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Mohammed Al-ketbi   CPA, Principal Tax Auditor (Lead Auditor)

Mohammed Al-ketbi CPA

Principal Tax Auditor (Lead Auditor)·Federal Tax Authority

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, MBA

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 6 months

Principal Tax Auditor (Lead Auditor)

October 2024 - Present

Federal Tax Authority

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2024 - Present

• Oversee high-profile tax audit engagements, ensuring compliance with UAE tax laws, IFRS, and global
regulatory standards.
• Design and implement risk-based audit methodologies, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of
tax investigations.
• Drive compliance initiatives by identifying financial discrepancies, enforcing corrective actions, and
mitigating tax risks.
• Provide expert advisory on corporate tax, VAT regulations, and evolving tax policies to optimize
compliance frameworks.
• Lead and mentor a team of senior auditors, fostering a culture of excellence, knowledge sharing, and
continuous improvement.
• Partner with regulatory bodies to strengthen financial governance, combat tax evasion, and enhance
transparency in the tax ecosystem.

Company industry:
Public Administration

Lead Auditor

September 2024 - Present

Federal tax authority

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2024 - Present

Lead Auditor

Company industry:
Financial Auditing

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

January 2015 - Present

AICPA

New Hampshire, United States

January 2015 - Present

• Ensuring Financial Statement Accuracy and Compliance
◦ Examine financial statements for accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP) and relevant regulations.
◦ Maintain transparency and investor confidence through proper financial reporting.
• Tax Preparation and Compliance
◦ Prepare and file tax returns for individuals, businesses, and organizations.
◦ Ensure compliance with tax laws while minimizing tax liabilities within legal frameworks.
• Audits and Atestation Services
◦ Conduct audits to provide independent assessments of financial statements.
◦ Perform atestation engagements to enhance the credibility of financial and non-financial
information.
• Financial Advisory and Business Consulting
◦ Analyze financial data to offer strategic recommendations for cost reduction, revenue growth, and
profitability improvement.
◦ Assist businesses and individuals in optimizing financial management practices.
• Tax Planning and Strategy Development
◦ Design and implement proactive tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
◦ Utilize available deductions, credits, and incentives while ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• Risk Management and Internal Controls
◦ Assess financial operations to identify risks and evaluate internal controls.
◦ Recommend improvements to safeguard assets, ensure data integrity, and enhance operational
efficiency.
• Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation
◦ Investigate financial irregularities, including fraud, embezzlement, and financial crimes.
◦ Utilize forensic accounting techniques to detect and mitigate financial misconduct.
• Budgeting and Financial Forecasting
◦ Assist organizations in preparing budgets and financial forecasts to support financial planning and
resource allocation.
◦ Monitor performance and adjust financial strategies as needed.
• Ethical and Professional Conduct
◦ Uphold the highest ethical standards, including integrity, objectivity, independence, and due care.
◦ Ensure compliance with the ethical guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPE Compliance)
◦ Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, tax laws, and regulations.
◦ Engage in ongoing Continuing Professional Education (CPE) to maintain competency and provide
up-to-date services.

Company industry:
Financial Auditing

Audit & Economic Statistics Specialist

January 2017 - October 2024

Dubai Digital Authority (formerly Dubai Statistics Center)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2017 - October 2024

• Designed and implemented economic models and financial forecasting tools to support strategic
government decision-making and fiscal policy formulation.
• Led in-depth financial investigations, identifying inefficiencies, detecting fraud, and recommending cost
saving and revenue-enhancing strategies.
• Advised senior leadership on corporate tax implications, VAT compliance, and economic risk assessment to
enhance financial governance.
• Developed and maintained key economic indicators, providing data-driven insights for regulatory
frameworks and public finance management.
• Published technical reports and policy recommendations that influenced major financial and economic
regulations at the national level.
• Spearheaded data analytics initiatives to enhance the accuracy of economic statistics and financial
reporting, improving forecasting capabilities.
• Collaborated with international regulatory bodies and financial institutions to align UAEs economic policies
with global best practices.
• Delivered training programs and workshops to government officials and industry professionals on financial
auditing, tax compliance, and economic analysis.

Company industry:
Financial Auditing

Audit Specialist

January 2017 - June 2024

Dubai Digital authority

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2017 - June 2024

Auditing

Company industry:
Financial Auditing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Auditor

January 2013 - January 2017

UAE accounting authority

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2013 - January 2017

Auditing

Company industry:
Financial Auditing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Senior Auditor

January 2013 - January 2017

UAE Accountability Authority

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2013 - January 2017

Audited major entities, including:
• Led comprehensive financial, operational, and compliance audits, uncovering inefficiencies and ensuring
alignment with UAE regulatory frameworks and international standards.
• Identified and rectified financial discrepancies, leading to cost recoveries and enhanced financial
transparency.
• Developed and enforced internal control frameworks, mitigating financial, operational, and fraud risks
while strengthening financial integrity.
• Assessed enterprise risk management (ERM) strategies and provided actionable insights to enhance risk
mitigation.
• Strengthened governance policies, ensuring adherence to IFRS, IPSAS, and other international audit
standards.
• Spearheaded process automation initiatives, leveraging advanced audit analytics and AI-driven tools to
improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Conducted forensic investigations into financial irregularities, recommending corrective measures that
enhanced regulatory compliance.
• Provided executive-level reports and strategic recommendations that led to cost savings, improved
financial reporting accuracy, and regulatory enhancements.
• Led audit teams on high-profile engagements, mentoring junior auditors and improving audit
methodologies.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and regulatory bodies to ensure transparency, accountability, and
financial sustainability.

Company industry:
Financial Auditing

Member of GCC Training Panel

January 2013 - January 2017

UAE accounting authority

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2013 - January 2017

• Partnered with regulatory bodies to implement international best practices in government and
corporate auditing.

Company industry:
Financial Auditing

Help Desk

January 2012 - January 2012

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2012 - January 2012

• Contacted customers to collect and return checks
• Printed monthly financial statements as needed
• Guided new customers through the account opening process
• Dispatched newly issued credit and visa cards after verifying identity Operations:
• Verified customer identity prior to cash deposit and withdrawal transactions
• Supported teller officers in reconciling cash balances with system records

Operations Office:
• Assisted accounting managers with check processing and data entry
• Validated check numbers via the teller system to eliminate errors

Company industry:
Banking

Education

American university in emirates

January 2019

January 2019

Master's degree, MBA

United Arab Emirates

GPA (point): 3.55 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.55 out of 4

MBA

CPA

January 2015

January 2015

Master's degree, Accounting And Audit

United States

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

pass

American University Of Sharjah

December 2012

December 2012

Bachelor's degree, Accounting And Audit

United Arab Emirates

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

accounting and finance

Skills

Internal Audit
Expert
Internal Audit
Expert
CPA
Expert
CPA
Expert
Finance
Expert
Finance
Expert
Accounting
Expert
Accounting
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Auditing
Expert
VISIONARY
Intermediate
VISIONARY
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Intermediate
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Intermediate
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Intermediate
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Intermediate
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Intermediate
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Intermediate
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MBA
Intermediate
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MBA
Intermediate
SUPERVISION
Intermediate
SUPERVISION
Intermediate
FINANCIAL AUDITING
Intermediate
FINANCIAL AUDITING
Intermediate
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Expert
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Expert
ECONOMICS
Expert
ECONOMICS
Expert
INDICATORS
Expert
INDICATORS
Expert
LEGISLATION
Expert
LEGISLATION
Expert
MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS
Expert
MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
PUBLIC POLICIES
Expert
PUBLIC POLICIES
Expert
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Expert
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Expert
RESEARCH
Expert
RESEARCH
Expert
Minitab
Expert
Minitab
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Dubai Government Leadership & Training Program (Bediti)
Benchmarking and Best Practices in Audit
Risk-Based Audit & Forensic Investigation Certification
Value Added Tax (VAT) Compliance and Regulations Certification
Advanced External Audit Techniques Certification
CIA challenge
Certified Public Accountant (US-CPA), License # 2428
CPA
Jan 2015