Faten El Masri, CPA (USA)
U.S. Certified Public Accountant | IFRS & GCC Compliance Specialist
I am a U.S. Certified Public Accountant providing strategic international audit readiness, financial reporting, and cross-border tax advisory services. Based in Lebanon and serving clients globally, I specialize in IFRS alignment, multi-jurisdictional compliance, and corporate financial advisory across the GCC and broader Middle East region.
Operating fluently in English, French, and Arabic, I successfully bridge communication gaps between multinational management, local authorities, and financial institutions. I work closely with multinational corporations, regional subsidiaries, and growing enterprises to navigate complex regulatory environments: ensuring transparency, technical accuracy, and structurally sound financial operations.
Core Services
1. External Audit Readiness & Support
Navigating your yearly external audit can be overwhelming. I act as the dedicated bridge between your company and external auditors across all regional jurisdictions, with specialized localized expertise in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Iraq, and Lebanon.
- Audit Preparation: Formatting and aligning financial statements under IFRS, US GAAP, and Local GAAP standards before the auditors arrive.
- Liaison & Support: Managing queries from external auditors to ensure a smooth, swift, and clean yearly audit process.
- Data Translation: Converting regional accounting data into internationally compliant reporting packages suitable for group consolidation.
- Multilingual Documentation: Managing and preparing audit files and supporting evidence effortlessly across English, French, and Arabic.
2. Comprehensive Tax, Transfer Pricing & Top-Up Tax Compliance
Stay fully compliant with shifting tax laws and international frameworks across multiple jurisdictions. I manage your cyclical and advanced fiscal obligations:
- Quarterly & Periodic Declarations: Timely preparation and filing of Value Added Tax (VAT), sales tax, and specific country-mandated filings.
- Yearly Corporate & Income Tax Declarations: Comprehensive tax structuring, optimization, and filing for yearly income tax returns tailored to the distinct tax laws of each specific jurisdiction.
- Payroll Tax & Statutory Management: Ensuring local payroll compliance, social security, wage taxes, and region-specific employment declarations are accurately processed.
- Transfer Pricing (TP) Advisory: Ensuring all related-party transactions and cross-border intra-group arrangements strictly meet the “arm’s length principle.” Assistance with compiling TP Disclosure Forms, localized documentation, and alignment with regional guidelines.
- Global Minimum Tax / Top-Up Tax: Advisory and compliance support for the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT) and OECD Pillar Two frameworks affecting multinational groups across the GCC.
3. Specialized Certifications & Local In-Country Value (ICV)
Expanding your business footprint in the GCC requires specific regional certifications to win government and corporate contracts.
- ICV Certification: Step-by-step financial data preparation, structuring, and advisory to achieve and maintain your In-Country Value (ICV) score for government and energy-sector tenders.
- Regulatory Compliance: Technical guidance for companies looking to expand or maintain their licensed status in highly regulated markets.
4. External Stakeholder & Banking Liaison
Maintaining strong relationships with financial institutions and regulatory bodies is critical for cross-border operations.
Regulatory Follow-up: Proactively managing communications with government portals, ministries, and external corporate stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
Banking Advisory: Assisting companies with compliance documentation, KYC requirements, and financial reporting requested by international and regional banks.
Why Work With Numera Advisory?
- U.S. CPA Credentials: Globally recognized U.S. CPA credentials in active good standing, ensuring the highest ethical and professional standards.
- Fluent Trilingual Execution: Complete financial advisory, reporting, and stakeholder liaison delivered natively in English, French, and Arabic.
- Deep Regional & Global Reach: Hands-on knowledge of the regulatory landscapes of the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Iraq, and Lebanon, with the capacity to support compliance across all international jurisdictions.
- End-to-End Financial Partnership: From daily payroll and quarterly VAT to advanced transfer pricing, top-up tax compliance, yearly income tax returns, and external audits, your regulatory frameworks are managed seamlessly to meet the unique requirements of every operating jurisdiction.
Contact & Consultation
Based in Lebanon | Serving International Clients Globally
Ready to streamline your cross-border compliance, manage your complex tax declarations, or prepare for your upcoming external audit? Get in touch to schedule your professional consultation.
- Phone: +961 81 206 821
- Email: faten.elmasri@numeraadvisory.com