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Summary
I bring along close to 06 years of hallmark career in field of Taxation, finance and accounting principle while significantly contributing in enhancement of the capacity & productivity of the organization, with an excellent set of leadership skills and commitment. Certified CA from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and BBA from Preston Institute Of Management Sciences And Technology, Karachi, Pakistan, I possess valuable insights, keen analysis and team approach to implement best practices, adept at working in high pressure unstructured and uncertain environments with strict deadlines and multiple deliverables.
My key skills include Finance Management, Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards (IAS), Financial Analysis, Tax & Audits, Tax Act, Tax Preparation, Cost Accounting, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Ratio Analysis, Quickbook and MS Office. Posses’ strong Strategic Leadership and Cross Functional Team Management skills.
I am currently engaged with Cotton Web Limited, Lahore, Pakistan as Senior Assistant Manager where I am responsible for plan and execute financial statements, review financial results and do YOY and quarterly comparison of company performance both in terms of top line and bottom line. During my carrier progression I have received several recognition. Attached is my resume which showcases my progressive experience and successful track record for leading successful initiatives. My professional background and great industrial exposure coupled with an excellent track record makes me an ideal candidate for executive roles. As such, I would welcome a discussion regarding opportunities with your organization that fit my background. Please feel free to contact me by phone or email.
Experience
Assistant Manager Accounts & Taxation
Senior Assistant Manager
• Prepared Purchase Registers, Payment Vouchers, Purchase Vouchers, Debit Notes, Credit Notes to rectify books of accounts and accounts receivable of debtors.
• Responsible to plan and execute month/quarter/annual closure schedule and financial statements.
• Responsible to analyze quarterly fluctuations in Balance Sheet Accounts, identify the root cause analysis of accounts having major fluctuations on quarterly basis
• Efficiently reviewed the balance sheet accounts and profit & loss accounts at macro level & ensured integrity of all reported financial statements.
• Responsible to provide timely explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets; provide corrective action recommendations to management
• Responsible to supervise records of Imports, Exports & Fixed assets; managed all the financial activities related to Purchase, Sales, Debit Note, Credit Note, Control and Voucher Passing.
• Managed all the purchases and expense accruals booked and ensure timely reversal of accruals.
• Monitored and managed the day-to-day accounting operations including maintaining income, expenses, interest & tax ledgers and other Journal, cash and bank vouchers for data entry
Audit Manager
• Responsible to prepare of Draft Financial statements after audit adjustment entries proposed by auditors. Incorporate tax entries as per local Tax Laws as advised by tax team / outside tax agents
• Accountable to manage withholding of Tax Statements and final taxation, completed registration of partnership documentation with registrar
• Conduct feasibility studies for different projects of various clients, efficiently completed statutory audit of Pakistan as per IFRS requirements and ensure timely filing of Annual returns.
• Ensured co-ordination with Engagement Partner, Accounting team, tax team and Company Secretary and business units to complete the External Audit field work
• Accountable to design and operate the information, reporting system, procedures and controls to meet external audit financial statements
• Responsible to get third party confirmations like Receivable / Payable, bank, And Intercompany and Solicitors
• Prepared and filed Sales tax return and Withholding Tax Statement on monthly basis & ensure timely payment of Tax, shared monthly filing of Sales Tax Return in Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA)
• Responsible for giving advice to the management through recommendation in their audit discussions
• Interacting with internal auditors & review of Internal Audit report to understand if there is any financial implication.
• Acquiring skills of all the financial activities of the clients while defining the financial objectives and implementing policies & procedures to facilitate internal financial controls.
Education
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Preston Institute of Management Sciences and Technology
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