TAHA ABDAN
Surrey,BC
Summary
Reliable and detail-focused bookkeeper/accounting professional nimble at managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure. Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, A/P, A/R, general ledger postings, invoicing, and various taxation issues. Experienced with accounting software e.g., QuickBooks Online, BusyWin, and MS Office suite. Recognized as a collaborative and resourceful team member with a smart sense of initiative, along with solid organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax and Legal Counselling, Accounting, and Tax Return Filing
Abdan & Co (Chartered Accountants, Auditors, and Consultants)
2018.08 - 2024.03
- Prepared tax returns, managed audit working papers, and executed full-cycle accounting processes.
- Led a team of four accountants in completing sales tax filings and bookkeeping tasks.
- Collaborated with colleagues to file annual income tax returns for clients.
- Contributed to audit engagements, gaining experience in audit planning, substantive procedures, documentation, and working paper preparation.
- Communicated with clients to obtain information for tax filings and bookkeeping.
- Corresponded with tax authorities on behalf of clients.
- Incorporated new companies filed annual returns with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan of 24 private limited companies.
- Successfully registered trademarks for 40 existing and new clients
- Implemented cloud storage for the first time in the firm, collaborating with IT professionals to establish a networked workstation system, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
Legal Intern
Tanveer Ahmed and Associates (Barrister, Lawyer, and Solicitors)
2017.08 - 2018.08
- Conducted legal research and shadowed senior attorneys to comprehensively understand the legal profession and its practices.
Education
CPA Preparatory Courses (Pre-requisites) -
Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (Western School of Business)
Surrey, BC08.2024
Certificate in Accounting and Finance (equivalent to CPA PREP) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan04.2023
Bachelor of Law (LLB) -
University of London (External Program)
Karachi, Pakistan08.2018
Skills
- Accounting software i.e., QuickBooks Online, BusyWin.
- Microsoft Office Suite i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
- Data Analysis tools i.e., Micro Soft PowerBI.
- Communication.
- Analysis & Problem-solving.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management & Organization.
- Teamwork & collaboration.
- Adaptability.
- Adherence to ethics.
- Proactive and results-oriented.
- Accounting Principles
- Error Detection
- Financial Recordkeeping
Timeline
Tax and Legal Counselling, Accounting, and Tax Return Filing
Abdan & Co (Chartered Accountants, Auditors, and Consultants)
2018.08 - 2024.03
Legal Intern
Tanveer Ahmed and Associates (Barrister, Lawyer, and Solicitors)
2017.08 - 2018.08
CPA Preparatory Courses (Pre-requisites) -
Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (Western School of Business)
Certificate in Accounting and Finance (equivalent to CPA PREP) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Bachelor of Law (LLB) -
University of London (External Program)
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