An experienced Audit, Accounts Taxation Professional having more than 10 years well diversified experience with a strong educational background in Audit, Taxation, Accounting and Finance. Well versed with Budgeting, financial analysis, monthly Sales Income tax return, Payroll and fund management. Practically managed different accounting and ERP systems.
- Responsible for financial & Management accounts, in accordance with IFRS, IAS and Companies Act.
- Ensure On going tax compliance (Direct & Indirect)
- Manage day to day accounting operations, including but not limited to AP, AR, FA, Payroll, Store, Costing and general ledger activities
- Oversee the preparation and maintenance of accurate accounting records and documentation.
- Managed, coached and supervised a team of Six & responsible for annual audit coordination of the company
- Responsible for preparation of financial statements of the company on quarterly, half-yearly and annual basis in accordance with IFRS and Companies Act.
- Preparation of detailed back-end schedules of all head of financial statements.
- Preparation comprehensive analysis of financial statements.
- Preparation of management accounts on monthly basis.
- Preparation of comprehensive plant wise analysis of management accounts.
- Preparation of monthly commentary on financial performance of the company.
- Follow-up and coordinate with departments on monthly financial closing activities.
- Preparation of Production accounts i.e Cost allocation to cement and clinker and their analysis
- Managed, coached and supervised a team of four for monthly, quarterly and year-end closing of management and financial reporting.
- Assigned the role of coordinating with external auditor
Accounts & Taxation Executive
- Preparation of Monthly & annual financial statements according to IAS’s.
- Preparation and consolidation of department wise profitability report MTD & YTD and comparison with budgets.
- Monthly variance analysis of financial statements.
- Balance sheet reconciliation and quarterly ledger scrutiny.
- Recording of accruals, prepayments, provisions and month end JVs.
- Review of month end credit report and revenue analysis.
- Strong grip on Payables in reference to preparation of cheques, deductions of withholding tax, bank reconciliations and petty cash reimbursements.
- Preparation of daily & monthly bank reconciliation statements and reporting to CFO.
- Strong coordination with Company ‘s banks to resolve the issue timely.
- Preparation of monthly current account reconciliations among properties.
- Assisted manager in financial projections/Financial model on need basis. (Hayatabad project).
- Communicating and maintaining record of debit and credit notes sent to properties.
- Support DF & ADF for any other task assigned timely.
- Sales tax matters including finalization of monthly sales tax returns of all properties and head office, sales tax audit and compliance against audit observations, preparation and communication of monthly sales tax liabilities to all properties for payments to Government treasury.
- Preparation & Filing of weekly PSID on online portal of FBR, withholding statements in IRIS u/s 165 and their posting in the general ledger.
- Filing of individual tax return.
- Finalization of quarterly advance tax liability.
- Sales tax matters including time to time reply to notices issued by different provinces in connection with sales tax under various sections.
- Preparation of provident fund financial Statements.
- Excellent skills in making investment proposals and making investments in T-bills, Savings certificates, Investment Bonds, mutual funds and Term Finance Certificates.
- Portfolio management & rebalancing.
- Ability to process provident fund transactions in respect of loans to members, final settlement of provident fund dues, ZAKAT and CDC payments.
- Evaluation of investments and recording monthly income and capital gain/loss.
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- Acted as the audit co-ordinator on annual audit of financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2020 & 2021. Major responsibilities included resolving auditors’ queries, ensuring auditors’ access to all the information and vouchers, obtaining external confirmations, preparation of movements of balance sheet items keeping a record of the audit and maintaining an audit file.
- Preparation details of HHL related party transactions and financial instruments detail for financial disclosure.
- Follow-up of Audit confirmations of legal, related parties, receivables, payables and advances.
Audit Assistant
- Planning, execution and completion of audit
- Review of internal control procedures to ensure adherence to management policies and control requirements and to suggest improvements
- Assisting in carrying out quality audit and other assurance services to clients in multiple industries mainly in service organisation i.e. Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF).
- Assisting in-charge in obtaining all necessary audit working papers and documentation
- Review of and assistance in preparation of financial statements and other information according to the requirements of statute and International Financial Reporting Standards
- Identification and communication of accounting and auditing matters to managers and partners
- Identification of performance improvement opportunities
- Interaction with clients to ensure that the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient
- Preparing audit work papers using Audit tools
- Supervision and review of work of subordinate staff.
Areas of Experience
- Statutory Audit
- Forensic Audit (Agreed Upon Procedure)
- Special Assignment (Donor Reporting)
Internal Control Financial Reporting