
Saira Dar
@sairadar
Accountant at Softsource Inc., managing the full accounting cycle from month-end close through tax return assistance.
What I'm looking for
At Softsource Inc., I manage the full accounting cycle, from month-end close through assisting with tax return filing. I’ve also handled accounting work for clients across industries, including bookkeeping, financial reports, financial analysis, and billing at Richardson Bookkeeping LLC.
Earlier, at NSR Petro Services, I handled monthly reconciliations and daily transaction categorization for eight gas station sites. My experience also includes financial reporting, budgeting, audit coordination, and manual development at Sira Pakistan, as well as audit and business assurance assignments at Grant Thornton – Anjum Asim Shahid Rahman.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Billing Specialist & Senior Bookkeeper
Richardson Bookkeeping LLC
Mar 2021 - Jun 2026 (5 years 3 months)
Deals with clients across all industries for bookkeeping and accounting requirements, including handling books, creating financial reports, and conducting financial analysis. Also tracks billing for the firm's clients.
Accountant
Softsource Inc.
Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)
Responsible for the whole accounting cycle from month-end close to assisting the tax person to file the tax return.
Senior Accounts Specialist
NSR Petro Services
Feb 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years 1 month)
Responsible for monthly reconciliations and day-to-day categorization of financial transactions for eight gas station sites.
Accountant
High Score Accounting
Nov 2020 - Feb 2021 (3 months)
Worked with a newly emerging USA accounting firm, dealing with clients of different nature and gaining diversified experience.
Finance and Accounts Professional
Sira Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited
Jul 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 5 months)
Handled financial reporting, accounts receivable/payable, budgets, audits, reconciliations, fixed assets, and inventory. Supervised staff, developed manuals, and delivered training.
Audit Associate
Grant Thornton Anjum Asim Shahid Rahman
Dec 2010 - Jun 2014 (3 years 6 months)
Handled statutory audits and financial and management reviews as job in charge, from planning to final reporting. Assisted clients in preparing financial statements across various sectors.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
QuickBooks
QuickBooks Online Pro-Advisor Certification, Accounting Software
2020 - 2020
Earned the QuickBooks Online Pro-Advisor Certification in 2020.
Virtual University of Pakistan
MSc, Accounting and Finance
2015 - 2019
Pursued a Master of Science in Accounting and Finance from 2015 to 2019.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
CA Intermediate (CAF), Accounting and Finance
Completed the CA Intermediate (CAF) level, covering core accounting and finance subjects.
Xero
Xero Advisor Certification, Accounting Software
2020 - 2020
Earned the Xero Advisor Certification in 2020.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
CA Finalist, Accounting and Finance
Completed the CA Finalist level, demonstrating advanced knowledge in accounting and finance.
University of the Punjab
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
2009 - 2011
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce from 2009 to 2011.
Rawalpindi Board
Higher Secondary School Certificate, Computer Science
2002 - 2004
Completed Higher Secondary School Certificate in Computer Science from 2002 to 2004.
Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
Secondary School Certificate, General Science
2000 - 2002
Completed Secondary School Certificate in General Science from 2000 to 2002.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Presentation Skills Training Course, Presentation Skills
Successfully completed the Presentation Skills Training Course (PSTC) during CA Intermediate.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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