Osama Tahir

Senior Audit Associate - II

Jan 2026 - Jun 2026 • 5 mos

• Led statutory and regulatory audits for energy and natural resources, oil and gas, telecom, and industrial clients, ensuring strict compliance with IFRS and local regulations. • Managed end-to-end audit engagements: planning, risk assessment, materiality setting, development of audit strategy, budgeting, fieldwork supervision, and reporting to senior management. • Provided leadership to audit engagement teams by coaching, mentoring, and overseeing performance development, while supervising teams of up to 10 members, ensuring high-quality deliverables within tight reporting deadlines. • Designed risk-based audit programs, identifying critical Key Audit Matters (KAMs) to guide team focus. • Audited and prepared comprehensive working papers for the full spectrum of balance sheet and P&L areas: Property, Plant & Equipment (IAS 16) including additions, disposals, and impairment assessments; Intangibles (IAS 38); Payables & Receivables; Revenue (IFRS 15); Cost of Sales & Administrative Expenses; Right-of-Use Assets & Lease Liabilities (IFRS 16) covering depreciation, lease term reassessments, and modification accounting; Prepayments; Project Loans including related finance costs, transaction cost amortisation, and debt covenant compliance. • Leveraged KPMG Clara for automated ledger analysis, reducing manual testing hours by approximately 30%. • Consulted on significant matters with lawyers, tax advisors, actuaries, and IT experts. • Reviewed financial statements and audit working papers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

Senior Audit Associate - I

Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 • 1 yr

• Evaluated internal control environments, designed risk-control matrices, and provided actionable remediation recommendations. • Established a positive working environment by building strong relationships with team members, clients, and other stakeholders. • Prepared and reviewed audit documentation and walkthroughs with precision, cutting engagement partner and manager review time while improving accuracy and completeness. • Assisted clients with preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable financial reporting frameworks, including IFRS, local corporate laws, and regulatory directives. • Discussed client needs, expectations, team roles, and budgets to plan and execute engagements effectively.