Walid gouigah CPA

Head of tax @ADNOC Logistics and Services, tax planning, tax reorganization, corporate tax implementation, tax compliance, tax reporting

15.4 yrs experienceLogistics & Supply Chain

Apr 2024Added yesterday

The move

MoveMetLife → ADNOC Logistics & Services

TitleTax Manager → Head of Tax

LocationDubai → Abu Dhabi

First time at this levelYes ★

Cross-border moveNo — same country

UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes ★

Years in UAE10.6

Total experience15.4 years

ADNOC Logistics & Services headcount10,001+ employees

ADNOC Logistics & Services industryTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

ADNOC Logistics & Services HQAbu Dhabi

ADNOC Logistics & Services typePrivately Held

Career arc

Head of TaxApr 2024 — Present
ADNOC Logistics & Services· Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Tax ManagerSep 2019 — Feb 2025
MetLife· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Tax Controller at ThalesOct 2017 — Sep 2019
Thales· Montreal, Quebec, Canada· Full-time
Tax leaderSep 2014 — Oct 2017
GE· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Senior Tax AuditorOct 2012 — Jul 2014
Ernst & Young· Algeria
AuditorOct 2010 — Oct 2012
KPMG

Education

University of Lille
Master's degree · Accounting and FinanceSep 2009 — Aug 2010
ENSSEA École nationale supérieure de statistique et d'économie appliquée
Bachelor's degree · Accounting and Finance2004 — 2009
Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
CPA · Accounting, Regulation, taxationOct 2018 — Feb 2020
Faculty of Law, Politics and Economics-University of Lille
Master's degree · Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law2008 — 2010
University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology
Master's degree · Accounting and FinanceSep 2009 — Jul 2010
ENSSEA École nationale supérieure de statistique et d'économie appliquée
Bachelor of Engineering - BE · Mathematics and StatisticsSep 2004 — Jun 2009

Top skills

Tax ResearchEconomicsFinancial AccountingCommunicationCompliance ManagementRisk Management

About

With over 15 years of experience in tax, audit, accounting, and finance, I am a dedicated tax professional committed to delivering high-quality services. I hold a CPA credential and a master’s degree in accounting and finance, and I currently serve as the Head of Tax at ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S), a leading shipping and integrated logistics company, 81% owned by ADNOC Group with 19% being floating shares in ADX market. In my role, I oversee the implementation of the new corporate tax in the UAE and advise on tax reorganization to optimize our tax structure, ensuring competitiveness in the international shipping market. I am also responsible for managing transfer pricing in line with local regulations and our Group’s policies. My position places me at the forefront of tax co

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