Randa Shammalah
Dubai,,UAE
Summary
Experienced Direct Tax Manager specializing in UAE Corporate Tax, with a strong technical background in corporate tax compliance, advisory, and implementation. Experienced in managing end-to-end tax processes, advising senior stakeholders, and supporting businesses through tax transformation initiatives. Combines technical precision with strategic insight to enhance tax efficiency, mitigate risk, and ensure sustainable compliance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
UAE Corporate Tax Manager
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) Middle East Limited
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
11.2022 - Current
- Led Corporate Tax impact assessment engagements during the first year of implementation in UAE, advising clients on readiness, governance, and restructuring requirements aligned with UAE Corporate Tax regime.
- Managed end-to-end compliance support during the first Corporate Tax filing season, overseeing return preparation, review, and submission while ensuring adherence to Federal Tax Authority regulations.
- Directed tax accounting processes, including preparation and review of current tax and deferred tax computations, recognition entries, and financial statement disclosures in line with IFRS requirements.
- Oversaw Corporate Tax registrations and compliance processes via EmaraTax portal, providing technical and operational guidance to clients.
- Managed submission of private clarifications, responses to FTA queries, and dispute resolution processes, mitigating exposure and strengthening client tax positions.
- Advised on tax governance frameworks, internal controls, and documentation policies to ensure sustainable compliance and risk mitigation.
- Supervised and mentored a team of junior consultants, reviewing deliverables, delegating workstreams, and ensuring high-quality technical output.
M&A and International Tax Senior Analyst
KPMG Lower Gulf
Dubai, UAE
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Drafted engagement letters, proposals, addendums, and technical memos across diverse tax advisory scopes.
- Supported preparation of Buy/Sell Due Diligence, domestic & international tax structuring, tax compliance, feasibility studies, and UAE Economic Substance Regulations impact assessment reports.
- Conducted tax treaty research and analyzed international tax regulations to support cross-border advisory deliverables.
- Liaised with governmental and tax authorities to obtain clarifications and ensure accurate, up-to-date guidance.
- Collected, organized, and synthesized client data to support efficient execution of advisory engagements.
Real Estate Analyst Intern
Sharjah Islamic Bank
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, UAE
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Analyze clients' Financial Statements and Auditors Reports.
- Create Financial Spreadsheets to calculate different ratios to insure investments outcomes.
- Sort documents received from clients and established excel file that combines all assets insurance policies to refer back to.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance, Accounting
American University of Sharjah
Sharjah2020
High School Degree -
Al Rashid Al Saleh Private School
Dubai, UAE2016
Skills
- Microsoft office & Excel
- EmaraTax Portal Services Oversight
- Corporate Tax Compliance Leadership
- Transfer pricing knowledge
- Mentoring and supervising junior staff
- Time Management
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Fluent
Certification
Corporate Tax Diploma (In process)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
UAE Corporate Tax Manager
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) Middle East Limited
11.2022 - Current
M&A and International Tax Senior Analyst
KPMG Lower Gulf
01.2021 - 11.2022
Real Estate Analyst Intern
Sharjah Islamic Bank
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance, Accounting
American University of Sharjah
High School Degree -
Al Rashid Al Saleh Private School