Chartered Accountant with more than 10 years of valuable experience in managing the entire spectrum of finance, auditing, accounting, and taxation matters with deep insight of applicable accounting, tax and corporate laws. Expertise in managing complex financial scenarios.
Overview
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years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager Advisor-Reporting, Finance, Tax
MHSS& Co. (Affiliated with of UC&CS America & US&CS Global)
Lahore
07.2015 - Current
Engaged in financial planning, decisions with respect to initial capital funding, best fit structures, long term and short-term financial planning.
Data driven decision making based on data analysis related to products fetching high profits, low performing products and many other analytical factors.
Engaged in preparation of project planning and computation pre tax ROI and Pos tax ROI.
Contract management covering the finalization of commercial, financial and taxation terms
Executed core financial processes, including vendor setup and payment, operational expenses, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
Finalization and review of monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Finalization of group Financial statements.
Researched and drove integration of system to increase efficiency of accounting & reporting systems.
Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
Created documents to display financial reports and data using Software.
Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
Management of transfer pricing issues, tax implications on international transactions and transactions with parent companies. Handling non-resident taxation issues and implication of tax treaties, onshore & offshore taxation issues.
compliance risk management. Ensuring compliance with all taxation laws. Managing direct and indirect taxation laws compliance.
Evaluation of tax Risk and monitoring internal policies and procedures to address the tax risk. Managing tax audit and other tax proceedings of the company
Coordination and liaison with internal and external auditors for the annual audits and quarterly reviews. Reviewing of Management Letter issued by external / internal auditors and gathering response from relevant departments for consolidation and submission to the auditors.
Leading & training finance team members to well equip them with latest law amendments with the concept of capacity building
Partnered with IT, business development and operations leadership to develop robust financial business plan with detailed benchmarks and action plans.
Built and strengthened productive and valuable industry partnerships to drive collaboration, engagement and revenue stream development.
Manager Advisory-Reporting, Finance & Tax
MHSS& Co. (Affiliated with of UC&CS America & US&CS Global)
Lahore
07.2013 - 06.2015
Executed core financial processes of clients. transaction based advisory, contract advisory with the perspective of accounting and reporting laws, tax and other commerical laws of country.
processing transactions, recording the transaction impact, preparations of books, accounting record and preparation of financial statements for clients operations using cloud based and remotely deployed ERPs.
Preparation of reports on financial results, financial performance and growth of client.
Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
Created documents to display financial reports and data using Software.
Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.
Decreased monthly expenditures by more than 20% through effectively reviewing documents and identifying problem areas.
Asst. Manager-Client Services
MHSS& Co. (Affiliated with of UC&CS America & US&CS Global)
Lahore
09.2012 - 06.2013
Serving efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
managing clint queries & requests for opinions on corporate reporting, finance and taxation matters.
responding queries arising from day to day operations. offering best possible solutions to manage day to day operational issues.
managing transaction reporting and tax impact issues.
supervising team of deployed personals doing accounting work. resolving reporting issues
Tax Planning and tax concept papers for new/proposed investments, transaction-based taxation, tax opinions covering non-resident taxation, under multilateral tax treaties and current laws. computation of annual tax liability for statutory audit purposes for all type of tax payers. SKU wise tax analysis and preparation of tax budgets.
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Audit Associate
MHSS& Co. (Affiliated with of UC&CS America & US&CS Global)
Lahore
06.2010 - 08.2012
Analyzed trends over monthly, quarterly and annual financial data to investigate fluctuations.
Developed and enforced audit policies and administrative and technical functions.
Complied with federal, state and local requirements.
As a team leader conducted audits of various companies in Computer Information System (CIS) environment
development of audit plans, identifying internal control weaknesses
Applying appropriate audit procedures based on risk level of client
Followed up on reviews to assess and report on completion or progress of corrective actions.
supervision of audit, audit reviews, liaison with client and audit staff, completion and finalization of audited accounts
Tax Associate
MHSS& Co. (Affiliated with of UC&CS America & US&CS Global)
Lahore
09.2008 - 06.2010
Reviewed and analyzed client data and accurately prepared income tax returns
Delivered comprehensive tax documentation required for accurate individual and corporate returns.
Consulted with clients to assess and mitigate future tax liabilities and determine eligibility for tax abatement.
Researched and analyzed specialized tax laws, rules and regulations and analyze pertinent client, industry and technical matters to remain current on tax legislation.
Secured and properly handled confidential data to protect against unauthorized access, improper transmission and unapproved disclosure.
Contacted IRS/FBR or other relevant government organizations on behalf of client to address issues related to tax self-preparation.
Conducted reviews of internal tax documentation, reducing errors related to missed tax benefits.
Facilitated integration of modern tax software with client accounting software.
Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions, and potential liabilities.
Prepared wide array of returns such as corporate, fiduciary, gift, individual and private foundation returns.
Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions
preparation and filling of monthly withholding statements, sales tax returns, preparation of draft reply to tax notices, preparation of annual income tax returns, reparation & filling of appeal documents and any other tax work
Education
BBA - Commerce
Hailey College of Commerce
Lahore
01.2003 - 12.2005
Chartered Accountant-Inter - Accountancy And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountant of Pakistan
Lahore
01.2006 - 09.2008
Associate Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountant of Pakistan
Lahore
01.2009 - 06.2019
Skills
Finance reporting standards
Corporate finance & Budgeting
Finance and accounting operations
Comprehensive Tax knowledge
Auditing skills
Financial statement analysis
Data analysis
Comprehensive knowledge of ERP-SAP B1
Quick books Enterprise solution
Cloud computing
Contract management
Production monitoring
Knowledgeable in business & Commercial matters
Bookkeeping
Spreadsheet management
Written legal Communication
Interpersonal ability
Workflow management tools
Use of digital tools for work automation
Software
SAP B1
Quick Book-Cloud Based and Local server
Telly
Customized ERP for FMCG Sector
Customized ERP for Construction Sector
Real Time Invoice Management Software of FBR
Point of Sales Solution
Customized Data Analysis Software
Task and Team Management Software
Interests
Technology Driven Products, solutions, techniques
Political and Business Environmental Changes Effecting economies
Adaptive techniques ruling over fear of change
Timeline
Senior Manager Advisor-Reporting, Finance, Tax
MHSS& Co. (Affiliated with of UC&CS America & US&CS Global)
07.2015 - Current
Manager Advisory-Reporting, Finance & Tax
MHSS& Co. (Affiliated with of UC&CS America & US&CS Global)
07.2013 - 06.2015
Asst. Manager-Client Services
MHSS& Co. (Affiliated with of UC&CS America & US&CS Global)
09.2012 - 06.2013
Audit Associate
MHSS& Co. (Affiliated with of UC&CS America & US&CS Global)
06.2010 - 08.2012
Associate Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountant of Pakistan
01.2009 - 06.2019
Tax Associate
MHSS& Co. (Affiliated with of UC&CS America & US&CS Global)
09.2008 - 06.2010
Chartered Accountant-Inter - Accountancy And Finance
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Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
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