Tax Manager

CA PRIYA JATANIA E-mail: **************@*****.***

Phone: +971 055*******

Senior Tax Advisor –Transfer Pricing /International Tax LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-jatania- 5a3207138

Dubai, UAE

Highly skilled and meticulous tax professional with 7+ years of impressive experience in a spectrum of core transfer pricing international taxes, indirect taxes, VAT, Audit, IFRS implementation and risk assessment with exceptional attention to details and abilities in performing complex taxation work. Able to work well independently with little to no supervision. Superb skills in leading a team as well as skillful reporting to the top management. Seeking a challenging position with dynamic organization to contribute tax and financial expertise in making tangible contributions to the organization.

SKILLS

• International tax

• Transfer Pricing

• Indirect Taxes

• Tax reporting and planning

• Tax structuring and due diligence

• Financial Analysis, IFRS

• Tax Technology

• Research and Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Group Senior Tax Advisor

Petrofac

Aug 2019 – Present (1 year, 1 month)

• Advised on the structuring of transactions, tax consequences, the tax impact on project economics, funding, risk assessment, and mitigation to business development, sales, commercial and finance teams on international projects through their life cycle – (Major projects in the Middle East, EU, and African Countries)

• Developed Global Compliance Tracker for the group overseeing tax reporting and transfer pricing compliances across 33 Jurisdictions

• Advised on cross-border transactions with an emphasis on corporate taxes, permanent establishment risks, withholding tax implications, implications on the international supply chain, registration requirements, and availability of treaty relief

• Reviewed the tax returns of various jurisdictions and presented the tax risks and provisions to the management

• Identified transfer pricing opportunities and risks. Ensured proper tax implementation of projects in partnership with business unit finance and project teams across various jurisdictions

• Worked with the Tax Director and other members of the Group Tax team on global projects, e.g. implementation and development of Petrofac’s Tax Governance Standard, transfer pricing, tax support for M&A, etc

• Kept stakeholders appraised of potential tax and related regulatory changes which may affect the businesses and, where necessary, lobby for changes

• Oversaw tax audits and controversy matters involving significant cross-border issues: transfer pricing; tax treaty interpretation; tax residency; financing; secondment; PE; etc

• Built good working relationships and integrated within the business units to ensure that tax is always considered for every project, and provide timely, proactive and commercially viable tax support

• Developed good relationships with tax authorities and external tax and legal advisors, etc Senior Tax Consultant

KPMG Lower Gulf

Sep 2017 – Aug 2019 (2 years)

• Discharged responsibilities in relation to VAT Impact assessment, implementation, advisory, and compliance services including internal tax and customs assignment for the clients across the Middle East

• Handled Tax strategizing and implementation of tax process for companies across different industry segments Implementing transfer pricing strategies for clients who deal in cross-border / Inter-companies in different jurisdictions

• Tax audit and tax compliance support to clients of varied industry segments

• Provided general ad-hoc tax advice to clients of varied industry segments

• Implemented process improvements in taxation function (International tax, Customs, VAT and other taxes)

• Led multiple teams as team leader and build good working relationships

• Advised the clients for VAT registration, in particular, VAT grouping from a UAE/KSA/Bahrain perspective

• Managed preparation and submission of tax returns (in UAE, KSA & Bahrain) and compliance-related work

• Delivered training sessions for functional teams from taxation, finance, IT, supply chain and logistics to impart knowledge and process training for a smooth transition into VAT regime; Coordinated with Federal Tax Authority

(FTA) in order to obtain clarifications on behalf of the clients

• Working knowledge of GCC custom laws, excise tax and regulations in the middle east Assistant Manager

Deloitte

Apr 2017 – Sep 2017 (6 months)

• Provided support to the clients during GST implementation with major focus on conducting GST training for procurement and sales department

• Analyzed the impact of GST on various transactions of the client and recommended changes with focus on tax efficiency

Tax Consultant

Economic Laws Practice (ELP)

Apr 2016 – Apr 2017 (1 year 1 month)

• Successful implementation of GST for one of the key listed companies in India Implementation of Indirect taxes

(VAT, Service tax, Excise duty, Customs duty, etc.,) for various clients

• Performing tax audits of various clients (form 3CA, 3CB & 3CD) Implemented and evaluated the Indirect tax design

(VAT, Service tax & other indirect taxes)

• Managed various matters for indirect tax litigation

• Prepared research papers for indirect tax appeals Coordinated with services tax authorities in India for client appeals and notices

• Assisted the clients in guiding through the indirect tax formalities such as filing of returns, assessment claims, and administrative claims

Internal Auditor

Kabira Country Club

May 2015 – Apr 2016 (1 year)

• Prepared an annual audit plan for Internal audit fieldwork & co-ordination for External audits. Performed an analysis of the financial statements which included a detailed analysis of various components of Balance sheet and Profit/Loss

• Performed a full scope internal audit for the entities forming part of the group and issuance of periodical internal audit reports to the Board of directors

• Implemented process/control improvement points identified as part of the internal audit engagement and ensuring the adequate implementation of such controls in various departments of the organization Audit/Tax Executive

Vinod Kumar Jain & Co

Sep 2011 – Nov 2014 (3 years, 3 months)

• Trained extensively in handling statutory audits, analytical review of financial statements, Initial public offerings

(IPO), tax audits and certifications as required under different statutes

• Trained extensively in various GAAPs (Indian GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP clients) by working on the clients in the respective GAAPs

• Interviewed Top and Middle level management, understood business model/Modus operandi, conceptualized and designed audit procedures, actively participated in Top management meetings to discuss significant audit observations and business (internal) control weaknesses and made suggestions to mitigate business risks

• In charge of the audit project for one of the listed clients in India

• Conducted meetings with client’s senior management, planned and designed procedures, trained interns, discussed issues with the firm’s senior partners and ensured overall quality and timely delivery of the project Synchronized audit activities of various clients within time constraint as well as trained junior staff

• Implemented Management information and tax compliance system (Construction industry)

• Recommendation of effective controls after carefully analyzing the system to maintain high standards

• Conducting company law audits Project leader – Leading the audit engagement since my 2nd year in the company

(Since 2012)

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

Course (Stream)/Examination Institution/University Year of passing Performa nce

Chartered Accountant (CA) ICAI, Mumbai 2015 First

Attempt

Certified Public Accountant

(CPA)

NASBA, USA Ongoing NA

Diploma in Transfer Pricing Chartered Institute of Taxation 2020 NA Bachelor of commerce (B.COM) Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics 2013 84% XII Grade Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics 2010 87% X Grade Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Vidyalaya 2008 91%

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth 03 Aug 1992

Marital Status Single

Language Proficiency English, Hindi, Arabic (Basic) & French (Basic) DECLARATION

I do hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is correct and true to the best of my knowledge. Place: Dubai

Date: As on date

(Priya Jatania)

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