Nimra Shahzad
Lahore
Summary
Results-driven Accounting & Audit Professional with 4+ years of experience in internal audit, taxation, and financial reporting across diversified industries including manufacturing, FMCG, textiles, and retail. Proven record of strengthening internal controls, ensuring compliance, reducing risks, and supporting senior leadership with accurate financial insights. Experienced in Canadian NPO financial reporting and donor-fund management. Adept at cross-functional coordination, risk assessment, and improving process efficiencies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Audit Associate
SNGPL
04.2023 - 10.2025
- Performed internal audits across Finance, Law, Admin, and Customer Support, improving process accuracy and compliance through strengthened internal controls.
- Prepared and reviewed audit schedules and documentation, ensuring 100% adherence to audit methodologies and regulatory standards.
- Conducted risk-based audits, identifying control gaps that resulted in major process improvements and reduced operational risk.
- Drafted comprehensive internal audit reports with actionable recommendations, improving management decision-making and internal compliance.
- Supported year-end external audits by providing timely documentation, reducing audit completion time by 15%.
- Collaborated with departments to ensure timely closure of audit observations and follow-ups, driving 90%+ implementation of corrective actions.
- Trained junior audit staff on audit procedures, working papers, and risk-based approaches.
Senior Tax Associate
Zulfiqar Ahmad & Co. Chartered Accountants
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Prepared and e-filed income tax returns, VAT/GST returns, and withholding statements for corporate and non-corporate clients, ensuring complete accuracy and compliance.
- Conducted tax computations for individuals, AOPs, and companies under the Income Tax Ordinance, achieving 100% error-free filings during tenure.
- Represented clients during tax audits, VAT audits, and compliance reviews, successfully resolving assessment issues and minimizing tax exposures.
- Drafted tax opinions and advisory notes other tax matters for clients across multiple industries.
- Assisted clients in appeals and prepared arguments for representation before appellate authorities.
- Developed tax compliance frameworks that enhanced reporting accuracy and reduced filing delays.
- Collaborated with finance teams to resolve tax discrepancies, improving system efficiency and data accuracy.
- Key Clients Served: Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Lotte, Carrefour, Levi's, Rafum Industries, US Denim Mills, Crescent Bahuman Limited, Mitchell’s, Citropak, Atlas Copco, and others.
Financial Reporting Consultant
Canadian Non-Profit
- Managed project-based financial reporting, aligning expenses with donation streams to improve donor transparency and compliance.
- Prepared year-end financial statements in collaboration with Canadian accountants, ensuring adherence to reporting standards and funding requirements.
- Strengthened internal reporting processes, contributing to increased donor trust and operational clarity.
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) - In Progress
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
Intermediate - F.Sc (89%)
BISE Lahore
Matriculation - Science (82%)
BISE Lahore
Skills
- Internal audit and risk assessment
- IFRS
- IAS
- Taxation (Income Tax, VAT, GST)
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Controls Testing & Process Improvement
- Compliance & Regulatory Frameworks
- Audit Documentation & Workpapers
- Client Representation & Tax Appeals
- Data Analysis & Documentation Review
- Audit software
- MS Excel
Hobbies and Interests
- Gardening
- Painting
- Meditation
Personal Information
Nationality: Pakistani
Languages
- English
- Urdu
Certification
Certificate of Business Writing and Comprehension Skills-issued by ICAP
Timeline
Senior Audit Associate
SNGPL
04.2023 - 10.2025
Senior Tax Associate
Zulfiqar Ahmad & Co. Chartered Accountants
09.2021 - 03.2023
Financial Reporting Consultant
Canadian Non-Profit
Chartered Accountant (CA) - In Progress
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
Intermediate - F.Sc (89%)
BISE Lahore
Matriculation - Science (82%)
BISE Lahore