March 20, 2019

Manager
Human Resource Department
Karachi

SUB: APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF MANAGER TAXATION

Dear Sir / Madam AoA

With reference to the above mentioned position I would like to inform you that I fulfill the
job requirement with strong credentials. I have been handling the Taxation matters
since last 19 years. I would like to summarize my potentials as follows:

Relevant Qualification (FCMA) + Worthy Experience (19 Years) = Ability to

independently manage the:

 Functions of Taxation department

 Functions of Secretarial department
 Functions of Accounts and Finance department
 Matters of WPPF / WWF / Stamp duty / P.F. / Gratuity
 Co-ordination with external regulatory bodies

I hope that the above said application will meet your requirement and a serving
opportunity may kindly be provided. Following is my CV for your review.

Thanking you

Sincerely yours

Muhammad Faraz Sheikh

0322 2552581
03005559271
Muhammad Faraz
FCMA, FPA, FITM, B.Sc.
Cell: 0322 2552581, 0300 5559271
Landline: 021 32561155-8 Ext.322
E-mail: fcmafaraz@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Pro-active and result oriented Tax Management Professional, with eighteen years of experience in
sophisticated ERP environment in manufacturing and Investment sectors.  Focused with a
comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Tax Management and Secretarial Matters.

CORE COMPETENCIES
 Perfect combination of Accounting, Taxation and Secretarial Knowledge.
 Proven ability to steer as a senior management professional of an organization.
 Well-disciplined and efficient multi-tasker.
 Deadline sensitive person.
 Ability to work independently.
 Detailed oriented with exceptionally strong analytical skills.
 Good management skills, having ability to lead associates.
 Sound knowledge of accounting, taxation and secretarial matters.
SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS

 Good relationship with Inspectors, ACIR/DCIR/CIR

 In the good books of LTU because of timely and proper compliances.
 Attended various hearings in Sales tax appellate tribunal, Collectorates.
 Won various cases at Collectorate and Tribunal level.
 Establishment of Federal / Provincial Sales Tax Management System in companies.
 Up to date income tax assessments.
 Obtained income tax refund claims, exemption certificates.
 Introduction of DTRE Scheme.
 Successful completion of “Restructuring Scheme” through High Court in a very short span of time.
 Re-visiting of W.P.P.F. /P.F. law and its proper implementation.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

 Fellow member of The Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan (Qualified in May 2003)
 Fellow member of The Institute of Public Finance Accountant of Pakistan (Qualified in 2002)
 Fellow member of The Institute of Taxation Management (Qualified in 2004)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

June 2014 to date Pharmatec Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. as a Manager Taxation

Jan 2007 to June 2014 Efroze Chemical Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. as Manager Taxation & Company
Secretary
May 2006 to Dec. 2006 Anwer Investment Management Ltd. as a CFO and Company Secretary
Feb. 2005 to Apr. 2006 Noman Abid Holdings Ltd. as a Manager Finance & Taxation
Nov. 2003 to Jan. 2005 Tax Haven as a Manager Sales Tax
Apr. 2000 to Oct. 2003 Financial Link Modaraba as an Assistant Manager Finance & Taxation

Pharmatec Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. as a Manager Finance (June 2014 – Date)

PPPL is a pharmaceutical products manufacturing company. It has its own brands and also engaged in
toll manufacturing services for GSK, Abbot Laboratories and OBS Pakistan Ltd. I am also responsible to
look after the accounting and financial matters of sister concerns.

Key Responsibilities:
 Leading all Taxation matters: Income Tax, Federal Sales Tax & Sindh Sales Tax
 Direct co-ordination with FBR and SRB Officials
 Direct co-ordination with tax consultant A.F. Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants
 Ensuring 100% compliance in taxation matters
 Performing all taxation functions including but not limited to Annual income tax return, sales tax
returns, tax exemptions, monitoring of withholding taxes, assessment orders, refunds, appeals etc. etc.
 Development and training of employees and keep informed the management about changes in tax
laws.
 Direct co-ordination with SECP Officials
 Ensuring 100% compliance in SECP matters
 Performing all secretarial functions including but not limited to holding of Board meeting &
AGM/EOGM, preparing its agenda, minutes of the meeting and filing of various forms/statements to
SECP.
 Finalization of Monthly and Annual Financial Statements
 Finalization of WPPF Accounts and P.F. Accounts.

Efroze Chemical Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. as an Manager Finance & Company Secretary (Jan 2007 – June
2014)
ECL is a pharmaceutical products manufacturing company. It has its own brands for local and
international market. It is also engaged in toll manufacturing services.
Key Responsibilities:
 Leading all Taxation matters: Income Tax, Federal Sales Tax & Sindh Sales Tax
 Direct co-ordination with FBR and SRB Officials
 Direct co-ordination with tax consultant A.F. Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants
 Ensuring 100% compliance in income tax and sales tax matters
 Performing all taxation functions including but not limited to Annual income tax return, sales tax
returns, tax exemptions, monitoring of withholding taxes, assessment orders, refunds, appeals etc.
etc.
 Development and training of employees and keep informed the management about changes in tax
laws.
 Direct co-ordination with SECP Officials
 Ensuring 100% compliance in SECP matters
 Performing all secretarial functions including but not limited to holding of Board meeting &
AGM/EOGM, preparing its agenda, minutes of the meeting and filing of various forms/statements to
SECP.
 Finalization of Annual Financial Statements
 Co-ordination with external audit partners to conclude the audit.
 Finalization of WPPF Accounts and P.F. Accounts.
 Supervision of fixed asset register

Anwer Investments Management Ltd. as a CFO & Company Secretary (May 2006 to Dec. 2006)
Noman Abid Holdings Ltd. as a Manger Finance (Feb. 2005 to Apr. 2006)
Tax Haven – Sales Tax Consultant (Nov. 2003 to Jan. 2005)

Anwer Investment Management Ltd. was an open ended mutual funds management company. The
company was under licensing process from SECP.
Noman Abid Holdings Ltd. is a holding company of a brokerage house and investments in stock market.
Tax Haven is a sales tax consultancy firm.
Key Responsibilities:
 Preparation of sales tax appeals / reply to show cause notices
 To attend hearing in Sales Tax Appellate Tribunal and with commissioners
 To provide sales tax advisory services to various companies Like: APTMA, Aventis Pharma, Whyth
Pakistan, Pharmatec Pakistan, Khaadi, Bonanza, JB Saeed, Nadeem Textile, Appolo Taxtile etc. etc.
 Preparation of various portfolios for funds investment.
 Investment in shares and preparation of daily MIS report
 Preparation of Financial statements and external audit matters.
 Performance of all Secretarial matters.
 Product costing of associated undertaking M/s Universal Brushware (Pvt.) Ltd.
 Maintenance of fixed asset register
 Preparation of landed cost of imports

Financial Link Modaraba as an Assistant Manager Finance (Apr. 2000 to Oct. 2003)

Financial Link Modaraba was listed in K.S.E and engaged in Musharaka Financing activity and investment
is shares.
Key Responsibilities:
 Preparation of vouchers, ledgers, trial balance and financial statements.
 Preparation of schedules for auditors.
 Petty cash maintenance.
 Daily MIS reporting.
 Assistance to company secretary in taxation and secretarial matters including drafting of agenda,
circulation of notices and calculation of tax liability.

ERP & MS OFFICE CONCEPTS

Hands on experience with the following ERPs:
 Microsoft Dynamics AX 12
 Sydat Hyder Financials
 Efro ERP
 Visual FoxPro
 MS Office
Academic Education
B.Sc. D.J College, Karachi 1995
H.S.C D.J College, Karachi 1993
S.S.C Dehli School, Karachi 1991
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS & ADVANCEMENTS
Continuous professional education through attending various seminars and workshops on Taxation, IFRS
and IAS, business communication etc.
MEMBERSHIPS & OTHER ACTIVITIES
 Member Dream World Resort
 Compiled a guide on Salary Taxation
 Reading and Listening Motivational Articles/Lectures of Brain Tracy, Zigziglers

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Father’s : Nazar Muhammad

Member Ship No : F-1693
Birth date : December 08, 1975
CNIC : 42101-1503864-1
Nationality : Pakistani
Driving License Issued From : Karachi
Languages : Urdu, English