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
06.2012
Professional Body Board Qualification - Accounting, Law and Corporate Governance
High School Diploma -
04.2001 -
Skills
Accounting - IFRS for SME's
Personal Taxation
Payroll and Employees Tax
Corporate & Business Taxation
Taxation of Trust
Value Added Tax
Estate Planning & Estate Duty
Capital Gains Tax
International Taxation
Tax computing
Tax Disputes and Resolutions
Daftworx Financial Accounting Software
Tax Compliance Expertise
Tax Disputes and Resolutions
Internal tax policies
Sage Pastel Accounting Software
Sage Pastel Payroll Software
Wintax Tax software
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
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