Mohsin

Senior Audit Associate

Grant Thornton UAE • Freelance

Dec 2024 - Feb 2026 • 1 yr 2 mos

Worked as a senior audit associate at Grant Thornton UAE, managing audit engagements for clients across multiple industries, including real estate, services, trading, and manufacturing. I was responsible for planning and executing external audits in accordance with IFRS and ISA, ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities included reviewing financial statements, evaluating internal controls, performing risk assessments, and leading audit teams during fieldwork. I also collaborated directly with clients’ management to resolve accounting issues and improve financial reporting processes. Key Achievements: Successfully led and completed multiple audit engagements for medium and large clients within strict deadlines. Prepared and reviewed IFRS-compliant financial statements and audit documentation. Identified key financial risks and internal control weaknesses, providing practical recommendations to management. Supervised junior team members and improved audit efficiency and documentation quality. Assisted clients with financial analysis, reporting improvements, and compliance with international accounting standards.

Audit Supervisor

Grant Thornton • Full time

Nov 2020 - Nov 2024 • 4 yrs

Worked as an Audit Supervisor at Grant Thornton from November 2020 to November 2024, leading multiple audit and advisory engagements for clients across diverse industries. I was responsible for supervising audit teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of financial assurance and advisory services in accordance with IFRS and International Standards on Auditing (ISA). My role involved performing external audits, internal audits, financial due diligence, and corporate finance advisory assignments. I also supported clients in business valuations, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) analysis, and financial modeling to assist with strategic decision-making and investment evaluations. Additionally, I conducted SWOT and PESTEL analysis, market and financial assessments, and provided business consulting services to help organizations identify risks, growth opportunities, and operational improvements. Key Achievements: Led and supervised multiple external and internal audit engagements for medium and large organizations. Performed financial due diligence for investment, acquisition, and merger transactions. Assisted in business valuation and corporate finance advisory projects. Conducted strategic analysis including SWOT and PESTEL to support business expansion and investment decisions. Managed audit teams and ensured timely delivery of high-quality financial reports and audit documentation. Advised clients on risk management, internal controls, and financial performance improvements.