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
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Corporate Security Supervisor

London, England, UK

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
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Junior Accountancy and Tax Assistant

Pakistan

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
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Tax Internee

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

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)
London, England, UK

Professional Qualification

Part Chartered Accountancy (CA) – Pakistan (ICAP)
Pakistan

Professional Qualification

Accountancy

Courses

AFC

Part CAF

BPP University London
London, England, UK

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.