Marvellous Tapera
Managing Partner
Marvellous is a Chartered Certified Accountant and Tax Practitioner with over 25 years in tax advisory and accountancy. Specializes in Zimbabwean and international tax law, with expertise in the finance, mining, energy, telecommunications, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, food, beverages, and ago-processing sector. Holds an MBA in Financial Services and is skilled in developing and delivering tax audit systems and training programs to enhance compliance and sector-specific understanding. Managing Partner and founder of WTS Tax Matrix, overseeing WTS Tax Matrix Academy, and advising on Zimbabwean and international tax and exchange control regulations. Experienced in mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, transfer pricing, tax audits, tax disputes, representation, business management, and financial reporting. Authored several taxation books and contributed to the field through teaching, research, and presentations to various stakeholders.
Areas of Expertise:
- International Tax
- Transfer Pricing
- Corporate Tax
- Tax Advisor
Education:
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Masters in Business Administration in Financial Services, University of Zimbabwe
- Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
- Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (CIS)
- Diploma in Taxation, Institute of Chartered Tax Accountants
- Higher National Diploma in Accountancy, Harare Polytechnic
- Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ongoing Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT)
- Associate Member, Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZiCA)
Languages:
- English
- Shona
Professional Experience:
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2015 – Present: Managing Partner & Founder – WTS Tax Matrix
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2018 – Present: Chief Executive Officer & Founder – WTS Tax Matrix Academy
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2012 – 2014: Tax Training Manager – Deloitte Zimbabwe
- 2008 – 2011: Finance Manager (Agro-processing) – Selous (Pvt) Ltd (Tanzania)
- 2004 – 2008: Accountant (Agro-processing) – Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (COTCO)
- 2002 – 2004: Accountant – Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA)
- 1997 – 2001: Tax Officer – Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA)
- 2012 – 2014: Tax Training Manager – Deloitte Zimbabwe