SAMUEL TADESSE TESFAYE
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Objective
To obtain a full-time Co-op position in Legal services.
Highlights of Qualifications
Master’s of Law
6 years of experience in ' Executive- level banking and legal work
8 years of experience in' senior level income tax law practice
Proven track record of demonstrating strong leadership
Experienced in litigation
Skilled in Conflict Resolution
Excellent computer skills, including
Work Experience
Chief Legal Officer 2012 – 2018
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Developed and directed the Bank's legal strategy, ensuring the protection of
all rights and obligations
Supervised delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals,
strategies and priorities and, Leaded and directed civil litigations
Ensured compliance with federal and province laws
Provided legal advice to all departments
Leaded loan recovery work process; managed problem loans; crafted and
implemented a strategy for problem loans
As a Member of the Executive Management Team, participated in the formulation
of general management policy and the design of corporate business strategy
Attorney and Senior Tax Prosecutor 2003 - 2011
Ethiopian Revenue and Custom Authority
Principal representative in the prosecution of tax evasion
Defined civil tax cases involving in which the Federal Tax Authority was a party
Followed legal cases through each stage of the judicial process
Provided legal advice related to tax, investment, and commercial laws
Designed and offered tax law and related training to both colleagues and taxpayers
Education
Master’s of Law
Ohio Northern University, USA May 15, 2015
Bachelor of Law
Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia July 12, 2008
Diploma in Law
Unity University, Ethiopia July 19, 2003
Certifications & Courses
Internet of Things (IoT) National Institute Certificate, American Bar Association, 2018
Seventh Annual National Institute on Consumer Financial Services Basics Certificate,
American Bar Association, 2016
Strategic Management, Corporate Governance, Change Management,
Strategic HR Management and Development, Succession Planning and Talent
Management and Leadership skill Certificate, Frankfurt School of Finance
and Management 2012
Customer Relations Management, Retail Banking, E-learning Development,
Risk Management, and International Financial Reporting Standards Certificate,
Frankfurt School of Finance and Management 2014
Procurement for Senior Executives Certificate, Crown Agent International 2015
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Certificate, KPMG 2015
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft EXCEL Certificate,
Ethiopian Civil Service College
Tax Rules and Regulations Certificate, Federal Inland Revenue Authority, USA 2011
Tax Collection And Enforcement Certificate, United States Department of Treasury 2010
Human Rights Training Certificate, Ministry Of Justice in Co-Operation with
the Government of Norway 2010
Tax and Customs Laws, Regulation and Directives, Trainer Certificate,
Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority 2009
Tax Audit and collection Rules and Regulation, Trainer Certificate,
Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority 2009
Publications
Tadesse, S. (2012). Value Added Tax Law in Ethiopia. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Graphics printers P.L.C.
Tadesse, S. (2010). The 1997 UN Watercourse Convention and its Application on Nile River. Riga, Latvia, VDM Verlag Dr. Müller https://www.amazon.com/1997-Watercourses-Convention-its-Application/dp/363-***-****