Faizan I.

Supervisor- Corporate Tax @ RAI

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

About

Experienced Associate Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the accounting industry. Skilled in External Audit, Team Management, Internal Controls, Corporate Communications, and Account Management. Strong consulting professional with a Fundamental Level focused in Accounting from ACCA.

Experience

  • RAI (4 yrs 8 mos)
    • Supervisor- Corporate Tax
      Sep 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Sep 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
      Present

      Direct Tax Supervisor with 6+ years of experience in UAE Corporate Tax and VAT compliance, advisory, and tax planning. Skilled in managing end-to-end corporate tax engagements, reviewing tax returns, conducting technical tax research, advising on UAE Corporate Tax legislation, and supporting Transfer Pricing compliance. Experienced in leading teams, managing client relationships, delivering technical training, and providing practical tax solutions that enhance compliance and optimise tax positions. Strong track record of assisting businesses across various industries in navigating complex tax regulations while ensuring compliance with Federal Tax Authority requirements

    • Senior Associate- Corporate Tax
      Mar 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

      - Advise clients on their tax registration and assess their tax residency for compliance purposes. - Develop and deliver training programs for internal teams and clients on the UAE's corporate tax framework. - Assist with the preparation of tax impact assessments for clients, evaluating the potential impact of the new regime on their operations. - Stay up-to-date on domestic and international tax law changes. - Collaborate across the firm to develop comprehensive corporate tax strategies for clients. - Prepare and maintain internal knowledge base on UAE corporate tax to support colleagues and clients.

    • Semi Senior Associate-Tax
      Apr 2022 - Feb 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Apr 2022 - Feb 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos
      • Supporting the Indirect Tax Senior Team in providing professional and robust advice on all VAT matters, with a strong understanding of VAT industry issues. • Raising issues with the manager as identified in the area of focus that may affect the quality of delivery or timelines of the engagement. • Identifying opportunities for follow-on work and working with management to win the business. • Assisting in the development of client presentations/discussion documentation. • Actively building business relationships that generate leads. • Identifies client's needs, and underlying business and industry issues, by asking relevant, specific questions and making recommendations. • Identifying opportunities to integrate VAT and industry service offerings. • Preparing and collating supporting documentation to be submitted to tax authorities on the client’s behalf. • Preparing and monitoring the tax returns, voluntary disclosure, and refund process.

  • Associate Consultant at Grant Thornton - UAE
    Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Ensure compliance with all state and federal tax laws by accurately determining the amount due and preparing and filing annual tax returns • Keep tax liability at a minimum by leveraging deductions, exemptions, and high-level knowledge of tax laws • Educate fellow team members and clients on forthcoming policy changes, technical, financial concepts, and best practices • Maintain comprehensive tax records and financial data for institutional use and audits • Meet strict deadlines to avoid late fees and penalties. • Adhere to the latest tax regulations and standards • Assisting in Refund and Voluntary Disclosure whistle communicating with the Federal Tax Authority.

  • Tax Associate at Chartered House Tax Consultancy
    Jan 2021 - Feb 2021 · 2 mos

    Indirect Taxation, Tax Preparation and +1 skill

  • VAT analyst at WTS Dhruva Consultants
    Oct 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Researched extensively on VAT legislation and regulations. • Assisted in analyzing input and output tax. • Analyzed tax recoverability on VAT returns. • Maintained conventional documentation required for the VAT review. • Assisted in undertaking VAT compliance review under guidance of senior. • Evaluated penal implications on errors of VAT filing. • Reconciled data with the books and the returns filed. • Assisted in preparing reports and schedules which were delivered to clients as per requirement. • Assisted the team in undertaking research on various technical aspects.