Ahmad Buttar

Certified in Accounting and Finance from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and holding a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and ACCA (cont.) with almost 6 years of experience in financial reporting, taxation, accounts payable/receivable, and IFRS compliance. Skilled in bookkeeping, financial planning, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Strong exposure to account preparation, closing of books, and financial statement analysis across Pakistan and KSA.

Finance Consultant at Wathiq Management Consulting Company (Secondee to DAN-PIF Company) (2025-03 – Present)

• Lead month-end closing, including AP accruals, expense cut-offs, reconciliations, prepaid adjustments, and IFRS-compliant reporting.
• Prepare monthly Management Accounts, including variance analysis, expense review, and financial performance reporting.
• Prepare Actual vs. Budgeted Cash Flow reports for management review, forecasting, and cash planning.
• Work extensively on Oracle Fusion (AP, GL, Procurement & Cash Management) covering P2P, vendor management, and three-way matching.
• Handle WHT, VAT compliance, and tax analysis, with coordination with external tax consultants.
• Maintain prepaid expense schedules, including amortization, monthly adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Ensure internal controls, policy compliance, and timely payments through coordination with Procurement, Finance, and Project teams.

Supervisory Senior at KPMG Taseer Hadi &Co. (2024-05 – 2025-02)

• Reviewed financial records to identify discrepancies and potential tax liabilities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and local tax.
• Prepare and reconcile financial statements for tax submission. Maintain complete audit documentation to meet legal requirements and support smooth audit procedures.
• Collaborated with external auditors to provide necessary reconciliations and documentation, ensuring timely and accurate year-end audits.
• Manage client relations by providing clear advice on tax and accounts. Simplify complex issues, respond to queries, and support decision-making.
• Lead a team of four by assigning tasks, mentoring, and ensuring teamwork. Maintain high standards and promote continuous learning in a fast-paced environment.

Senior Supervisor Accounts & Taxation at Zahid Jamil & Co. Chartered Accountants (2022-01 – 2024-05)

• Managed and oversaw daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local financial regulations.
• Led the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with IFRS and local accounting standards, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
• Coordinated and supervised a team of accountants, ensuring smooth workflow, adherence to deadlines, and effective problem-solving in all financial matters.
• Supervised bookkeeping function at the group level including stock reconciliations.
• Supported senior staff in budgeting and forecasting tasks for informed decision-making.
• Managed tax planning, preparation, and filing of corporate income tax, VAT/Sales Tax, and withholding tax, ensuring full compliance with local tax laws.

Accounts Associate at Zahid Jamil & Co. Chartered Accountants (2020-10 – 2022-01)

• Assisted in preparing and maintaining accurate financial statements under supervision.
• Performed regular bank reconciliations to ensure alignment between cashbook and bank statements.
• Supported account reconciliation tasks for suppliers, customers, and general ledger balances.
• Helped manage cash flow monitoring and assisted in processing accounts payable and receivable.
• Provided support in processing payroll and ensuring proper tax deductions from salaries.
• Contributed to preparing and filing tax returns and ensured basic compliance with tax laws.

CAF in Certified in Accounting and Finance – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (2020)

CPA in Certified Public Accountant – Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAP) (2025)

ACCA in Chartered Certified Accountants – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (2027)