Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Publications
References
Timeline
ASHWIN DINESH BHOOBUN

ASHWIN DINESH BHOOBUN

CHARTERED TAX ADVISOR

Summary

Accomplished Chartered Tax Advisor and Chartered Secretary with over 20 years of experience in Accounting, Taxation, and Corporate Services. Proven expertise in managing tax compliance, international tax, value-added tax, and dispute resolution for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Adept at developing innovative and practical tax strategies to minimize client tax burdens while ensuring compliance with ethical and legal standards.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Tax Accountant

Vassen Bros & Associates
1 2005 - Current
  • Preparation of Annual Financial Statements for private Companies, Partnerships, Sole Proprietors and Trusts in terms of IFRS for SMEs
  • General financial statements and facilitated accounting closing procedures each month
  • Independent Review of Financial Statements in terms of IFRS
  • Lead the tax department, providing comprehensive tax, accounting, and company secretarial services to a diverse client base.
  • Specialize in income tax, international tax, VAT, and dispute resolution.
  • Develop and implement tax strategies to assist clients in achieving compliance and minimizing tax liabilities.
  • Utilize the latest methodologies and legal practices to deliver innovative tax solutions.

Assistant Company Secretary

The State Investment Co-operation
01.2003 - 12.2004
  • Provided company secretarial services to various industries, including fund management, casino, and entertainment sectors.
  • Ensured compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements.

Consultant

PricewaterhouseCoopers
07.2001 - 01.2003
  • Managed and administered offshore companies and provided company secretarial services to local companies.
  • Advised clients on tax and legal matters, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.

Education

Master of Commerce - South African Tax and International Tax

University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
06.2012

Professional Body Board Qualification - Accounting, Law and Corporate Governance

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA)

High School Diploma -

Dr Regis Chaperon SSS, Mauritius
04.2001 -

Skills

Accounting - IFRS for SME's

Affiliations

  • Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, Associate Member (ACIS), November 2005, Present
  • The South African Institute of Taxation, Chartered Tax Advisor, March 2013, Present

Publications

Trusts & Tax General Anti-Avoidance Rules, Dissertation-Does the new GAAR prevent selected common structured transactions involving the interposition of a trust?, June 7, 2012, University of Cape Town

References

  • Lucy Garrod, Client, Ashwin is a true professional and the best at what he does. Once Ashwin is working with you, you can have the peace of mind that everything is taken care of. Ashwin will not only be your service provider but also your friend and he will happily go an extra mile to ensure that his clients are happy. I would highly recommend Ashwin to all.
  • Peter Surtees, University Professor, Ashwin was a diligent student on this demanding course and he has carried his newly acquired knowledge into his professional career.

Timeline

Assistant Company Secretary - The State Investment Co-operation
01.2003 - 12.2004
Consultant - PricewaterhouseCoopers
07.2001 - 01.2003
Dr Regis Chaperon SSS - High School Diploma,
04.2001 -
Tax Accountant - Vassen Bros & Associates
1 2005 - Current
University of Cape Town - Master of Commerce, South African Tax and International Tax
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) - Professional Body Board Qualification, Accounting, Law and Corporate Governance
ASHWIN DINESH BHOOBUNCHARTERED TAX ADVISOR