Professional Profile / About Me
Shahzad Anjum – Tax & Accounts Professional with 25+ years of experience in Pharmaceutical, Textile & FMCG sectors. Expert in Financial Reporting, ERP systems, Taxation, Audits, Budgeting, Cost Control, and working capital optimization. Proven record of accomplishment: 45% operational cost reduction, 50% improvement in receivables, 15% enhanced cash flow and successful ERP transformations. Skilled in leadership, process optimization, and FBR compliance. I specialize in helping businesses solve the complexities of FBR taxation. My goal is to provide seamless tax compliance and optimized accounting solutions that allow business owners to focus on their core operations without financial stress.
Core Strengths
- ✅ Financial Reporting & Final Accounts
- ✅ Taxation: FBR Income Tax & Sales Tax Compliance
- ✅ Internal & External Audit
- ✅ ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle, Dot Net, QuickBooks
- ✅ Budgeting & Cost Control
- ✅ Import & L/C Documentation
- ✅ Accounts Receivable & Payable Management
- ✅ Process Optimization & Regulatory Compliance
🚀 Key Professional Achievements
- 📊 Digital Transformation: Led ERP transition, reducing processing time by 60%.
- 💰 Cost Management: Reduced operational costs by 45% through budget control.
- 📈 Working Capital: Improved receivables by 50% and cash flow by 15%.
- 🚢 Supply Chain: Lowered Import costs by 20% by optimizing clearing timelines.
- 🏦 Liquidity: Enhanced overall cash flow efficiency by 15%.
* Case Studies and Project details available in Portfolio.
My Vision
To be a leading financial professional in Pakistan, recognized for empowering local businesses with international accounting excellence.
My Mission
To provide transparent, accurate, and stress-free financial solutions that allow my clients to focus on running their business.
Professional Experience
Deputy Manager – Accounts & Taxation
Sois Life Sciences | Nov 2023 – Present
- Filing monthly Sales Tax & Annual Income Tax returns (FBR compliance).
- Resolved FBR notices and compliance queries within deadlines.
- Supervising Financial Statements with 100% accuracy.
- Prepared monthly budgets and tracked variances, optimized expenses, payables and recoveries.
- Executed withholding tax deductions & deposited under sections 153 & 149, maintaining FBR compliance.
Manager Accounts
Winthrox Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd. | Sep 2020 – Oct 2023
- Managed A/R & A/P for 100+ vendors, improving cash flow.
- Prepared Financial Statements and managed tax filings.
Manager Accounts
Incom Rockwool (Pvt.) Ltd.| Aug 2018 – Jun 2020
- Managed daily bank positions and liquidity to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Timely filing of Sales Tax returns, avoiding penalties & FBR notices.
- Provided leadership in ERP development, integrating accounting & inventory modules, improving data accuracy.
- Prepared Financial Statements and ageing reports to maintain healthy cash flow.
- Coordinated with external auditors, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely completion of statutory audits.
Manager Internal Audit
Artistic Apparels (Pvt.) Ltd.| Apr 2016 – Jun 2018
- Conducted Audit of stores, inventory & Cash, resolved discrepancies, achieving full book accuracy.
- Investigated & identified stock discrepancies & improving inventory accuracy.
- Prepared audit reports to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency.
- Audited vouchers, Purchase Orders & Sales Tax Invoices, ensuring full payment accuracy.
Manager Import & Internal Audit
Maksons Textiles (Pvt.) Ltd.| Jan 2015 – Mar 2016
- Managed Import and ensured zero-delay custom clearance & uninterrupted production.
- Coordinated with banks/agents to align LC documentation with arrivals and eliminated port delays.
- Reduced demurrage and eliminated port delays, reduced import cost by 20%.
- Optimized the costing sheet, reducing landed-cost discrepancies by 10%, improving pricing accuracy.
Manager Costing
Gulistan Textile Mills Ltd.| Aug 2007 – Oct 2011
- Optimized yield and production reporting to identify waste and improved manufacturing efficiency.
- Reduced raw material wastage by 5% leading to significant annual savings.
- Managed cotton inventory/consumption reporting to ensure stock availability and avoid over-purchasing
- Directed asset insurance renewals and premium tracking to ensure full coverage and loss prevention.
Assistant Manager-Accounts & Taxation
Ahmed Foods (Pvt.) Ltd.| Feb 2004 – Mar 2007
- Prepared year-end Financial Statements (Balance Sheet & PNL) for Board review.
- Coordinated Annual Statutory Audit, achieving "clean" audit report.
- Filed monthly Sales Tax Returns on time, ensuring 100% FBR compliance and zero penalties
- Managed 100+ vendor accounts and WHT, eliminating duplicate payments and ensuring on-time settlements.
