Professional Mentor

Zohaib Akhtar

Senior Manager Taxation

A seasoned taxation professional with more than 15 years of diversified experience in domestic and international tax matters, professional advisory and practical tax training.

Zohaib Akhtar

About Zohaib Akhtar

Zohaib Akhtar is a seasoned taxation professional with over 15 years of diversified experience in domestic and international tax matters. His expertise covers the full spectrum of income tax and sales tax—from registrations, compliance and return filing to advisory services, tax planning and complex tax litigation before Federal and Provincial tax authorities and appellate forums.

He currently serves as Senior Manager Taxation with one of Pakistan’s leading business groups, where he oversees a broad range of direct and indirect tax matters. Before moving into the corporate sector, he worked with respected chartered accountancy firms including Yusuf Adil Chartered Accountants and Sheikha Mufti & Co., gaining significant exposure to taxation, advisory and assurance-related engagements across multiple industries.

Alongside his professional practice, Zohaib has mentored and trained tax consultants, accountants and advocates for several years. His practical teaching approach bridges the gap between technical tax law and real-world application, helping professionals build advanced, job-relevant knowledge in taxation and corporate laws.

Professional Profile

Experience

15+ years in domestic and international taxation

Current Role

Senior Manager Taxation with a leading Pakistani business group

Previous Firms

Yusuf Adil Chartered Accountants; Sheikha Mufti & Co.

Training Focus

Tax consultants, accountants and advocates

Expertise & Skills

Income Tax

Sales Tax

Tax Registration & Compliance

Return Filing

Tax Advisory & Planning

Direct & Indirect Tax Matters

Tax Litigation & Appellate Forums

Professional Tax Training

Courses Taught by Zohaib Akhtar

Learn complex tax concepts through practical examples, compliance workflows and field-based professional guidance.

Certificate in Advanced Taxation & Litigation

Advanced practical training in taxation, compliance, planning and litigation procedures before relevant tax authorities and forums.

Certified Sales Tax Specialist

Professional sales tax training focused on registration, compliance, return filing, advisory and real-world application.

Learn Taxation with Practical Guidance

Join PTCA to develop career-ready taxation knowledge under the guidance of an experienced industry professional.