Summary

A highly skilled and experienced Tax Manager seeking a challenging role in a reputable organization where my expertise in tax planning, compliance, and advisory can be utilized to drive business growth and maximize revenue. With over 9 years of experience in the tax industry, I have a proven track record of identifying and mitigating tax risks, implementing effective tax strategies, and providing valuable insights to senior management. My strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with my ability to work effectively in a team, make me an ideal candidate for a Tax Manager position. I am confident that my knowledge and experience can be a valuable asset to your organization, and I am excited to contribute to your success.

Projects

First Attempt Success: CAT and ACCA Exams Passed
Fast-Tracked Accounting Software Implementation and Record Keeping Project
SMACC Implementation and Bookkeeping Training Project in Riyadh

Experience

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Manager Group Income Tax
Etisalat (PTCL-Ufone Group)
May 2017 - Present | Islamabad, Pakistan

As Manager Group Income Tax, I am responsible for managing the tax compliance and planning for a company. This includes ensuring that the company is in compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations, and identifying opportunities for tax savings. Specific responsibilities may include:
 
·       Managing the preparation and filing of corporate tax returns of PTCL Group and its subsidiaries.
·       Managing the preparation and filing of quarterly corporate advance tax of PTCL Group and its subsidiaries.
·       Coordinating with other departments to gather information necessary for tax compliance.
·       Ensuring compliance of withholding tax and filing of quarterly and annual statements under the ordinance.
·       Identifying and implementing tax planning strategies to minimize the company\'s tax liability
·       Staying informed of changes in tax laws and regulations and assessing the potential impact on the company
·       Managing relationships with tax authorities and representing the company in tax audits and disputes
·       Providing guidance and training to other members of the company on tax-related matters
·       Assists in the review of tax provisions to accounts department.
·       Assists in the review of quarterly and annual tax provisions to accounts department.
·       Participate in the budgeting and forecasting process, providing insight and guidance on potential tax liabilities and opportunities.
·       Provide guidance and support to the company\'s financial and operational teams on tax-related matters, including tax accounting, tax compliance, and tax planning.
·       Collaborate with other departments within the company, including finance, accounting, and legal, to ensure that all tax-related matters are handled in a timely and efficient manner.
 

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Assistant Tax Manager
Sadiq Oil Extraction Pvt Ltd.
Aug 2015 - May 2017 | Rawalpindi, Pakistan

SB Group of Companies, a market leader in Day old Chicks, Poultry Pharmaceutical, Poultry Feed and Edible Crude Oil manufacturing in Pakistan.
 
As Assistant Tax Manager my core responsibilities included:
·       Review monthly Sales Tax Return.
·       Review monthly statement of withholding taxes filed voluntarily 165 & 149.
·       Providing guidance to accounts department relating tax matters in recording of day-to-day financial transactions in order to avoid penalty from tax authorities.
·       Checking the accounting entries accuracy, in term of head of accounts and financial accuracy, passed in general ledger of accounting system of the company.
·       Planning activities to avoid tax related errors in company\'s financial statement.
·       Coordination with external auditor during the financial audit of the company.
·       Communication with tax authorities in case of notices under different section of tax rules.
·       Reviewing party’s reconciliation whenever any disputes arise.

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Accountant
Al Qassim Tissue paper company
Apr 2013 - Jun 2015 | Buraydah, Saudi Arabia

• Perform bookkeeping of daily transaction and inserting the daily accounting entries and relaying it in the used accounting ledgers and entering all Accounting data in Accounting Software.
• Monitoring customer account details for non payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.
• Preparing the quotations, invoices, receipts, customer returns and verifying the accuracy accounting documents or records.
• Assisting Manager in preparing profit and loss account and balance sheet with required schedules for finalization of accounts.
• Regular follow up on disputed balances and report on a periodical basis.
• Prepare a monthly report for Sales, Collection, debits accounts.
• Prepare monthly bank & customer reconciliation statement.
• Maintain accounts receivable customer files.
• Organizing a recovery system and initiate collection efforts.
• Recording payables supplier invoices and reconciling with internal records and suppliers statement.
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts on a weekly basis including accounts receivable, revenue, accounts payable.
• Reviewing postings to general ledgers for accuracy and timeliness.

Education

ACCA (U.K.)
Masters, Masters in Commerce, ‎
Accounting & Finance
2015
Oxford Brookes University
, Bachelors in Science‎
Web & App Designing
Grade C
2014
C A T
Certification, Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)‎
Completed
2010
F.G Post Graduate College for Men H-8 Islamabad.
Intermediate/A-Level, , FSc (Pre Medical)‎
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Percentage %
2008
Islamabad College For Boys G-6/3 Islamabad.
Matriculation/O-Level, , Matriculation in Science‎
Investment
Percentage %
2006

Skills

Expert Adaptability and Flexibility
Expert Attention to Detail And Accuracy
Expert Business Tax Planning
Expert Capital Budgeting
Expert Compliance with tax laws and regulations
Expert Corporate Accounting
Expert Familiarity with tax research tools and
Expert Financial Accounting
Expert Financial Analysis
Expert Financial Modeling
Expert Global tax knowledge
Expert Income Tax
Expert Knowledge of tax software and technology
Expert Leadership and Team Management
Intermediate Management Skills
Intermediate Ms Office
Expert Planning and Budgeting
Expert Project Management Skills
Intermediate Revenue Recognition
Intermediate Solutions Accounting Software Command
Expert Strong analytical problem-solving skills
Expert Tax Accounting
Expert Tax Compliance
Expert Tax planning and strategy
Expert Tax Returns
Expert Tax Software Command
Expert Taxation accounting and reporting

Languages

Expert Urdu
Intermediate Arabic
Expert English

Endorsements

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Usman Nawaz
Assistant Manager at SB Group of Companies, Sadiq Oil Extraction (Pvt) Limited

Junaid is an example of true leadership in action; not seeking merely gain followers, but also working hard to cultivate other leaders.

Junaid Contacts

Usman Nawaz
Sadiq Oil Extraction (Pvt) Limited