Muzfar Basheer

About Muzfar Basheer

As a Senior Associate 2 at KPMG with over eight years of experience, I have honed my skills in financial reporting, Audit Project management, and data analysis, driving high-quality results and organizational growth. My journey at KPMG has equipped me with a robust expertise in managing diverse responsibilities, from conducting in-depth analyses to leading teams and ensuring the accuracy and quality of reports.My role involves a range of critical functions, including managing project budgets and timelines, performing detailed substantive analytical procedures, and leveraging advanced data analysis tools s to extract actionable insights from complex datasets. Through these responsibilities, I have consistently identified and implemented improvements that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.I played a key role in the development and implementation of KPMG’s automation tool, K-CAT, contributing to business requirement documents, user guides, and user acceptance testing. This experience underscored my commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. Additionally, I am passionate about mentoring and training junior team members, guiding their professional growth, and ensuring they have the skills needed to excel. My oversight of post-implementation reviews helps capture lessons learned and drive ongoing enhancements.Beginning my career at KPMG as an Associate, I built a strong foundation in auditing operations through meticulous vouching, documentation of workpapers, and supporting administrative functions. My academic background includes an MBA in Finance and a bachelor\'s degree in commerce, both from the University of Calicut.My career is marked by a dedication to continuous improvement and client satisfaction. I am honored to have received several accolades at KPMG, including the \'Rising Star\',\'Associate of the Quarter\',\'Senior Associate of the Quarter\', and \'Client Service Excellence Awards\'. Notably, I was recognized with the ‘GURU@WORK’ award for fostering a learning culture and the ‘InnovAuditor’ award for my role in developing the K-CAT tool. These honors reflect my commitment to excellence and my proactive approach to driving growth.With skills spanning accounting, financial analysis, project management, and regulatory compliance, I excel at utilizing advanced tools and methodologies to streamline processes and enhance data-driven decision-making. I am eager to leverage my technical, analytical, and consulting expertise to contribute to your organization’s goals and drive impactful results.

Experience

1. Senior Associate 2

   KPMG

   Oct 2023 — Present · Kochi, IN

   Conducted in-depth analyses of engagement operations, processes, and financial performance toidentify opportunities.• Managed project budgets, resources, and timelines effectively to meet project milestones anddeliverables with high quality.• Conducted senior-level reviews for approved engagements, capturing feedback from QRM and USEngagement Team for continuous improvement.• Performed detailed substantive analytical procedures (SAPs) and reviewed financial statements foraccuracy and communicate discrepancies as needed.• Prepared comprehensive documentation and reports for review, ensuring clarity and transparency.• Managed audits for US Engagement teams (multinational clients) to meet deadlines, including project planning, resource allocation, monitoring, estimating, and budget management.• Conducted post-implementation reviews and assessments to evaluate project outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and capture lessons learned.• Utilized advanced data analysis tools (Power BI, QlikView) and methodologies to interpret largedatasets, extract meaningful insights, and inform final results.• Conducted stakeholder meetings, prepared detailed reports, presentations and addressed issues toensure satisfaction.• Maintained a deep understanding of in-house regulatory requirements and compliance standards.• Collaborated cross-functionally to validate findings and align with organizational objectives.• Utilized advanced tools and software (e.g, Confirmation.com, Kcw) to streamline processes andenhance efficiency.• Collaborated effectively with onshore teams to address audit findings and provide recommendations.• Contributed to the development and implementation of KPMG\'s automation tool K-CAT, including creating business requirement documents (BRD), user guides, and conducting user acceptance testing(UAT).• Trained and mentored junior team members on methodology, regulations, and technical skills,fostering professional growth.

Education

• University of Calicut

  Bachelor's degree, Business/Commerce, General

  2011 — 2014

• University of Calicut

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Marketing

  2014 — 2016