Accountant Taxation, Financial Reporting & Compliance
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia +966 50 4148702 [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accountant with 8+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, general ledger management, tax
compliance, and reconciliations across the FMCG distribution sector in Pakistan. Strong background in monthly and
annual financial statement preparation, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, forecasting, and payroll review.
Working knowledge of ZATCA VAT regulations and Saudi tax compliance requirements. Proven track record of
ensuring 100% on-time regulatory filings and improving reconciliation accuracy. Seeking to apply financial accuracy
and process improvement skills within an organization in Saudi Arabia.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Financial Reporting & Financial Statement Preparation (Monthly, Quarterly, Annual)
• General Ledger Management, Bank Reconciliations & Month-End Closing
• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Management
• Tax Compliance: Sales Tax (VAT/GST) Returns, Withholding Tax Filing, FBR IRIS Portal
• ZATCA (Saudi Tax Authority) VAT Regulations & Saudi Tax Compliance
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis
• Payroll Processing & Review (300+ employees)
• Fixed Asset Register & Depreciation Management
• Inventory Accounting & Stock Reconciliation
• IFRS / IAS Compliant Reporting
• Accounting Software: Quick Books, Zoho Books, MS Excel, MS Word
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Manager – Accounts & Taxation Wali & Company Jul 2022 – May 2026
Member Firm of PND Group FMCG Distributor: Asian Foods Mayfair, Colgate-Palmolive Pakistan, Santex Products, Sateen Soft
Tissues, Packages Converter Ltd Pakistan
• Managed daily accounting operations and supervised a team of accounts staff
• Prepared and finalized monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including P&L, balance sheet, and cash
flow statement for senior management
• Reviewed and approved journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger postings prepared by team members
prior to finalization
• Monitored and implemented changes from FBR SROs, Finance Act amendments, and tax circulars to maintain full
regulatory compliance
• Managed end-to-end tax compliance including monthly sales tax (GST) and withholding tax filings with FBR,
achieving 100% on-time submission
• Prepared annual budgets and rolling forecasts, presenting variance analysis to senior management to support
decision-making
Senior Accountant Swift Marketing Feb 2019 – May 2022
FMCG Distributor: English Biscuit Manufacturers, Zil Ltd Pakistan
• Reviewed and finalized trial balance, P&L, and balance sheet ensuring compliance with company and regulatory
standards
• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS/IAS, ensuring accuracy and
timely submission to management
• Reviewed and approved general ledger reconciliations prepared by junior staff prior to finalization
• Supervised monthly bank reconciliations across 5 company accounts, resolving discrepancies within 2-3 business
days
• Maintained fixed asset register, calculating depreciation and ensuring accurate capitalization of assets
• Prepared monthly budgets and forecasts, tracking variances against actuals and reporting to senior management
• Oversaw payroll processing for 300+ employees, ensuring accurate deductions in line with Pakistani labor law
Junior Accountant Connect Marketing Jul 2017 – Dec 2018
FMCG Distributor: Lotte Kolson, Shangrila Foods Pvt Ltd Pakistan
• Recorded and maintained accurate financial transactions in company accounting software
• Maintained general ledger and posted accounting entries
• Processed day-to-day bookkeeping tasks including journal entries, invoicing, and expense recording
• Assisted in processing accounts payable and receivable, supporting timely vendor payments and customer
collections
• Built and maintained spreadsheets for tracking expenses, budgets, and financial summaries
• Assisted senior accountants with monthly bank and vendor reconciliations, identifying discrepancies for review
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
• CA Level 2 (Certificate in Accounting and Finance) – 4 Papers Cleared, Institute of Chartered Accountants of
Pakistan (ICAP)
• CA Level 1 (Assessment of Fundamental Competencies) – Cleared, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
(ICAP)
• B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce), University of the Punjab
LANGUAGES
English Urdu Learning Arabic