RAYAN BUNJABI
Tax Manager ME
Jeddah
Summary
Results-driven Tax Manager experienced in Tax return review and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Tax Manager ME
Lucid Motors LLC
11.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with transfer pricing regulations by managing the preparation of required documentation and analyses
- Applying complex transfer pricing concepts and economic/financial knowledge to resolve challenges
- Managed complex international tax projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to regulatory requirements
- Enhanced tax compliance by leading the implementation of automated tax software systems
- Managed a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and professional development opportunities to foster growth
- Evaluated the impact of changing tax laws on organizational strategies, providing guidance on necessary adjustments to maintain a competitive edge
- Reviewing Tax returns, Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements
Zakat & Tax Supervisor
Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries
05.2018 - 11.2023
- Review and submit monthly WHT & VAT returns
- Provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance, including advising management regarding tax impact of new laws and regulations
- Review & analyse ZATCA queries & assessments and prepare a response in coordination with zakat/tax advisors
- Prepare and review the reconciliations of Tax GL accounts
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure the accuracy of data reported in tax returns
- Maintain a record of double taxation treaty agreements
- Implemented and managed automated VAT & WHT monthly reports, leading to reducing the possibility of errors, Create and share reports without the need to update the information each time, and freeing time for analysis
- Took the initiative regarding ZATCA’s amnesty, and successfully with the help of colleagues reviewed and amended previously submitted WHT & VAT returns resulting in 150m saving in penalties.
Tax Consultant
Ernst & Young
04.2015 - 05.2018
- Preparation of Income tax & withholding tax returns
- Carrying out Tax audits to ensure dis-allowances as per Law gets reported in the tax return
- Carrying out necessary research work and responding to clients on various tax related issues
- Communicate technical tax issues clearly and concisely, avoiding vagueness etc
- Attending to client queries, delegating and reviewing work to be performed, and providing managers with technically correct and well-drafted opinions for final review
- Responding to tax queries raised by tax authorities on behalf of clients
- Show initiative in identifying new opportunities and solutions to optimize client's tax position
- Identifying possible exposures to tax in Saudi and recommending ways to modify and / or restructure agreements so that the resulting tax exposure is minimized
- Prepare R&D tax incentive claims across a diverse range of companies and industries
- Assist in evaluation of possible incentive opportunities.
Accountant
BAE Systems
03.2011 - 07.2012
Accountant
Banque Saudi Fransi
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Producing weekly & monthly financial reports
- Managing staff payrolls
- Managing company’s account payable
- Cross-checking invoices with payments and expenses to ensure accuracy and approving payments.
Education
Accounting -
King Saud University
06.2007 -
Master of Science - Finance
George Washington University
United Sates 07.2012 - 07.2014
Certification
VAT Specialist
Knowledge
Advanced Excel Skills (Power Query, Power Pivot & Power Bi), Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point), SAP, AMOS, English (excellent)
Timeline
Tax Manager ME
Lucid Motors LLC
11.2023 - Current
Zakat & Tax Supervisor
Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries
05.2018 - 11.2023
Tax Consultant
Ernst & Young
04.2015 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Finance
George Washington University
07.2012 - 07.2014
Accountant
BAE Systems
03.2011 - 07.2012
Accountant
Banque Saudi Fransi
01.2008 - 01.2011
Accounting -
King Saud University
06.2007 -
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