About Chaudhary Waqas

  • Gender  Male
  • Job Fuction  Auditor 
  • Academic Level  Master’s Degree
  • Degree Title  ACCA
  • Start Date  20-06-2011
  • End Date  20-12-2019
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About me

I am an ACCA (Member), IPA Australia (Member), and a Bachelor of Commerce.

I have 16 years of pertinent work experience and have had great exposure to setting up an independent internal audit and internal controls function. Exposure to professional reporting to the Audit Committee.

Education

  • 2011 - 2019
    ACCA

    ACCA

    ACCA Member

  • 2007 - 2009
    Punjab University Lahore

    B.Com

    B.com

Experience

  • 2024 - Present
    SJS INternational

    Head of Internal Audit

    Spearhead the overall establishment, leadership, and strategic direction of the Internal Audit function, reporting
    directly to the Audit Committee and senior management.
    • Developed and implemented a comprehensive, risk-based Audit Plan through enterprise-level risk assessments.
    • Designed and operationalized the Internal Audit Charter, Manual, audit engagement objectives, and a follow-up
    mechanism to drive governance, risk mitigation, and compliance effectiveness.
    • Directed and executed financial, operational, IT, and compliance audits, ensuring robust internal control
    environments and actionable outcomes across business functions.
    • Issued high-impact audit and investigation reports with clear recommendations, leading to significant
    improvements in risk management and internal controls.
    • Delivered regular updates to the BOD’s, highlighting critical control deficiencies, non-compliance issues.
    • Fostered a performance-driven audit culture, mentoring staff and strengthening internal capabilities to meet
    evolving business and regulatory demands

  • 2023 - 2024
    Volka Food International, Multan. Pakistan

    Head of Internal Audit

    Preparation of the Risk-Based Audit Plan, evaluation of the system of internal controls, Preparation of quarterly
    audit program, reviewing monthly and quarterly audit reports and presenting them to the Board of Directors.
    • Evaluating the systems established to ensure compliance with those policies, plans & procedures that could
    significantly impact the organization.
    • Evaluating the means of safeguarding assets and as appropriate verifying the existence of such assets.
    • Actively involved in restructuring and paradigm shift of the organization as part of the strategic management
    team and leading the Business Process Re-Engineering & Business Transformation processes.
    • Assisting the corporation in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to
    evaluate and improve the effectiveness of its risk management, control and governance processes. Evaluating
    the effectiveness and efficiency with which resources are employed
    • Reporting significant risk exposures and control issues including fraud risks, governance issues and other matters
    needed or requested by the management

  • 2021 - 2023
    Unity Foods Limited, Karachi. Pakistan

    Head of Internal Audit

    Conduct ad-hoc/ special investigation and reviews as requested by management to monitor and evaluate
    business processes to identify risks and controls to proactively avert losses.
    • Briefing to Board’s Audit Committee on internal audit assignments, risk & controls and governance-related matters.
    • Conducting business process analysis and identification of risks and controls to prepare risk-based internal audit
    plan and present it to the BAC.
    • Planning of internal audit assignments, review of audit programs, audit methodology, audit reports.
    • Review of SOP’s in place and suggesting a revision to emphasize the adequacy of controls.
    • Assess, evaluate, and advise management on how to achieve operational, financial efficiencies, and
    statutory/legal compliances.
    • Carry out spot checks on key areas such as cash, physical stocks, market visits, etc.

  • 2017 - 2021
    Al-Noor Sugar Mills Group (MDF Board Division) Karachi, Pakistan

    Manager Internal Control - HOD

    Planning and conducting risk-based audits. develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and
    audit objectives.
    • Monitor and evaluate key processes as appropriately identified in the risk assessment during assignment planning.
    • identity internal control issues for key risk processes in a timely manner to proactively avert losses.
    • Perform audit procedures to verify the implementation and effectiveness of controls through testing and
    interacting with the relevant company staff.
    • Constantly monitor the audit recommendations that have been implemented by the management by way of
    follow-up audit and report on gaps observed.
    • Conduct ad-hoc/ Special investigation and reviews as requested by management.

  • 2016 - 2017
    Design & Engineering Systems Construction Company, Lahore. Pakistan

    Manager Internal Audit

    Developing a detailed annual risk-based audit plan.
    • Managing and conducting fraud investigations and ad-hoc special projects as requested by the Management.
    • Maintaining effective relations with the business, seeking opportunities to add value, and driving change in the
    internal control environment.
    • Contributing to the design, development, and continuous enhancement of the Control Self-Assessment framework
    and ensure effective implementation of the program.
    • Mentoring and leading audit teams with various skills and experience

  • 2016 - 2017
    Design & Engineering Systems Construction Company, Lahore. Pakistan

    Manager Internal Audit

    Developing a detailed annual risk-based audit plan.
    • Managing and conducting fraud investigations and ad-hoc special projects as requested by the Management.
    • Maintaining effective relations with the business, seeking opportunities to add value, and driving change in the
    internal control environment.
    • Contributing to the design, development, and continuous enhancement of the Control Self-Assessment framework
    and ensure effective implementation of the program.
    • Mentoring and leading audit teams with various skills and experience

  • 2015 - 2016
    Alfalah Business Group, Lahore. Pakistan

    Manger Internal Audit

    Verifies Assets by comparing the item to documentation
    • Prepare Monthly Audit Plans in coordination with the directors.
    • Ensure that the planned audits are completed when expected.
    • Prepare the scopes of assignments & respective audit procedures
    • Proactive in resolving planning conflicts, delays, or ad hoc requests during the month, in coordination with the
    directors

  • 2013 - 2015
    Naubahar Bottling Company (Pepsi), Gujranwala. Pakistan

    Senior Audit Officer

    • Identify the key area of risk within the organization and propose appropriate control to mitigate the risk.
    • Advice the management regarding suggestions & recommendations.
    • Audit of Daily expenses, receivables Supply chain & logistics as per compliance with policies
    • Conduct the internal audit to ensure adequacy effectiveness and establish Internal Control procedures.
    • Monitoring the timely implementation of the management action recommended in the audit report.
    • Determine if the organization has adequate and effective controls over its procurement system.

  • 2009 - 2013
    Design & Engineering Systems Construction Company, Lahore. Pakistan

    Senior Internal Auditor

    Ensure that the planned audits are completed when expected.
    • Traveling to company sites for audit accounts and store department.
    • Fixed Asset verification and check their physical condition.
    • Examine Machinery and check their hour meter and logbooks at the site.
    • Stocktaking of material and store items

Expertise

Internal Audit

Languages

English
Proficient

Honors & awards

  • 2022

    Eemployee of the month

Skills

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