Mohamed Ali

Assurance Senior Associate

EY • Full-time

Aug 2022 - Present • 4 yrs 1 mo

In-charge and supporting roles on audits across energy, technology, waste management, logistics, and telecom — several run single-handedly as sole contributor with limited manager oversight. Ran multi-entity group audits as in-charge, including Schlumberger (8 entities), Maersk (2 entities), and the Cheiron energy entities, coordinating the timeline from planning to reporting. Led end-to-end audits for Dell, VMware, EMC, Bee'ah, and ACES, covering planning, fieldwork, and completion. Tested complex transactions across IFRS 16, IFRS 15, IFRS 9, IAS 36, and IAS 16, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance. Applied combined tax and audit expertise to strengthen audit quality in tax provisions, compliance, and reporting-sensitive areas. Contributed tax, consolidation, and technical input on group-reporting and complex-area engagements for Taqa entities, Teleperformance, and CTGI. Entrusted with complex tax planning, international compliance, and strategic advisory tasks typically handled by senior consultants. Delivered tax advisory solutions on complex local and cross-border matters, supporting clients on compliance, structuring, and transaction-related issues. Managed corporate income tax disputes across tax authority, internal committee, and appeal stages, securing significant tax savings. Performed tax due diligence, health checks, and provision studies to identify exposures, support decision-making, and improve tax risk visibility. Advised on double tax treaties, transfer pricing matters, and intra-group transactions to support compliant and tax-efficient cross-border structures.

Assurance Associate

Ben Salamah &AlZamil Certified Public Accountants • Full-time

Dec 2021 - Aug 2022 • 8 mos

• Led audits across Manufacturing, Real Estate, Not-for-Profit, and F&B sectors, coordinating fieldwork and delivering high-quality execution. • Evaluated material misstatements and internal controls, and prepared management reports that supported stronger financial reporting and control remediation. • Tested complex accounting areas, including IFRS 16 leases, percentage-of-completion contracts, and expected credit losses under IFRS 9. • Supervised junior associates, reviewed workpapers, and supported audit quality through on-the-job coaching and review.