Ahmed Amer
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
A professional with a comprehensive understanding of Tax Laws and Zakat Regulation, demonstrating strong leadership competence and staff management skills. Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Quickbooks, and TurboTax, ensuring efficient financial operations. Known for excellent teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and good communication skills. Aspires to leverage expertise in tax regulation to drive organisational success and compliance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Supervisor
Zakat, Tax and Custom Authority (ZATCA)
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2023.10 - Current
- Review rulings issued by the General Secretariat of Zakat, Tax and Custom Committee (GSTC) and assisted in applying final tax and zakat liability.
- Resolving conflicts with Taxpayers and ensure closure of taxpayer request.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather required information and draft official responses to external entities.
- Organised team resources, resulted in improved project timelines.
- Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
- Maintained team-oriented atmosphere with open communication and quick conflict resolution.
- Led team meetings, ensured clear communication amongst all members.
- Provided constructive feedback to staff for improved performance levels.
Assistant Manager
Ernst & Young (EY)
Riyadh
2020.05 - 2023.09
- Attendance of meetings and discussions with the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADRC)
- Attendance of meetings and discussions with the Zakat, Tax and Custom Authority's legal team to finalize Company's tax/ zakat position
- Attendance of meetings and discussions with the General Secretariat Tax Dispute and Resolution Committee (GSTC) to discuss Company's appeal
- Perform zakat planning and discuss zakat regulations updates and implications on zakatpayers
- Pursuing and developing new opportunities both in respect of existing clients and prospective clients
- Mentoring, coaching, training, supervising and evaluating junior staff
Senior Tax Consultant
EY
2019.05 - 2020.05
- Analyzed tax risks for multinational companies; communicated with finance and accounting departments to gather information
- Interviewed clients in person or by phone in order to determine their financial status and tax consultation needs
- Assist clients in their tax audits by preparing and reviewing detailed schedules and supporting documents
- Preparation of appeal memo, review of supporting documents and arranging submission to the ZATCA
- Develop and maintain client relationship and rapport within the team
- Demonstrates supervisory skills to junior staff
Tax Consultant
EY
Riyadh
2018.05 - 2019.05
- Interviewed clients in person or by phone in order to determine their financial status and tax consultation needs
- Analyzed tax risks for multinational companies; communicated with finance and accounting departments to gather information
- Maintained portfolios with updated progressions; this included physical files and an electronic database
Associate 1
EY
Riyadh
2017.05 - 2018.05
- Assisting clients in preparing their tax/ zakat returns
- Assisting seniors in review client's invoices/ contract for Withholding tax implications
- Preparing Withholding tax returns and arrange submission of the returns to the Zakat, Tax and Custom Authority (ZATCA)
Associate 2
EY
Riyadh
2016.09 - 2017.05
- Assisting seniors in the preparing the zakat/ tax returns
- Assisting seniors in certifying the tax returns
- Assisting seniors in reviewing the supporting documents for tax and withholding tax matters
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Cape Breton
Sydney, Canada 2012.01 - 2016.05
Skills
- In-depth understanding of the Tax Laws and Zakat Regulation
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Quickbooks, and TurboTax
- Good communication skills
- Leadership competence
- Staff management
Languages
Arabic Native
English Advanced
Accomplishments
- Provided assistance to a Company in resolving their zakat litigation of over SR 800 million (closed at around SR 60 million) and other major litigations
- Provided assistance to a Company in resolving their zakat litigation of over SR 30 million (closed at around SR 2 million)
- Finalized tax and zakat position with ZATCA for various companies
Honors & Awards
4 years EY Shukran Star Awardee for Client Leadership (2018 to 2021)
Timeline
Supervisor
Zakat, Tax and Custom Authority (ZATCA)
2023.10 - Current
Assistant Manager
Ernst & Young (EY)
2020.05 - 2023.09
Senior Tax Consultant
EY
2019.05 - 2020.05
Tax Consultant
EY
2018.05 - 2019.05
Associate 1
EY
2017.05 - 2018.05
Associate 2
EY
2016.09 - 2017.05
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Cape Breton
2012.01 - 2016.05