As an experienced Tax Manager with seven years in Saudi Arabia, I have effectively navigated the complexities of the Saudi tax system, offering expert guidance to organizations operating within the region. Ability to understand and review legal contractsIn my role at Arkad Group all aspects of tax management, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. I developed and implemented tax strategies tailored to the local business environment, effectively optimizing tax positions and… Show more As an experienced Tax Manager with seven years in Saudi Arabia, I have effectively navigated the complexities of the Saudi tax system, offering expert guidance to organizations operating within the region. Ability to understand and review legal contractsIn my role at Arkad Group all aspects of tax management, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. I developed and implemented tax strategies tailored to the local business environment, effectively optimizing tax positions and minimizing liabilities for the organization.Job ResponsibilitiesManage AuditsFull assistance in Financial ReportingManage the timely submission of monthly VAT Returns, Yearly Zakat Return & Monthly Withholding Tax Statements Manage compliance activities in line with VAT laws and regulations to minimize tax risk & exposure Monitor the quality of the data/reports prepared internally Act as the central point of contact with external tax consultants for ZAKAT compliance activities The full responsibility of the Withholding Taxes Identify system issues and opportunities to continuously improve the VAT compliance processes Provide training to the responsible teams/stakeholders where necessary Act as the central point of contact for VAT related queries from the business and support functionsFollow-up on and review the monthly VAT reconciliations for the VAT accounts Lead and manage VAT audits & Lead VAT implementation Monitor and implement VAT legislation changes, Full responsibility of the VAT return processAdvising on cross-border transactions with an emphasis on permanent establishment risks, withholding tax implications, registration requirements and availability of treaty relief Show less

Manage assessments and audit related to tax matters of Outreach (Pvt) Ltd, leading the tax of the Company looking after both direct & indirect tax matters, Petroleum Regulatory Reporting & Compliance. Responsible for providing Tax (VAT & Income Tax), IFEM (Inter Freight Equalization Margin), PL (Petroleum Levy), Petroleum Pricing, offer comprehensive support to discharge fiscal liabilities, ensure compliance and device strategy to reduce overall tax exposure for business

My Eight Year experience at the Total Parco Pakistan Ltd. & Total Parco Marketing Ltd. (Formerly Chevron) has afforded me tremendous insight into Direct & Indirect Taxes, Transfer Pricing, IFEM (Inter Freight Equalization Margin), Petroleum Levy, Petroleum Pricing, Managing the month-end closing process, Preparation of financial statements, Petroleum Inventory Reconciliations & Regulatory Reporting. Ensuring compliance of the Group with international tax reporting requirements, including… Show more My Eight Year experience at the Total Parco Pakistan Ltd. & Total Parco Marketing Ltd. (Formerly Chevron) has afforded me tremendous insight into Direct & Indirect Taxes, Transfer Pricing, IFEM (Inter Freight Equalization Margin), Petroleum Levy, Petroleum Pricing, Managing the month-end closing process, Preparation of financial statements, Petroleum Inventory Reconciliations & Regulatory Reporting. Ensuring compliance of the Group with international tax reporting requirements, including transfer pricing. Responsible for the daily, monthly, quarterly, half-year and year-end corporate accounting and tax compliance & reporting processes as well as for local treasury/banking/payment operations. Accountable for production of accurate, timely and consistent monthly accounts, quarterly forecast, annual budget, management reports, annual/semi-annual financial statements, and other reports for assigned entities in close collaboration with local accounting and tax services providers. VAT tax compliance by ensuring accurate and timely submission of tax returns and resolving any related tax audit mattersFor tax transparency reports by ensuring quality and consistency of the timely and accurate information to be filed in these reports; and for tax reporting by assisting with monthly tax consolidation for Corporate entities.The wide range of skills and exposure gained at Total, broadened my exposure to the inner workings of the Petroleum Industry where I have represented Total in OGRA, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Resources, OCAC, SECP & Federal Board of Revenue. This has also led me to evaluate and manage the risk present while doing business in Pakistan in both medium and large level organizations. Managed monthly and annual closing and Financial reporting processes in SAP including bank and supplier reconciliations. Show less

Responsibilities:Managed VAT refund and ensured timely reimbursements.Handled VAT-related assignments: tax reviews, VAT audits, and departmental audits.Provided consultancy on VAT compliance and optimization.Represented clients in VAT-related matters before tax authorities.