
Mudassar Younus
Senior Tax Specialist at TAQA Industrialization & Energy
Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesWork Experience
Senior Tax SpecialistFull Time
TAQA Industrialization & Energy
May 2023 - Present -2 yrs
United Arab Emirates , Abu Dhabi
- Job Details:Taxation: Oversee UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, WHT computations and filings; conduct tax health checks, implement structural reforms, ensure accuracy and compliance. Manage MENA Corporate Tax, Zakat computation, WHT, tax planning, compliance, and assessments in line with regional regulatory requirements. Manage Transfer Pricing compliance across MENA, including computation, documentation, and preparation of Master and Local Files in line with OECD guidelines. Mitigate tax risks by monitoring compliance gaps and implementing corrective actions. Audit & Financial Control: Review and finalize financial statements in accordance with IFRS/local GAAP and tax regulations Address external auditor inquiries, provide supporting documentation, and ensure audit readiness. Maintain compliance with tax laws and reporting standards to safeguard financial integrity. Tax Governance & Compliance Controls: Strengthen tax compliance frameworks by updating policies, procedures, and group-wide controls. Align business unit policies with tax regulations to minimize exposure and enhance governance. Tax Advisory & Business Strategy: Act as the key tax advisor, providing insights on tax implications for transactions, expansions, and operational decisions. Support restructuring, and business deals by optimizing tax efficiency and ensuring compliance.
Senior AccountantFull Time
AlMansoori Petroleum Services
Nov 2021 - Apr 2023 -1 yr, 5 months
United Arab Emirates , Abu Dhabi
- Job Details:Strategic Tax Structure Development: Design and maintain an agile Group Tax organizational framework aligned with TAQA’s strategic objectives, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptability. Tax Policy & Compliance Oversight: Establish, implement, and monitor tax policies and procedures across the TAQA Group, guaranteeing full compliance with local and international taxation laws for headquarters and subsidiaries. VAT Governance & Reporting: Supervise Group-wide compliance with VAT policies, escalate non-compliance issues to senior management, and drive corrective actions. Tax Risk & Process Optimization: Identify and remediate gaps in critical tax processes to prevent under/overpayments, minimize penalties, and protect the financial and reputational integrity of TAQA and its affiliates. Financial Leadership: Lead the Accounting team (UAE & GCC) in financial result analysis, expense control, and risk assessment to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Audit Management: Spearhead the Group statutory audit timeline and deliverables in collaboration with external auditors, including ICOFR audit coordination. Budgeting & Reporting: Develop and present the Corporate Overhead budget, providing strategic insights to senior leadership.
Chief AccountantFull Time
AlMansoori Industrial Supply
Oct 2013 - Oct 2021 -8 yrs
United Arab Emirates , Abu Dhabi
- Job Details:VAT Implementation & Compliance: Spearheaded the initial VAT implementation, ensuring seamless filing and regulatory compliance. Financial Leadership: Reported directly to the General Manager, overseeing key accounting functions—Accounts Payable (AP),Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), inventory management, and cash flow—while enhancing accuracy and adherence to corporate policies. Strategic Financial Achievement: Successfully secured a AED 5 Million (or relevant currency) Bank Facility to bolster working capital, supporting business growth and operational efficiency.
Education
Master's Degree in Master In Business Administration
Bahria UniversityJan 2008 - Jan 2009 - 1 Year
Bachelor's Degree in Finance
Bahria UniversityJan 2004 - Jan 2008 - 4 yr
Achievements
Rationalization of UAE Entities Spearheaded entity rationalization through structural reforms by enhancing tax efficiency, streamlining compliance, and reducing operational redundancies. Orange Project (Integration with TAQA Group) Played a key role in financial due diligence and integration planning for the merger of AlMansoori Petroleum Services and TAQA Group. Ensured financial compliance, optimized seamless transition into the acquiring organization. Merger of AlMansoori Industrial Supplies LLC & AlMansoori Specialized Engineering Evaluated assets and liabilities valuation to support merger decisions. Optimized tax implications and managed financial operations throughout the merger process. Focused on risk management and regulatory compliance to ensure a smooth post-merger integration
Languages
Urdu
FluentEnglish
Advanced