Senior Audit/Tax Associate–A.F.Ferguson & Co., Lahore (network firm of PwC) (May-2013 to November-2016)
During this period I have worked in capacities ranging from entry level Audit Assistant to Audit In-charge managing various assignments and leading teams of article students. Gained experience in the areas of:
• Performing statutory audits as per International Standards on Auditing
• Preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS
• Filing of Annual Income tax return
• Compliance with requirement of Income tax ordinance 2001 for various clients
• Carrying out Agreed-Upon-Procedures assignments
• Audit of General Banking Operations
• Drafting Proposals against RFP documents
• Drafting factual finding reports
• Highlighting control deficiencies and drafting client service reports
Undertook planning and finalization of engagements, resolution of key issues arising out of engagements, reporting on compliance with statutory requirements, review of tax computations and drafting of mandatory communication with those charged with governance.
The experience gained here was instrumental in enhancing ability to lead, adapt, manage time, work within a team, interact with clients and deliver result-oriented outputs.
Senior Audit Associate–A.F.Ferguson & Co., Lahore (network firm of PwC) (May-2013 to Present)
During this period I have worked in capacities ranging from entry level Audit Assistant to Audit In-charge managing various assignments and leading teams of article students.
My key responsibilities are:
* Communication relating to new proposals, engagement letters, management letters and reporting packages with various clients;
* Planning, execution, reviewing and reporting of external audits in accordance with risk based PwC Audit Methodology for local and multinational clients;
* Assisting the Senior Management in assessing resource requirements for engagements under review;
* Interviewing client\'s management to obtain understanding of entity\'s business environment;
* Evaluation of entity\'s internal controls to assess the extent of audit procedures required;
* Supervision of audit teams to provide timely guidance on the field and to ensure timely completion of assignments under review and
* Reviewing of financial statements of clients to determine compliance with IFRS, IAS and other local laws applicable in the country.
I worked in the Taxation and Legal Services department of the number one firm in Pakistan as senior tax associate handling number of clients.
During the period my key responsibilities were:
* Computation, preparation and filing of income tax returns;
* Corresponding with income tax authorities and finalization of assessments;
* Preparation of appeal documents and written arguments, making representations and finalization of appeals before various appellate forums;
* Obtaining effect orders and providing professional advice thereon;
* Preparing, filing and processing of refund applications and obtaining refunds from taxation authorities;
* Obtaining exemption and reduce rate certificates;
* Advising, preparation and filing various monthly, quarterly and annual statements of tax deductions;
* Preparation and filing of expatriates’ final returns when they leave Pakistan permanently and obtaining clearance certificate from tax authorities; and
* Meeting various compliances required as per income tax laws and regulations
* Information document request under section 214c (Tax Medical)