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Ashkhen Meloyan

Tax Advisor - Indirect Tax

€500/day
Biot, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Ashkhen

Are you looking to secure your VAT obligations in France or Europe, while reducing your tax and customs risks?
This is precisely where I come in.

With over 8 years of experience in indirect taxation and VAT compliance, notably as head of the VAT department at ASD Group, I now support companies as a freelancer, in a personalized, flexible, and operational manner.

✅ What I offer you

Complete and optimized VAT management: declarations, EU / non-EU OSS, refunds via the 8th directive.

Compliance support: tax audits, anticipation of controls, proactive compliance.

Simplification of your customs formalities to streamline your international trade flows.

E-commerce expertise (including Amazon): sales monitoring and analysis, marketplace compliance.

💡 What sets me apart

A dual strategic and operational approach: I understand the daily constraints of businesses and provide concrete, applicable solutions.

Solid experience with companies in various sectors (including perfumery and international e-commerce).

An ability to transform regulatory complexity into clear and efficient processes for your teams.

📦 Types of projects I handle

Outsourcing of your VAT declarations, EU/non-EU OSS,

Compliance audits and preparation for tax audits.

Support for online sales (Amazon & marketplaces).

Compliance and monitoring of invoicing rules in France and the EU.

Customs coding, management of import/export documents, monitoring of international flows and invoices.

Coordination with authorities, development of customs and tax compliance procedures (Incoterms, self-assessment, triangular flows).

👉 Result: you gain security, time, and peace of mind, allowing you to focus fully on your international growth.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Conversational

  • Russian

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Biot (up to 50km), Nice (up to 40km), Cannes (up to 50km)

Experience

  • ASD GROUP
    COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT MANAGER
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    April 2018 - August 2024 (6 years and 4 months)
    Valbonne, France
    - Management and motivation of operational teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
    - Mastery of tax control and compliance (VAT France & EU), with rigorous and proactive monitoring.
    - Conducting in-depth audits and preparing strategic files to anticipate and secure tax audits.
    - Guaranteeing compliance with national and European invoicing standards, with a structured and methodical approach.
    - Expertise in Amazon sales management, including detailed analysis of dashboards and commercial performance.
    - Steering internal projects aimed at strengthening a culture of compliance and organizational efficiency.
    Team Management Internal Control Compliance Regulatory compliance Taxation
  • ASD GROUP
    INDIRECT TAX ADVISOR
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    April 2016 - August 2024 (8 years and 4 months)
    Valbonne, France
    - In-depth mastery of VAT territoriality rules, ensuring precise application in all situations.
    - Management of reporting obligations: VAT, EMEBI/ERTVA, DES, EU/non-EU OSS, Intrastat, TGAP.
    - Customs coding, processing of import/export documents, monitoring of invoices and international flows.
    - Coordination with tax and customs authorities, preparation and securing of audits.
    - Development of customs and tax compliance procedures (Incoterms, self-assessment, triangular flows).
    - Management of internal and external audits, anticipation of customs and tax risks.
  • PROVENCE AUTO BILAN
    ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
    AUTOMOBILE
    April 2014 - June 2014 (2 months)
    Digne-les-Bains, France
    - Bank reconciliation,
    - VAT declaration calculation and submission,
    - Recording purchase and sales invoices, checks,
    - Reconciling third-party accounts and follow-up on reminders.

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Education

  • Accounting technical enhancement
    ESCCOM
    2015
    Perfectionnement technique comptable
  • Professional Baccalaureate in Accounting
    GRETA Digne les Bains
    2014
    BAC Professionnelle comptabilité

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