Abdul Wahid DILAWAR
Barntown,County Wexford
Summary
Mr. Dilawar FCCA is an ambitious Individual experienced in accounting, external audit and fund accounting with excellent initiative and problem-solving skills and is well-versed in IFRS and ISAs. Mr. Dilawar Coordinates teams and resources within time, budget and quality constraints. Mr. Dilawar is an energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Mr. Dilawar is experienced at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects. Mr. Dilawar is committed Individual with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities. Mr. Dilawar aim to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Mr. Dilawar is an analytical oriented Individual with eyes on details with financial data and careful to follow accounting best practices and regulatory requirements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Independent Member of Audit Committee
Azizi Bank
Kabul , Afghanistan
2021.11 - Current
- Engaged in planning sessions to set goals for the bank.
- Monitored resource use and advised on cost-saving opportunities.
- Evaluated financial statements, presenting key findings to stakeholders.
- Analysed financial statements to identify client viability and risk.
- Reconciled financial statements for accurate, up-to-date financial records.
- Reviewed meeting minutes to determine inconsistencies and inaccurate information.
- Identified and cancelled activities to avoid contradiction of work and vision of organisation.
- Offered comments on papers to provide suggestions for improvement.
- Consulted with chairman to clarify issues and concerns.
Senior Fund Accountant
Alter Domus Cork
Cork , Ireland
2022.11 - 2023.10
- Reviewed and updated daily, monthly, and yearly accounting activities for investment funds.
- Maintained accurate and timely recording of financial transactions related to fund activities.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements for investment funds as per IFRS, Lux GAAP and US GAAP.
- Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile general ledger.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
- Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with eFront and Yardi software.
- Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets and accrued expenses transactions.
- Resolved reporting errors by conducting investigations and amending accounting entries in line with regulations.
- Reviewed and processed client expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial clients.
Partnership Compliance Officer
Norwegian church Aid Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
2022.01 - 2022.08
- Ensured organisation policies were implemented and adhered to.
- Maintained accurate and detailed compliance records.
- Collected and organised internal information to support execution of audits.
- Investigated suspicious, and irregular activities.
- Conducted intensive audits and risk assessments to identify and minimise non-compliance.
- Reported on compliance performance to senior management.
- Supported creation of training materials to educate employees on regulations and impact of non-compliance.
- Recorded and actioned findings of internal investigations in line with proper procedure.
ACCA Instructor
American University
Kabul, Afghanistan
2019.02 - 2021.08
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, learning new techniques for future lectures and courses.
- Supervised and assessed learners for issues with instruction delivery and grasp of materials.
- Cultivated strong relationships with course attendees to ensure satisfaction and learning.
- Taught wide variety of courses to diverse range of clients and students.
- Monitored and documented student participation, assignments and attendance.
- Maintained records of assessments and submitted timely feedback to students.
- Remained calm in stressful situations, resolving conflicts and solving issues with ease.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors on ways to improve instruction and better serve student needs.
Quality Assurance Manager/ Reviewer
CPA Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
2018.09 - 2021.08
- Developed policies and systems to ensure organization successfully achieved objectives.
- Ensured organisation policies were implemented and adhered to.
- Reviewed the external audit firms system for quality control for completed external audit engagements
- Investigated suspicious, irregular or non-regulatory compliant activities.
- Reported on compliance performance to senior management.
- Conducted intensive audits and assessments to identify and minimise non-compliance.
- Supported creation of training materials to educate employees of the external audit firms on regulations and impact of non-compliance.
- Performed periodic operational checks of data held within database to uphold quality standards.
- Conducted and completed quality assurance checks for external audit engagements of the firms.
- Uploaded documents to internal and external systems for backup.
- Maintained up-to-date procedures for complaints and compliance.
- Attended meetings and submitted decisions made to senior management for approval.
- Updated audit spreadsheets with review results.
- Prepared and issued ISQC1 questionnaires to solicit feedback and suggestions from the external audit firms.
- Contributed to development of guidelines, processes and documentation to meet required standards.
Audit manager
Afghanistan Holding Group
Kabul, Afghanistan
2018.03 - 2018.09
- Contributed to audit planning, testing and review of audit programs to determine appropriateness for company.
- Optimised team structure, aligning responsibilities with performance measures and metrics to establish audit success.
- Secured resource requirements and delegated tasks to meet audit deadlines.
- Prepared audit reports, providing clear description of findings and issues identified and recommending appropriate solutions.
- Identified deficiencies and recommended use of revised methodologies to improve audit applications.
- Provided recommendations to achieve corrective measures.
- Designed and executed procedures to align with audit requirements and regulations.
- Supervised independent audits to monitor growth and productivity.
- Informed clients regarding risks and fraud to avoid further occurrence.
- Investigated irregularities and discrepancies and provided remedies.
- Attended and completed regular mandatory audit and accounting training to apply best audit practices.
- Trained and mentored staff to perform best audit practices and improve quality standards.
Audit senior
Ernst & Young
Kabul, Afghanistan
2016.05 - 2018.03
- Assisted with creation of audit plans, ensuring they met set objectives.
- Assisted in completion of audit jobs from planning stage to finalisation.
- Supported successful planning, execution and finalisation of statutory audits.
- Completed audit planning documentation, verifying correct tests were applied to produce sufficient audit evidence.
- Guaranteed efficient audit execution, liaising with key stakeholders to understand business needs and operations.
- Liaised with management and operational teams to access key data and understand business processes.
- Maintained knowledge of Local laws and regulations and accounting standards with regular training and research.
- Maximised value of audit, conducting pre and post-audit reviews to review process efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
- Increased effectiveness and efficiency of audit by completing detailed, accurate working papers.
- Performed statutory account preparation for audit clients.
- Handled client queries, providing response within target timeframes.
- Employed accounting and tax knowledge to prepare financial statements quickly and accurately.
- Reviewed work produced by less experienced team members to determine accuracy and completeness.
- Supervised and trained junior members of staff in best audit practices.
- Conducted deep-dive research to help investigate issues and questions raised by audits.
- Escalated non-compliance, using appropriate channels and reporting procedures.
- Offered proactive and thorough on-site support for audit clients.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders over delicate matters and contentious issues.
- Liaised with team members to ensure assignments met agreed terms.
- Planned daily task management for evenly distributed workloads among team.
- Completed assurance and compliance checks with meticulous attention to detail.
- Went above and beyond to deliver exceptional service to clients to develop trusted relationships.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with new and established clients.
Audit trainee
KPMG
Kabul, Afghanistan
2014.01 - 2016.05
- Reviewed financial statements, gathering and analysing data to verify accurate representation of transactions.
- Facilitated smooth running of audits by preparing detailed, accurate audit planning documentation.
- Optimised financial reporting by completing accurate disclosure checklists and documenting in company databases.
- Completed audit fieldwork by testing key controls and reporting on conclusions about design and effectiveness.
- Acted as point of contact for client queries, responding on timely basis.
- Facilitated audit planning with scope documentation, risk and control identification, and testing strategies.
- Liaised with senior staff to investigate and resolve complex transactions and discrepancies.
- Assisted team members with audit engagements to meet strict deadlines.
- Represented organisation when visiting client sites in local area.
- Tracked costs to help keeping spending within budget requirements.
- Worked with various clients across different sectors, building strong partnerships through understanding of business needs and industry best practices.
- Planned and completed audit files using established checklists.
- Communicated problems and contentious issues to supervisor, identifying and proposing possible solutions.
- Maintained high quality of service by developing in-depth knowledge of current and emerging audit processes.
Education
BSc Hons - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brookes University
United KingdomACCA - Audit and Accounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United KingdomAdvance Diploma - Accounting & Audit
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom2013
Skills
- Audit and risk planning
- Audit accounting
- Financial auditing
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Year-end accounts preparation
- General ledger accounting expertise
- International Standards of Auditing (ISA) compliance
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Cash Flow analysis
- Employee management
- Invoicing
- Budget forecasting expertise
- Account reconciliation expert
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Senior Fund Accountant
Alter Domus Cork
2022.11 - 2023.10
Partnership Compliance Officer
Norwegian church Aid Afghanistan
2022.01 - 2022.08
Independent Member of Audit Committee
Azizi Bank
2021.11 - Current
ACCA Instructor
American University
2019.02 - 2021.08
Quality Assurance Manager/ Reviewer
CPA Afghanistan
2018.09 - 2021.08
Audit manager
Afghanistan Holding Group
2018.03 - 2018.09
Audit senior
Ernst & Young
2016.05 - 2018.03
Audit trainee
KPMG
2014.01 - 2016.05
BSc Hons - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brookes University
ACCA - Audit and Accounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Advance Diploma - Accounting & Audit
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants