Muhammad Ali

About

Experience

1. Assistant Manager Finance and TaxJul 2026 – Present

   • Manage day-to-day finance and taxation operations while ensuring compliance with applicable

   accounting standards and tax regulations.

   • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to support management decision

   making.

   • Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing

   processes.

   • Ensure timely compliance with Sales Tax, Income Tax, and other statutory filing requirements.

   • Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities during audits and

   assessments.

   • Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow to support efficient working

   capital management.

   • Prepare tax workings, reconcile tax ledgers, and assist in handling notices, assessments, and

   refunds.

   • Support budgeting, financial planning, variance analysis, and cost monitoring initiatives.

   Strengthen internal controls and recommend process improvements to enhance operational

   efficiency.

   • Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and

   regulatory compliance.

2. Senior Audit AssociateJan 2023 – Jun 2026

   • Successfully completed 21 engagements across multiple service lines — 16 external audit, 3

   internal audit, and 2 accounting services assignments — spanning FMCG, Manufacturing,

   Textile, Energy, Automobile, and Commercial sectors.

   • Led 11 engagements in a team lead capacity — 9 external audit and 2 internal audit — directing

   teams of 4–8 members while ensuring timely delivery and compliance with ISA and IFRS

   requirements.

   • Prepared income tax computations for multiple clients in accordance with the Income Tax

   Ordinance, 2001, ensuring accurate determination of taxable income and applicable tax

   liabilities.

   • Reviewed and reconciled withholding tax (WHT) deductions across client accounts to ensure

   compliance with FBR requirements and applicable tax rates.

   • Identified potential risks and designed tailored audit procedures to mitigate them, ensuring

   thorough coverage of all critical business functions.

   Managed audit engagements for large organizations, including entities with multi-billion revenue

   operations, while maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics requirements.

   • Performed financial analysis to identify discrepancies in accounting data and create detailed

   reports documenting findings.

   • Prepared and finalized financial statements for multiple audit clients in accordance with

   applicable accounting standards.

   • Identified control deficiencies and provided recommendations to strengthen governance,

   compliance, and operational efficiency.

3. AccountantFeb 2022 – Jan 2023

   • Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify potential discrepancies.
   • Analyzed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
   • Ensured compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
   • Assisted management in accounting, taxation, and financial decision-making matters.
   • Participated in special projects related to process improvement initiatives.
   • Trained staff on accounting systems and financial procedures.
4. Accounting AssistantMay 2017 – Nov 2018

   • Supported full-cycle accounting operations including financial statement preparation, general

   ledger maintenance, payroll adjustments, and accounts payable reconciliation.

   • Coordinated with internal departments to resolve financial discrepancies and respond to

   reporting inquiries in a timely manner.

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Education

• Chartered AccountantICAPIn progress