I am an accomplished accounts and finance professional with a strong foundation in accounting principles, IFRS, and IAS. I have a certificate in accounting and finance from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and possess advanced skills in MS Excel, coupled with a keen attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving attitude. I have also worked with different accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, and Oracle. I bring over seven years of combined experience in audit, tax and accounting roles.
Commencing my professional journey in 2016 from Riaz Ahmed and Company, Chartered Accountants (that is a member company of Nexia International); I garnered extensive experience in conducting internal and statutory audits across diverse clients. My responsibilities included analysis of financial statements; assess internal control risk and the development and enforcement of SOPs. Transitioning to Zee Developer in 2020 as an Accounts and Finance Manager, I adeptly managed both accounts payables and receivables, maintaining precise ledger records and delivering accurate financial statements.
In 2021, I took on the role of Deputy Manager at Sadaqat Ltd., where my core responsibilities involve managing the Fixed Asset Register in SAP, ensuring compliance with company policies and IAS-16 standards. In 2022, I broadened my scope by joining a CPA firm Intentional Accounting, where I played a vital role in bookkeeping management and filing tax return for a diverse set of US clients.
Maintain an accurate fixed asset register in SAP and ensure strict
compliance with company policies and IAS-16.
Ensuring proper recording of all asset transactions, including
purchases, transfers, and disposals, in the SAP system.
Conducting regular reviews of assets under construction to
determine capitalization and depreciation charges.
Oversee daily fixed asset department operations and supervise
staff.
Advise senior management on potential updates to fixed asset
accounting policies.
Perform fixed asset-related analyses as directed by management.
Develop and manage audit schedules for fixed assets; collaborate
with auditors.
Lead periodic physical verification of fixed assets and reconcile
My main responsibilities at Intentional Accounting include:
- Preparing clients\' tax returns (1040, 1120 & 1065).
- Entering clients\' tax information/documents into Pro-Series (Tax Software) and sending it to the manager for review.
- Sending tax requests or questionnaires to clients for their tax information.
- Extracting financial statements from clients\' QBO and QBD and preparing their tax returns.
- Creating a tax package for client financial information on business income and expenses, then importing them into Pro-Series.
- Drafting and sending tax returns and tax planning engagement letters to clients.
- Generating new leads, maintaining the client database, and managing tasks in the Company Software.
- Organizing, bookmarking, and managing all tax reports, statements, and client-related documents.
- Processing e-file returns, and coordinating with clients if returns are rejected by the IRS.
- Assisting and supporting the administrative staff of the tax department.
- Assisting the manager in handling taxation matters.
- Performing quarterly and weekly bookkeeping tasks and bank reconciliations.
. Maintained accurate ledger records in accounting software.
Review of inventory, accounts payable & receivable aging reports
and preparation of related reports for business planning.
Ensure accurate and timely financial record bookkeeping and its
reports in Oracle so that all financial data can be relied upon.
Constructed detailed payment schedules for revenue and expenses,
coordinating with recovery teams and directly communicating with
clients for timely receipts.
Managed payables by liaising directly with vendors, facilitating
timely payments in alignment with agreed-upon schedules
Collaborated with IT team for seamless software upgrades and
custom reports.
I\'ve been given different kinds of assignments such as:
- Internal Audit and Specialized Assignments
- Accounting and Bookkeeping Assignments
- Independent and Statutory Audit and Assurance Assignments
At Riaz Ahmad & Co., my main responsibilities include:
Detailed vouching of all transactions and advice to management regarding correct accounting treatment Carrying in case of any mistake or error.
Analyzing system’s reliability through walkthrough tests.
Assisting the client in preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other regulatory framework.
Analyzing internal accounting controls of the client and performing substantive analytical procedures, test of control and tests of details accordingly for Audit execution.
Reviewing the Internal Control System of the client and identifying the Scope of Improvement and providing Recommendations thereupon.