Basil Ibrahim
Amsterdam
Summary
Highly motivated Chartered Accountant with more than five years of professional experience in Big 4 in performing Audits and Accounting advisory for small to large business clients. Managing a diverse client portfolio, responsible for the overall project management, leading the team and ensuring effective, timely achievement of high-quality audit engagements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Supervisor
KPMG
06.2023 - Current
- Assigned as Audit- in charge for multiple entities and was responsible for the audit of Financial Statements and ensuring that the deliverables are delivered within the expected timelines.
- Review of IFRS and US GAAP financial statements by benchmarking with industrial standard FS and preparation of audit deliverables' including cash flow statement and completion document.
- Completing a variety of areas of audit work which includes the identification of complex issues, analysis of data, articulation of findings and the ability to draw informed conclusions;
- Building meaningful relationships and demonstrating curiosity that will allow you to have insightful conversations and provide visible challenge during the Audit;
- Project managing the audit delivery, including timelines, team briefings, team supervision, delivery of audit work, and reviews by more senior team members, including Directors and Partners.
- Leading fieldwork and keeping engagement managers updated on audits
- Apply KPMG's audit and accounting practices and methodologies at client engagements
- Completing audit processes and documenting higher-risk areas to increase your technical and business skills
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients
- Conduct external and internal financial statement audits for private companies, non-for-profits and public sector clients.
Assistant Manager
KPMG
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Review of IFRS , INDAS & US GAAP financial statements by benchmarking with industrial standard FS and preparation of audit deliverables' including cash flow statement and completion document.
- Conducting the planning and execution of audit fieldwork.
- Preparing reports to senior management from audited entities and audit committees.
- Building relationships with the engagement and audited entity staff.
- Perform financial and systems analysis
- Ability to review and supervise the work of others’, providing commentary and feedback to support the teams technical development and enhance audit quality.
- Project managing the audit delivery, including timelines, team briefings, team supervision, delivery of audit work, and reviews by more senior team members, including Directors and Partners.
- Experience delivering and reporting on external audits
Senior Audit
KPMG
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Assigned as Audit- in charge for multiple entities and was responsible for the audit of Financial Statements and ensuring that the deliverables are delivered within the expected timelines.
- Ability to review the work of others’, providing commentary and feedback to support the teams technical development and enhance audit quality.
- Planning the audit approach including, risk assessment, scoping and materiality etc.
- Reporting all key matters concerning the audit to audit manager and partners on a timely basis so as to enable the timely discussion of these matters to facilitate smooth closure of audit, Mentored and trained juniors in efficient performance of statutory audits and assisted them on complicated accounting matters.
- Performed ICFR and SOX audits which consists of review of company'sinternal controls, performing a walk through, identification of risks andcontrols that address such risks.
Staff Accountant
KPMG
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Completing a variety of areas of audit work which includes the identification of issues, analysis of data, articulation of findings and the ability to draw informed conclusions.
- Building meaningful relationships and demonstrating curiosity that will allow you to have insightful conversations and provide visible challenge during the Audit.
- Assisted engagement seniors in effectively documenting audit working papers for all financial statement captions as part of 3 year mandatory
internship program.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Auditing And Accounts
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Delhi2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Delhi2020
Skills
- Financial audits of IFRS & US GAAP engagements
- Skilled in leading, motivating and guiding team
- Testing of Internal Control (including SOX audits)
- Accounting and Analytical skills
- Strong organizational and management skills
- Sound ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines
Industry Exposure
- Manufacturing - Braskem NL, Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd, Ola Electric Ltd, Mitsubishi Elevator Ltd and Abb India Ltd.
- Retail - Britannia Industries Ltd, Big Basket , Lenovo Ltdand Foot Locker Inc.
- Information Technology - NTT Data Pvt Ltd, Stripe India Pvt Ltd and Grab Greco LLP.
- Others - Ola Pvt Ltd, Embassy Office Park REIT, Lectra Technologies India Pvt Ltd,ORB Energy Private Ltd, Property Share Online platform
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Upper intermediate
B2
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Super team "award for high performance in completion of audit as a team.
- Consistent performance rating of "Good performer" in the annual appraisals.
Timeline
Audit Supervisor
KPMG
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
KPMG
10.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Audit
KPMG
09.2021 - 09.2022
Staff Accountant
KPMG
09.2018 - 08.2021
Chartered Accountant - Auditing And Accounts
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Indira Gandhi National Open University
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