Arban Sikander

Finance Manager

The Industry Times • Full time

Feb 2026 - Present • 5 mos

- Prepared accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS/GAAP standards. Ensured compliance with tax regulations and corporate policies. - Developed annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making. - Monitored liquidity, optimized working capital, and managed banking relationships to maintain healthy cash flow. - Partnered with senior leadership to evaluate investment opportunities, assess risks, and provide financial insights for business growth. - Coordinated external audits, identified financial risks, and implemented mitigation strategies. - Supervised and mentored finance staff, fostering professional development and ensuring accuracy in financial operations. - Prepare and submit quarterly WHT Statements of Employees and Vendors.

Tax Associate II

PwC • Full time

Jan 2025 - Feb 2026 • 1 yr 1 mo

• Filing of Income Tax Returns (ITR) as per Income Tax Ordinance u/s 114. • Filing of Sales Tax Returns with Annexure A, B, C, D and F. • Filing of Exemption Application u/s 152. • Filing of Annual and Quarterly WHT Statements U/S 149 and 165. • Filing of Application for extension of filing of Sales Tax and Federal Excise Returns u/s 26AB. • Managed multiple client engagements, ensuring the timely delivery of tax services and overseeing all tax-related matters. • Drafted advice on industry-specific issues, assisting clients in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations. • Prepared appeals, stay applications, and extension applications to be filed with ATIR or concerned departments. • Correspondence with RTO (Regional Tax Office), CTO (Corporate Tax Office), LTO (Large TaxPayers' Office) and GPO relating to tax related matters. • Correspondence with ATIR (Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue) for hearing of appeals relating to tax matters.

Senior Audit Associate

BDO • Full time

May 2021 - Dec 2024 • 3 yrs 7 mos

As an Audit Senior at BDO Pakistan, I have had the opportunity to work with clients across a range of industries including banking, manufacturing, Non-Banking, Service, Funds Management, NGOs and Utilities etc. I have applied my knowledge of Auditing and Financial Reporting to lead audit engagements, review financial statements, and provide recommendations for improvement in internal controls and financial reporting processes. As an audit lead with extensive experience, I have developed strong leadership and team management skills. I prioritize effective communication, regular feedback, and ongoing training to ensure that my team performs at its best. By fostering a collaborative and accountable culture, I have successfully led my team to deliver quality work and exceed client expectations. I have had the opportunity to work with several publicly listed and private clients throughout my career. In my role as Audit lead. Some of my major clients include: Clientèle: --Kaachi Community Development Association --Lakson Equity Funds --Khan International Brands --P & G Energy Private Limited --Habib Metropolitan Management Modaraba Company Limited Company PF and GF --Habib Management Company PF and GF --Akhtar and Hasan Private Limited --GH Thaver PF --Integrate Pk Limited --CUSP Air Private Limited --KNK Japan --UGDC Private Limited --National Bank of Pakistan --Akhtar and Hasan Private Limited --ISE REIT Management Company Limited --LOLC Bank --Habib Metro Modaraba Limited --Alsons Group --Nayapay (Private) Limited --Express Group --COCG of SSGC (Sui Southern Gas Company Limited) --Stock Count of Thatta Cement Company Limited --Shield Corporation Limited --Meezan Bank Funds (PF & GF) --CDC Compliance of Crescent Fibres Limited --Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) --SME Leasing Limited