Zara Shahid

Prepared federal and state tax returns using ProConnect and provided tax advisory services to clients.

Prepared and reviewed US federal and state tax returns for expatriates, managed FEIE and Foreign Tax Credit calculations, filed FBAR and FATCA reports, and handled multi-country income scenarios ensuring IRS compliance. Worked with international clients remotely and performed bookkeeping using Xero and QuickBooks Online for VAT returns.

Developed and implemented group-wide budgeting frameworks, managed procurement operations and vendor negotiations, conducted financial forecasting and scenario planning, oversaw CapEx and OpEx budgeting cycles, and enhanced reporting systems using ERP tools.

Supervised bookkeeping, documentation, and reconciliations; handled payroll, provident fund, and tax return filings; prepared monthly management accounts and project feasibility reports; oversaw procurement and logistics; and finalized year-end accounts in compliance with IFRS and IAS.

Served as a bookkeeper and management accountant for UK and USA based clients.

Provided one-month bookkeeping service for a UK-based company.

Served as a management accountant for a Canadian-based company.

Managed client accounting on platforms like Shopify, Amazon, and Pleo; filed HMRC quarterly and tax returns; prepared financial accounts under UK GAAP; supervised payroll and pensions; and conducted bank reconciliations and managed aged receivables/payables.

Performed audits in education, hospitality, engineering, and agriculture sectors; maintained client accounting records, developed budgets and projections; filed monthly sales tax and income tax returns; utilized ERP software for financial reporting; and handled VAT return filing, CIS statement bookkeeping, and HMRC payroll processing.

Performed statutory audits of financial statements under International Standards on Auditing, handled taxation filing and record keeping, prepared annual accounts in compliance with IAS and IFRS, and managed relationships with external stakeholders.

Currently pursuing MPhil in Accounting & Finance.

ACCA Finalist, having completed all but the final level of the ACCA qualification.

Completed M.Sc. in Accounting & Finance in 2022.

Completed Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) in 2018.

Completed F.Sc (Pre-Medical) in 2012.

Completed Matriculation in 2010.

Completed CA (AFC) and CA (Trainee) levels.