ACCA (UK) member UAECA (UAE) member 8+ years of Audit and Finance Experience

1. MUHAMMAD BILAL SARWAR (ACCA, UAECA)
Abu Dhabi, United Arad Emirates
Mobile: +971-552166982
Email: gs.mbs1988@gmail.com
Skype: gs.mbs1988
VISA Status: UAE Resident (Abu Dhabi) – Transferrable
United States B1/ B2 VISA (till 2020)
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
• Western qualified Chartered Accountant having 8+ Years of Experience in Audit and Finance.
• Currently working in one of Global Fortune 500 companies, also listed on NY stock exchange.
• Extensive knowledge of Finance & accounting procedures including evaluation, analyses and
presentation of financial data.
• Extensive commercial awareness and highly skilled at developing innovative solutions to improve
revenue, ensure compliance and cost control.
• Working knowledge of multiple ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards & Orion).
• Extensive Knowledge of IFRS and IAS (Accounting Standards).
• Strong leader and team player, capable of developing effective workgroups.
• Creative, self-starter and Change agent.
QUALIFICATIONS
• United Arab Emirates Chartered Accountant (UAECA)
From: Accountants & Auditors Association, UAE
Status: Member
2017
• Associated Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)
From: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK
Status: Member
2011
• Graduate of Commerce (B. Com)
From: Karachi University, Pakistan
2009
• Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)
From: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK
2007
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Internal Control & Checkpoint Auditor – MEA
Organization: Emerson Process Management & Distribution Ltd, UAE
Department: Internal Audit & Checkpoint Department
Reporting to: Internal Control & Checkpoint Director
April 2013 till Date
Currently associated with one of Global Fortune 500 companies and looking after the internal Audit & checkpoint
functions for Middle East & Africa region. Emerson is a diversified global manufacturing and technology company
– operating mainly in Oil, Gas and Energy sectors.
Job Responsibility:
• Management – Provide guidance, training and support to employees on accounting standards,
internal controls and due diligence procedures.
• Key Stakeholder in the co-ordination and planning of External Audits (KPMG Statutory Audits) and
Corporate Audits (Anti-Corruption Audits, Internal Control Reviews and Integrated audit) and
ensuring that all audits are completed effectively within the timeframes.
• Financial, Forensic and Compliance Audits – Detailed Balance Sheet, Internal Control, FCPA and
Checkpoint Reviews to ensure Corporate Policies & Procedures have been adhered to and prepare
corrective action plans to address deficiencies and control weaknesses.
• Perform SOX (System access) review.
• Prepare corrective action plans for Senior Management to address any deficiencies, risks and
control weaknesses identified.
• Checkpoint & Due Diligence Process –MEA World Area leader for Checkpoint process. This role
requires close monitoring of Checkpoint process along with training and updating the Checkpoint
Champions and MEA employees on Checkpoint processes.

2. Muhammad Bilal Sarwar
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Senior Executive – Audit
Organization: Danube Building Materials FZCO, UAE
Department: Internal Audit
Reporting to: Head of Internal Audit
Nov 2011 till March 2013
Job Responsibility:
• Independently review the entire accounting records and financial statements of various branches
on monthly basis.
• Participate in designing overall group’s policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with the
same.
• Provide top management with effective strategies on revenue recognition and cost control.
This includes performance of various in-depth analyses on;
- Credit Control function
- Inventory management and liquation of stock
- Working Capital Management
- Dormant Customers
• Conducting Mystery & Forensic Audits.
• Assisting and resolving issues with external auditors.
External Auditor
Organization: Grant Thornton AASR Pakistan, Karachi
Division: Business Assurance Services
Reporting to: Manager Audit
Jan 2010 to Oct 2011
Job Responsibility:
• Perform statutory - Analysis the preparation of budget, recording of revenue, expense, payroll
and other accounting transactions by the clients and compare it with IFRS requirements and
industry practices.
• Active involvement in designing annual audit plans, assign audits to staff and supervise progress.
• Conduct risk assessment by analyzing company's accounting and internal control systems,
identify control weaknesses, and report findings to the Board of Directors and senior
management.
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
• EMERSON - Letter of Appreciation for excellent performance by VP Finance & CFO (issued in
October 2014).
• DANUBE - Awarded “Star of the Month” for the month of March 2012.
IT SKILLS
• TeamMate (Internal Audit software)
• Oracle 11g
• Hyperion Financial Management System (HFM)
• ORION (Oracle based ERP)
• Microsoft Office
• JD Edwards
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
• Proficient in English and Urdu languages, can read Arabic also.
• Part of “Helping Hand Community” of Danube Group.
REFERENCE
References will be furnished upon request.