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-***-****

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