VATAX - Key Persons


Ahmad Suleiman

Job Titles:
  • VAT Consultant
Mr. Suleiman has 5 years of solid accounting experience with knowledge in Income Tax and VAT, and financial markets background. He is responsible for tax audits and financial process analysis in multiple industries, preparing audit reports with a strong grasp of tax regulations and laws. He holds a BBA degree.

Amer Shatnawi - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Mr. Shatnawi holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting from Al-Yarmouk University. He also has a Tax Specialist Certificate issued by the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA), in addition to other tax certificates. Mr. Shatnawi has over 17 years of experience in tax fields including Income Tax on individuals and corporates, VAT, Excise Tax, Withholding Tax, Real Estate Transaction Tax, and Transfer Pricing. He worked as a Senior Tax Auditor in the Tax Authority in Jordan for over 12 years. He is a certified lecturer at the Tax authority and Jordanian Accountant Association (JAA) and other training centers and has attended various local and international tax seminars. Mr. Shatnawi has been working with big firms in KSA, UAE, and Bahrain as a Tax Advisor, and has extensive experience in VAT and Excise tax implementation and tax planning in reputable companies and groups in the GCC region.

Emad Abu Laila

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Manager
Leveraging over 10 years of experience in tax audit, internal audit, and financial management, Mr. Emad provides competitive tax advisory, analytical planning, and strategic recommendations. He has acquired multiple certificates in Sales Tax, Income Tax, and cost accounting. Along many years as a general manager, Mr. Emad's experience includes inventory management, HR and employee affairs, and marketing. Leading in diverse sectors, he is a certified tutor in various topics including finance, tax, and compliance. His tax experience includes VAT, Income Tax, WHT, and RETT. Mr. Emad holds a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Nasser Obeidat

Job Titles:
  • Professional Tax Expert
Mr. Obeidat has many years of experience in tax fields working on direct tax, indirect tax, and tax compliance. He worked in the government sector in customs, Income Tax, and VAT, and in the private sector in tax management, advisory, and tax risk analysis. Mr. Obeidat has also managed VAT implementation process for many big firms in KSA, which gave him special experience in taxes and business environments. Mr. Obeidat holds a Master's degree in Financial Management and has acquired Tax Specialist Certificate issued by the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA), in addition to many training courses in finance and business administration.

Tarek Jamel

Job Titles:
  • Tax Analyst
Mr. Jamel is a tax analyst with 13-year experience in tax, audit, compliance, and finance specifically within the gulf region. He is knowledgeable about the region's tax systems, laws, and regulations, allowing him to provide informed recommendations, solutions, and analytical reports to improve business performance and drive strategy. His tax experience includes VAT, WHT, ET, and RETT. Mr. Jamel holds a bachelor's degree in commerce, acquired CFM certificate, and is proficient with SAP ERP, Dynamics GP, and Power BI.