CV - Shahid Arshad

Muhammad Shahid Arshad

House no. 80, TakbeerBlock, Bahria Town,Lahore, Pakistan.

Cell +92 – 333 – [email protected]

Dear Sir / Madam

Subject: Résumé – Muhammad Shahid Arshad

This letter is to introduce myself for an available position in your organization. My diversified and in-depthprofessional work experience at KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co., Chartered Accountants (a member firm of

network) and KPMG Lower Gulf Limited, UAE (a member firm of network) has enabled meto present myself as a potential candidate for a suitable position in an organization that can fulfil myneed for incessant professional development and provide an opportunity for career growth.

Grown up in a small town of Bahawalpur (Punjab), I obtained my preliminary education from town school andcollege. With an outstanding academic background and unique working exposure, I have been consistentlyproviding professional services, which prove my determination and demonstrates my unyielding commitmentto work hard for the accomplishment of my goals. I offer a good blend of professional experience,requisite knowledge and skills to become a vital member of your organization. Presently, I am working as anAudit Senior in KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co., Chartered Accountants (a member firm of network)since December 2012.

I am currently seeking job prospects that commensurate with my qualification and work experience. I wouldwelcome the opportunity to further discuss how I can best meet the needs and expectations of yourorganization.

Kind regards

Muhammad Shahid Arshad

Enclosed: Résumé

MUHAMMAD SHAHID ARSHADLahore, PakistanPH: +92-333-8800121Email: [email protected]: 26

OBJECTIVE:

A highly challenging position in an organization of excellent repute offering prospects of intellectual andcreative growth in exchange of professional commitment.

CAREER PROFILE:

Affiliate of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP). More than 3.5 years of experience with KPMG, one of the big4 Audit Firms. Five months International experience of working in KPMG Lower Gulf UAE (January 2016-May 2016). Expertise in financial and management reporting, annual budgetary control, financial analysis, taxation and

corporate compliances, bookkeeping. Developing & implementing internal controls, tax planning, staff training, supervision and mentoring. Overall responsibility for performing general accounting functions, including operation of the general ledger

system, journal entries, bank & other reconciliations and month-end close work. Excellent Interpersonal skills, outstanding problem solving and decision making skills. Currently working as a Senior Audit & Assurance Associate in KPMG Pakistan. Worked in an educational institute as Teacher Assistant and Junior Editor at “Khabrain group of Newspaper

in 2012 & 2007-08 respectively.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:

CA-Finalist Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)

CSDC Communication Skills Development Course (6 Months)

PCSC-II Presentation and Communication Skills Course (ICAP)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:

B.Com in Accounting & Finance Bachelor of Commerce in Applied Accounting & Finance from(Islamia University Bahawalpur, Pakistan)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Designation/Period Organisation

Senior Audit Associate KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co. Chartered Accountants(Audit, Tax & Advisory) A member firm of “KPMG International”December 2012 to December 2015

Senior Auditor KPMG Lower Gulf Limited, Abu Dhabi, UAE(Audit & Advisory) A member firm of “KPMG International”January 2016 – May 2016

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting directly to the Partner/Manager, I am/was responsible for;

Audit and Consultancy:

Planning and scheduling the audit engagements. Reviewing accounting and internal control. Assessment of control risk. Reviewing compliance of legal and financial reporting framework. Supervision of staff engaged in audit assigned. Identifying audit findings and control weaknesses. Preparation and review of audit documentation in accordance with KPMG Audit Manual (KAM). Check that the financial statements being audited are prepared in accordance with IFRS and local laws

where applicable. Conducting audits of the KPMG clients in accordance with the International Auditing Standards and

review and finalization of Periodical Financial Statements (P& L Statements, Balance Sheet, & CashFlows).

Conducting stock audits, System flow audits etc. Part of team assisting the clients in establishment of Accounting Policies, Procedures and information

flow Specifications in the Organization. Assisting and conducting internal audits, ratios analysis and review of books of accounts etc.

Taxation:

Advising on various queries raised by the clients in respect of their tax planning. Preparation monthly, quarterly and annual withholding tax statements. Coordinating for the income tax/sales tax refunds under the provisions of the tax laws. On behalf of clients, responding to various notices received from FBR, filing of appeals and attending

hearings before Appellate Authorities Preparation and filing of income tax and sales tax returns and other statutory statements as per Income

Tax Ordinance, 2001 and Sales Tax Act, 1990. Employees’ salaries tax computation, payroll and payable management. Working for deferred tax asset/liability.

Due Diligence:

Review of income tax returns and assessment/appellate orders Preparation of current tax position Computation of expected tax exposure of the target company.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Tax Refund (PKR 380 Million): Painstakingly dealt with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure majortax refund of major clients.

Successful completion: Have successfully completed the most risky client of the KPMG office.

PORTFOLIO OF CLIENTS

My portfolio includes multinational and national organizations relating to manufacturing, financial, service,real estate and public sector entities in KPMG Pakistan. The most significant corporate clients that contributedto my professional growth include:

Ghani GlassLimited

Half YearlyReview 2014,Annual audit

2015

This Company is Pakistan’s leading float glass & container glass supplier. Company owns threeproduction facilities in Karachi, Hattar and Sheikhupura and controls more than 60% of the floatglass market and above 90% of container glass market in Pakistan. I was involved in thestatutory annual audit as a team leader. My core responsibilities during the audit were to:

Audit the revenue, receivables and taxation functions of the company; Assist the client in preparation of financial statements in accordance with International

Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the guidelines issued by the Securities andExchange Commission of Pakistan; and

Coordinate with the client and review the work performed by other members of the auditteam.

Preparing eaudit (KPMG audit software), get it reviewed from manager/partner andfinalize the assignment after partner review

SystemsLimited

Annual audit 2015

This company is one of the pioneer companies in Information Technology in Pakistan andproviding software development, data entry, data management and system implementationfacilities throughout Pakistan. I was involved in the statutory annual audit as a team member.My core responsibilities were to:

Audit the sales tax on revenue & purchases, receivables and other taxation functions ofthe company;

Assist the client in the preparation of financial statements in accordance withInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the guidelines issued by theSecurities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.


First CapitalSecurities

CorporationLimited

Interim review2014, AnnualAudit 2015

First capital Securities Corporation Limited is Pakistan’s oldest and foremost brokerage houseregistered in Karachi & Lahore Stock exchanges (now Pakistan Stock Exchange). Companyholds diversified investment portfolio in & outside Pakistan. Some of the wholly ownedcompanies are First Capital Investment Limited, First Capital Equities Limited & FirstConstruction Limited. Media Times Limited and Pace Pakistan are associate companies. I wasinvolved in the statutory annual audit as a team leader. My core responsibilities during the auditwere to:

Audit the Investments appearing in P&L, OCI and statement of financial position,receivables and taxation functions of the company;

Assist the client in preparation of Consolidated financial statements in accordance withInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the guidelines issued by theSecurities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan; and

Coordinate with the client and review the work performed by other members of the auditteam.


Agthia Group(Grand Mills

PJSC & Al-AinFood and

beverages)(UAE)

Annual audit2015, Quarterreview 2016

The company is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). Its majority shareholder,SENAAT (General Holding Corporation), an Abu Dhabi Government-owned company, owns a51 percent share. Company involved in two main business lines i.e. agri-based products likeanimal feed, floor etc. and consumer based products like water, juices, yogurt etc. I was involvedin the statutory annual audit and first quarter as a Job In-charge. My core responsibilities duringthe audit were to:

Audit of revenue, fixed assets, receivables/payables & government subsidy of group ofcompanies under Agthia management with in given timelines;

Assist the client in the preparation of financial statements in accordance withInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the guidelines issued by theUAE Government in Federal law 2015; and

Preparation of eaudit (KPMG audit software), get it reviewed from manager/partner andfinalize the assignment after partner review

Al-NasserGroup (UAE)Annual audit

2015

Al-Nasser Group established in 1977 and now exploring almost all fields of business especiallysteel industry, capital market investments, hospitality and real estate. Al-Nasser properties, Al-Nasser Holdings, Emirates Steel Establishment, Federal switchgear Limited & Liwa Suites aresome major ventures under the management of Al-Nasser Group. I was involved in the statutoryannual audit as a Job In-charge in all above mentioned companies. My core responsibilitiesduring the audit were to:

Audit all the field work of each company with in given timelines; Assist the client in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the guidelines issued by theUAE Government in Federal law 2015; and


ALE Middle EastLLC (UAE)

Annual Audit 31March 2016

ALE is one of the world’s leading international heavy transport and installation contractors witha global network of operating centres and a large fleet of heavy cranes, specialist transport andinstallation equipment. The Company provides engineering, heavy lifting, transportation,installation, ballasting, jacking, skidding and weighing services across the world. I was involvedin the statutory annual audit as Job In-charge. My core responsibilities during the audit were to:

Audit all the field work of the company with in given timelines; Assist the client in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the guidelines issued by theUAE Government in Federal law 2015; and


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY:

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Word, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint; Completed 90-hour Course of Computer Practical Training (CCPT) recommended by the Institute of

Chartered Accountants of Pakistan; Attended various in-house workshops & training sessions on the subject of KPMG Audit Methodology; and Passed various E-learns (internal tests) as devised by KPMG for its audit and advisory personnel.

REFERENCES:

Will be furnished on demand.

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