Mikolaj Przywara
KRAKOW
Summary
I have over 23 years of experience in tax law. I provided expert knowledge of taxes to clients from practically all sectors of economy both local and foreign. I was engaged in tax due diligence during some of the largest privatizations in Poland including Bank Pekao (one of the largest Polish financial institutions) and PZU (Polish largest insurance company). I performed well over 200 tax audits and prepared several thousand opinions, reports, appeals etc. I am also an author of over a 100 articles in professional press regarding tax law. In addition to local law I have an extensive knowledge of international tax legislation(double tax treaties based on OECD's Model Convention) and transfer pricing (OECD's TP Guidelines). I prepared hundreds of TP documentations for Polish clients including functional analyses and benchmarking studies. I am fluent in English and speak Spanish (basic level).
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tax Adviser
P&P Tax advisory services
KRAKOW
09.2004 - Current
- Administered audits to verify data involving assets, income and liabilities.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
- Proposed requests for admission and requests for production of documents.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Delivered comprehensive tax documentation required for accurate individual and corporate returns.
- Consulted with clients to assess and mitigate future tax liabilities and determine eligibility for tax abatement.
Tax Manager
KPMG
KRAKOW
05.1999 - 07.2004
- Researched and analyzed tax developments and applications to specific business situations.
- Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Delivered comprehensive tax documentation required for accurate individual and corporate returns.
- Taught junior staff how to prepare statements, resolve discrepancies and maximize efficiency.
- Reviewed financial reports to correctly ascertain taxation and statement requirements.
- Conducted reviews of internal tax documentation, reducing errors related to missed tax benefits.
Tax Consultant
PwC
Warsaw
09.1998 - 04.1999
- Consulted with clients to assess and mitigate future tax liabilities and determine eligibility for tax abatement.
- Conducted reviews of internal tax documentation, reducing errors related to missed tax benefits.
- Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions, and potential liabilities.
- Provided information about available products and services to clients, resulting in increased business opportunities.
Education
Law
Jagiellonian University, Faculty of Law
Krakow, Poland07.1998
Skills
- Tax preparation expertise
- Tax law expertise
- Financial and tax regulations
- Tax audit procedures
- Understanding of taxes
- Tax law knowledge
- Tax filing experience
Affiliations
Polish certified tax adviser (No 09985)
Certification
Certificate of tax adviser
Languages
Polish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Tax Adviser
P&P Tax advisory services
09.2004 - Current
Tax Manager
KPMG
05.1999 - 07.2004
Tax Consultant
PwC
09.1998 - 04.1999
Law
Jagiellonian University, Faculty of Law