Rao Zeeshan

Accountant & Tax Consultant — UAE VAT & Corporate Tax Specialist

Agency • Full time

Jul 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 2 mos

● Manage end-to-end UAE VAT Return Filing for Mainland and Free Zone companies through the Emara Tax Portal, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with FTA (Federal Tax Authority) regulations. ● Prepare and file Corporate Tax Returns for Free Zone entities — including Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) assessment — and Mainland companies, minimizing client compliance risk. ● Conduct client consultations to assess financial position and deliver tailored UAE VAT and Corporate Tax strategies, combining technical tax expertise with a consultative sales approach. ● Drive sales and marketing of the firm's UAE Taxation advisory services, identifying prospective clients and converting them into long-term retainer accounts. ● Increased client satisfaction and grew portfolio by 25% through consultative selling and proactive service recommendations. ● Act as the primary point of contact between the operations team and clients, managing the full client relationship.

Accounting & Sales Officer

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Jun 2023 - Jul 2024 • 1 yr 1 mo

● Managed UAE VAT registration, return filing, and quarterly reporting for a diverse multi-client portfolio via the Emara Tax Portal. ● Supported Corporate Tax registration and return filing for both Mainland and Free Zone companies, maintaining accurate regulatory compliance records. ● Delivered sales presentations and marketing outreach on UAE Taxation services (VAT and Corporate Tax advisory), converting leads into long-term tax consultancy agreements. ● Partnered with clients to identify legitimate tax-saving opportunities, driving a 15% increase in retained accounts. ● Assisted in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and management reports. ● Managed accounts payable and receivable cycles, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of transactions. ● Supported audit processes by preparing thorough documentation and providing clear, detailed compliance explanations.

Sales & Digital Marketing Manager

Suhail Salt • Full time

Apr 2018 - May 2023 • 5 yrs 1 mo

● Led the sales department, developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies that boosted export revenue and expanded international market share. ● Managed end-to-end Export Documentation — including Letter of Credit (LC), Bill of Lading, and Incoterms compliance — ensuring full adherence to global trade regulations. ● Built and maintained international client relationships through consistent international client dealing, driving steady year-on-year export sales growth. ● Coordinated closely with the production department on sales order planning, aligning manufacturing schedules with client delivery timelines. ● Oversaw freight management and order tracking, optimizing delivery times and reducing logistics costs. ● Managed international logistics operations end-to-end, from customs coordination to final delivery. ● Planned and executed digital and social media marketing campaigns, including Google Ads, to expand international market reach.