Mohammed Ifraaz Sharif

• Appointed to lead the Fiji Dynamix (FDX) Audit & Assurance team, supporting KPMG Australia's audit engagements through a team of 33+ auditors, expanded to 42 staff in one year, with further planned growth to 65 staff by the end of 2025. Promoted to Manager within one year, reflecting strong operational leadership and stakeholder trust.
• Expanded FDX Audit & Assurance team headcount by 27% , supporting business growth and delivery capacity.
• Oversaw full operational management of the FDX team, including resource planning, recruitment, people management, performance management, training coordination, leave management, conflict resolution , and leadership reporting.
• Collaborated with KPMG Australia's leadership team and people leaders to meet team utilization targets, deliver resourcing strategies, and align Fiji operations with Australian audit priorities.
• Designed and implemented staff performance development and improvement plans , participating in calibration meetings to assess staff progression and promotion eligibility.
• Recruited and onboarded new hires to support FDX's expansion in Suva, Fiji, ensuring seamless integration into cross-border operations.

Additional Role: Dedicated Resource Manager – Enterprise Audit (KPMG, Australia)

• Appointed within six months to manage resource allocation for all stocktakes needs across Australia's Enterprise Audit division, coordinating directly with Australian offices from Fiji.
• Recognized by Australian leadership for dedication, proactive problem-solving , and driving operational excellence across the Fiji-Australia delivery model.
• Successfully facilitated over 300 resourcing requests in 6 months, and over 500 annually, ensuring optimal staffing for stocktakes engagements across multiple Australian locations.
• Enhanced project management, communication, and collaboration skills by delivering high-quality resourcing outcomes within tight deadlines and dynamic priorities.

• Delivered lectures and tutorials across diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels, specializing in ethics, corporate accounting, accounting theory and practice, management accounting, and public sector accounting.
• Managed large cohorts of 100+ students per class, achieving consistent pass rates exceeding 70% across all taught courses. Consistently maintained high student satisfaction through innovative teaching methods and an open-door mentorship approach.
• Designed and developed comprehensive teaching materials, assessments, and examination papers, ensuring alignment with evolving academic standards and industry requirements.
• Coordinated and taught day and evening classes, accommodating working professionals and full-time students, with flexible delivery modes.
• Led online course delivery and coordination during COVID-19, maintaining teaching effectiveness and student engagement in virtual environments. Successfully transitioned traditional coursework to online delivery models during COVID-19, ensuring minimal disruption to academic outcomes.
• I traveled to the Lautoka campus to deliver Bachelor of Education courses, supporting cross-campus academic programs.
• Assessed and graded written and oral submissions, providing detailed feedback to students, and maintaining academic integrity during examinations as an invigilator.
• Served as Principal Coordinator for accounting discipline courses, overseeing curriculum reviews, and contributing to syllabus upgrades during institutional course reviews.
• Actively participated in faculty and departmental meetings, university Open Days, graduation ceremonies, and cultural/professional events as a representative of the School of Business.
• Spearheaded curriculum updates to meet new educational standards, enhancing course relevance, and employability of graduates.
• Recognized for exemplary commitment to student success, academic governance, and contribution to university community initiatives.

• Conducted payroll audits for businesses across the Nadi region, ensuring compliance with the Fiji National University Levy Act, which requires employer contributions based on FNPF-registered employee wages.
• Identified discrepancies in levy payments by analyzing company payroll records and financial statements, resulting in the recovery of underpaid levies and the refund or offsetting of overpayments.
• Processed adjustments and journal entries using Lecosys to correct overpayments and offset future liabilities, maintaining accurate company levy accounts.
• Successfully managed a portfolio of over 200 businesses, delivering timely and accurate levy assessments, while navigating complex payroll structures.
• Built strong relationships with stakeholders, including business owners and finance managers, effectively resolving disputes and ensuring prompt settlement of outstanding levies, contributing to increased government revenue.
• Strengthened FNU's audit process by proactively identifying noncompliance trends and recommending system improvements for enhanced levy collection efficiency.
• Recognized for professional handling of challenging cases, and improving client compliance rates in the Nadi area.
• Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
• Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.