Mehdi Kazmi

Experience

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  PwC

  Jan 2005 - Aug 2011

  Tax Senior

  Outsourced Accounting and Financial ServicesArea of ResponsibilityManaged critical accounting, payroll, and tax compliance functions for high-profile international clients, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to global standards.Key Responsibilities by ClientNORTEL NETWORKS (ASIA) LIMITEDAccounts Payable:Processed vendor/contractor payments after detailed scrutiny.Managed foreign remittances with compliance to Double Taxation Treaty.Maintained contractor payment profiles and reconciled bank accounts.Performed monthly intercompany reconciliations.Payroll Management:Prepared and finalized payroll for 150 employees.Processed deductions and deposits for Provident Fund contributions.Managed Provident Fund bank accounts and investments.Prepared Provident Fund accounts for audits.Filed annual employer certificates with tax authorities.Tax Compliance:Supported Sales Tax Audits with detailed reporting.Deducted, deposited, and reported withholding taxes.Prepared and filed quarterly and annual tax statements.Finalized and submitted sales tax returns.Provided strategic tax advice across the Asia-Pacific region.BHP PETROLEUM (PAKISTAN) PTY LIMITEDPayroll and HR Support:Processed monthly payrolls and managed employee time sheets.Verified medical claims and overtime for accuracy.Administered tax compliance for expatriate employees.Filed employee income tax returns.Tax and Financial Reporting:Prepared and submitted sales tax returns.Ensured accuracy and compliance in all employee-related tax filings.Key ExpertiseAccounts Payable Management: End-to-end vendor payments and reconciliation.Payroll Operations: Comprehensive payroll processing and benefits administration.Tax Compliance: Filing of sales tax, withholding tax, and staff taxation.Process Improvement: Streamlined accounting workflows for efficiency.Audit Preparation: Prepared financial statements and managed audits. Show less

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  Al Mazroui And Partners Co. LLC (MAP)

  Sept 2011 - now

  Area of responsibility: My Responsibilities Includes;Payments to Vendors / Contractors according to the LPOs.Project Costing as per the BOQ and comparing with Actual Expenses for variances.Invoicing and respond to the queries related to the outsource staff.Receivables and Payables aging analysis.Maintaining Books of Accounts in accordance with International accounting standards (IAS).Reporting to the Managing Director as per his requirements.Bank Reconciliations and forecasting of Cash inflow / Outflow based on Invoices raised to clients and LPOs issued to Suppliers.Petty Cash Management.Stock valuations on Weighted Average cost method.Maintaining Fixed Assets Register.Dealing with the medical insurance and Visa process of staff.Preparing and disbursement of Payroll of more than 70 employees in accordance with WPS.Maintaining Files for Loans & Advances to the Employees.Maintaining the records for employee’s leave balances & indemnity.Coordinating with Annual Auditor for conduct and Compliance thereby Show less

  • Chief Financial Officer

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Head of Accounts and Finance

    Sept 2011 - Jan 2023

  • Senior Accountant

    Sept 2011 - Dec 2017