Faraz Ahmed

Audit, Advisory

KPMG International • Full time

Dec 2022 - Jul 2026 • 3 yrs 7 mos

Senior Associate II, KPMG Leading audit engagements as in-charge, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery within KPMG's Audit Execution Guide (KAEG), IFRS, and ISA standards. Drafting board-level communications and audit committee reports for financial sector clients. Advising clients on IFRS 15, IFRS 9 (Expected Credit Loss), and IFRS 16 implementation, reviewing actuarial valuations under IAS 19, testing fair value measurements under IFRS 13, and leading higher-risk, non-routine audit areas. Senior Associate I, KPMG Led engagement teams and reviewed work performed, liaising with legal advisors, tax advisors, and professional valuers throughout the audit process. Reviewed financial statements and disclosures, evaluated internal controls including ITGCs, application, and journal entry testing, and conducted risk assessments on loan provisioning under IFRS 9, lease arrangements under IFRS 16, and revenue recognition under IFRS 15. Coached and supervised team members and conducted performance reviews to foster a strong learning culture. Audit Associate II, KPMG Led teams and reviewed audit work performed, preparing audit reports, review reports, management letters, and cover letters for audit and review engagements. Conducted comprehensive reviews of regulatory compliance and tested the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). Audit Associate, KPMG Conducted walkthroughs of business processes to assess risks and prepared risk and control matrices for the audit process. Performed audit procedures for revenue recognition in accordance with IFRS 15, applying the five-step approach, and carried out audit procedures on complex areas including treasury, cost of goods sold, and inventory.