Ahsan Tariq

Milestone Achieved at Crowe:

Manager – Financial Reporting & Indirect Taxation
Sep 2023 – Present
Assistant Manager – Financial Reporting & Indirect Taxation
Dec 2020 – Aug 2022

(secondment to OSN from May 2022 till August 2023)
Senior Accounting & Indirect Tax Consultant
Jul 2019 – Nov 2020

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Led 150+ VAT advisory and compliance engagements across sectors including healthcare, real estate, manufacturing, and entertainment—covering impact assessments, audits, refund claims, and complex cross-border structuring.
• Designed and implemented tax-efficient VAT frameworks for joint ventures and free zone entities in alignment with GCC VAT laws and FTA interpretations, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Developed industry-specific VAT SOPs for high-risk sectors such as gold & diamond trading, cross-border e-commerce, airline agencies, and expo project clients, significantly reducing exposure to compliance risk.
• Provided strategic advisory on cross-border VAT implications, including incoterms, SLAs, and contract structures—minimizing double taxation and preventing regulatory disputes.
• Spearheaded internal audits and represented clients before the FTA, achieving zero-penalty outcomes through effective handling of voluntary disclosures, clarifications, exceptions, and reconsideration cases.
• Established VAT control frameworks, enhancing compliance accuracy and driving a 56% improvement in client tax compliance rates; played a key role in achieving 67% (2023) and 69% (2024) YoY revenue growth through cross-selling.
• Managed a 18-member cross-border team, overseeing quality control, resource planning, and mentorship, while leading client and internal trainings to elevate VAT knowledge and brand authority.
• Served as outsourced Finance Manager for major clients including three hospitals and multiple Expo 2020 pavilions—overseeing reconciliations, financial reporting, ERP implementation, and post-COVID financial restoration projects.

Milestone Achieved at CPA:

Joined as Fresher developed more vast knowledge about UAE business industry and it's exceptional transformation with compliance to international financial statement framework.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Transitioned from audit to financial advisory and indirect tax, gaining hands-on exposure to the UAE's regulatory landscape and business culture—experience that led to recruitment by a global audit and advisory firm.
• Prepared and reviewed IFRS-compliant financial statements for clients across retail, trading, construction, and investment sectors; led month-end and year-end closings, reconciliations, and group consolidations, accelerating reporting timelines and improving audit outcomes.
• Supported external audits by liaising with Big Four firms and regulatory bodies, reducing audit queries through meticulous documentation, proactive risk mitigation, and enhancement of internal controls in collaboration with client CFOs and Controllers.
• Led VAT implementation efforts post-introduction in the UAE, conducting impact assessments, structuring compliance strategies, and aligning ERP/accounting systems for statutory reporting and document generation (e.g., FAF files, tax invoices, credit notes).
• Strengthened clients' VAT audit readiness by ensuring accurate reconciliations, audit trails, and supporting documentation; delivered end-to-end VAT documentation flows, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Served as both team member and audit in-charge on statutory and interim audits across various industries, ensuring adherence to IFRS, IAS, and ISA standards.
• Performed comprehensive reviews of financial statements, internal controls, and audit documentation, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and full regulatory compliance.
• Built strong client relationships by clearly communicating audit requirements, proactively resolving issues, and facilitating smooth audit processes.
• Led junior team members and conducted internal/client meetings, demonstrating leadership, enhancing audit efficiency, and earning recognition for reliability, adaptability, and communication skills.