Experience

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  Deloitte, mauritius

  Jan 1999 - Aug 2002

  Tax supervisor

  Auditing

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  Ernst & young gabon

  Aug 2002 - Mar 2015

  Dealing with the Authorities Assisted clients in the following;• Ensuring that the queries raised by the various fiscal departments are answered within a minimum delay;• Scrutinising information and documents to be forwarded to the tax office in connection with the clients whose affairs are being examined by the tax authorities;• Appeal to the Director General of Income Taxes Value Added Tax Performed VAT audits for a number of clients;Transaction Taxes Advise clients in tax implications of transactions including share transfers, mergers and acquisitions Customs Duty and import taxes Assist clients in customs duty health checks. Advise clients on compliance with import and export procedures Tax advisory Advise clients on farm in and farm out operationsAdvice on structuring implications in Gabon and in the OHADA regionAdvise on leasing operations for contractors in the Oil & Gas operations and financial sectorAdvised clients in the following industriesa. Cementb. Oil& Gasc. Banking and leasingd. Retaile. Utility productionf. Aeronauticsg. TelecommunicationMiscellaneousCurrently engaged in the write up of the a Finance Services ActDoing Business in Special EconomicCurrently engaged in the write up of the Doing Business guide for the Special Economic Zone in Gabon.Service Delivery ManagerActing as service delivery manager for a number of multinationals having a presence in GabonTraining on tax related mattersProvide training both to clients and internally on corporate taxes, value added taxes and other taxes.Application for a rulingHave been involved in the application for a number of advance rulings with the Gabonese Tax administrationTransfer pricingActs as the Transfer Pricing Contact for the French Speaking Sub Area Show less Ensuring that the queries raised by the various fiscal departments are answered within delay; Scrutinising information and documents to be forwarded to the tax office; Objecting to the tax officePerformed VAT audits; Preparation of monthly VAT return and computation of VAT payable/refundable Preparation of annual income tax returns and computation of the tax liability Assist clients in the computation and review of deferred taxesAdvise clients in transactions including share transfers, mergers and acquisitions, cross border structuring, property transactionsAssist clients in customs duty health checks. Advise on compliance with import and export proceduresPerformed tax planning exercises for Listed companies; Leasing companies; Foreign companies trading within Mauritius; and Owner-managed companiesReviewing contracts and related documents to ensure that expenditure eligible for capital allowances is maximised; Structuring remuneration packages to minimise tax on emoluments; and Identify tax planning opportunities each time the law changes so that all advantages are exploited on a timely basis Preparation of annual income tax returns and computation of the tax liabilityPreparation of monthly VAT return and computation of VAT payable/refundable Assist in application for a rulingApplication for a remission Assist and advising client in the choice of routes to enter Mauritius. Tax services contact for Ernst & Young Seychelles: Advise clients on tax compliance and advisory matters. Assist in the fiscal implementation on the proposals to implement Islamic Finance in Mauritius.Assist in budget briefs following budget speech delivered annually by the MinisterProvide training both to clients and internally on corporate taxes, value added taxes, deferred taxes and transaction taxes. Represents Mauritius and Seychelles at the Africa Tax Conference, Ernst & Young Mauritius Transfer pricing contact, Ernst & Young Mauritius Indirect Tax contact Show less

  • Senior Tax Manager

    Feb 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Senior Tax Manager

    Aug 2002 - Jan 2013
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  Safyr wealth services ltd

  Apr 2015 - Jul 2016

  Director

  Domestic tax advice and compliance in VAT, Corporate Tax, Income Tax, Customs DutyCross border international tax planning, Ivory Coast, Zambia, Mozambique, South Africa, Togo in VAT, Corporate Tax, Customs Duty, Transfer PricingProject development in Francophone Africa: Togo, Ivory Coast, DRC, Congo, Gabon in Agriculture, IT Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Property Business development in fiduciary business and cross border estate planning

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  Finctax

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

  Tax coordination and transaction advisory over AfricaInternational Tax StructuringDomestic tax advice and complianceInternal tax audit and health checks Business developmentTax specialist in Energy, Hospitality, Financial Services, Retail Business, Forex Trading

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Director

    Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
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  Carpus tax

  Aug 2018 - now

  Founder

  "There is no passion to be found playing small- in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living"- Madiba, Nelson Mandela.A new beginning, fueled by the passion, forges its way ahead.Experienced Tax Specialist in African taxation with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Tax Accounting, Auditing, International Tax Consulting, Accounting, and Value-Added Tax (VAT). Strong professional with a Professional Qualification focused in Tax Law/Taxation from The Chartered Institute of Taxation (UK). Show less