Sarmad A

EDUCATION

BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting, Oxford Brookes University (Sep 21 – Sep 24)

• Graduated with a Distinction

Association of Certified Chartered Accountants - ACCA Affiliate (Dec 2021)

• Attained the highest marks in Pakistan for the December 2021 attempt in UK Taxation (91%).
• Awarded the "Top Affiliate" designation for outstanding performance throughout studies.

EXPERIENCE

Senior Audit Associate @ KPMG, Lahore, Pakistan (Feb 2022 - Present)

• Provided end-to-end audit support, ensuring compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Performed 11 engagements, including statutory audits, interim reviews, and other specialized engagements for large-scale corporations.
• Utilized data analytics tools (IDEA and KPMG Clara analytics) to identify and efficiently resolve accounting and auditing issues.
• Led audit teams as "Job-In-Charge" for 4 engagements, overseeing 5 to 6 team members in fieldwork and managing audit engagements for companies with revenues exceeding 1 billion PKR (approximately 3 million GBP).
• Delivered comprehensive training and mentorship to junior team members, reviewing their working papers and addressing technical queries.

UK Accountant @ Accountax Consultants UK Limited, London, UK (Dec 2020 - Feb 2022)

• Delivered hands-on accounting services to small businesses using QuickBooks and Xero, ensuring precise bookkeeping and managing accounts payable/receivables and bank reconciliations in compliance with UK GAAP.
• Assisted in preparing annual corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and individual tax returns.
• Regularly communicated with clients to obtain necessary data, address inquiries, and handle various matters.
• Expanded expertise in UK GAAP and UK tax regulations while enhancing communication skills.
• Saved £6,800 annually for a client by recommending cost-cutting measures.

SKILLS & LANGUAGES

• Skilled in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Xero, IDEA, and Power BI.
  Exploring AI tools for workflow enhancement.
• Proficient in IFRS, ISA, UK, and Pakistan taxation.
• English, Urdu.

INTERESTS & HOBBIES

• Basketball, football, hiking, travel.
• Playing chess, reading mystery novels, watching documentaries/mockumentaries.

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