Rafat Awad
About Rafat Awad
Rafat Awad is a Senior Manager in Tax at KPMG Israel, where he has worked since 2019. He holds multiple degrees from The Hebrew University and has extensive experience in tax management across various organizations.
Work at KPMG Israel
Rafat Awad has been employed at KPMG Israel in various capacities. He currently holds the position of Senior Manager in the Tax department, a role he has occupied since 2019 in Haifa. Prior to this, he served as a Tax Leading Manager from 2015 to 2019, also in Haifa. His tenure at KPMG reflects a strong focus on tax-related services and management.
Education and Expertise
Rafat Awad has a diverse educational background with degrees from The Hebrew University. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting and Finance from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in International Business, Trade, and Tax Law from 2002 to 2006. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics, completed in 2004. This educational foundation supports his expertise in tax management and financial analysis.
Professional Experience in Tax Management
Before his current role at KPMG Israel, Rafat Awad worked at BMC Software as a Global Tax Manager from 2011 to 2015 in the Tel Aviv Area. He also held a position at Ernst & Young as a Tax and Tax Incentives Manager from 2009 to 2011. His career began at KPMG, where he worked as a CPA - Tax Expert from 2008 to 2009. This extensive experience in tax management positions him as a knowledgeable professional in the field.
Career Timeline
Rafat Awad's career in tax management spans over a decade. He began his professional journey at KPMG as a CPA - Tax Expert in 2008. He then transitioned to Ernst & Young, where he worked for two years before moving to BMC Software. After four years at BMC, he returned to KPMG, where he has continued to advance his career over several years in different managerial roles.