Oracle ERP
Aun Khan ACA | ICAEW
Senior Tax Manager
Dubai
Summary
Competent Tax Leader well-versed with finance practices and regulatory requirements. Collaborates effectively with business leadership and government representatives to complete timely filings, work on tax implementation projects and advise tax impacts of commercial decisions to various stakeholders. Expert in areas such as IFRS, international taxes including tax planning, Transfer pricing strategy and compliance, Corporate tax, Withholding and Value Added tax advisory and compliance, Mergers and Acquisitions tax advisory
Experienced with tax strategy formulation, compliance, and team leadership. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of tax regulations to drive efficiency and accuracy. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and achieving results in complex tax projects.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Tax Manager - MEA
KERING Group
Dubai
03.2025 - Current
- Leading the tax department in the MEA region.
- Key focus areas include the development of the tax function, leading implementation projects, improving governance & tax compliance
- Pillar 2, transfer pricing & corporate tax are key focus areas
- Tax Reporting, accounting & consolidation (IAS 12 & Pillar 2 data points)
- Indirect tax compliance & E invoicing
- International tax matters & optimizing use of tax treaties
- Handling Tax controversy in the Middle East region
Senior Manager - Group Tax
Chalhoub Group
04.2018 - 03.2025
- Governance: Responsible for implementing tax governance framework for Group tax/local country tax teams and tax advisors
- Domestic Taxes: Well versed with KSA Zakat, GCC corporate tax and Withholding Tax, and GCC VAT compliance and advisory
- Cross Border Taxation: International tax planning and optimization through treaty relief, tax credits available in domestic laws. (Experienced with UAE-KSA, UAE-UK, Cyprus-Switzerland treaty application)
- OECD BEPS and Transfer pricing: Leading the Project for implementation of Pillar 2. Responsible for devising transfer pricing strategy for services, goods and financial transactions. Experienced with CBC Reporting, Economic Substance Reporting, Local file, Master file, TP disclosure form review and authorization, Business Restructuring, Operational Transfer Pricing and interaction with indirect taxes, & TP audit defense strategy
- Tax Compliance: Helped organization maintain full compliance with GCC tax requirements with diligent application of best practices. Reviewed financial reports to correctly ascertain tax liabilities
- Tax Inquiries, Disputes & Litigations: Responded promptly to official tax notices requiring clarifications and additional submissions. Exercised control over tax disputes and litigations, worked with group and external lawyers to defend tax positions.
- Leadership: Oversaw team of 9 tax preparers handling over 600 submissions per year. Led a major tax health check project for the Group's subsidiaries in Americas & APAC region.
- Tax Advisory: Completed in-depth research into tax issues affecting cross border activities to offer expert advice. Worked with advisors to advise business on tax impacts of metaverse
- Monitoring of Tax Legislation Changes: Identified impactful regulations and incorporated changes to comply with new requirements.
- Tax Accounting/IAS 12 requirements: Calculated deferred taxation, reviewed related tax disclosures for Separate and Consolidated Group financial statements complying with IFRS
- Tax Technology: Created financial dashboards to monitor tax filing calendars and provide insights into key performance indicators. Instrumental in development & implementation of in house tax engine for automation of tax compliance and offshoring.
- Projects: Led implementation of indirect taxes in GCC, CBC reporting, Transfer Pricing Policy and Operational Transfer Pricing, UAE Corporate Tax and Pillar 2.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
Finance Manager
Chalhoub Group
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Supported with Group consolidation (IFRS 10)
- Business valuations using FCF analysis
- IFRS implementations: IFRS 16 and IFRS 9
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting processes.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Conducted internal audits to verify accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
Audit Supervisor
KPMG
10.2010 - 02.2015
- Review of internal controls, management reports, and audit work papers for audit partner review for up to 5 clients during audit season
- Maintained communication with clients throughout auditing process to deliver status updates.
- Achieved full compliance with audit deadlines and improved engagement profitability by 20%
- Gained in depth knowledge of Central bank regulations, credit analysis for corporate loans, recoverability of Non performing loans
- Supervised multiple team members on simultaneous engagements
- Attended IFRS, investment & banking industry conferences to gain understanding of trends and engage with current and potential clients
- Cultivated mutually beneficial relationships with clients and company financial officers to facilitate improved business operations
Audit Associate
Ernst & Young LLP
08.2008 - 03.2010
- Followed up to assess and report corrective action completion or progress.
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Met with clients to identify and assess business controls, risks and workflow inefficiencies.
- Identified audit risks and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Independently handled up to 5 clients during busy season
- Handled planning and budgeting for audit engagements
Education
Chartered Accountant - Finance And Accountancy
ICAEW
United Kingdom08-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting, Finance, Economics And Social Studies
University of Manchester
United Kingdom08.2008
Skills
International Tax planning
Tax compliance expertise
Tax research
Tax law interpretation
Mergers and acquisitions experience
Tax software mastery
Tax controversy resolution
Tax risk assessment
Tax process improvement
Tax audit defense
Transfer pricing proficiency
Corporate tax management
International tax
GAAP and IFRS expertise
Income tax provisioning
Financial reporting expertise
Tax accounting
Certification
IBFD Advanced Professional Certificate in Transfer Pricing I & II
Software
Microsoft Office suite
Affiliations
-ICAEW Member
-Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW)
-EY & KPMG Alumni
-IBFD
Interests
Travel
Heritage and culture
Learning and development
Timeline
Senior Tax Manager - MEA
KERING Group
03.2025 - Current
IBFD Advanced Professional Certificate in Transfer Pricing I & II
10-2023
IBFD Advanced Professional Certificate in International Tax
03-2023
Senior Manager - Group Tax
Chalhoub Group
04.2018 - 03.2025
Finance Manager
Chalhoub Group
03.2015 - 03.2018
Audit Supervisor
KPMG
10.2010 - 02.2015
Audit Associate
Ernst & Young LLP
08.2008 - 03.2010
Chartered Accountant - Finance And Accountancy
ICAEW
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting, Finance, Economics And Social Studies
University of Manchester