Aliyan Rizwan, ACCA

Experience

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  Sapphire Spare Parts Trading LLC

  Sept 2020 - Feb 2022

  Staff Accountant

  - Maintained the company’s accounting system using QuickBooks by posting journal entries and closing the books at month-end and year-end to keep financial records current and in line with applicable accounting standards.- Assisted with year-end tax provisions by working with tax return preparers and auditors to align tax adjustments with financial reporting, ensuring consistency between tax filings and the company’s financial statements.- Reconciled monthly bank and credit card statements, identifying and correcting missing or duplicate transactions.- Tracked inventory activity for spare parts by recording material costs and coordinating with staff to resolve mismatches. Show less

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  Breakfast Media

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2023

  Founder

  At Breakfast Media, we're a team of specialists focused on helping your business succeed through digital strategies. We work hard to ensure your peace of mind while we handle your digital marketing needs.Visit us at: https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfastmedia/

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  Grant Thornton - UAE

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  Tax Associate

  - Evaluated the impact of the corporate income tax law on large MNCs and family groups in various industries, assessing operational implications, and provided areas of risk exposure and opportunities as findings and recommendations.- Analyzed Withholding and Permanent Establishment implications via double tax treaty analysis on proposed transaction flows by MNCs in various industries to identify tax risks, while providing recommendations to minimize tax exposure. - Advised on transfer pricing policies and assisted with the preparation of transfer pricing compliance (i.e., local & master files). Show less

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  BDO UAE

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

  Senior Tax Associate

  - Conducted corporate income tax impact assessments on operations, analyzed relief eligibility, and provided tax grouping recommendations. Also, assisted with income tax computations, registration processes, and other applicable compliances.- Provided international tax advisory for multinational corporations and family offices, focusing on tax structuring, compliance, and efficiency for different business structures and global operating models. Additionally, ensured adherence to international tax regulations, Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting, for said clients.- Compiled and prepared the GCC monthly tax newsletter, summarizing key tax news and updates from GCC member firms. Show less

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  Northern Illinois University

  Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

  Research Assistant

  - Researched and developed a cost and valuation model in Excel for a biomass pipeline transportation project planned in Maine. The model incorporated sensitivity analysis, inflation adjustments, and capital budgeting techniques (IRR, NPV, etc.) to assess economic feasibility and allocate costs across construction, operation, and maintenance phases.

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  EisnerAmper

  Jan 2025 - now

  Tax Practicum / Co-op

  - Prepared and e-filed federal and state income tax returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations (Forms 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120S, 1120) using CCH ProSystem fx.- Built detailed tax workpapers in CCH Engagement—covering accrual-to-cash adjustments, inventory true-ups, depreciation elections, and expense capitalization—to reconcile book and tax records and identify savings opportunities.- Conducted technical analyses of asset basis step-ups, depreciation method utilization (e.g., Section 179 and bonus depreciation), NOL usage, and multi-state apportionment, identifying credits and incentives that reduced client liabilities.- Prepared interim and annual ASC 740 provisions for accrual-basis reporting, documenting current and deferred taxes and reconciling book-to-tax differences for financial statement purposes.- Researched federal and state tax law changes and collaborated with senior staff on entity structuring, year-end planning, and responses to IRS and state notices, strengthening client tax positions. Show less