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Alisa Melkonian

Alisa Melkonian

VP Tax or Group Tax director
Madrid,Madrid

Summary

I am tax partner with 25 years experience in tax consulting, with various complex M&A, restructuring, tax disputes and other types of projects in my portfolio. I have profound understanding of international taxation and could quickly adapt my local knowledge to legislation of another country. Having perfect general understanding of tax and legal aspects of the business, I am performing most efficiently as client partner. I am able to quickly assess the problem, collect the right team to address the issue, being fully responsible for the result.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Tax Practice Leader

Tenet Advisors Serbia, D.o.o
09.2023 - Current

Set up a new practice from relocated employees.

Complemented team by local specialists

Conducted marketing events to attract local clients and promote local expertise to existing clients investing in Serbia

Successful client partner

KPMG Russia//KEPT Russia
09.2008 - Current
  • Working with several key accounts for 10+ years, being trusted advisor for all matters requiring consulting support
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring personalized attention and high-quality service delivery.
  • Established a strong referral network through consistent relationship-building activities and targeted outreach efforts.
  • Developed strategic partnerships (most recently, with Chinese 8th largest audit and consulting firm) for increased market reach, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Lead one of the firm wide key accounts

KPMG Russia//KEPT Russia
  • Top 2 Russian retailer (30 billion EUR annual revenues), 1 million EUR annual revenues for the firm.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries or concerns from this key account, resulting in increased loyalty and trust and recurring jobs

Lead multi function projects for clients

KPMG Russia//KEPT Russia
St Petersburg, Russia
12.1999 - Current
  • Lead multi function (tax, deal advisory, management consulting) projects for clients
  • Streamlined workflow processes by identifying bottlenecks, resulting in improved productivity across the department.
  • Coordinated communication between stakeholders to facilitate issue resolution and maintain project momentum.

Took active role in developing tax and legal strategies for growth

KPMG Russia//KEPT Russia
  • Took active role in developing tax and legal strategies for growth for the last 4 years, aimed at double digits growth
  • Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating realistic scenarios and props in role-playing exercises.

Education

IBFD Advanced Certificate International Taxation - International Taxation

IBFD, Amsterdam, Netherlands
04.2001 - 04.1999
  • Diploma of the Institute of Independent Directors, UK, 2019
  • Certificate of the course Innovation through design thinking, 2022


ACCA Qualification - Accounting And Finance

ACCA , UK
04.2001 -

Master of Economics - International Economics

St Petersburg University of Economics And Finance, St Petersburg, Russia
04.2001 -

Skills

International taxation

Certification

Innovation through design thinking, London business school, 03/2022, Present

Languages

Russian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Tax Practice Leader - Tenet Advisors Serbia, D.o.o
09.2023 - Current
Successful client partner - KPMG Russia//KEPT Russia
09.2008 - Current
IBFD - IBFD Advanced Certificate International Taxation, International Taxation
04.2001 - 04.1999
ACCA - ACCA Qualification, Accounting And Finance
04.2001 -
St Petersburg University of Economics And Finance - Master of Economics, International Economics
04.2001 -
Lead multi function projects for clients - KPMG Russia//KEPT Russia
12.1999 - Current
Lead one of the firm wide key accounts - KPMG Russia//KEPT Russia
Took active role in developing tax and legal strategies for growth - KPMG Russia//KEPT Russia
Alisa MelkonianVP Tax or Group Tax director