Muhammad Zohaib Ahsan
Assistant Manager Taxation
Islamabad, Balochistan
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented tax professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in income tax and sales tax compliance, currently serving as Assistant Manager Taxation at Telenor Pakistan. Possess in-depth knowledge of Federal and Provincial tax regulations, with a strong track record of ensuring full statutory compliance, timely filings, and effective resolution of complex tax matters.
Demonstrated expertise in managing end-to-end tax compliance processes including weekly, quarterly, and annual income tax submissions, provincial sales tax returns, and PRAL reporting. . Committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, integrity, and efficiency in all taxation matters.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Manager Taxation
Telenor
Islamanad, Capital Territory
07.2025 - Current
- Ensure comprehensive compliance with Federal and Provincial tax regulations, with practical expertise in applicable tax laws.
- Oversee timely compliance with weekly income tax obligations, including preparation and submission of quarterly and annual statements, as well as PRAL data reporting.
- Responsible for the accurate and timely filing of provincial sales tax returns; proactively identify, address, and resolve compliance issues to meet statutory deadlines.
- Engage in proactive stakeholder management to address critical tax matters and facilitate the implementation of appropriate solutions.
- Review financial and operational data reports to extract actionable insights and support informed decision-making.
- Manage tax litigation cases and liaise effectively with tax authorities, in coordination with external tax advisors and consultants.
- Provide guidance and resolution on tax-related queries raised by various internal departments.
Finance Executive Taxation (Grade VI)
Zong CMPak
05.2019 - 06.2025
- Ensured punctual and precise submission of weekly WHT tax deposits for PAK, AJK, GB
- Maintained compliance by submitting WHT statements punctually for PAK, AJK, & GB
- Ensured timely and accurate CMCC reporting.
- Processing of Payments for Tax Consultant
- Defining tax rates changed in ERP
- Ensured accurate and timely monthly reconciliation of General Ledger tax accounts
- Verified correct processing of CPRs
- Reviewed exemptions and tagged numbers in CRM
- Handled monthly processing and submission of employee tax credits to HR
- Ensured regular uploading of PRAL data onto the PRAL server
- Commended by Zong for superior performance
- Achieved efficiency by incorporating AIT exemption automation into CRM
- Streamlined uploading process of PRAL data.
- Recognized multiple times as champion of the month for exceptional achievements
- Accurately prepared and provided necessary data to facilitate tax audits.
- Issued tax certificates routinely.
Finance Trainee/Sr. Finance Officer Indirect Taxes
Taxes
03.2015 - 05.2019
- Recorded and maintained accurate Sales Tax input data
- Verified and processed invoices for tax purposes.
- Ensured timely completion of sales tax filings across all jurisdictions such as FBR, AJK, KPRA, PRA and SRB.
- Assisted with monthly financial closing.
- Posted journal vouchers in ERP Oracle regularly each month.
- Regularly update and manage tax-related data.
- Liaised with vendors on Tax Certificates.
- Composed official letters addressing tax authority communications.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments on tax matters.
Education
CMA Finalist -
Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP)
B.Com - undefined
University of the Punjab
06.2009
I.COM - undefined
Federal Government College of Commerce
06.2007
Matriculation - Science
Federal Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
06.2005
Skills
- Tax Compliance (Income Tax & Sales Tax)
- MS Office
- Oracle (ERP System)
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
Advance MS Excel and Role of Robotics in Finance
Accomplishments
- Star Performer of the year 2017 in Zong.
- Successfully automated the process of AIT exemption marking in CRM and PRAL data uploading process.
- Rewarded with champion of the month multiple times for outstanding performance.
Timeline
Assistant Manager Taxation
Telenor
07.2025 - Current
Finance Executive Taxation (Grade VI)
Zong CMPak
05.2019 - 06.2025
Finance Trainee/Sr. Finance Officer Indirect Taxes
Taxes
03.2015 - 05.2019
B.Com - undefined
University of the Punjab
I.COM - undefined
Federal Government College of Commerce
Matriculation - Science
Federal Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
CMA Finalist -
Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP)
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