Hira Asif
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Flat No. 1, Block 14/l, G-7 Markaz,Islamabad
Summary
Experienced professional in Accounting, Auditing and Taxation, enthusiastic about pursuing a career with a leading employer after more than 5 years of work experience with A. F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants (a member firm of PwC network) at progressively responsible positions. Have extensive knowledge of IAS, IFRS, ISAs, Management Reporting, Taxation, Corporate Laws and Internal Controls and also the ability to practically apply such knowledge and the latest updates and changes therein in performance and delivery of tasks. Decisive leader with an analytical and flexible approach to solving problems.
Overview
13
13
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate-Taxation
A.F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants – A member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Islamabad
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Filling returns (both under Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 and Sales Tax Act, 1990), extensions and exemption applications for various organizations and entities including individuals.
- Filling written responses to resolve notices from Federal as well as Provincial authorities.
- Preparing tax advises for clients and negotiating and securing positive outcomes from tax authorities on behalf of clients;
- Providing income & sales tax status to the client with possible outcomes, refund/ liability, next date of hearing, appellate forum etc and reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual corporate tax computations prepared by the client for preparation of relevant accounts of the company.
Senior Associate-Audit and Assurance
A.F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants – A member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Islamabad
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Performing strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
- Evaluating design and operating effectiveness of controls and implementation of Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX-404) in accordance with COSO framework.
- Identifying control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggesting methods for improvement.
- Supervising and developing associates, performing their on-job training and participating in their career and personal development.
- Reviewing and analyzing business plans, tax matters and financial statements and ensuring statutory compliance of laws.
- Drafting reports for statutory as well as group reporting to group auditors.
- Performing system based audits, compliance audits, agreed upon procedures engagement and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) audits.
Education
Chartered Accountancy
Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of Pakistan
09.2012 - Current
FSc-Pre Engineering
Federal Board
09.2010 - 09.2012
Matriculation
Rawalpindi Board
09.2008 - 09.2010
Skills
Excellent ERP end user skills (Microsoft Office / Advanced Excel)
undefinedClients
Taxation Services:
- Oil and Gas Development Company
- Pakistan LNG Terminals Limited
- Pakistan LNG Limited
- Leonardo technology Pakistan
Audit and Assurance Services:
- Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (Jazz)
- Schlumberger Seaco Inc. Pakistan
- Alcatel Lucent Pakistan Limited
- Motorola Solutions Pakistan
- International Media Foundation
- Directorate of Malarial Control
- National Tuberculosis Control Program
- Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund
Honors & Awards
- Merit Certificate in Matriculation.
- Highest performance rating in all performance appraisals throughout my professional experience.
Timeline
Senior Associate-Taxation
A.F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants – A member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
07.2019 - 02.2021
Senior Associate-Audit and Assurance
A.F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants – A member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
06.2015 - 06.2019
Chartered Accountancy
Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of Pakistan
09.2012 - Current
FSc-Pre Engineering
Federal Board
09.2010 - 09.2012
Matriculation
Rawalpindi Board
09.2008 - 09.2010
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