Hamza Iftikhar

Audit Manager - External Audit

EY • Full time

Sep 2023 - Oct 2025 • 2 yrs 1 mo

I worked as an Audit Manager at EY, where I led multiple audit engagements for clients across financial services and corporate sectors. My role involved managing the full audit cycle, from planning and risk assessment to execution and final reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS and maintaining high audit quality standards. I was responsible for handling complex accounting areas such as expected credit loss (ECL) under IFRS 9, revenue recognition, financial instruments, provisions, and impairment assessments. I worked closely with clients to understand their business models, evaluate internal controls, and identify key risk areas, ensuring that financial statements were accurate and compliant. A significant part of my role involved reviewing and challenging financial data, identifying inconsistencies, and resolving issues efficiently. I also led audit teams, reviewed working papers, guided junior staff, and ensured that deadlines were met without compromising on quality. Through this experience, I developed a strong ability to work with large volumes of financial data, clean and structure records, and ensure accuracy at every level. My audit background allows me to approach bookkeeping and financial reporting with a deeper understanding of what “clean” and reliable financials truly look like. This enables me to not just maintain books, but to fix, improve, and ensure they are fully aligned with reporting and compliance requirements, giving clients confidence in their financial information

Assistant Manager - External Audit

KPMG • Full time

Jun 2016 - Mar 2020 • 3 yrs 9 mos

I worked as an Assistant Audit Manager at KPMG, where I led audit engagements for clients across multiple industries, including financial services. My role involved managing end-to-end audits, from planning and risk assessment to execution and final reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS and audit standards. I handled complex areas such as revenue recognition, financial instruments, and provisions, while also reviewing key estimates like impairment and expected credit losses. I worked closely with clients to understand their processes, identify risks, and ensure accurate financial reporting. In addition to technical work, I managed teams, reviewed working papers, and ensured deadlines were met without compromising quality. My experience at KPMG has given me a strong eye for detail, problem-solving ability, and the ability to handle large volumes of financial data with accuracy. This experience allows me to bring a structured, audit-focused approach to bookkeeping, cleanup, and financial reporting work for clients.