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Adnan Ahmad 1st Adnan Ahmad Co Founder at E Learner United Arab EmiratesE-Learning Current E Learner, Crime Reporting is Social Responsibility, Byrne Equipment Rental LLC Previous AlBaraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited, Millburn College of Professional Studies, KPMG Taseer Hadi and Comapny Education ICAP 500+ connections Send a messageMore options ae.linkedin.com/pub/adnan-ahmad/1b/441/86b/ Contact Info Background Summary - Co Founder of E Learner - a platform that will change the future of education - Co Founder of CRSR - a data repository and reporting station for lost items - Conceiver of First Social Bank - a bank bases on social reputation of the clients - Developed continuous audit framework of AlBaraka, - Restructured the purchase function of Ittehad Chemcials, - Served Audit, Assurance and Advisory departments in KPMG, and Specialties: Business Visionary, Business Process Review, Documentation, Re engineering, Finance, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, COSO, SOX Projects E-Learning Platform February 2013 Tablets are the hottest selling computers now a day and their shipments will grow from 233 Million in 2013 to above 1 billion by 2017. It is also a fact that mostly these tablets are being bought by students and are being used as a book reader, games console, web browser and personal computer. We are lucky in that this student market is mature enough and is perfectly ready to accept their...more 4 team members Adnan Ahmad Adnan Ahmad Co Founder at E Learner Shoaib Nawaz Shoaib Nawaz 6 years experience in PHP, Drupal (expert), Javascript (advanced), Zend framework(advanced) developer No photo Aaqib Hameed No photo Salman Ahmad CRSR (Crime Reporting is Social Responsibility) August 2011 It is the development of an online data repository and reporting station where people can report their lost and found items. The buyers of the used items can search for the genuineness of its purchases from this platform. My studies have shown that it is worth working on. The market of websites facilitating the sale of used items and population of world using online media for shopping, review,...more First Social Bank (Proposed) The social presences and identity of persons and it value and importance is a reality now a days. The basic idea is the development of a bank that will use social reputation of the candidates instead of asking for salary certificates, bank details, property documents and pledging the gold. It will primarily be based on the social score and reputation on sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and twitter...more Ideas Sharing / Brainstorming Platform July 2012 It is the development of a website that is being designed to facilitate the persons from around the world to work and brainstorm on the different projects with special focus on new ideas sharing, brainstorming and developing. Fractional Ownerships of Vehicles February 2012 After the successful launch of fractional ownership of airplanes by a number of companies, it seems even more possible to implement the fractional ownership of cars. Why because more than 70% of the cars are always parked. It is aimed at using the potential of parked cars. One World Consultancy Imran Study Services Experience Co Founder E Learner July 2013 – Present (4 months)United Arab Emirates I am currently working along with a group of software engineers and we are in the design phase of developing the greatest software of all times after windows. The foundation of our design is so strong that in future it could be used to solve problems related to student evaluation, career selection and head hunting etc. It can be transformed into a professional Facebook of the students. This will be multifaceted product and will revolutionize the way education is conducted. - Setting the strategic direction and business model after doing detailed analysis of the stakeholders in the education industry. - Conducting market surveys and related researches for market readiness and rating the key functionalities of the product - Finalizing of the mapping, layout and user interface - Conducting market surveys for acceptability of the layout and user interface - Working on detailed business plan and looking for interested persons Co Founder Crime Reporting is Social Responsibility December 2012 – Present (11 months)United Arab Emirates It is the development of an online data repository and reporting station where people can report their lost and found items. The buyers of the used items can search for the genuineness of its purchases from this platform. My studies have shown that it is worth working on. The market of websites facilitating the sale of used items and population of world using online media for shopping, review, comparison purposes has grown enough to promise the success of this idea. In future it can be extended to holding the lost information of the whole world. It would not be website alone; I can see it as new WEB DIMENSION. Here, I - Have done a number of market surveys about users (victim and buyer behavior analysis) - Detailed simulations to the reaction of the thieves, crooks and robbers and their gangs - Detailed review of the legal implications and the available remedies - Detailed analysis to ensure accuracy, accountability, responsibility & future profitability aspects - Development of a demo for better user acceptance and review Byrne Equipment Rental LLCSenior Accountant Byrne Equipment Rental LLC February 2012 – Present (1 year 9 months)Dubai, UAE My responsibilities include: - Review and recommending modifications to accounting systems, procedures and internal controls - Monitoring the financial activities at purchaser level and ensuring its accuracy, timeliness and documentation formalities - Review of accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations - Closing books at each month end and reporting MIS - Making various monthly reports to management e.g. MIS, KPIs, Events Profitability, Capex, Cash Flow, Fleet Utilization etc - Assisting the Finance Manager in the preparation of various other reports and analysis Manager - Internal Controls AlBaraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited September 2011 – February 2012 (6 months)Lahore Here I: - Supervised and managed the Internal controls documentation assignment for first time review as per directions of Central Bank. - Conceived the need, initiated and established continous audit function of the bank - Identified system based controls and activities in addition to COSO Framework to use for continuous audit - Prepared continuous audit plan and proposed procedures to be performed in continuous audit - Designing / reviewing formats for data extraction and its analysis - Monitoring and analysis of overall performance of different departments and branches (Open)2 recommendations Haris Mujahid Haris Mujahid Assistant Manager / HR Generalist at AlBaraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited Being involved in the HR function, I have a strong insight on the working and professional behavior of different individuals...View Khuram Azam Khuram Azam Vice President Islamic Banking Group at Allied Bank Limited Adnan is an enthusiastic and dedicated person as well as good team player. He is one of the most promising persons that I...View Consultant Millburn College of Professional Studies January 2011 – February 2012 (1 year 2 months)Bradford, United Kingdom I am working as consultant to the college in finalizing different programs. Assistant Manager - Internal Controls AlBaraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited June 2009 – August 2011 (2 years 3 months)Lahore Successfully drove the Bank towards compliance of COSO framework as directed by State Bank of Pakistan and successfully lead my team and completed all the stages of the assignment in house which included: - Mapping, internal controls documentation, and identification of risks according to the framework developed by COSO - Identification and review of gaps and recommendations - Development of detailed Implementation Plans to rectify the gaps - Development of management testing plan for testing of key controls - for design-effective controls only - Implementation of initiatives - as planned under earlier stages - Quality assurance / validation on the initiatives - Conduct of management’s own testing of key controls and its reporting - Design and Implementation reviews by external auditors - After merger with Emirate Global Islamic Bank, I was also involved in the following: - Review of the documentation provided by the consultant to ensure: - Sufficiency & appropriateness of controls for merged entity - Compliance with SBP circular no. 7 of 2004 - Business process documentation of the Bank is upto date - Developed a fremework for off-site GL Monitoring - much appreciated by the management and it was decided to establish separate Continuous Audit Department on this ground work (Open)1 recommendation Abdul Hannan Abdul Hannan Project Manager - ERP at A.F. Ferguson & Co (PwC Pakistan) Adnan is a friend of mine and my senior at ICAP. He is a nice person, always willing to help whenever anybody needed it. He has expressed a number of times his ideas about different bankinginancial products and often talks about the weaknesses and...View Audit and Tax Associate KPMG Taseer Hadi and Comapny May 2005 – March 2009 (3 years 11 months)Lahore My experience in audit is well diversified. The various assignments, I handled include - statutory audits, - interim reviews, - due diligence reviews, - tax services, - corporate advisory, - business process reengineering Major sectors, I worked for, include - trading, - manufacturing, - financial institutions, - service sectors including educational institutions, - power and infrastructure, and - non profit organizations My work experience in audit department includes: - Planning and scoping my work, - Conducting meetings with clients on various issues - Review and analysis of financial statements, internal controls and accounting procedures - Designing of tests of controls and substantive procedures for specific areas. - Review of work performed by other team members. - Preparation and presentation of accounts in accordance with IFRS and other applicable financial reporting framework - Review of the compliance with applicable legal framework - Advising the clients on the tax, legal and corporate issues (Open)1 recommendation Sheeraz Zafar Sheeraz Zafar Vice President- Manager Financial Reporting -Finance Group, Allied Bank Limited Adnan is a hard working and result oriented professional, and pays attention to details without loosing sight of broader picture.View Courses ICAP Course of Computer Practical Training Presentation Skills Training Course Languages Urdu Professional working proficiency English Professional working proficiency Punjabi Elementary proficiency Certifications Course of Computer Practical Training Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan Presentation Skills Training Course Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan Skills & Expertise Most endorsed for... 99+Internal Controls 99+Auditing 99+Internal Audit 99+Financial Reporting 98Accounting 62External Audit 47Finance 46IFRS 34Sarbanes-Oxley Act 27Financial Accounting Adnan also knows about... 21Account Reconciliation 17Restructuring 16Managerial Finance 16Risk Management 15Analysis 14Management 14Tax 14Cash Flow 14Financial Risk 14Consolidation 14Enterprise Risk... 13Forecasting 13Cash Management 12Corporate Finance 12Financial Analysis See 25+ Education ICAP Chartered Accountancy, Accounting, Auditing Information Technology 2011 – 2011 (Open)2 courses Islamia University, Bahawalpur BSC, Economics, Statistics 2002 – 2004 Additional Info Interests Reading Magazines Personal Details Birthday October 31, 1980 Marital Status Single Honors & Awards Additional Honors & Awards Co-Author two books Position holder throughout the schooling Recommendations Received (4)Given (2) Peter, would you like to recommend Adnan? Recommend Adnan Manager - Internal Controls AlBaraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited Haris Mujahid Haris Mujahid Assistant Manager / HR Generalist at AlBaraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited Being involved in the HR function, I have a strong insight on the working and professional behavior of different individuals of the bank. On the basis of this analysis, I can say that Mr. Adnan Ahmad is highly competent individual who have excellent knowledge in the field of internal controls with respect to audit and risk mitigation. I also like to state that his conduct...more October 31, 2011, Haris worked with Adnan at AlBaraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited Khuram Azam Khuram Azam Vice President Islamic Banking Group at Allied Bank Limited Adnan is an enthusiastic and dedicated person as well as good team player. He is one of the most promising persons that I have ever seen. He never hesitated to accept any challenge. It is not the rank that matters for him but the responsibilities and duties. I see him a very successful banker in future. October 31, 2011, Khuram managed Adnan at AlBaraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited Assistant Manager - Internal Controls AlBaraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited Abdul Hannan Abdul Hannan Project Manager - ERP at A.F. Ferguson & Co (PwC Pakistan) Adnan is a friend of mine and my senior at ICAP. He is a nice person, always willing to help whenever anybody needed it. He has expressed a number of times his ideas about different bankinginancial products and often talks about the weaknesses and threats in the banking system of Pakistan. His passion about banking, his concepts, his brainstorming approach and his...more November 1, 2011, Abdul was with another company when working with Adnan at AlBaraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited Audit and Tax Associate KPMG Taseer Hadi and Comapny Sheeraz Zafar Sheeraz Zafar Vice President- Manager Financial Reporting -Finance Group, Allied Bank Limited Adnan is a hard working and result oriented professional, and pays attention to details without loosing sight of broader picture. 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