SALMAN SAEED

SIDDIQUI

EXECUTIVE FINANCIAL OPERATIONS &

CONTROL
PROFESSIONAL

Email:
Salman_siddiquie@hotmail.com
Contact:
+971 56 9931 469

Skype:
maan202@hotmail.com

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SALMAN SAEED SIDDIQUI

Address: Apartment # 1403, Alrostamani Tower A, Trade Center First, Dubai - UAE
Mobile: +971 56 9931 469 | Email: Salman_siddiquie@hotmail.com

SENIOR MANAGERIAL PROFILE

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER & AUDIT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL BIG 4 (PWC & KPMG)
Snapshot: Dynamic, results-oriented ACCA qualified professional with more than 16 years in increasing
responsibilities and positions of which 14 years in BIG 4 PWC and KPMG, capable of handling a wide
range of financial and operational audit functions and consistently producing top-quality work. Strong
track record of extraordinary performance across UAE and USA in fiercely competitive scenarios. Seeking
leadership position in Financial Operations & Control with an organization of repute.
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Currently spearheading responsibilities as Senior Manager in Audit & Business Advisory
Services (ABAS) with PWC, UAE

E XECUTIVE S YNOPSIS
Highly astute, energetic and team spirited Manager with a career spanning over 16 years reflecting
leadership qualities coupled with enormous exposure in leading end-to-end financial planning and
control, feasibility studies to budget management, audit management, cash-flow forecasts and
variance analysis.
Proven ability to improve operations, impact business growth, maximize profits & drive P&L
accountability through achievements in financial management, cost reductions & productivity
improvements. Adroit in preparing annual budgets, business plans and internal projections.
A keen analyst with excellent negotiation & relationship management skills and abilities in liaising with
Banks, Financial Institutions & other external agencies. Excels in managing all aspects of auditing
including the audit scope, audit plan, and audit programs.
Excellent analytical skills in developing high quality plans and strategies that generate growth and
produce results. Detail oriented, observant and great problem solver. Skilled in optimizing team
dynamics, uniting diverse agendas to a common goal, and harnessing strategic and operational
drivers to deliver results.

P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE
PWC, Dubai - UAE
Senior Manager in Audit & Business Advisory Services (ABAS): January 2005
Growth Path
July 2005 July 2006 Associate to Senior Associate
July 2006 July 2008
Assistant Manager
July 2008 October 2011
Assistant Manager to Manager
October 2011 onwards
Manager to Senior Manager

KPMG LLP, Cincinnati, Ohio USA

Assurance Associate: July 2003 Nov 2004
DOMAIN S KILLS
Financial Control & Management
Heading finance functions with a dedicated and resourceful team which involves determining financial
objectives, designing & implementing systems, policies and procedures, formulating need-based
business strategies for maximizing profitability & revenue generation & realise organizational goals.

Formulating budgets and conducting variance analysis to determine difference between projected &
actual results and implementing corrective actions.

Preparing MIS reports and other statements to provide feedback to top management on financial
performance viz. revenue, fund management, credit control, profitability, etc.

Process Analysis: Review of existing processes and identifying areas of improvement, identification
and rectification of process gaps, spearheading process automation initiatives.

Long Term financial planning, forecasting expenses and other costs based on historical trend and
future plans, vetting and forecasting capital expenditure budget and reviewing actual vs. budget on a
quarterly basis.

Managing the timely preparation and maintenance of books of accounts and financial statements in
compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Responsible for the complete planning, execution and completion of internal as well as statutory
audits within scheduled time and cost budget as per annual requirement.

Conducting verification of various books of accounts to detect any possible error and ensuring that
accounts prepared conform to accounting standards.

Evaluating internal control systems / procedures, preparing audit reports with a view to highlight the
shortcomings and implementing necessary recommendations.

Assisting top management in developing and implementing need-based plans / strategies for
maximizing profitability & revenue generation from all streams & realize organizational goals.

Managing timely & accurate processing of bills, detection of billing discrepancies and conducting prebill and post bill run checks to ensure zero level system errors.

Audit Assurance
Advising on accounting and reporting matters to a portfolio of clients in various industries such as
Consumer and Industrial Products, Technology and Entertainment, Financial services and energy
sector.
Engaging in audit of company operations through site visits to establish well-constructed and
documented operational processes while ensuring compliance with Group standards and policies and
suitability.
Engaging in audit of companies though site visits and developing audit strategy focused on key risks,
controls, performing gap analysis; identify design weakness, testing operating effectiveness,
communication of findings and recommendations in line with International Standards on Auditing.
Communication and co-ordination of audit work within the engagement team to ensure effective
teamwork and timely completion of deliverables.
Checking compliance of financial statements with other international regulations such as UK GAAP and
Australian Accounting Standards for group reporting purposes.
Highlighting critical accounting and auditing issues through review of fieldwork and to resolve them
based on IFRS and relevant regulations to ensure proper accounting treatment for financial reporting
purposes.
Holding regular meetings with the senior finance team of my clients (Financial Controllers, CFOs or
Finance Directors) and audit committee to establish and consolidate on existing business relationships
and promote PwC Brand.
Working closely with partners to help them in strategy development for the UAE firm as a whole and
specifically of the business unit I work for and helping the firms leadership team in implementing
strategic projects such as development of High Performance Culture.
Actively participate in business development activities such as proposals, seeking opportunities to win
work from existing clients in the form of fee increments and cross selling of other services offered by
PwC such as consulting and business advisory services.
Ensuring compliance with the firms risk management policies and procedures covering independence
and quality assurance on all engagements.
Active participation in internal firm services such recruitment, peoples coaching and development and
retain management.

P REVIOUS E XPERIENCE
SHAKIR INCORPORATION, Lakewood, Ohio, USA
Summer Internship - Accountant: May 2001 August 2001

KPMG TASEER HADI KHALID & CO, Karachi Pakistan

Audit Trainee: October 1998 August 2000

N OTEWORTHY A CHIEVEMENTS
Significantly contributed in PricewaterhouseCoopers Middle Easts High Flyers development program
called Falcon in 2014. Amongst the select few senior managers out of the entire Middle East region
selected every year to go on a one year program of soft skills development over the following areas
divided into three modules that take place in ME and Europe:

Leading self

Leading clients

Leading teams

Executed diligently role as Lead Senior Manager for PwC Audit Methodology Implementation for the
Middle East region in 2013. Currently I am doing this role for the UAE firm.
Distinction of consistently being rated 2 (exceed expectations) as per PwCs performance ratings for the
last four years on a scale of 4. A rating of 3 is meet expectations and 4 means needs improvement.
Rating of 1 is exceptional.
Outstanding reputation of being the Senior Manager on some of the biggest engagements of the ME firm
with asset base ranging from USD 7 Billion to UAS 12 Billion.

A CADEMICS

Professional:
Association of Chartered Certified Accountant | ACCA Now FCCA| UK certification (Pursued
from Bahrain) | 2006
Chartered Accountancy Foundation | Certificate Chartered Accountancy Foundation Certificate |
Karachi, Pakistan | 2000

Graduation:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration| University of Dayton| Dayton, Ohio, USA |
December 2002
Bachelor of Commerce | Government College of Commerce and Economics| Karachi, Pakistan | May
1999

IT S KILLS

Completed 90-hour Course of Computer Practical Training (CCPT) recommended by the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

Proficient in windows and all components of Microsoft Office.

Well-acquainted with PwCs audit documentation tool Aura and office automation tool Lotus Notes

Well-acquainted with KPMGs audit tools

P ERSONAL D OSSIER

: 14th September 1978

Date of Birth

Languages Known

: English and Urdu

Visa Status

: Resident Visa (Employer Sponsored)

Nationality

: Pakistani

~ References Available upon Request ~