Waqas Ahmed is seeking a position that utilizes his skills in financial reporting, taxation, corporate compliance, and auditing developed during his 3.5 years of experience as an audit senior. He is a CA Finalist with experience conducting statutory audits, assurance services, and taxation advisory for clients in various industries including manufacturing, dairy, textiles, and construction. Waqas is proficient in IFRS, IAS, ISAs, and has expertise in income tax and sales tax compliance, exemption applications, and statutory filing in Pakistan.
1. WAQAS AHMED
Dear Sir / Madam,
I am pleased to furnish my CV with this application. I understand that your company has a policy to hire the
quality professionals and facilitate them to provide the highest level of service to the customers. I believe that
my skills developed in Financial Reporting, Taxation, Corporate Compliances and Auditing could benefit
your organization.
I am a CA Finalist from Institute of Chartered accountants of Pakistan and currently serving as an audit senior
in Tariq Abdul Ghani Maqbool & Co. Chartered Accountants, Lahore (A member firm of Geneva Group
International).
With TAGM & CO. from 2012 to Present, I have got diversified experience in all areas of statutory, external
audits and other assurance services and taxation and corporate advisory services in different sectors,
primarily manufacturing, construction, service, dairy and NPOs.
I am experienced in the financial reporting and accounting of a company’s financial statements and their
audits in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) / International Accounting
Standards (IAS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) respectively and taxation and corporate
matters.
My CV is enclosed herewith for your kind consideration; it speaks more about my experience and personality.
I am looking forward to receive your reply.
Kind Regards,
WAQAS AHMED
Cell: +92 321 5213839
Email: vakasahmed@outlook.com
2. WAQAS AHMED
Cell No: +92 321 5213839
E-mail: vakasahmed@outlook.com
Address: 92F, Flat # 2, Ismail Center,
Gulberg III, Lahore.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
A highly motivated and results driven Accountant with professional qualifications of Chartered Accountancy and
more than 3.5 years of diversified work experience in the fields of Accounts, Finance, Auditing and Taxation.
Have the ability to handle complex assignments effectively and possesses the confidence to perform as part of a
team and independently as well. Eager to Learn and Gain new experiences.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
► Father Name: Talib Hussain ► Religion: Islam
► Date of Birth: 01 March 1989 ► ID Card #: 34102-0384815-9
► Domicile: Gujranwala ► Marital Status: Single
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Certification Year of Passing / Progress
► Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, Pakistan
CA Inter
September 2012
► Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, Pakistan
CA Finalist
BMG Pass
BASIC ACADEMICS
► University of the Punjab
Bachelor of Science – (2007-2008) - Division: 2nd
► Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Gujranwala
F.SC - Pre Engineering (2004 - 2006) – Division: 1st
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
► Assurance Services
► International Accounting Services (IASs)
► International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRSs)
► International Standards on Auditing (ISAs)
► Taxation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
I am articulated from Tariq Abdul Ghani Maqbool & Co. (a member firm of Geneva Group International), in this tenure; I
spent period of about one year in Consultancy Department (Tax and Corporate Services) and rest of the period (2.5
years) in Audit Department. During that time I have learnt and mastered my skills in Tax compliance of Income tax and
Sales tax and correspondence with regulatory departments FBR and SECP for their time to time requirement, full scope
audit to forensic audits, risk advisory services, limited compliance reviews, agreed upon procedures, special
certifications in accordance with the regulatory requirements etc. In my career with TAGM & Co. I remained a key
person in finalization of major audits assignments.
3. I gained experience in carrying out audit of entities operating in diversified sectors including:
MANUFACTURING
Pakistan Engineering Company Ltd. Punjab Oil Mills Ltd. City Steel UAE Mills Pvt. Ltd.
Innovative Concrete Product Pvt. Ltd. Fabcon Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Atta Cables Pvt. Ltd.
Atta Metals Pvt. Ltd. Synergy Electrik Pvt. Ltd.
DAIRY AND MILK FOOD
Adams Milk Foods Pvt. Ltd. Millac Foods Pvt. Ltd. Everfresh Farms Pvt. Ltd.
TEXTILE
Pak Panther Spinning Mills Ltd. Colony Textile Ltd. Bhimra Textile Pvt. Ltd.
CONSTRUCTION
Habib Construction Services Pvt. Ltd. Fabcon Civil Works Pvt. Ltd.
TELECOMMUNICATION AND INTERNET SERVICES
UCE Telecom Pvt. Ltd. Nexlinx Net Work Pvt. Ltd. Telenex Pvt. Ltd.
Synergy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
DEALERSHIP
Autotechnik Private Limited (Importer of Porsche vehicles)
NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Alliance Francaise De Lahore Jinnah Welfare Trust Bergaidier Sahib Dad Trust
My roles and responsibilities included:
External Audits:
► Obtaining a thorough understanding of the nature of client’s business, the business and regulatory environment
in which it operates, key performance indicators and understanding of its major business processes.
► Overall planning of audits, conducting initial planning meetings with clients to understand & co-develop
expectations and designing audit strategies in consultation with the Engagement Partner, after assessing the
underlying audit risks in the light of the assessment of the client’s overall control environment.
► Assessment of the operating effectiveness of internal controls by testing key controls over the accounting and
business processes as well as detailed testing of significant account balances and transactions.
► Ensuring that entity’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards / International Accounting Standards and are in compliance with the local laws & regulations.
► Executing external audits in accordance with International Standards on Auditing.
► Drafting of audit reports, letter to the Board of Directors and highlighting internal control weaknesses, non-
compliances with laws & regulations and recommendations to overcome weaknesses.
► Computation of taxation, Workers Profit Participation Fund and Workers’ Welfare Fund as per applicable laws
and rules.
4. Taxation And Corporate Advisory:
My experience with TAGM & Co. has enabled me to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Taxation
(Direct & Indirect) environment of Pakistan and Tax Advisory to local investors. Being reflection of my expertise,
My taxation advisory to multiple clients encompasses;
► Participate in the whole cycle of filing the Income and Wealth tax returns to the concerned departments that
include preparation of tax computation and returns from the accounts and filling the returns with in time under
tight schedule.
► Prepared working for Notice under u/s 161 and submission with Tax Authorities.
► Application to Tax authorities for NTN & STRN.
► Prepared applications for exemption. Having complete knowledge of process of FBR to issue exemption
certificates.
► Timely preparation and e-filing of statutory withholding tax statements u/s 149 and 165.
► Preparation of sales tax return;
► Prepared and filed applications for the incorporation of companies including preparation of memorandum and
articles of association and other ancillary documents.
► Alteration in memorandum and articles of association.
► Filing of Form-A, Form-29, increase in share capital, change in location of registered office and other statutory
forms which have to be filed under The Companies Ordinance, 1984.
► Preparation of minutes of the meetings (Board’s Meetings & Shareholders’ Meetings)
► Registration of Trademarks and Logos.
SUMMARY OF KEY SOFT SKILLS
► Multi-tasking
► Pressure Handling
► Resource Management
► Leadership skills and decision making capability
► Team Player
► Flexibility / Adaptability
► Good Communication Skills
► Client Relationship Management
COMPUTER SKILLS
► Three months Computer Course and Practical Training ( CCPT – ICAP)
► Accounting Software – Quick books, B – Tech, Accu Soft and Microsoft dynamix
► Auditing Software - GAMx, Caseware, TAG Random, JE Testing Tool
LINGUISTIC SKILLS
► Ability to read, write and speak English and Urdu.
REFERENCES
► Malik Haroon Ahmad FCA Senior Partner TAGM & CO. Chartered Accountants
Email: haroon73@gmail.com
Tel: +92 333 4254944