SYED ZULFIQAR SHAH
Islamabad,IS
Summary
Experienced finance professional with expertise in financial management, compliance, and reporting. Skilled in using ERP systems/ FIS and well-versed in IFRS and IAS. Proficient in income tax, sales tax filing, audits, and Financial Reporting. Strong in budgeting, forecasting, and managing client relationships. Ensures compliance and mitigates financial risks. Committed to meeting deadlines and making timely decisions. Eager to contribute my skills and experience to drive success in a dynamic organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior/ Executive Accounts & Finance
Echo Oil (Private) Limited
07.2022 - 05.2025
- Managed complete accounts, ledgers, reconciliations, and monthly/quarterly closings with accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared management accounts, dashboards, MIS reports, and financial statements for senior/top management.
- Spearheaded ERP implementation and ensured smooth operations of ERP & QuickBooks for daily accounting functions.
- Coordinated with operations, logistics, and supply chain teams to streamline processes and reporting.
- Ensured compliance with industry practices, IFEM, POL pricing, and other sector-specific reporting requirements.
- Managed A/P & A/R, payroll, inter-company transactions, vendor/customer reconciliations, and invoicing with accurate ledger posting.
- Prepared, reviewed, and filed sales tax, income tax, and other statutory obligations, while ensuring SECP compliance and corporate filings.
- Maintained strong banking relations, facilitated online fund transfers (IFT, IBFT, bulk transfers, UBP), and managed banking access.
- Conducted internal audits, financial inspections, and physical verification of records at head office and sites.
- Developed and controlled budgets for new and ongoing projects, including cash handling and expense management.
- Coordinated with banks, auditors, consultants, suppliers, and vendors to resolve financial and operational matters effectively.
- Reported directly to CFO and Director Finance, supporting decision-making, compliance, and strategic planning.
Sr. Executive (Audit & Tax)
Jamil & Co.
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Conduct of independent Audit in accordance with IAS Auditing Standards & ensure that internal audit and monitoring all verifications are effectively done to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud and misappropriations.
- Accounts/ Bookkeeping for small & medium Business using QuickBooks and Excel with proper Account Heads.
- Preparation of Financial Statements (Statement of Financial Position, Profit & Loss, Statement of Change in Equity, Statement of Retain Earning & Statement of Cash Flow along with Policy Notes).
- Financial Reporting/ Forecasting & Modeling According to IAS & IFRS (International Accounting & financial Reporting Standards).
- Taxation (Income/ Sales Tax & Withholding Taxes) along with Annual Returns and E-filing.
- SECP Compliance & E- filing.
- Further duties include - managing and liaising with clients both orally and inciting, follow the client centric approach & ensure the client satisfaction during group visit.
- Duties & Responsibilities:
Skills
- Financial Reporting, Dashboard Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Accounts management, Reconciliation & Departmental coordination
- ERP/ FIS Proficiency i-e FIS, QuickBooks etc
- Cost control & Cash flow management
- IFRS & IAS Knowledge
- Tax& SECP Filling with Compliance
- Data analysis & MS Office presentation skills (Word / Excel)
- Vendor/Customer management & Stakeholders communication
- Office administration, Human Resource & project handling
Internship - Trainee
- FBR (Federal Board of Revenue) RTO (Regional Tax Office) Abbottabad (Jan-2020 to Apr-2020)
- NBP (National Bank of Pakistan) Abbottabad (Nov-2019 to Dec-2019)
Timeline
Senior/ Executive Accounts & Finance
Echo Oil (Private) Limited
07.2022 - 05.2025
Sr. Executive (Audit & Tax)
Jamil & Co.
11.2020 - 07.2022