Waqas Ali
Tax Consultant/ Brand Consultant
Lahore,Pakistan
Summary
Results-driven Certified Tax Practitioner with a proven track record in handling sales tax and income tax compliance. By adopting a rational and savvy approach through the lens of research, I have swiftly identified potential risks and tax savings opportunities for clients, ensuring precision and accuracy. My extensive experience extends beyond taxation, encompassing brand consultancy and education consultancy, where I have successfully guided clients in building strong, impactful brands and navigating educational pathways. My ultimate goal is to deliver top-notch services that enable clients to skillfully navigate the intricate realm of taxation, achieve their financial objectives through the optimal use of tax breaks, refunds, and credits, and enhance their overall brand and educational trajectories. My educational background and professional expertise align perfectly with the needs of any company seeking an experienced and versatile professional.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tax Specialist/Data Analyst
The Strategist
Lahore, Punjab
9 2008 - Current
- Responsibilities Include: Compliance with Tax Regulations (Sales Tax Act 1990, Income Tax ordinance 2001)
- Research tax laws and regulations
- Identify tax savings and suggest ways to increase profits
- Provide tax insights to Individuals, AOP's, Companies
- Compliance with statutory notices
- Liaising with internal and external auditors
- Preparation and filing of Sales Tax Returns/Income Tax Returns & refund claims at provincial and federal level
- E-filing of returns for both direct and indirect taxes
- Preparation and review of Sales Tax/Income tax statutory accounts
- Sales Tax Invoice Management
- Attend audit hearings and engage in discussions with collectors during the audit
- Review and analyze financial data to accurately assess variance in different accounts
- Accounts Payable/Receivable processing
- Bookkeeping and general ledger maintenance
- Facilitate communication between clients and tax authorities
- Tax relief
- Non-Filer tax problems and submission
- Reviews financial data and compares it against the tax code to determine tax liability, exemptions, tax credits and deductions
- Knowledge of tax software for preparation of tax returns
- Research tax implications for various deductions and credits
- Develops spreadsheet models to accurately track tax information
- Recommend tax strategies and changes that align with business goals
- Provide tax advice to clients on business transactions and investments.
Brand Consultant
Excellence Enterprises
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive market research for informed decision-making on branding initiatives.
- Collaborated with creative teams to develop impactful visual identities for brands.
- Established meaningful partnerships with vendors, enabling cost-effective solutions for brand collateral production.
- Revitalized underperforming brands through rebranding efforts and strategic marketing initiatives.
- Researched and identified new opportunities for product and brand development.
- Managed campaigns for various clients that consistently exceeded sales goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement market research strategies.
- Devised data visualization dashboards to make complex data more accessible to stakeholders.
Tax Specialist
The Strategist ( Self-Employed )
01.2008 - Current
- Responsibilities Include: Compliance with Tax Regulations (Sales Tax Act 1990, Income Tax ordinance 2001)
- Research tax laws and regulations
- Identify tax savings and suggest ways to increase profits
- Provide tax insights to Individuals, AOP's, Companies
- Compliance with statutory notices
- Liaising with internal and external auditors
- Preparation and filing of Sales Tax Returns/Income Tax Returns & refund claims at provincial and federal level
- E-filing of returns for both direct and indirect taxes
- Preparation and review of Sales Tax/Income tax statutory accounts
- Sales Tax Invoice Management
- Attend audit hearings and engage in discussions with collectors during the audit
- Review and analyze financial data to accurately assess variance in different accounts
- Accounts Payable/Receivable processing
- Bookkeeping and general ledger maintenance
- Facilitate communication between clients and tax authorities
- Tax relief
- Non-Filer tax problems and submission
- Reviews financial data and compares it against the tax code to determine tax liability, exemptions, tax credits and deductions
- Knowledge of tax software for preparation of tax returns
- Research tax implications for various deductions and credits
- Develops spreadsheet models to accurately track tax information
- Recommend tax strategies and changes that align with business goals
- Provide tax advice to clients on business transactions and investments.
Manager (Vat/Sales Tax)
Aziz Zahid & Co (Tax Law Associates)
03.2004 - 08.2008
- Responsibilities Include: Sales Tax/Vat Compliance and Refund Claims
- Sales Tax Statutory Bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable Processing in relation to Sales Tax
- Accounts Receivable Processing in relation to Sales Tax
- Accounts Payable Invoice Generation and Management
- Accounts Receivable Invoice Generation and Management
- Regularly reviewed financial accounts to identify potential tax savings
- Assisted clients in Implementing effective record keeping systems for tax compliance
- Liaised with tax authorities during sales tax audits and other relevant matters
- Effective tax planning on Income tax/sales tax laws to facilitate clients
- Preparation of Income Tax Returns & Wealth Statements
- Following up on tax assessment and appeal proceedings up to appellate tribunals
- Compliance with statutory notices.
Trainee Tax Manager
Aziz Zahid & Co (Tax law Associates)
01.2000 - 09.2004
- Responsibilities Include: Maintained database systems to track and analyze financial and tax data
- Calculation and preparation of e-tax payment receipts
- Income Tax Return and Wealth Statement Preparation
- Liaised with tax authorities during sales tax audits and other relevant matters
- Effective tax planning on Income tax/sales tax laws to facilitate clients
- Preparation of Income Tax Returns & Wealth Statements
- Following up on tax assessment and appeal proceedings up to appellate tribunals
- Compliance with statutory notices.
Education
MBA - undefined
Cardiff Metropolitan University
03.2012 - undefined
B TEC Advanced Professional Diploma in Management - undefined
Oxford College of London
04.2011 - undefined
B. Com (Bachelor of Commerce) - undefined
University of The Punjab
01.2004 - undefined
MBA -
Ilia State University
03.2019 - 05.2022
Skills
Sales Tax (Vat) Compliance - Expert
Income Tax Compliance - Expert
Preparation of Tax Returns - Expert
Taxation research mastery - Expert
Python Coding language knowledge - Skillful
Familiarity with data manipulation libraries (eg numpy, pandas, matplotlib) - Skillful
Probability and statistics with Python - Skillful
Microsoft Word - Skillful
Microsoft Excel (Regression Equations/Financial Analysis) - Skillful
Data Organization including indexing, filtering, grouping, aggregation, and nested lists - Skillful
Data Exploration - Skillful
Data Cleaning - Skillful
Machine Learning - Skillful
Proficient in Accounting Software (Peach Tree/Quickbook Pro) - Skillful
Property Tax - Expert
Withholding Tax - Expert
Financial analysis with Python and Excel - Expert
Wealth Reconciliation - Expert
Tax Strategy/Planning - Expert
Data analysis - Skillful
Research: Research design, layout, data collection, and analysis - Expert
Stakeholder Management for Businesses - Expert
Problem Solving/Analytical/Decision-Making Skills - Expert
Written and Verbal Communication - Expert
Affiliationsandcertifications
- Member: Lahore Tax Bar Association
- ITP: Certified Tax Practitioner (Federal Board of Revenue)
Languages
English
Urdu
Punjabi
Projects
Data Science Projects
Timeline
Brand Consultant
Excellence Enterprises
01.2022 - Current
MBA -
Ilia State University
03.2019 - 05.2022
MBA - undefined
Cardiff Metropolitan University
03.2012 - undefined
B TEC Advanced Professional Diploma in Management - undefined
Oxford College of London
04.2011 - undefined
Tax Specialist
The Strategist ( Self-Employed )
01.2008 - Current
Manager (Vat/Sales Tax)
Aziz Zahid & Co (Tax Law Associates)
03.2004 - 08.2008
B. Com (Bachelor of Commerce) - undefined
University of The Punjab
01.2004 - undefined
Trainee Tax Manager
Aziz Zahid & Co (Tax law Associates)
01.2000 - 09.2004
Tax Specialist/Data Analyst
The Strategist
9 2008 - Current
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