Experience

UHY James - Audit l Tax l Advisory l Risk l Technology

• United Arab Emirates
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tax Associate

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates



Baker Tilly Middle East

• United Arab Emirates
• Accounting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Tax Associate

  • Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Prepared and submitted UAE VAT Returns on a regular basis in compliance with FTA regulations. • Advised clients on VAT-related matters, including registration, compliance, and planning. • Assisted clients in obtaining VAT refunds from the FTA by preparing and submitting refund applications. • Correspondence with the FTA on behalf of clients to resolve any VAT-related issues or disputes. • Conducted VAT reviews and audits for clients to ensure compliance with VAT… Show more • Prepared and submitted UAE VAT Returns on a regular basis in compliance with FTA regulations. • Advised clients on VAT-related matters, including registration, compliance, and planning. • Assisted clients in obtaining VAT refunds from the FTA by preparing and submitting refund applications. • Correspondence with the FTA on behalf of clients to resolve any VAT-related issues or disputes. • Conducted VAT reviews and audits for clients to ensure compliance with VAT regulations. • Successfully obtained VAT refunds totaling 4 million AED for clients. Show less



Premier Group of Companies, Islamabad

• Pakistan
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Manager - Accounts and Taxation

  • Feb 2021 - Jan 2022

  Islāmābād, Pakistan • Prepared information and explanation for submission to the Federal Board of Revenue, regarding amendment assessments u/s 122 and reconciliation of income tax withholding u/r 44. • Assisted Company's tax consultant in income tax and sales tax / VAT audits initiated by the Federal Board of Revenue. • Replied to various show cause notices as issued by Federal and Provincial tax authorities. • Prepared and finalized income tax return for the tax year 2021 with assistance from tax… Show more • Prepared information and explanation for submission to the Federal Board of Revenue, regarding amendment assessments u/s 122 and reconciliation of income tax withholding u/r 44. • Assisted Company's tax consultant in income tax and sales tax / VAT audits initiated by the Federal Board of Revenue. • Replied to various show cause notices as issued by Federal and Provincial tax authorities. • Prepared and finalized income tax return for the tax year 2021 with assistance from tax consultant. • Assisted Manager in finalization of sales tax returns and withholding tax statements. • Engaged with the Federal Board of Revenue regarding Income tax and VAT/Sales tax refunds and was successful in adjusting those refunds with subsequent demand. • Calculated and Reviewed invoicing requirements related to taxation i.e., VAT/Sales tax and withholding tax rates applicability. • Assisted Company's tax consultants in hearings before Commissioner (Appeals) and Appellate Tribunal. • Prepared advance tax calculations u/s 147 to submit before Commissioner in each quarter. • Applied for exemption certificates u/s 159 along with section 153 and this has saved each year approx. 15 million rupees of Company. Show less



Zulfiqar Ahmad & Co. Chartered Accountants

• Pakistan
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Executive - Tax & Legal Services

  • Aug 2018 - Jan 2021

  Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan • Worked with some of the very prestigious and largest clients including Fortune 500 and corporate companies. • Supervised and Reviewed tax compliance work performed by junior staff. • Reviewed and analyzed client data and accurately prepared income tax returns for individuals and corporate clients. • Researched, analyzed and opined on complex matters of tax laws, rules and regulations in light of past industrial practices and precedents including suggestions for tax-efficient business… Show more • Worked with some of the very prestigious and largest clients including Fortune 500 and corporate companies. • Supervised and Reviewed tax compliance work performed by junior staff. • Reviewed and analyzed client data and accurately prepared income tax returns for individuals and corporate clients. • Researched, analyzed and opined on complex matters of tax laws, rules and regulations in light of past industrial practices and precedents including suggestions for tax-efficient business models for real estate projects. • Analyzed and commented on various Federal and Provincial Finance Acts and shared them with clients on a timely basis. • Represented Clients in hearings before Appellate Authorities and in the majority of cases, orders are received in favour of Clients. • Drafted written replies and prepared information for submission to tax authorities, regarding amendment assessments u/s 122 and reconciliation of income tax withholding u/r 44 for various large corporate clients. • Prepared information and explanations in income tax and VAT/Sales tax audits initiated by tax authorities against various large corporate clients. • Responded to Show Cause Notices issued by Federal and Provincial tax authorities to various large corporate clients. • Prepared and submitted VAT/Sales tax returns for 10 months and income tax withholding statements for 4 quarters of large corporate clients. • Engaged and followed up with tax authorities regarding VAT/Sales tax refunds (including clearing of deferred input tax) for some of the largest footwear and textile corporate clients. • Prepared and submitted advance tax calculations u/s 147 along with written replies for various clients. • Applied for exemption certificates u/s 159 along with sections 151/153 for various clients. • Performed various other tasks i.e., Approvals of provident funds and not-for-profit organizations from the tax authority, Revision of tax returns, VAT/Sales tax de-registration and CPR corrections. Show less



ShineWing Hameed Chaudhri & Co., Chartered Accountants

• Pakistan
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive - Audit & Assurance Services

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan • Performed statutory audit of various sections of income statement such as sales, cost of sales, operating expenses, salaries and wages. • Performed statutory audit of certain areas within balance sheet sections such as fixed assets, intangibles, debtors, stock counts, cash & bank and creditors. • Performed statutory audits of large corporate entities such as manufacturing concerns (sugar and textile sector), brokerage houses and insurance companies including Public interest… Show more • Performed statutory audit of various sections of income statement such as sales, cost of sales, operating expenses, salaries and wages. • Performed statutory audit of certain areas within balance sheet sections such as fixed assets, intangibles, debtors, stock counts, cash & bank and creditors. • Performed statutory audits of large corporate entities such as manufacturing concerns (sugar and textile sector), brokerage houses and insurance companies including Public interest entities. • Worked on and efficiently completed around 10 statutory audit assignments in one year including 2 public interest entities with a large magnitude of work. • Performed audit procedures to ensure that entities are compliant with current legislation and best practices. • Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations. • Prepared working papers according to the firm's standard, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings. • Proofread audit reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy. Show less