Melissa Lubbe Email & Phone Number

A Chartered Accountant with a Master's degree in Taxation and a specialisation in direct and indirect tax, with extensive expertise dealing with international tax matters, tax compliance and transfer pricing across multiple jurisdictions. Honed abilities and gained extensive knowledge in the financial services and fintech industries. Confidently provide practical solutions and guidance in these complex and fast-changing fields. Effectively communicating and collaborating with a wide range of people inside and outside the organisation. With extensive experience in academic lecturing and examining, possess the vital skills required to lead and foster individuals' development successfully.Qualifications and Professional Membership • Magister Commercii in Taxation – University of Pretoria, RSA – 2009• Honours Baccalaureus in Accounting – University of the Free State, RSA – 2002• Baccalaureus in Accounting with honours – University of the Free State, RSA – 2001• South African Institute of Chartered Accountants – Passed on the first attemptQUALIFICATIONS & TRAININGM.Com Taxation (2009)Chartered Accountant - South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (2007)Accounting Professional Training - Advanced Certificate in Auditing (2004)Hons. B. Accounting - University of the Free State (2002)B. Accounting - University of the Free State (2001)CAREER SNAPSHOTHead of Tax - Luno (global cryptocurrency company), RSA (2022 - NOW)Tax Analyst: International Tax Reporting - Luno (global cryptocurrency company), RSA (2019 - 2021)Tax Executive - YTT Tax (tax consulting company), RSA (2018)Indirect Tax Manager - PwC, RSA (2016 - 2017)Indirect Tax Senior Consultant - PwC, RSA (2015)Senior Lecturer in Taxation - North-West University, RSA (2007 - 2014)Corporate Tax Senior Consultant and Consultant - KPMG, RSA (2006)Trainee Accountant - KPMG, RSA (2003 - 2005)STRENGTHS:•Relationship and interpersonal skills•Collaborative, flexible and proactive•Resourceful, innovative and committed•Enthusiastic and positive•Highly supportive of change in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment•Analytical, logical thinking and problem-solving with a detailed focus•Self-motivated and resilient•People development, motivation and encouragement, ongoing learning and self-development•Organisational, time management and planning•Written and verbal communication•Working successfully in a team or autonomously•MS Office suite •Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides), Slack, Trello, Monday.com, Kissflow and Expensify.