SALMAN BIN ZAHID
MSc Accounting and Finance Graduate | Aspiring Accountant
Dartford, UK.About
An MSc Accounting and Finance graduate actively pursuing ACCA qualification, seeking an entry-level accounting or finance position in the UK. Leverages practical experience from PwC Pakistan and a local accountancy firm in financial accounting, auditing, and tax compliance, complemented by strong Excel proficiency and robust organizational skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team, gain ACCA-relevant experience, and drive positive impact within the accounting profession.
Work
One Great Cumberland Place
|Corporate Security Supervisor
London, England, UK
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Summary
Oversees daily operations, compliance, and stakeholder management, ensuring security and administrative efficiency within a corporate environment.
Highlights
Ensured 100% compliance with organizational policies and UK regulatory standards, proactively mitigating operational risks and maintaining ethical procedures.
Provided professional client liaison, effectively managing sensitive inquiries and upholding strict confidentiality in accordance with GDPR guidelines.
Maintained meticulous audit logs and digital records, ensuring high levels of data accuracy for internal reporting and compliance checks.
Coordinated daily access and facility operations, collaborating with management to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and mitigate security risks.
Managed core administrative processes, including comprehensive report preparation and staff scheduling, to ensure reliability and organizational discipline.
The Tax Experts and Accountants
|Junior Accountancy and Tax Assistant
Pakistan
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Summary
Provided comprehensive accounting and tax support, including bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and compliance for diverse clients.
Highlights
Assisted in end-to-end bookkeeping and general ledger management, preparing accurate financial statements in compliance with IFRS and internal accounting standards.
Supported tax computation and prepared income and sales tax returns, ensuring full regulatory compliance for corporate and individual clients.
Performed bank and account reconciliations, verifying financial data accuracy and preparing detailed audit schedules and working papers.
Maintained up-to-date financial records and contributed to the enhancement of accounting and taxation workflows, improving overall efficiency.
A.F Ferguson (PWC) Pakistan
|Tax Internee
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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Summary
Supported tax compliance and advisory services for corporate and individual clients at a leading professional services firm.
Highlights
Supported the preparation and filing of corporate and individual tax returns, ensuring compliance with Pakistan tax laws and IFRS standards.
Performed financial data analysis, reconciliations, and documentation to support tax computations, audits, and compliance reviews.
Researched tax regulations and assisted in preparing client reports and working papers for advisory and assurance engagements.
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Professional Qualification
Part Chartered Accountancy (CA) – Pakistan (ICAP)
Professional Qualification
Accountancy
Courses
AFC
Part CAF
BPP University London
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MSc
Accounting and Finance
Certificates
Certificate of BDO work experience
Issued By
Springpod
Certificate in business simulation
Certificate in Assessment of Fundamental Competencies
Certificate in Presentation and Communication Skills
Skills
Accounting
Financial Accounting, General Ledger Management, Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, IFRS.
Auditing
Audit Schedules, Working Papers, Compliance Reviews.
Reporting
Financial Reporting, Internal Reporting, Client Reports.
Analysis
Financial Data Analysis, Data Accuracy, Compliance Analysis.
Reconciliation
Bank Reconciliation, Account Reconciliation.
Taxation
Corporate Tax, Individual Tax, Income Tax, Sales Tax, Tax Compliance, Tax Regulations.
Budgeting
Communication
Client Liaison, Presentation.
Teamwork
Collaboration, Staff Scheduling.
Microsoft Excel
Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Management.
Accounting Software
Sage, QuickBooks, Xero.
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint.
Organizational Skills
Workflow Streamlining, Record Keeping, Administrative Support, Discipline.
Regulatory Compliance
GDPR, UK Regulatory Standards, Policy Adherence.
Risk Management
Operational Risk Mitigation.