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Hafiz Syed Saad Bin Shahid

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Experienced professional in financial reporting, controls, and audit, with hands-on experience auditing major banks and insurance firms across financial markets in South Asia, the Middle East, and North America. Skilled in SOX compliance, risk-based audit strategies, and regulatory reporting. Strong track record in leading diverse teams, delivering complex assurance engagements, and supporting senior stakeholders through clear, risk-focused reporting, and insights.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Experienced Manager – Audit & Assurance, Financial Services

PwC Canada
Toronto, Canada
11.2021 - 03.2025
  • Developed and led audit strategies for major Canadian banks and insurance companies, aligning audit focus with client risk profiles, evolving regulatory expectations, and industry trends.
  • Oversaw complex, multi-location group audits, managing planning, execution, quality control, and partner-level reporting.
  • Led SOX compliance engagements, including risk/control assessments, ICFR testing, and remediation follow-up, with a focus on financial reporting accuracy and alignment with IFRS and regulatory standards.
  • Directed cross-functional teams (including subject matter experts) and resource plans, balancing efficiency, technical depth, and people development.
  • Served as key point of contact for client CFOs, Controllers, and Audit Committees, presenting audit findings and risk considerations to support informed decision-making.
  • Identified material issues in accounting treatments and controls, and worked with senior management to recommend solutions consistent with applicable standards.
  • Contributed to practice development by designing and delivering firm-wide technical training for the Financial Services audit group.
  • Supported audit quality initiatives through internal file reviews and contributed to updates in methodology and best practices in alignment with national assurance standards.

Senior Associate – Audit & Assurance, Financial Services

PwC Middle East (UAE)
Dubai, UAE
10.2018 - 10.2021
  • Performed and supported audit planning, fieldwork, and risk assessments for banks, insurers, and funds audits.
  • Supervised junior staff, reviewed working papers, and resolved complex IFRS-related issues with client teams.
  • Led the audit of IFRS 9 implementation for a major UAE-based bank, ensuring compliance with expected credit loss modeling and classification standards.
  • Coordinated internal control testing and collaborated with cross-border teams on group audits and consolidated reporting.

Associate to Senior Associate – Audit & Assurance

PwC Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan
07.2016 - 09.2018
  • Executed end-to-end audit procedures for banks and insurance clients under IFRS and statutory regulations.
  • Reviewed financial statements and prepared management letters and supporting audit documentation under senior guidance.
  • Performed walkthroughs, control testing, and substantive procedures while gaining client-facing exposure in audit meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan

Member - ACCA - UK

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Skills

  • Financial statements audit (IFRS, GAAP)
  • Sox compliance and internal controls
  • Risk-based audit strategy
  • Audit planning and leadership
  • Regulatory reporting (SEC, OSFI)
  • Client and stakeholder management
  • Project management and team development
  • Tools: Advanced Excel, Alteryx, and Power BI proficiency

References

Available upon request

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Urdu, Fluent

Timeline

Experienced Manager – Audit & Assurance, Financial Services

PwC Canada
11.2021 - 03.2025

Senior Associate – Audit & Assurance, Financial Services

PwC Middle East (UAE)
10.2018 - 10.2021

Associate to Senior Associate – Audit & Assurance

PwC Pakistan
07.2016 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Karachi

Member - ACCA - UK

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

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