Zoe Zakova
About Zoe Zakova
Zoe Zakova serves as the Assistant Director of Global VAT at Interpublic Group (IPG) in London, United Kingdom, a position she has held since 2020. With a background in indirect tax roles across various companies, she has accumulated extensive experience in the field since earning her Bachelor of Arts from London South Bank University.
Work at Interpublic Group
Zoe Zakova has served as the Assistant Director, Global VAT at Interpublic Group (IPG) since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing VAT-related matters on a global scale. Her position is based in London, United Kingdom, where she has contributed to the company's financial and tax strategies for four years.
Education and Expertise
Zoe Zakova studied at London South Bank University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2007 to 2010. She also pursued further education in Professional Accountancy at the same university, achieving a BA (HONS) from 2008 to 2011. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in finance and taxation.
Professional Background
Zoe Zakova has a diverse professional background in tax and finance. She began her career at Discovery Communications, where she held various positions including Accounts Receivable Assistant, Billing Supervisor, and Indirect Tax Advisor from 2008 to 2014. She later worked at Astellas Pharma Europe as a Tax professional and continued her career at IMG as Global Indirect Tax Manager. Prior to her current role at IPG, she was an Associate Director Indirect Tax at Deloitte Consulting and a Manager Indirect Tax at EY.
Career Progression
Zoe Zakova's career progression reflects her expertise in indirect tax. After starting at Discovery Communications, she advanced to roles with increasing responsibility, including Manager Indirect Tax at EY and Global Indirect Tax Manager at IMG. Her experience spans various sectors, enhancing her knowledge and skills in tax management and compliance.