation of audit work, leading Team Planning Events (TPE), and mentoring junior staff to foster their professional development.
  • Performed complex audit procedures in accordance with the EY methodology, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and IAS.
  • Delivered value to clients by maintaining strong relationships, preparing financial statements, and providing solutions on financial matters.
  • Identified control weaknesses within client systems and made appropriate recommendations while ensuring all engagements were completed within budget.

Assistant Manager - Global Compliance

EY Ford Rhodes
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • As an Assistant Manager, my job is to provide accounting services to clients with varying nature of assignments. During my time in the department, I was seconded to International Brands Limited (IBL Group), where I reported to the Chief Financial Officer.
  • I was responsible for all accounting, audit, tax and compliance matters of the holding company
  • Monthly management reporting
  • Quarterly group consolidation
  • Maintaining the investment register
  • Reconciliation of current account with associated companies
  • Maintaining the record of transactions with the sponsors (loans, advances, dividend etc)
  • Supervision of Tax Compliance Team
  • Supervision of Corporate Compliance Team
  • Filing of returns required by Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), responding to notices received from SECP, and maintenance of all documents relating to corporate compliance
  • Managing the overall treasury function of the Company
  • Coordination with auditor
  • Assisting Group CFO with Board Presentation

Assistant Manager - Global Compliance

EY Ford Rhodes
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Managed all accounting, audit, tax, and compliance matters for a holding company during a secondment to International Brands Limited (IBL Group).
  • Prepared and presented monthly management reports and quarterly group consolidations, providing direct support to the Group CFO for board presentations.
  • Supervised teams responsible for both Tax and Corporate Compliance, ensuring the accurate and timely filing of all required returns and documents with the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
  • Oversaw the company's treasury function and maintained critical financial records, including the investment register and all transactions with sponsors.
  • Served as the main point of contact for external auditors, coordinating to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.
  • Reconciled current accounts with associated companies and ensured all corporate compliance requirements were met.

EY Ford Rhodes
11.2010 - 06.2016
  • Coordination between the audit team and the engagement manager
  • Ensuring timely completion of audit
  • Coordinating with different departments
  • Application of IFRS, IAS and local accounting requirements
  • Corporate regulations and Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) requirements
  • Counseling and mentoring subordinates
  • I was also a part of other special assignments. Major assignments of which I was a part of included:
  • Assisting in consolidation in accordance with the requirements of applicable International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local laws.
  • Supervised the assignment for Agreed upon Procedure (AUP).

EY Ford Rhodes
11.2010 - 06.2016
  • Coordination between the audit team and the engagement manager
  • Ensuring timely completion of audit
  • Coordinating with different departments
  • Application of IFRS, IAS and local accounting requirements
  • Corporate regulations and Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) requirements
  • Counseling and mentoring subordinates
  • I was also a part of other special assignments. Major assignments of which I was a part of included:
  • Assisting in consolidation in accordance with the requirements of applicable International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local laws.
  • Supervised the assignment for Agreed upon Procedure (AUP).

Audit Associate - Assurance

EY - Dubai
Dubai
04.2014 - 08.2014
  • Ensuring timely completion of audit
  • Coordinating with different departments
  • Application of IFRS, IAS and local accounting requirements
  • During my experience with EY, I had an opportunity to work at Ernst & Young (Dubai Office). My major clients included:
  • Mega Lab
  • Alserkal Envirol
  • Environmental Solution
  • Skyrider
  • United Trans

Audit Associate - Assurance

EY - Dubai
Dubai
04.2014 - 08.2014
  • Ensuring timely completion of audit
  • Coordinating with different departments
  • Application of IFRS, IAS and local accounting requirements
  • During my experience with EY, I had an opportunity to work at Ernst & Young (Dubai Office).

Skills

  • Effective delegator
  • Influential networking
  • Supervisory expertise
  • Compliance awareness
  • Data analysis capability
  • Proactive initiative taker
  • Time management mastery
  • Communication excellence
  • Technical proficiency
  • Finance management
  • Task prioritisation
  • Staff scheduling

Websites

QUALIFICATION

  • Fellow Member - ACCA
  • Association of Certified Chartered Accountants - UK

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Deloitte
04.2021 - 08.2025

Assistant Manager

Deloitte
04.2021 - 08.2025

Senior Audit Associate

EY
02.2019 - 04.2021

Senior Audit Associate

EY - Birmingham
02.2019 - 04.2021

Assistant Manager - Global Compliance

EY Ford Rhodes
10.2017 - 01.2019

Assistant Manager - Global Compliance

EY Ford Rhodes
10.2017 - 01.2019

Audit Associate - Assurance

EY - Dubai
04.2014 - 08.2014

Audit Associate - Assurance

EY - Dubai
04.2014 - 08.2014

EY Ford Rhodes
11.2010 - 06.2016

EY Ford Rhodes
11.2010 - 06.2016

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