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christine Raffoul

@christineraffoul

External auditor and tax compliance specialist at Ernest & Young PCC, delivering Lebanese tax compliance, advisory, and payroll services.

Lebanon

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At Ernest & Young PCC, I delivered tax compliance and advisory services specializing in Lebanese tax laws. I also administered payroll and social security returns for multinational corporations.

I led, coordinated, and completed annual tax returns, VAT, National Social Security, and Tax on Salaries declarations. I also provided bookkeeping services and day-to-day advice to corporate taxpayers.

At Sarkis Sakr & Partners, I managed audit assignments and assessed clients’ internal controls and financial reporting risks. I prepared financial statements under IFRS or GAAP, including consolidated statements for a group of companies.

Earlier, I carried out external audit and accounting work at Rayes & Associates, Ghanem & Co, and Bestseller United Company Holding SAL. My work included preparing financial statements and tax declarations, reviewing accounting records, and supporting internal controls.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Assistant Manager

Ernest & Young PCC

Nov 2023 - Nov 2025 (2 years)

Delivered tax compliance and advisory services specializing in Lebanese tax laws, administered payroll and social security returns, and provided bookkeeping services. Led annual tax return, VAT, and social security declarations.

Tax Compliance Lebanese Tax Laws Payroll Social Security Bookkeeping VAT Tax Planning Client Advisory

Audit Manager

Sarkis Sakr & Partners

Nov 2021 - Oct 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Managed audit assignments from planning to reporting, evaluated internal controls, and prepared financial statements in accordance with IFRS or GAAP. Compiled reports summarizing audit findings and provided recommendations.

Audit Planning Internal Controls Risk Assessment IFRS US GAAP Financial Reporting Team Management

Senior External Auditor

Sarkis Sakr & Partners

Sep 2016 - Nov 2021 (5 years 2 months)

Coordinated and executed audit assignments, reviewed internal controls and financial records, and prepared audit reports and tax declarations. Supervised and coached junior team members.

Audit Internal Controls Financial Analysis Tax Declarations Team Leadership Customer Relationship Management

Senior External Auditor

Ghanem & Co

Jun 2016 - Aug 2016 (2 months)

Tested general ledger accounts and financial statements, verified assets and liabilities, and completed audit work papers.

Audit General Ledger Accountant Financial Statements Asset Verification

Senior External Auditor

Rayes & Associates

Oct 2011 - May 2016 (4 years 7 months)

Executed interim and year-end audit procedures, prepared financial statements and tax declarations, and reviewed general ledger journals. Managed and supervised junior accountants.

Audit Financial Statements Tax Declarations General Ledger Accountant Supervision Accounting