Zafar Shujaat

I am a SOCPA Associate Member and ACCA candidate with over 4 years of progressive experience in accounting, audit support, financial reporting, and tax compliance, supporting organizations across Testing & Certification, Automotive Trading, and Financial Research sectors.

My core expertise lies in full-cycle accounting, including general ledger management, journal entries, bank and account reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and month-end/year-end closing. I have hands-on experience preparing IFRS-compliant financial statements, management reports, cash flow statements, and audit-ready documentation.

I possess solid working knowledge of ZATCA VAT and Withholding Tax (WHT) compliance, including monthly VAT filing, tax reconciliations, and regulatory reporting, ensuring adherence to Saudi tax regulations and internal controls. I have actively supported internal and external audits, coordinating audit schedules, preparing PBC documentation, responding to auditor queries, and assisting in risk assessments and control reviews.

I am experienced in working within ERP and accounting systems, including SAP S/4HANA, Oracle E-Business Suite, QuickBooks, and Xero, and I leverage Advanced Excel and SQL to enhance reporting accuracy, automate processes, and improve data integrity. My background also includes process improvement and SOP development, contributing to efficient and compliant finance operations.

Currently based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I am fully Saudi-market ready with a transferable iqama (valid until December 2026) and a valid Saudi driving license. I bring a detail-oriented, analytical, and compliance-focused approach, combined with strong communication and coordination skills.

I am actively seeking opportunities as a General Accountant, Accountant, Senior Accountant, Finance Officer, Audit Assistant, or VAT / Tax Accountant, where I can add value through accuracy, compliance, audit readiness, and continuous process improvement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SGS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd. (Testing, Inspection, Certification & ISO Auditing)

Lahore, Pakistan

February 2024 – February 2025

• Managed full-cycle accounting: general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing.
• Prepared IFRS-compliant financial statements and maintained audit-ready documentation.
• Coordinated internal and external audits, including scheduling and liaison with auditors and clients.
• Assisted in internal control reviews, risk assessments, and compliance with ISO standards.
• Monitored accounts receivable, followed up on overdue balances, and resolved billing discrepancies.
• Streamlined Oracle-based reporting workflows, improving efficiency and data accuracy.
• Handled administrative tasks including visa processing for auditors, documentation management, and interdepartmental coordination.

Tanoli Autos (Automotive Trading, Retail & Services)

Abbottabad, Pakistan

July 2022 – December 2023

• Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, vendor payments, and bank reconciliations using QuickBooks and Excel.
• Prepared and filed monthly VAT and Withholding Tax returns per ZATCA regulations.
• Conducted monthly reconciliations of bank, supplier, inventory, and cash accounts.
• Prepared financial statements, MIS reports, cash flow statements, and aging reports for management.
• Supported audit preparation by compiling schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Developed SOPs for payment processing and month-end closing.

2iQ Research Ltd. (Financial Research & Capital Markets)

Lahore, Pakistan

December 2020 – June 2022

• Analyzed SEC filings, financial statements, and disclosures for global clients.
• Validated insider trading and transaction data.
• Built financial models, dashboards, and reports using SQL, Bloomberg Terminal, and Advanced Excel.
• Performed data integrity checks, reconciliations, and quality assurance of financial datasets.

EDUCATION

• BBA (Hons) Finance – Abbottabad University of Science & Technology, Pakistan
• ACCA (Pursuing) – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• Associate Member – (SOCPA)
• QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor – Intuit
• Accounting Foundations – Xero
• Corporate Finance Foundations – Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
• Finance for Managers – LinkedIn Learning
• ISO 27001:2022 Cybersecurity – Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Atlassian IT Service Management (ITSM)
• Operations Management – Jack Welch Management Institute
• CSCMP Supply Chain Foundations: Inventory Management
• Aha! Product Management 
• Procore Construction Management