Accountant/Indirect Taxation (VAT) experienced
Resume:
Numan Ali
Cell +971-**-*******
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I take up this letter as an opportunity to present myself as a potential candidate for a suitable position in your organization. My diversified and in-depth professional work experience at Grant Thornton -UAE, JS Investments Limited and Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman, Chartered Accountant -GT Pakistan (a member firm of Grant Thornton International) coupled with an outstanding track at both professional and academic studies has enabled me to envision myself as an asset for an organization as prestigious as yours. I am confident that I can contribute positively towards the organizational goals and pursue professional development and career growth.
Being a CA-Finalist (with two papers to qualify as Chartered Accountant) and Bachelors in Commerce as detailed in my enclosed resume, depicts my record of academic achievements and demonstrates attributes that make me a valuable employee. My professional strength includes the following areas:
• Indirect Taxation
• Direct Taxation
• Internal Audit
• Risk Assessment and internal control testing
In my current position as a Senior Consultant-VAT in Grant Thornton-UAE, my detailed responsibilities are prescribed in my enclosed resume.
While having been associated with JS Investments Limited (Listed with Pakistan Stock Exchange) as Manager Finance and Taxation, I was handling the Indirect and direct tax matters of the company including but not limited to filing of monthly and annual tax returns, communication of new tax provisions to the higher management and their impact on company’s business, advising on withholding tax provision as detailed in resume. Apart from this I have worked as Tax Supervisor in Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman with the responsibilities as detailed in resume.
I am currently seeking job prospects that commensurate with my Skills and work experience and which can provide me a competitive working environment coupled with opportunity for growth at the organization. Thank you for taking the time to consider my application and I would appreciate the opportunity to further discuss how I can best meet the needs and expectations of your organization. Kind regards:
Numan Ali
Encls: Resume
Numan Ali Arain
Contact No. +971**********
E-mail: *****.*****@*******.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To seek a challenging, developing and career oriented position, with the opportunity to utilize my capabilities in collective personal, organizational and social growth as a whole; and serve the organization with sincerity and professional commitment. PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Particulars of Qualification and Institute Year
Professional Accounting Affiliate-(A-608) 2017
Bachelor of Commerce – University of Karachi 2013
Chartered Accountancy Foundation & Intermediate 2010 Higher Secondary School Certificate 2005
Secondary School Certificate 2003
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – (July 2017 –to date)
Senior VAT Consultant Grant Thornton-United Arab Emirates Currently working with Grant Thornton-UAE as Senior VAT Consultant. Some of my major responsibilities include:
Review and monitor the adequacy of systems of clients, procedures and other relevant records to ensure compliance with VAT Regulations.
Reviewing of financial information of the clients to identify VAT touch-points and the potential VAT impact.
Mapping business areas and processes of the clients which are likely to require structural changes to comply with VAT requirements.
Reviewing related party transactions for the clients to identify potential VAT leakage areas.
Reviewing business processes involved in the 'supply chain' across all business processes of the clients and having discussions with selected team members involved in the 'supply chain' to identify VAT touch-points (such as, deemed supplies or items classified as blocked for VAT Input Tax recovery purposes) arising from any arrangements and their potential VAT impact.
Identifying any VAT efficiencies for the clients that can be achieved while remaining within the legal framework.
To keep abreast of current developments relating to VAT and other taxation issues in all jurisdictions of GCC.
To Prepare a comprehensive proposal for the potential clients. Major Clients: Major clients in my portfolio include as follows:
Takaful Emarat insurance (PSC)
Khazna data Centre limited
United Insurance Company PSC
The First group
Islamic Arab Insurance Company (Salama)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – (June -2015 to June 2017) Manager Finance and Taxation-JS Investment Limited During this period, I have been involved in assisting preparation of accounts and handling various tax matters related to Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 and Sales Tax Act,1990. Some of my major responsibilities include:
Assisting Chief Financial Officer in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual accounts.
Preparation of detailed performance reports of revenue centers of the company on monthly basis.
Working on financial budgets and forecast prepared on monthly basis.
Reviewing monthly bank reconciliations prepared by team.
Working on fixed assets schedule.
Application and Communication of new direct and indirect taxes provisions and rules after clarification from the tax advisor on new pronouncements and their applicability.
Preparing and filing monthly statement filing for direct and Indirect taxes.
Advising on applicability and rates related to withholding provisions.
Reviewing input claimed during the period.
Reviewing withholding of sales tax against registered and unregistered suppliers.
Preparing necessary information required for submission in response notices issued under different provisions of the Sales Tax including Assessment, Audit and monitoring notices.
Coordination with tax authorities regarding sales tax refund claims.
Ensuring tax withholding certificates from withholding agents are collected on timely basis.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – (May 2008 –June -2015)
Anjum Asim Shahid Rahman, Member firm of International (GT- International)
During the tenure of seven years with Grant Thornton Pakistan (GT Pakistan), I have worked under the supervision of various departmental experts. My experience comprised of the compulsory training period (3.5 years) and amplitude of employment. Departments, with which I have remained associated, representing my professional grooming and experience, are as follows:
Tax Advisory Services Department
Audit Assurance Services Department
Business Advisory and Special Assignments
TAX ADVISORY SERVICES DEPARTMENT-TAX SUPERVISOR (January 2014-June-2015) Tenure of 1.5 year in the Tax Advisory services Department has enriched me with ample of experience and insight both at the Departmental level and from purview of the Company. Job responsibilities in the capacity of Supervisor have included;
Application of newly announced tax provisions.
Preparing replies to notices and orders raised by Tax Authorities.
Appearing before Commissioner and Appellate authorities to discuss the client’s point of view as objected / challenged by department through notices.
Reviewing / preparing working of Quarterly Advance Tax.
Preparing and Filing of monthly, quarterly and annual statements under the Sales Tax Act.
Preparation of grounds of appeal and supporting documents for the appeal filing before the Appellate authorities.
Preparation of written arguments and searching of case laws for submission before Appellate authorities.
Major Clients: Major clients in my portfolio include as follows:
National Bank of Pakistan
Admajee Insurance Limited
Shangrila Private limited
BASF Pakistan Private limited
BASF Chemicals and polymers
KASB Securities
Elixir Securities
Trading Corporation of Pakistan
AUDIT ASSURANCE AND INTERNAL AUDIT-AUDIT SUPERVISOR (May 2008-Dec 2013) I have worked as being Audit Assistant up to the level of Audit Supervisor and have been engaged with various Statutory Audit, Internal Audit engagements and Special assignments in respect of public listed / non-listed companies and private limited companies of diversified economic sectors. Some of my key responsibilities have included:
Job planning and supervision, including close liaison with client's management;
Conducting business and audit risk assessment through client meetings, industry- specific research, market analysis and cumulative audit knowledge;
Ensuring compliance of International Accounting Standards (IAS), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Standards of Auditing (ISA)and Code of Ethics issued by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) as adopted by the ICAP;
Assisting clients in preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with the financial reporting framework applicable in and directives of relevant regulatory authorities;
Evaluating system of internal control and risk management procedures, identifying control weaknesses and suggesting appropriate best practices to client management and /or those charged with governance;
Statutory and Internal Audit Assignments
During the tenure, I have been engaged with various industries. Few of the clienteles were as follows:
Statutory Audit Assignment
- National Bank of Pakistan
- Ismail Industries Limited
- State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan
- Hascol Pvt Limited
- BASF Funds
Internal Audit Assignment
- Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited
- Lakson Investments Limited (Asset Management Company) & Related Funds
- UBL Insurers Limited
- PICIC Asset Management Company and its funds
- Standard Chartered Leasing Limited
PROFESSIONAL COURSES & IT PROFICIENCY
- Attended the following professional development programs and training workshops conducted by GT Pakistan:
Audit of the Financial Statements of Banks in Pakistan;
Training for Horizon (GT Audit Methodology) & Voyager 3.0 (auditing software);
The Structure, Policies& Procedures and Professional ethics of the firm.
- Completed 90-hour Course of Computer Practical Training (CCPT) recommended by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.
- Completed 90-hour Course of Presentation Skills Training (PSTC) recommended by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Word and MS Excel.
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Secured 3rd position in inter firm presentation skills competition organized by ICAP.
Participated in general knowledge quiz competitions.
Cricket.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Father Name: Shoukat Ali
Marital status: Single
Date of birth: June 08, 1988
C.N.I.C. No. 41306-6406767-3
Nationality : Pakistani
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