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Muhammad Waqas Arif

Financial Accountant

Summary

Proven finance professional with a track record of enhancing financial accuracy and compliance at Chakwal Group. Excelled in statutory reporting and tax compliance, significantly improving audit outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional time management and communication skills, adept at leading financial reporting initiatives and ensuring regulatory adherence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts

Chakwal Group
03.2018 - Current
  • Assisted in the successful completion of audits, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets, aligning financial resources with organizational objectives.
  • Prepared accurate statutory and management financial statements in a timely manner
  • Prepared corporate responses to queries from the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan and other regulatory authorities regarding financial statement
  • Led the completion of monthly financial reporting packages, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
  • Ensured timely preparation and filing of monthly sales tax returns and the annual income tax return.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy with meticulous record-keeping and data analysis.

Audit Associate

Crowe Hussain Chaudhury & Co. Chartered Accountant
07.2013 - 01.2017
  • Conducted comprehensive audits of financial statements while ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulations.
  • Evaluated financial statements, identifying discrepancies and providing recommendations for corrective action.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Prepared comprehensive audit reports, detailing findings and presenting recommendations for improvement.

Education

Chartered Accountancy - Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Pakistan
04.2001 -

Skills

Statutory reporting

Tax compliance

Working capital management

Budgeting and Variance analysis

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Financial audits

Timeline

Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts

Chakwal Group
03.2018 - Current

Audit Associate

Crowe Hussain Chaudhury & Co. Chartered Accountant
07.2013 - 01.2017

Chartered Accountancy - Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
04.2001 -
Muhammad Waqas ArifFinancial Accountant