S M Mohtasham Zafar Bukhari

Business Consultant • Specialized in Business Operations, Financial Feasibility & Management, Wealth Management, Business Start-ups/Expansion, and Taxation across the Retail, Manufacturing, and Construction sectors.

• Skin Care Product design and development. • Devised the plan from procurement to sale of Skin Care Products. Financial Model, Vendor Communication and Product Range Finalization. • Devised the Financial Feasibility for the skin care segment. • Established the Inventory Department of the Company. Designed the SOPs for the Dept. and got it functional. • Initiated and finalized the design and development of a centralized logistics/inventory software system. • Provided expert consultancy on policy-making for Provident Fund and Gratuity in compliance with Pakistani law, as well as tax analysis and advice for relevant business areas.

Corporate and Legal Responsibilities • Led the incorporation of the company and managed all operations and decision-making across Pakistan. • Oversaw and resolved corporate matters, ensuring timely compliance with SECP requirements. • Handled all legal affairs, ensuring the company adhered to relevant laws and regulations. Taxation • Managed company registration for sales tax and income tax, and ensured timely filing of electronic sales tax returns. • Handled withholding taxes, including correspondence with tax authorities. • Computed and filed annual tax returns, resolving all tax-related matters with government authorities. • Addressed tax departmental issues, including managing notices and inquiries. Payroll and HR • Managed all HR functions and payroll for the company, overseeing payroll finalization for staff across Pakistan. • Resolved payroll-related issues, approved salary structures, offer letters, and handled employee loans, including payment and deduction finalization. Company Accounts and Finance • Managed and finalized company accounts, prepared financial statements, and presented final accounts to directors and at board meetings. • Reported financial results to the Dubai head office for review and approval.   Company Audits • Conducted internal audits across Pakistan and coordinated with external auditors for the annual company audit. • Supervised stock counts and audits throughout Pakistan to ensure accuracy and compliance.   Banking Operations • Co-signed company bank accounts and negotiated with banks for credit and accounts management. • Maintained strong relationships with banks and ensured timely payments to overseas suppliers in Dubai and the UK. Imports and Customs • Managed all imports and shipments, including maintaining import data and overseeing bank contracts for imports. • Handled and resolved all issues related to imports and customs compliance.

Business Expansion • Made strategic decisions to foster company growth and successfully negotiated and finalized lease agreements, rent contracts, and quotations at optimal rates for expansion projects. • Led the establishment and opening of new franchise outlets across key locations and malls in Pakistan. • Oversaw the construction, design, and setup of outlets, ensuring adherence to The Body Shop International's standards. Achievements and Services • Established the organizational structure for Finance, Supply Chain, Inventory, Warehouse, Admin, HR, Retail, Sales, and IT departments. • Developed and implemented company policies, procedures, and business operations structures. • Saved millions by applying technical expertise in business operations, administration, finance, and taxation. • Contributed new ideas and opportunities to drive company growth. • Successfully opened and operationalized 34 outlets, including 6 outlets within one year, through effective planning and decision-making. • Utilized the ORION System for all operations and led the implementation of SAP Hana 4+ from Oracle (ORION).

Sales Tax • Completed project related to Sales Tax for the Period September 2000 to December 2004. • Project was comprised of clearance of outstanding sales tax accounts related to imports / refineries / utilities / packages / services / pumps / and refund cases. • Review of sales tax return on monthly basis. Income Tax • Calculation, maintenance and Payment of dealer tax u/s 156(A) for each fortnight for Pakistan and Azad Kashmir. • Maintenance and payment of advance tax for each quarter of the year. • Reconciliation of advance tax, dealer tax and worker welfare fund. • Correspondence with tax authorities regarding dealer tax, withholding tax,income tax and sales tax • Assists in Income Tax calculation on monthly basis • Maintaining payment of Foreign Invoices • Interaction with different departments (Treasury, Operation, Audit, Accounts Payable, legal, Retail, commercial and Procurement) • Coordination with the Large Taxpayers Unit and various tax authorities to resolve several issues.