Seasoned professional with 7+ years of experience in accounting, Tax, and Audit related settings. Looking to build long-term career with growing team. Focused on maintaining accurate, compliant records and processes responsive to dynamic operating conditions. Detail-oriented and methodical with excellent management and people skills, financial statements expertise and IFRS knowledge.
Conducted quarterly and annual supplier performance evaluation process approved by department directors;
• Communicated with suppliers to address their concerned regarding evaluations;
• Conducted new sub-contractor / supplier induction audits and reviewed the entire process of new sub-contractor / supplier registration to make sure all SOP were followed;
• Published monthly supplier performance reports based on various KPIs for various countries;
• Validated supplier contracts for any errors or omissions before final approval and achieving process;
• Identified and highlighted about to expire supplier contracts for renewal;
• Published monthly reports on country basis for supplier quota breaches for timely rectification;
• Handled other various sub-contractor / supplier related tasks as assigned by regional HQ.
Prepared accurate tax provisions and submissions for reporting purposes at half-year and year-end.
• Supported Manager in preparation of tax notes and commentary based on changes in annual fiscal policy, highlighting of key changes related impact on Al-Ghazi tractors.
• Liaised with external advisors in relation to Income and Sales tax (VAT) compliance matters, ensuring requirements were met for both national tax authority (FBR) and Provisional tax authorities.
• Supported Manager to prepare quarterly, Semi-annual and annual income tax projections.
• Liaised with both internal and external auditors for tax related matters.
• Communicated with various suppliers in relation to withholding tax matters.
• Prepared periodical management reports related to entity\'s tax payment, both historical and projected.
• Liaised with accounts payable, Sales & Marketing, and procurement department to provide support on matters involving tax.
• Handled several other tasks as assigned by line manager and CFO.
Took part in pre-audit planning with managers, for issues like team selection, deadline setting, risk analysis etc.
• Conducted training and guidance sessions for new trainees regarding audit procedure in relation to applicable auditing and accounting standards.
• Managed on site audit teams and provided guidance and instructions for timely completion of audits.
• Managed annual stock and cash counts.
• Reviewed working papers and complied short-comings and observations report.
• Prepared reports to highlight issues raised during, liaising with client staff and presenting findings to resolve.
• Took part in post-audit meetings to finalize and review the client financial statements.
• Managed and conducted half-yearly review assignments for listed entities.
• Performed reviews to ensure compliance with corporate governance regulations.
• Managed non-assurance assignments like book-keeping, payroll, preparation of due diligence reports.