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Samrawit Yemaneh

Senior Manager - Tax

Corporate Tax Compliance | International Tax | Employment & Expatriate Tax | Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructuring

Agribusiness, Floriculture and Fisheries | Manufacturing & Distribution | Financial Services | Not for Profit, Gov't & Public Sector | Natural Resources & Energy | Infrastructure, Real Estate & Construction, Transport & Logistics

Executive summary

Samrawit serves as the Manager of Tax Advisory at BDO Ethiopia, bringing over eight years of experience in managing tax advisory and compliance engagements for NGOs, private entities, and international organizations. Her expertise includes representing clients before the Tax Authority, appeals, and hearing committees, where she handles tax audits and related issues. Samrawit’s experience spans project and financial due diligence, internal and financial audits, tax and business advisory, and assessments of internal control systems, making her a key advisor on both compliance and strategic tax matters.

Samrawit’s qualifications include an ACCA certification from the UK, a Master’s in Accounting and Finance from Addis Ababa University, and a B.A. in Accounting from Jimma University. She is also a member of the Accounting and Finance Society of Ethiopia and holds specialized certifications in financial modeling, valuation, and Ethiopian tax. Recognized for her contributions, she received an Honor Award from the Ministry of Women's Affairs in 2011, highlighting her dedication to excellence in her field.