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Shanza B. — Senior Audit Associate - Accounting, Finance & Tax from Pakistan

Shanza B.

Senior Audit Associate - Accounting, Finance & Tax

Pakistan 1-2 years
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Shanza B. is a Chartered Accountant finalist with over 3.5 years of professional experience specializing in audit, taxation, and advisory services. As Senior Audit Associate at Malik Haroon Ahmad & Co, a consultancy and business process outsourcing firm, Shanza manages audit, accounting, finance, and tax processes for diverse clients across the IT, textiles, manufacturing, retail, restaurant, construction, engineering consultancy, and non-profit sectors. She has conducted statutory audits for both listed and unlisted entities, handled compliance with IFRS and local regulations, and managed complex audit areas such as revenue recognition and contract accounting. With proficiency in QuickBooks, Odoo, Xero, and advanced Excel, she has led system implementations, internal controls documentation, management reporting, income and sales tax filings, and business process improvements. Her portfolio includes engagements for external audits, gap analyses, and advisory-led audits, supporting multi-sector clients in financial reporting and corporate compliance.

Experience

  • Senior Audit Associate

    Malik Haroon Ahmad & Co · 2024 — 2025
    Worked on risk-based statutory audits for both listed and unlisted entities in sectors including manufacturing, construction, non-profit, and foreign-owned businesses. Ensured adherence to IFRS and local regulatory standards. Conducted audits in complex areas such as revenue recognition, inventory and cost of production, contract accounting, and assessed internal controls and governance. Handled audits of donor-funded and foreign-owned operations that included restricted funds and foreign currency accounting. Responsibilities included preparing and reviewing audit working papers, resolving issues with client management, and assisting in the completion of financial statements and audit reports.
  • Advisory and Tax Associate

    Malik Haroon Ahmad & Co · 2023 — 2023
    Engaged in extensive work with accounting software, specifically QuickBooks Online, Odoo, and Xero, facilitating system implementation, conducting process reviews, and performing data validation along with management reporting. Provided support for income tax compliance, including tax planning, computations, filings, and advisory services, while contributing to the development of standard operating procedures and internal control documentation. Actively participated in advisory-led audit projects such as internal audits and gap analysis and supported risk assessments and control evaluations.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • BS Accounting and finance
    VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY OF PAKISTAN, LAHORE
  • Intermediate (Pre-Medical)
    GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, LAYYAH
  • Matriculation
    GOVERNMENT GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL, LAYYAH

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