Mohamed Karam
Tax Manager
Cairo
Summary
Overvie -
Experienced Tax Manager with a Bachelor of Accounting and currently pursuing the Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT). Skilled in tax compliance, tax treaties, and tax law. Enthusiastic about perfecting tax strategies to maximize efficiency and compliance within organizations. Proven record of successfully managing tax responsibilities in a dynamic business environment. Committed to continuous learning and professional development to stay abreast of evolving tax regulations and best practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
TAX MANAGER
Bosta Technology
06.2023 - Current
- Bosta is a leading provider of delivery services in Egypt, with operations in KSA and UAE
- Overseeing the preparation and submission of tax returns, including Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax (WHT), and Payroll Tax
- Ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines for tax obligations in Egypt, KSA, and UAE
- Auditing all related-party transactions to prevent double taxation and ensure compliance with international tax regulations
- Preparing Transfer Pricing documentation, including the Local File and Master File, and submitting them to the relevant tax authorities
- Monitoring financial transactions monthly to ensure alignment with applicable tax laws and regulations
- Providing tax advisory support to internal teams to mitigate potential risks
- Managing and preparing tax audits and examinations for all tax types
- Keeping up to date with tax law changes, including UAE corporate tax developments, and assessing their impact on the company
- Evaluating potential tax risks associated with financial transactions and their implications
- Preparing and filing tax returns for group entities across Egypt, KSA, and UAE
- Ensuring tax compliance for all subsidiaries within the group across different jurisdictions
- Managing tax audits for related entities to ensure compliance and minimize exposure
- Preventing double taxation in intercompany transactions through effective tax structuring
- Ensuring compliance with FTA (Federal Tax Authority UAE) requirements by reviewing financial transactions and reporting obligations
- Preparing consolidated tax reports for each company and the group
- Developing tax planning strategies to optimize tax liabilities and enhance efficiency
- Providing expert tax guidance to support business decision-making and risk management.
TAX MANAGER
VIVO Mobile Communication
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Vivo Mobile is a global company working on the production of mobile phones and electronic products
- This activity creates types of taxes such as VAT, CIT, DTT and TP
- Handling and managing tax inspection with the companies and the tax authorities
- Facilitate and manage the preparation, review, and inspections companies tax returns
- Ensure exact, prompt filing of local income tax returns and other business-related filings
- Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process
- Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management and the tax team and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation
- Review tax returns and quarterly/yearly tax projections
- Manage and mentor members of tax team to greater levels of effectiveness and engagement
- Prepare all reports the top manager needs and give them helpful financial advice
- Manages the accounting team who manage financial reporting, billing, collections, all the transactions, and quarterly and yearly financial statements
- Manage and keep tax-related GL accounts and relevant tax provisions
- Prepare tax calculations and tax returns and consult with tax advisors for review and submission
- Review contracts and agreements to find tax exposure and suggest amendments to manage tax risk
- Participate in the preparation of the study of the Transfer price of the company and send the files for the study to the Tax Authority on the legal dates.
SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT
MIRACO CARRIER
10.2018 - 07.2022
- Miraco is a manufacturer of air conditioning and home appliances, this environment creates different Tax transactions: VAT, CIT, DTT and TP
- Manage tax calendar to ensure compliance with legal due dates (monthly/quarterly/annually) and tax payments
- Review, confirm and set up the procedures with the local statutory process leaders to ensure proper application of Local laws
- Calculation of corporate tax liability, on a statutory basis, in respect of all actual and forecast taxable income or expense and arranging payment of advance taxes, where relevant, and make settlement of all tax liabilities
- Prepare reconciliations of the monthly VAT control accounts and the monthly VAT journal entries with a focus on details and ability to meet deadlines and send it online
- Preparing / verify tax accounts monthly
- Provide quality and analytical reviews of tax preparation and support documents using prior experience and technical knowledge
- Recommend management through strong verbal and written communication about complex VAT law, accounting, and financial topics
- Participate with SAP technical support for execute customizing reports specially for daily work and tax inspection to ensure exact tax reporting where needed
- Maintenance of VAT rates/codes within IT systems and ongoing monitoring of rates across VAT regulations
- Review computations of tax provision for monthly and annual financial reporting (actual, annual budget and forecast)
- Supervising the electronic bill project from the executive point of view
- Reviewing the E-invoice issued and received by the company
- Participate in the preparation of tax examinations with the work team
- Work with tax officers in fulfilling the customers and suppliers we deal with
- Ramadan Al-Sayed office for auditing and consultant
Auditor and tax accountant
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Primary responsibilities -Prepare and file tax returns (corporate, personal, VAT, and withholding) accurately
- Ensure compliance with local tax laws and meet filing deadlines
- Advise clients on tax-saving strategies and planning opportunities
- Monitor and interpret changes in tax regulations to ensure compliance
- Handle tax audits and consult with tax authorities on client matters
- Maintain exact client records and financial data for reporting
- Collaborate with the team to supply financial and tax-related advice.
Education
Diploma - International Taxation
Chartered Instituion of Taxation
United Kingdom 01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting
Al-Azhar University
09.2012 - 06.2015
Diploma - Taxation
Egyptian Tax Association
Cairo 01.2021 - 12.2021
Skills
General Computer skills:
Excellent using ERP system “SAP and Oracle”
Advanced Excel and Microsoft office package
Personal skills:
Ability to adapt/adjust to the environment quickly
Good Research Abilities
Effective communication skills in written and verbal both Initiative-taking
Professionalism and work ethic
Good presentation skills
Time management and communication skills
Tax advisory services
Tax automation solutions
Tax incentive identification
Compensation tax planning
Tax accounting standards
Tax treaty application
Tax planning strategies
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementPersonal development programsTimeline
TAX MANAGER
Bosta Technology
06.2023 - Current
Diploma - International Taxation
Chartered Instituion of Taxation
01.2023 - Current
TAX MANAGER
VIVO Mobile Communication
07.2022 - 06.2023
Diploma - Taxation
Egyptian Tax Association
01.2021 - 12.2021
SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT
MIRACO CARRIER
10.2018 - 07.2022
Auditor and tax accountant
12.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting
Al-Azhar University
09.2012 - 06.2015
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