A professional accountant currently working as an auditor with more than 3.5 years of experience in the field of External Audit and Tax related matters. During these years I have been involved in the Audit and Tax of various companies, I am currently looking for a challenging role in a prestigious organization, where I can contribute my experience that can be beneficial for the organization.

I have been working as a Senior Audit & Tax Associate at Naveed Zafar Ashfaq Jaffery & Co. since December 2015 which is one of the premier firm Chartered Accountants and Consultants in Pakistan.

I am a CAF (Certificate in Accounting and Finance) qualified and CA (Final) student of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

During my association with NZAJ I have also worked in the Audit, Tax and advisory department and have carried out the following tasks;

• Plan, lead and execute external audits and other assurance services as per professional requirements and in accordance with International Standards on Auditing.
• Ensure that entity’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards/International Accounting Standards and are in compliance with the requirements of Companies Act, 2017.
• Drafting of audit reports, cover letter to the Board of Directors, agreed upon reports and management letters etc. highlighting internal control weaknesses, non-compliances with laws & regulations and recommendations to overcome weaknesses.
• Supervising, coordinating and appraising of work of junior staff on audit methodology and practicalities in auditing and accounting.
• Assess business risks, corporate governance, internal control environment, effectiveness of design and operations of internal controls.

During my articles i have been Deputed as a Tax Supervisor at Future Developments Holdings (Private) Limited (Capital Smart City, a project of FDHL association with HRL).

During this time i had an opportunity of being involved in various special nature of tax matters. This exposure to a wide spectrum of clients with a variety of work experience has provided me with an in-depth view of the key business processes

• Understanding of tax legislation of Pakistan especially Income Tax, Sales Tax, Provincial Sales Tax, Federal Excise duty and other local tax laws.
• Tax compliances, filling of returns, statements and submission, responses to Tax Notices & hearing of tax cases.
• Providing advice to clients on compliance of tax rules & regulations.
• Understanding of Corporate services such as SECP matters, incorporation, Forms filling and other compliance issues.