Gerdy Valerio

In-house tax specialist leading a team that provides full-scope tax management for WSPs Middle East
operations across multiple jurisdictions, reporting to VP - Global Taxation with a dotted line to Regional Finance
leadership.
• Oversee end-to-end tax compliance for WSP Middle East for nearly 8 years, covering corporate tax, VAT,
and withholding tax filings across Middle East countries including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman
and Jordan.
• Implement review programmes, and checklists from the ground up, establishing a structured compliance
framework now embedded in regional operations.
• Gained working exposure to OECD Pillar Two / Global Minimum Tax requirements, supporting monitoring
and implementation readiness for the Middle East function in coordination with Global Tax and local finance
teams.
• Review all material transactions for tax implications, assess risks and prepare management-ready
communications on tax exposures and mitigations.
• Advise on cross-border transactions with emphasis on permanent establishment risks, withholding tax
implications, treaty relief availability, and registration requirements.
• Successfully managed and facilitated resolution of multiple tax audits and assessments across jurisdictions
by ensuring comprehensive documentation and defensible tax positions.
• Support tax provisioning discussions, uncertain tax position evaluations, and ensure accurate recognition
of current and deferred taxes under IFRS.
• Advise on tax implications of business transactions and provide practical solutions to reduce tax costs
while maintaining full compliance.
• Support corporate restructuring, legal entity consolidation/reduction exercises, by providing tax due
diligence and structuring advice.
• Provide financial information and tax ratios required for business bids and proposals.
• Monitor legislative changes across the Middle East, analyse impact on the business, and communicate
updates to finance and senior leadership.
• Coordinate with local finance teams and external auditors on tax-related information requirements and
disclosures.
• Developed working knowledge of transfer pricing requirements and disclosure obligations relevant to the
Middle East, supporting compliance with local documentation rules.

Delivered tax advisory and compliance services to a broad portfolio of clients across multiple industries in Qatar,
gaining extensive Big 4 experience in Philippines and Middle East tax.
• Provided corporate tax compliance and advisory services to multinational and local clients across
Philippines, Qatar and the broader GCC region.
• Advised on VAT implementation and indirect tax planning ahead of GCC-wide VAT rollout.
• Delivered withholding tax and cross-border transaction advisory, including permanent establishment
analyses and treaty application.
• Assisted clients through tax audits and assessments, managing interactions with tax authorities.
• Developed and maintained strong client relationships, acting as a trusted tax advisor to senior
management.
• Kept clients informed of Qatar and regional legislative changes and analysed commercial impact.