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Ataur Rehman Farooqi is an Audit Manager at Grant Thornton Saudi Arabia, bringing over 20 years of professional experience in assurance and financial advisory services. Based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Farooqi has supported a wide spectrum of clients, ranging from medium-sized enterprises to large, privately held and publicly listed multinational companies.

He specialises in providing audit and assurance services, financial process improvement, and strategic financial management. His industry exposure spans trading, contracting, hospitality, services, manufacturing, gold production, and healthcare.

Farooqi is known for his hands-on approach, deep technical expertise, and commitment to client success, making him a trusted advisor to organisations navigating complex financial and operational environments.

Qualifications

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA-UK)
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur: Bachelor of Commerce (B.com)
Pursuing US CPA

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