Asadullah Agha

● Led and completed multiple audit projects, ensuring compliance and operational improvements through planning, execution, and documentation of audit fieldwork.
● Developed and implemented a risk-based audit approach to ensure audits are conducted efficiently and effectively.
● Evaluated internal control systems and identified weaknesses, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost savings.
● Spearheaded follow-up audits and special projects, including fraud investigations, significantly bolstering organizational safeguards and audit response effectiveness.
● Elevated team performance and audit quality through effective coaching and mentoring of project team members.

● Developed comprehensive audit plans, scope, and approach based on preliminary analysis.
● Evaluated risks and internal controls, creating a Risk and Controls Matrix to identify process weaknesses and operational issues.
● Performed in-depth audit tests across various operational and financial areas, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
● Drafted audit reports outlining findings and recommendations, to facilitate clear communication with stakeholders.

 Participate in the risk assessment process.
 Participate in the preparation of the detailed risk register(s) including the nature, impact and likelihood on the Department/ Section/ Function under review and the controls identified that mitigate those risks.
 Participate in the preparation of the detailed internal audit work program to address the risks identified along with the testing strategy.
 Implement the testing strategy to achieve the objectives of audit assignment.
 Perform testing of internal controls identified during the planning phase to the extent documented in the risk assessment. Conclude on the internal controls effectiveness.
 Conduct internal audit assignments in line with the approved internal audit work program.
 Identify sufficient, factual, reliable, relevant and useful information to support test results.
 Document the work done during the understanding of the business of the Department/ Section/ Function under review.
 Document and confirm the issues raised and the management response.
 Participate in the drafting of the internal audit report.
 Attend the closing meeting with the Head of the Department/ Section/ Function under review to discuss the issues raised and the proposed recommendations.
 Participate in conducting the follow up assignments to ensure the proper implementation of the corrective actions agreed in the report.

 Coordinate with engagement manager to define the nature, timing and extent of planned audit procedures.
 Review audit programs and testing procedures to ensure they are appropriate for the processes.
 Coordinate team activities to assure that engagement objectives are achieved and conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), local regulatory requirements and GT Audit Methodology).
 Train/mentor staff assigned to the engagements.
 Review work of staff members to ensure that it has been performed and documented in accordance with the required standards.
 Assist engagement managers in finalization of audit and other engagements involving internal audit and agreed upon procedures.
 Liaise with staff members, engagement managers and partners.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

 Executing all audits in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA/IPFF) Standards and Group Audit Methodology of Telenor Group
 Working closely with Audit Manager in annual risk assessment.
 Preparing risk-based audit plans based on risk assessment.
 Reviewing policies and procedure for proper/adequate accounting controls and making recommendations for change as necessary.
 Developing the methodology and scope for conducting operational and financial audits and reviews as well as management-directed special projects.
 Updating audit programs to ensure that all financial statement assertions and related controls have been adequately tested.
 Assessing inherent business risks and determining if key controls exist to mitigate those risks.
 Evaluating the adequacy of design and effectiveness of key controls and potential business concerns.
 Composing well-written reports to summarize fact-based Audit findings and provide practical business recommendations
 Assisting Chief Audit Executive in Audit Committee meetings and periodic reporting to Audit Committee

Key engagements performed:
Corporate governance and best practices
Financial reporting
Risk management process
Taxation
Treasury management
Statutory compliance

 Assist senior in planning, conducting and timely completion of fieldwork and reporting requirements in accordance with preset deadlines.
 Assist senior in completing audits in accordance with the firm’s methodology and International Standards on Auditing by ensuring the quality of service.
 Preparing reports e.g. audit reports to shareholders, management reports to the board of directors, reports required as per group audit instructions by overseas/local group auditors, memorandums to the engagement manager/ partner on audit issues, etc.
 Prepare separate financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards