Abdul Kareem
Karachi
Summary
Business-focused taxation specialist combining tax law analysis, return filing, and assessment support with practical advisory insight. Brings experience across salary-related taxes, provincial and sales tax treatment, and cross-functional coordination to improve compliance, support audits, and guide internal tax decisions.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager Taxation
Bahria Group (Commercial Business)
Karachi
01.2022 - Current
- Oversaw the accurate and timely preparation and filing of various tax returns, including corporate income tax, sales tax, withholding tax (WHT), and other statutory returns.
- Monitored changes in tax laws and regulations, evaluated their impact on the organisation, and advised management to ensure compliance.
- Acted as primary contact for tax authorities and external auditors, handled tax assessments, audits, notices, and appeals to facilitate effective communication.
- Assisted in developing and implementing tax strategies, identified planning opportunities, and provided advisory support on tax implications of business decisions.
- Analysed and interpreted the applicability of sales tax, income tax, and provincial taxes with respect to specific products and services.
- Handle salary-related tax aspects including rebates, deductions, tax credit benefits, tax-on-tax calculations, gratuity, and provident fund (PF)
- Perform monthly reconciliation of sales tax with the general ledger (GL).
Taxation Executive
Eden Apparels (Pvt.) Ltd. (Textile & Retailer Apparels)
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Executed accurate, timely filing of consolidated federal, state, and local income tax returns and business-related filings, ensuring compliance and reducing risk of penalties.
- Plan for and develop overall return calendar and coordinate timing and inputs with Finance team.
- Reconciled management information system reports, enhancing data accuracy for informed decision-making.
- Integrated POS system and managed reconciliation of sales between POS and retail system, ensuring consistency in financial reporting.
Senior Accounts Officer
Mezan Group of Companies (FMCG Sector)
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Managed taxation processes, ensuring timely calculation and payment of tax liabilities, including withholding taxes for employees and vendors, while collaborating closely with treasury for compliance.
- Tax liabilities calculation & Prepare PSID's against withholding taxes (Employees' Salaries, Goods & Services vendors, and Sales Tax) under the jurisdiction. Strongly cooperation with treasury for timely deposit all above tax payments under the time limits. File income tax statement (suppliers & services) U/S-165.
- Processed accounts payable by verifying invoices and check requests, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies, which ensured timely vendor payments and maintained accurate financial records.
- Maintain, review and verify invoices and check requests (To assemble invoice through GRN),Flag and clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices, post transactions to journals ledgers and other records, Reconcile Accounts payable transactions, Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date, Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues, Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries, Produce monthly reports, Prepare Month end closing reports, ,Monthly payroll reconciliation, and so on.
- Handled treasury operations
- Prepared bank position and daily executive reports while coordinating with banks for RTGS and online transfers.
- Oversaw import processes, coordinating with banks for letters of credit, liaising with insurance companies and clearing agents, and managing all aspects of import duty calculations to facilitate smooth shipment operations.
- Established bank contract LCs, coordinated with insurance companies, and liaised with clearing agents regarding shipment status and bills. Managed dealings with banks for margins, bank charges, and all related import matters, including import duty calculations.
- Conducted stock audits
- Physically stock verification on every month starting with periodic controls as per findings and senior management instructions.
Accounts Executive
Pirani Group of Companies/Super Power Motor Cycle (Automobile Sector)
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Prepared vendor payments according to credit terms, ensuring timely disbursement and adherence to financial policies.
- Managed petty cash payments and disbursements, facilitating operational expenses effectively.
- Cash reconciliation with cashier to expenses.
- Maintaining Payroll as per Policies and Procedures.
- Processed employee loans and advances based on signed IOU agreements, maintaining accurate records for financial accountability.
- Inventory analysis with BOM wise.
Education
MBA - FINANCE
IQRA UNIVERSITY - IU
01-2021
Bachelors - Commerce (B-COM)
University of Karachi
01-2016
Higher Secondary Certificate / DAE - Computer
Govt. College of technology
Karachi01-2008
Secondary School Certificate / Matriculation - Sciense
Govt. New Mujahid school
Karachi01-2005
Skills
- Tax compliance
- Tax strategy development
- Tax law analysis
- Income tax assessment
- Tax authority liaison
- Financial reporting
- Financial compliance
- Financial reporting
- Team collaboration
- Financial compliance
Certification
9 Month Sales tax and income tax compliance certificates., Short course of IFRS & IAS certificate from ICMAP.
Personal Information
Language : English, Urdu
Personal Information
- Father's Name : Jamal-ud-din
- Domicile : Karachi west (Sindh)
Timeline
Assistant Manager Taxation
Bahria Group (Commercial Business)
01.2022 - Current
Taxation Executive
Eden Apparels (Pvt.) Ltd. (Textile & Retailer Apparels)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Accounts Officer
Mezan Group of Companies (FMCG Sector)
01.2015 - 01.2021
Accounts Executive
Pirani Group of Companies/Super Power Motor Cycle (Automobile Sector)
01.2012 - 01.2015
MBA - FINANCE
IQRA UNIVERSITY - IU
Bachelors - Commerce (B-COM)
University of Karachi
Higher Secondary Certificate / DAE - Computer
Govt. College of technology
Secondary School Certificate / Matriculation - Sciense
Govt. New Mujahid school