SYED ALI AKBAR ZAIDI

• A senior Civil Servant and a Professional Customs and Trade Officer with 13 years of first-hand Customs, trade and leadership experience managing import and export cargo. Strong grasp of laws governing global trade, restrictions and tariffs. Additional strengths producing accurate reports and comprehending regulatory documents and statements.
• Experienced in customs clearances and shipment coordination. Skilled in cargo management and knowledgeable about customs regulations. Hands-on knowledge of Customs Valuation, Classification and HS code rulings.
• Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken English. (IELTS 8 Band Score achieved in 2022)
• Advanced knowledge of Automation in Customs and Trade procedures
• Hands-on experience of World Trade Organization and World Customs Organization Regulations and Procedures
• Chevening Scholar selected by British Foreign and Commonwealth Office(2014-15)0
• Hands-on knowledge of Managerial and Financial strategies
• ISO Standards professional and Lead Auditor

· Exceeded targets for revenue for past three years

· Took part in training and capacity building of Customs as an Enforcement agency

· Awarded appreciation certificates from FBR for Training, Intellectual Property Rights and Support roles.

· Completion of Automated WEBOC Program at Lahore as the first web based Customs clearance system

· Awarded with Letter of Appreciation for Services rendered in 2018

· Achieved Customs and tax targets for Lahore Customs for 2015, 2016 and 2017.

· Effected recovery of arrears and short payments for over Rs. 300 Million /-

· Established a new section named Post Release Verification for Imports at Lahore

· Performed as the Deputy Collector Customs heading Central HQ for 4 offices of Customs

· Completed Wagha Trade Gate project between Pakistan and India in 2012

· Completed implementation of Web Based Clearance system at Lahore Airport

· Achieved Customs, Sales tax and Income tax targets for Lahore Customs for 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

• Member Lahore Gymkhana
• Member British Council Pakistan
• Member Civil Servants Alumni
• Member U.K Alumni in Pakistan
• Member Chevening Scholars Alumni
• Member U.E.T Engineers
• Member Customs Officers Association