As an indirect technical practitioner with over 30 years' experience, I have a deep understanding of VAT and other indirect tax rules and regulations. I've worked in VAT and GST systems from all around the globe advising on complex supply chain issues, VAT grouping and permanent establishments, as well as complex cost sharing and transfer pricing models. Prior to joining the firm, I worked in banking and served as chair for the VAT committee of the European Banking Federation for over five years.
I've implemented Oracle, SAP, Workday and other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems across many countries, including automation of VAT determination, and recovery for taxable and partially exempt organisations. As part of all ERP implementations, I've built bespoke VAT reporting for use in submission of VAT returns, analytical analysis and inclusions into VAT database structures.
My source systems work includes VAT configuration and bespoke reporting for source systems, such as sales and billing engines, and for procurement and expenditure systems. Working with analytical tools, such as Alteryx, for the last 18 years means I really understand how these create, process, manage and report VAT – and how they can be used to enrich VAT data and aid Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance.
Outside of work, I'm a keen runner. I also enjoy listening to wide range of musical genres, and I go to see live music when I can. Both music and running allow me to switch off and relax.
