Hareem Arif
Lahore
Summary
A CA Finalist with hands-on experience in corporate taxation, financial reporting, and compliance. Possessing over three years of professional exposure, including with Zulfiqar Ahmad & Co and Atlas Copco Pakistan (MNC). Adept at managing income and sales tax returns, withholding audits, tax reconciliations,hands on SAP S/4HANA . Demonstrated ability to handle multiple engagements under strict deadlines with precision and analytical depth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance & Tax Executive
Atlas Copco Pakistan
05.2025 - Current
- Extract and analyze tax return data from SAP S/4HANA to support timely filing of income and sales tax returns.
- Maintain reconciliations between SAP tax ledgers and payment records, ensuring accuracy in tax reporting.
- Handle import contracts and secure SBP and EIF approvals for shipment clearance.
- Oversee local and foreign payables and receivables processes, ensuring accurate recording of transactions in SAP and timely reconciliation of bank clearing accounts.
- Led the internal audit of fixed assets, ensuring compliance with company policies and preparing comprehensive reports for management review.
- Coordinate with leasing institutions for vehicle leases, prepare lease schedules, and manage payments accordingly.
- Posting JVs in SAP
- Handle Invoice processing and tax implication in ESKER
Finance & Tax Associate
Zulfiqar Ahmad & Company Chartered Accountants
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Prepare, review, and e-file , monthly sales tax returns (federal and provincial), yearly income tax returns, quarterly/annual withholding statement.
- Process invoices with a focus on verifying accurate tax applicability.
- Finalize compliance and audit under section 122/122(5A)/161 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001
- Ensure compliance with show-cause notices under sections 8 and 11 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990
- Prepare tax due diligences reports for identifying deficiencies in tax compliance.
- Perform bookkeeping tasks, including maintaining financial records, managing ledgers, and stock taking
Education
Certificate In Accounting And Finance-CA Finalist -
Skans School of Accountancy
Assessment of Fundamental Competencies -
Skans School of Accountancy
Bachelors of Commerce - undefined
University of Punjab
FSC PRE-ENGINEERING - undefined
Punjab Group of Colleges
Matriculation - undefined
Adabistan-e-Soophia School
Skills
- SAP S/4HANA
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation and Communication Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-disciplined
- Ability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously
- Delivering required results under stringent deadlines
Courses
Presentation and Communication Skill
Core Competencies
Income Tax & Sales Tax Laws, Income Tax Implications, Withholding Audits, Recording Journal Vouchers, Bookkeeping Services, Sales Tax Return Filing, Invoice Processing, Debit & Credit Notes, Withholding Tax Report, Advance Tax Working, Processing and Recording Expenses, Bank Reconciliation, Presentation and Communication Skills, Proficient in Microsoft Office
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance & Tax Executive
Atlas Copco Pakistan
05.2025 - Current
Finance & Tax Associate
Zulfiqar Ahmad & Company Chartered Accountants
02.2023 - 04.2025
Bachelors of Commerce - undefined
University of Punjab
FSC PRE-ENGINEERING - undefined
Punjab Group of Colleges
Matriculation - undefined
Adabistan-e-Soophia School
Certificate In Accounting And Finance-CA Finalist -
Skans School of Accountancy
Assessment of Fundamental Competencies -
Skans School of Accountancy