Qasim Amini
About Qasim Amini
Qasim Amini is a UK Corporate Tax Manager at Liberty Global, where he has worked since 2019. He has a strong background in accounting and finance, holding an ACA qualification and a BSc from the University of Leeds, and has experience in various tax and finance roles across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Liberty Global
Qasim Amini serves as the UK Corporate Tax Manager at Liberty Global, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for managing the withholding taxes process on funding streams by coordinating with external funding providers. His responsibilities also include preparing UK tax figures for inclusion in consolidated quarterly provisioning under US GAAP. Amini's transition to Liberty Global was part of the Shared Services Centre transition ahead of the Virgin Media merger with O2.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Qasim Amini studied at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, where he achieved the ACA qualification in Accounting and Finance from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Leeds, completing his studies from 2009 to 2013. Amini also completed his GCSEs and A Levels in Maths, Business, and IT at Dixons City Academy from 2002 to 2009.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Liberty Global, Qasim Amini held various positions in the finance and tax sectors. He worked as a UK Tax & Reporting Manager at Lowell from 2018 to 2019. His earlier roles include Corporate Tax Consultant at Deloitte UK from 2013 to 2017, Complaints Manager at Barclays from 2012 to 2013, and Staff Accountant at Doability UK Ltd in 2013. Amini also worked as a Customer Relationship Manager at Yorkshire Water from 2007 to 2011 and as a Junior Finance Analyst at CSC from 2011 to 2012.
Tax Risk and Governance Projects
In his professional capacity, Qasim Amini has been involved in tax risk and governance projects in the UK, including the Senior Accounting Officer regime. He coordinates worldwide country-by-country reporting notification requirements for the global group, focusing on compliance and governance in tax matters.
Focus on Process Improvements
Qasim Amini emphasizes continuous process improvements in his work, utilizing emerging technologies and automation to enhance efficiency. This focus on innovation allows him to streamline tax processes and improve overall operational effectiveness within the organizations he has worked for.