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SAHAR AKRAM

Bristol

Summary

Experienced Internal Auditor with a strong track record in conducting comprehensive risk assessments, developing audit plans, and ensuring compliance with international auditing standards. Adept at evaluating internal controls, identifying process improvements, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks. Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent audit assignments, including ad-hoc investigations and consultancy projects, while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality. Skilled in communicating audit findings effectively to senior management and building strong relationships across departments to drive actionable results.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Audit and Accounts Manager

Midsomer Dispensing Ltd
Midsomer, Norton
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Oversee the office budget to responsibly allocate equipment and resources.
  • Manage the employee office, supervising workers, enhancing productivity, and driving efficiency.
  • Payroll management.
  • Maintaining accurate payroll records, timely processing of employee salaries, including management of new hires and terminations.
  • Improving overall office efficiency by establishing smooth workflow processes, monitoring daily productivity, and implementing modifications to eliminate operational bottlenecks.
  • Oversee the day-to-day activities of the pharmacy staff.
  • Developing and implementing procedures to improve workflow, customer service, and patient safety
  • Answering customer enquiries and resolving customer complaints.
  • Carrying out periodic physical stock counts
  • Developing and implementing internal control procedures, and ensuring that all the SOPs are being followed.

Internal Audit Executive

Orange Line Metro Rail Transit System OLMRTS
Lahore
01.2022 - 10.2023
  • Support the Head of Internal Audit in the development and maintenance of the annual risk assessment, audit plan, and reporting to Senior Management and management committees
  • Conduct risk assessments to identify business process risks in the areas outlined in the audit plan
  • Ensure internal audit programs and test plans are executed effectively, providing assurance that the Internal Audit objectives align with the company’s overall strategic goals
  • Plan and schedule audits and reviews with a focus on audit priorities, often managing multiple projects simultaneously, including special ad-hoc investigations and consulting assignments requested by Senior Management
  • Ensure that all audit assignments are performed in accordance with International Auditing Standards and the Professional Code of Ethics
  • Ensure compliance with International Internal Auditing Standards and that audit findings and issues are thoroughly documented, clearly communicated, and agreed upon with the auditees
  • Review and ensure that audit reports are concise, with issues framed in the appropriate context, and recommendations presented persuasively for effective implementation by the auditees
  • Demonstrate strong time management by completing audit assignments within allocated time frames while managing multiple tasks efficiently to maximize productivity
  • Maintain effective and professional communication with department management throughout the audit process, including developing the audit work schedule, conducting status meetings, and leading entrance and exit conferences
  • Foster and maintain strong business relationships within the organization, ensuring a thorough understanding of the operations and functions of assigned business units or departments.

Accounting supervisor

Zahid Ali Faisal & Co Chartered Accountants
Lahore
10.2019 - 01.2022

• Managing the day-to-day administrative tasks of the firm

• Maintaining office supplies and equipment

• Coordinating and scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements

• Handling correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and client inquiries

• Assisting in client on-boarding and maintaining client files

• Recording financial transactions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable

• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, such as balance sheets and income statements

• Performing bookkeeping tasks, such as data entry, invoicing, and billing

• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes

• Supervising, Developing and enforcing formal policies and procedures to help the department optimize Effectiveness and efficiency.

Trainee Accountant

BBDO PAKISTAN Pepsi Co
  • Preparing and maintaining bank payment vouchers
  • Processing Local Sales Invoices and gate passes
  • Calculating debtors aging and provisions and notifying any delay in receipts to the management
  • Verification of store & spares purchases and payments
  • Inspection of documents i.e GRN, IGP, OGP Inspection of report, ledgers and supplier statements
  • Preparing monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements.

Education

ACCA (Member) -

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Glasgow, United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Certified Accounting Technitian (CAT) -

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Glasgow, United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Bachelors of Commerce (B.Com) -

Bahauddin Zakariya University
Multan, Pakistan
09.2008 - 06.2010

FSC, Intermediate, Science - undefined

Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
Multan, Pakistan
09.2004 - 08.2007

Matriculation - undefined

Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
Multan, Pakistan
04.1994 - 04.2004

Skills

  • Report Writing
  • Attention to details
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Adaptability
  • Ethical Judgement
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Compliance auditing
  • Internal controls
  • Operational and Financial Auditing
  • Hands-On experience with Xero

Languages

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Punjabi
Fluent

Timeline

Audit and Accounts Manager

Midsomer Dispensing Ltd
11.2023 - 11.2024

Internal Audit Executive

Orange Line Metro Rail Transit System OLMRTS
01.2022 - 10.2023

Accounting supervisor

Zahid Ali Faisal & Co Chartered Accountants
10.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelors of Commerce (B.Com) -

Bahauddin Zakariya University
09.2008 - 06.2010

FSC, Intermediate, Science - undefined

Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
09.2004 - 08.2007

ACCA (Member) -

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
04.2001 -

Certified Accounting Technitian (CAT) -

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
04.2001 -

Matriculation - undefined

Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
04.1994 - 04.2004

Trainee Accountant

BBDO PAKISTAN Pepsi Co
SAHAR AKRAM