Arslan Saleem

- Collaborate with the Head of Department to develop and execute effective corporate tax planning strategies, enhancing financial efficiency.

-  Manage tax audits conducted by Federal and Provincial tax authorities.

-  Coordinate with tax consultants and legal advisors to successfully navigate tax appeals before appellate tribunal, and higher courts.

-  Ensure compliance with all tax laws and timely submission of all tax returns of group companies including sales tax (VAT) returns, income tax returns and withholding tax statements (WHT).

-  Liaise with government departments on tax notices, audits and assessments.

-  Coordinate with external auditors to address and resolve queries related to tax reconciliations and tax provisions.

-  Ensure maintenance of tax records as per tax requirements.

-  Prepared monthly managements accounts and ad-hoc financial reports.

-  Managed the group’s entire tax compliance function including income tax, sales tax (VAT) and withholding taxes.

-  Developed SOPs and internal controls systems to ensure tax compliance across group companies, improved governance and manage risks in most efficient manner.

-  Assisted line manager for corporate and personal tax planning.

-  Coordinated and responded to tax audits conducted by Federal and Provincial tax authorities.

-  Worked with tax consultants and legal counsel in contest tax appeals, ensuring effective outcomes before CIR(A), ATIR and High Courts.

-  Ensured timely submission of all tax returns of group companies and directors.

-  Managed the end-to-end process of sales tax refund claims, achieving successful encashment of over 90% of filed refunds, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and minimizing delays.

-  Coordinated with external auditors to address and resolve queries related to tax reconciliations and tax provisions, ensuring accuracy and compliance during audits.

- Spearheaded the financial reporting process, guaranteeing adherence to IFRS and IAS standards.

- Oversaw the complete accounting cycle, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS), and payroll management.

- Developed and delivered monthly management and ad-hoc reports for in-depth analysis and informed decision-making.

- Crafted and managed annual budgets and forecasts, aligning financial plans with the company's strategic objectives while collaborating with department heads. 

- Managed cash flow and ensured efficient functioning of treasury operations.

-  Maintained strong banking relationships, handling LCs, EIFs, import payments and leasing activities.

-  Handled sales tax and income tax compliance activities and ensured timely tax returns filling.

-  Oversaw monthly supplier & customers reconciliations, ensuring payments were made as per credit terms.

-  Led the annual audit process, ensuring smooth coordination with external auditors and timely completion.

-  Ensured the timely preparation of payroll for Head Office and operational Units.

-  Supported the preparation of annual financial statements, enhancing accuracy and compliance.

-  Efficiently prepared and filed sales tax, income tax returns, and withholding statements, ensuring timely submissions.

-  Collaborated with tax advisors to address and resolve tax show-cause notices, mitigating potential liabilities.

-  Developed detailed budgets and profit and loss statements for retail shops, driving financial accountability.

-  Monitored and analyzed retail shop expenses against approved budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities.

-  Created comprehensive sales and expense analyses using Microsoft Power BI and pivot tables, providing actionable insights for management.

-  Led the statutory audit process, ensuring seamless coordination and adherence to regulatory requirements.

-  Streamlined daily accounting operations, enhancing efficiency in journal entries, cash flow management, and bank reconciliations.

-  Assisted in month-end closings, contributing to accurate and timely financial statement preparation.

-  Supervised monthly customer reconciliations, ensuring adherence to credit terms and generating detailed receivable aging reports.

-  Managed daily cash transactions, effectively balancing cash registers and petty cash handling.

-  Prepared comprehensive bank reconciliation statements and cash invoice reconciliation statements, ensuring financial accuracy and integrity.

-  Gained hands-on experience in auditing diverse organizations.

-  Developed a strong understanding of external audit processes and methodologies.

-  Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

-  Enhanced analytical skills by evaluating financial statements and identifying discrepancies.

-  Contributed to the preparation of audit reports, providing insights for financial improvements.

- Strengthened communication skills through client interactions and presenting