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Saiqa Ali Asad

Saiqa Ali Asad

Islamabad

Summary

My degree in Finance and my Articleship with Chartered Accountant Firm and previous job as a Manager of Tax, Audit, Accounts & Corporate HR Admin have provided me with a well-rounded background and enabled me to develop an analytical/logical approach to tasks, software skills, and the ability to work under pressure. In short, I am reliable, hardworking with strong attention to detail, and eager to learn about new technologies and business issues. I can work well both on my initiative and as part of a team as well as travel abroad. Skilled Tax Accountant with strong work ethic and sense of ownership needed to excel in government-regulated environment. Successful at managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines under pressure. Extensive knowledge of accounting software and processes. Well-versed in supplying quick responses to financial inquiries from internal management and potential clients. Effectively manages strict deadlines, schedules and repetitive tasks. Equipped with broad knowledge of concepts and strategies to yield best possible financial outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Accountant, Corporate & Audit Manager

Meinhardt Pakistan (Private) Limited
Islamabad
10.2015 - 03.2024
  • All type s of Incom e Tax i .e
  • (Employees' salaries, Vendors Tax, Withholding Tax) the calculation, the submission with FBR filling
  • All Federal And provincial General Sales Tax Registrations and Filling with government authorities
  • Compliance and presenting all documentary work in case any notices are received from Tax departments.
  • Filling Employee's personal Annual Returns.
  • Prepared final returns for filing with appropriate taxing authorities within deadlines.
  • Created reports on the company's income, expenses, and capital gains. for filing purposes.
  • Prepared and filed taxes for individuals, corporations, and other entities.
  • Reviewed tax returns to make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities.
  • Analyzed financial records to ensure accuracy of tax documents.
  • Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
  • Researched complex tax issues and provided solutions.

• Responsible for planning and overseeing a specific project for a wide range of different construction projects from beginning to end.

• Prepare a budget for the project and time to time check variations, with the help of the commercial department, keep records of supplies, and ensure all documentary regulations are met and permits are required.

• Daily reporting, analyzing targets, meeting with department heads, managing and coordinating monthly reporting, providing back-office services such as accounts payable, collection, and payroll, and monitoring cash flow.

• Responsible for the daily activity of the accounting department including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, and payment application.

• Maintained funds, and coordinated with banks, payment processors, and other vendors to ensure smooth day-to-day business operations.

• Created and maintained policies and procedures to ensure a superior level of control over all accounting activities.

• Managed and reconciled all daily and monthly bank activity. o Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations, to project future revenue and expenses of different clients.

• Report to management regarding the finances of the company, including preparation of MIS (Management Information System).

•, stock monitoring, fee collection, etc.

• Maintains accounting controls Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, and cash management by establishing a chart of accounts; and defining accounting policies and procedures.

• Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; preparing special reports.

• Using accounting software (Busy Accounting Software) to control accounts.

• Posting vouchers in an accounting system and handling the journal and adjusting entries.

• Prepared monthly and annual petty cash ledger and bank reconciliation statements.

• Preparing and maintaining accounts receivable and payable reconciliation and balances.

• Preparing and maintaining inter-company balance reconciliation and statements.

• Maintaining debtors and creditors of the company.

• Worked on monthly and annual management reports, trial balance, Profit and loss account, cash flow statement, and balance sheet according to IAS and relevant statutory requirements.

• Assist in the management of the revenue cycle function of the organization.

• Plan, coordinate, and implement the annual operating and capital budget process.

• Oversee all financial systems, including monthly financial close processes, daily cash management, and audit processes and controls.

Accounting Manager

USMANI & CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Karachi
06.2014 - 07.2014

• Responsible for planning and overseeing a specific project for a wide range of different construction projects from beginning to end.

• Prepare a budget for the project and time to time check variations, with the help of the commercial department, keep records of supplies, and ensure all documentary regulations are met and permits are required.

• Daily reporting, analyzing targets, meeting with department heads, managing and coordinating monthly reporting, providing back-office services such as accounts payable, collection, and payroll, and monitoring cash flow.

• Responsible for the daily activity of the accounting department including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, and payment application.

• Maintained funds, and coordinated with banks, payment processors, and other vendors to ensure smooth day-to-day business operations.

• Created and maintained policies and procedures to ensure a superior level of control over all accounting activities.

• Managed and reconciled all daily and monthly bank activity. o Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations, to project future revenue and expenses of different clients.

• Report to management regarding the finances of the company, including preparation of MIS (Management Information System).

• , stock monitoring, fee collection, etc.

• Maintains accounting controls Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, and cash management by establishing a chart of accounts; and defining accounting policies and procedures.

• Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; preparing special reports.

• Using accounting software (Busy Accounting Software) to control accounts.

Accounting and HR Manager

SUNRISE CAPITAL (PRIVATE) LIMITED. TREC HOLDER PAKISTAN STOCK EXCHANGE LTD. FORMALLY TREC HOLDER KHI
Karachi
02.2013 - 05.2014
  • Book Keeping, Petty Cash Handling, Tax Filling, Accounts, Ledgers & Trial Balance.

• Posting vouchers in an accounting system and handling the journal and adjusting entries.

• Prepared monthly and annual petty cash ledger and bank reconciliation statements.

• Preparing and maintaining accounts receivable and payable reconciliation and balances.

• Preparing and maintaining inter-company balance reconciliation and statements.

• Maintaining debtors and creditors of the company.

• Worked on monthly and annual management reports, trial balance, Profit and loss account, cash flow statement, and balance sheet according to IAS and relevant statutory requirements.

• Assist in the management of the revenue cycle function of the organization.

• Plan, coordinate, and implement the annual operating and capital budget process.

• Oversee all financial systems, including monthly financial close processes, daily cash management, and audit processes and controls.

• Plan and coordinate an organization's workforce to best use employees' talents, Link an organization's management with its employees, Plan and oversee employee benefit programs, Serve as a consultant with other managers advising them on human resources issues, Coordinate and supervise the work of specialists and support staff, Oversee an organization's recruitment, interview, selection, and hiring processes, Handle staffing issues, such as mediating disputes and directing disciplinary procedures.

Supervisory Senior Internal Audit & Assurance

MUNIFF ZIAUDDIN & CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS ‐ A MEMBER FIRM OF B.K.R
Karachi
03.2008 - 01.2013
  • Responsibilities - Senior Audit:

• Developing collaboration, coordination, and teamwork spirit among the members of the audit team to accomplish demanding jobs within the time, quality, and budgeted targets.

• Provide significant help and support to senior professionals to review a corporation's internal controls and procedures.

• Study and test software systems of the company.

• Analyze and recommend changes in internal audit controls.

• Develop and maintain the clients’ and business partners' databases.

• Review of existing accounting and internal controls.

• Development of accounting and reporting manual.

• Identification and reporting of internal control weaknesses and their rationalization.

• Suggest recommendations for improvements in clients’ internal control system.

• Prepare audit paperwork following standards and requirements.

• Working on computerized Accounting (Peachtree & Simply Accounting).

• Preparing Journal Vouchers, Receipt Vouchers, Payment Vouchers & Cash Vouchers.

• Preparing customer Ledger, Customer aging report, Vendor ledger, and Vendor aging report.

• Assisting the clients in the preparation of the Financial Statements following the statutory requirements.

• Audit of Financial Statements including planning, execution, finalization, and review of various medium-sized organizations.

• Maintaining and preparing the record of Income Tax challenges.

• Prepared quarterly advance tax details.

• Assist Finance Manager with Compliance Requests from SECP and Bank.

• Preparation of special reports for clients.

• Training reviewing and supervising the work of the junior staff members.

• Developing collaboration, coordination, and teamwork spirit among the members of the audit team to accomplish demanding jobs within the time, quality, and budgeted targets.

• Management of all contracts and agreements.

Education

CA Intermediate. (Partially) - Accounting And Finance

INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS OF PAKISTAN
Karachi
08-2013

Bachelor's Degree - Commerce (B.Com)

Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology, Gulshan - e - Iqbal Campus

Master's Degree - Finance (M.Com)

Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology, Gulshan - e - Iqbal Campus

Skills

  • ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
  • ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RECEIVABLE
  • INTERNAL AUDITING
  • FINANCIAL RECORDS AND PROCESSING
  • FILE/RECORDS MAINTENANCE
  • COMPUTER PROFICIENT
  • WEEKLY PAYROLL TAX LAW
  • SALES INTERNATIONAL TAXATION LAWS
  • Tax Planning Strategies
  • Accounting and Reporting Research
  • Payroll Management
  • Income Tax Compliance
  • Auditing Assistance
  • Tax Return Preparation
  • Financial Data Analysis
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Bookkeeping
  • General Ledger Accounting

Languages

  • ENGLISH
  • URDU

Languages

Punjabi
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Tax Accountant, Corporate & Audit Manager

Meinhardt Pakistan (Private) Limited
10.2015 - 03.2024

Accounting Manager

USMANI & CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
06.2014 - 07.2014

Accounting and HR Manager

SUNRISE CAPITAL (PRIVATE) LIMITED. TREC HOLDER PAKISTAN STOCK EXCHANGE LTD. FORMALLY TREC HOLDER KHI
02.2013 - 05.2014

Supervisory Senior Internal Audit & Assurance

MUNIFF ZIAUDDIN & CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS ‐ A MEMBER FIRM OF B.K.R
03.2008 - 01.2013

CA Intermediate. (Partially) - Accounting And Finance

INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS OF PAKISTAN

Bachelor's Degree - Commerce (B.Com)

Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology, Gulshan - e - Iqbal Campus

Master's Degree - Finance (M.Com)

Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology, Gulshan - e - Iqbal Campus
Saiqa Ali Asad