Ali Jalal

Prepared and filed 35+ UAE Corporate Tax returns using Excel and EmaraTax in line with UAE Corporate Tax Law and drafted client-facing compliance memos summarizing filing positions, key tax adjustments, and final outcomes.

Prepared 15+ corporate tax provision calculations and supporting workpapers by analyzing trial balances, identifying tax adjustments, and aligning outputs with financial reporting requirements.

Supported 5 tax review and audit engagements by reconciling tax positions, compiling supporting documentation, and assisting with internal and client review queries.

Contributed to PwC’s tax automation initiative by designing an AI-assisted trial balance mapping workflow that streamlined a repetitive step in return and
provision preparation; presented the solution to a director, and it was adopted by the team as a standard first-step process.

Planned three Medical Weeks (2017, 2018), which provided essential medical supplies and services to Kurdish and Jordanian communities, helping over 1000 individuals in need. Coordinated donations of medicine and secured the involvement of 50+ doctors who contributed their time and expertise.

Secured sponsors for an investment conference at the Landmark Hotel in Amman (2019), which facilitated over 20 trade agreements and a 15% increase in business deals between Jordanian and Kurdish entrepreneurs.

Worked in the preparation and filing of VAT returns, ensuring compliance with UAE tax regulations and delivering results 13% faster than previous runs

Collaborated with senior team members in performing VAT audits and identifying potential compliance issues

Organized and documented team meetings, which led to a 22% increase in team efficiency and a reduction of working hours by optimizing tasks and prioritization

Utilized a range of tools to improve accuracy and efficiency in tax-related tasks: Sightline, Alteryx Tool, Edge Tool, Power BI

Balanced both office-based and remote work environments, efficiently managing workload and communication with team members in both settings, maintaining a 100% on-time delivery rate for client projects.

Provided financial consulting services to Jordanian firms looking to branch out and invest in Erbil, Iraq, conducting thorough market research, financial analyses, and feasibility studies to evaluate potential investment opportunities.

Advised 10+ businesses on market entry strategies, including financial structuring, legal requirements, operational setup, and risk management.

Prepared customized financial reports and presentations for clients, which enhanced decision-making processes and increased client satisfaction by
40%

Participated in multiple conferences and was awarded Best Delegate in 60% of the time.

Promoted to Research Officer for my school's MUN (NOSMUN), then Head of Training, where I organized sessions for 150 students and led a team of 10 to improve and teach upcoming students on how to debate and write resolutions in a professional format.