Experienced chartered accountant, having about 6 years of extensive and varied exposure of taxation (sales tax and income tax), internal audit, external audit, risk assessment and control evaluation, IFRSs, ISAs, financial planning, and reporting. Strong grip on IFRs, previous audit experience, proactive approach, ability to work under pressure, analytical and technical skills helped to develop a unique ability to solve problems effectively & innovatively.
Master group mainly comprises of Master Tiles & Ceramic Industries Limited, Master Poly Plastic Industries Limited, Master Sanitary limited and Master Beverages & Food Limited. Joined the group as assistant manager, involved actively in tax planning of Master Group with GM Accounts & Tax, forecasting and calculation of monthly sales tax and annual income tax, handling tax audit, preparation of financials statements and get these audited from auditors of Master Sanitary and Master Poly Plastic. Due to my outstanding performance, I was promoted from assistant manager to deputy manager upon first annual performance evaluation.
Major Job responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Tax planning to minimize tax expense for the company through tax avoidance not tax evasion by exploring available tax credit and incentives.
• Project expected tax expenses in order to accurately account and plan for costs accumulated throughout the year.
• Supervision of filling of monthly sales tax returns, half yearly withholding tax statements, annual income tax return and preparation of replies against tax notices and audits.
• Actively involvement in corporate matters of the Master Group.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual financial statements.
• Supervise accounts department’s 8 personnel to ensure all staff completed tasks correctly and according to their job description.
At Horwath I got extensive experience in auditing, financial reporting, financial analysis, evaluation of internal controls systems, and compilation of audit opinions, management letters and client service reports.
• Finalization of accounts in accordance with IFRS and applicable local laws
• Review of financial statements in accordance with ISA’s
• Preparation and execution of annual audit/review plan in accordance with risk based methodology
• Documentation of audit working in accordance with quality standards of ICAP and Crowe Horwath
• Computation of taxable income and filing of income tax returns on behalf of corporate and individual clients.
• Replies to tax authorities on behalf of clients regarding the tax audits.