Rouna Erhieyovwe

I am a Nigerian-qualified lawyer with over five years of working experience in tax consulting. I am enrolled in the Advanced LLM in International Tax Law programme at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) in the Netherlands. I expect to graduate in August 2023 with a distinction (based on a current estimate). I am currently seeking suitable opportunities in indirect tax. 

Throughout my career, I have leveraged a collaborative work style alongside the ability to clearly convey complex information and build consensus with key stakeholders, including high-value clients and executive leaders. In my latest position as a Senior Associate, these strengths allowed me to accomplish short- and long-range objectives while contributing to a vibrant, inclusive company culture. Furthermore, I have developed industry-specific competencies that I can immediately apply, including project management, risk management, and business development. 

A small selection of my key projects and accomplishments includes:

• Proven expertise in providing standalone supply chain and indirect tax advice and delivering commercial solutions, collaborating closely with strategy, accounting and regulatory teams.
• Skilled in advising on complex VAT, customs, stamp duty and excise tax matters, covering diverse areas such as supply chain and trade compliance.
• Strong track record in effectively resolving tax disputes, including customs, VAT, stamp duty and other indirect taxes.
• Adept at providing tailored capacity training needs to close knowledge gap to improve efficiency while utilising in-depth knowledge of tax laws.
• Proven capability in project management and team collaboration to ensure efficient delivery of projects within timelines.
• Consistently rated to be above grade expectations.

Also, over the years, working as a tax consultant in tier 1 international tax and law firms has helped me develop a keen attention to detail with impressive research ability and values of excellence, stewardship, innovation and problem-solving. My LLM program at UvA has equipped me with good European tax law and VAT knowledge and broadened my tax knowledge. 

I understand that with the constantly changing global tax environment, the tax services of reputable tax firms/departments will be continually sought after, and I will be a tremendous asset in providing tax and business solutions to reputable clients/organisations.

• Expert in identifying and estimating exposures, developing solutions, and implementing risk mitigation strategies. 
• Skilled in documentation, report writing and interacting with government ministries, tax authorities, and customs administrators on tax and policy issues. 
• Excel at preparing market entry reports and designing tax compliance manuals for MNCs, covering various tax areas. 
• Proficient in indirect tax, strategic supply chain, transaction advice, and post-completion tax advisory.
• Adept at identifying knowledge gaps and designing training materials for clients and internal use. 
• Strong expertise in coordinating and collaborating with teams across different jurisdictions to deliver successful client engagements and regional publications.

Advanced Masters in International Tax from the University of Amsterdam