Arif Siddiqui
About Arif Siddiqui
Arif Siddiqui is an Audit Manager at thyssenkrupp North America, Inc. with extensive experience in auditing and consulting roles across various industries.
Current Role at Thyssenkrupp North America, Inc.
Arif Siddiqui currently serves as an Audit Manager at Thyssenkrupp North America, Inc. In this role, he is responsible for conducting compliance reviews and fraud investigations across multiple continents, including North America, Europe, and Asia. He also supports the development and rollout of control self-assessment tools and provides training to functional management. Additionally, Arif recommends action plans to improve internal control systems and operations within the company's various operating units.
Previous Experience in Audit and Consultancy
Before joining Thyssenkrupp, Arif Siddiqui held multiple positions in auditing and consultancy. He worked as an Audit Manager at Wolinski & CO CPA for 9 months in 2002 and 2003. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Consultant at Lear Corporation from 2000 to 2002. Between 1998 and 2000, he was employed at Detroit Medical Center as an Auditor/Consultant. His earliest significant role was at Price Waterhouse Coopers Pakistan (A F Ferguson & Co), where he worked as a Manager from 1983 to 1997.
Educational Background and Certifications
Arif Siddiqui has an extensive educational background in finance and auditing. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), having studied Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation at the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners in 2013. In 2008, he became a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) after studying Accounting and Finance at the Institute of Management Accountants. He also holds a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) credential from the Institute of Internal Auditors, earned in 1999. Moreover, Arif is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), accredited by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in 1998. He completed his studies in Accounting, Tax, and Law at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, achieving FCA.
Additional Skills and Certifications
In addition to his formal education and certifications in finance and auditing, Arif Siddiqui holds a Six Sigma Green Belt, showcasing his expertise in process improvement and quality management. He is also an auditor for ISO 14001 Certification, demonstrating his knowledge in environmental management systems. These additional qualifications underscore his diverse skill set and ability to provide technical and operational support to both corporate and operational management teams.