Chottu Anil

• In addition to specializing in clients operating in the Financial Services and Real Estate sectors, Chottu has been involved in Technology, Media and Telecommunications team as well.
• Provided expert VAT advisory on complex matters, in addition to VAT Health-Checks.
• Conducted meticulous return reviews to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Played a key role in drafting voluntary disclosures and private clarifications to address clients' tax challenges.
• Managed VAT registrations and de-registrations to help clients navigate tax requirements effectively.

• Joined Deloitte's VAT practice, specializing in the Financial Services and Real Estate sectors.
• Prepared confidential VAT Due Diligence reports for clients, offering in-depth insights into their tax positions.
• Handled various administrative tasks efficiently to support the practice's operations.
• Conducted meticulous return reviews to ensure compliance and accuracy.

In recognition of my ability to quickly grasp and manage a substantial workload, I earned a promotion to the role of Consultant within just four months of starting as an Associate. While continuing to manage the responsibilities of an Associate, I also took on an expanded role focused on providing advisory services. This included conducting health checks and offering valuable advisory support to clients.

• Collaborated closely with managers to execute project deliverables and support client needs effectively.
• Assisted in VAT registration processes to ensure clients' compliance with tax regulations.
• Conducted thorough reviews of VAT returns to verify accuracy and adherence to tax requirements.
• Played a role in drafting Voluntary Disclosures as part of our comprehensive tax services.

• Promoted to the role of Tax Associate within Grant Thornton's Abu Dhabi office.
• Undertook a secondment at a university for an extensive period of over 9 months, where I played a crucial role in managing VAT refunds.
• During my secondment, I extended support to the Dubai office as well, contributing to their operations.
• Assumed responsibility for training interns, helping to develop their skills and understanding of tax practices.
• Managed various administrative tasks efficiently as part of my responsibilities.
• Actively provided VAT return review services to approximately 37 clients during my full-time secondment.

Intern at Grant Thornton's VAT practice, actively engaged in providing VAT compliance and advisory services to clients.