Andy Oliver
About Andy Oliver
Andy Oliver serves as the Head of Tax at Ultra Electronics, a position he has held since 2015. He has extensive experience in tax management and compliance, having worked in various roles at prominent firms including Price Waterhouse Coopers and Ernst & Young.
Work at Ultra Electronics Group
Andy Oliver has served as the Head of Tax at Ultra Electronics since 2015. In this role, he oversees the tax strategy and compliance for the organization, based in Greenford, Middlesex. His responsibilities include managing tax reporting processes and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. With nearly a decade of experience in this position, he has contributed to the company's tax management framework and has been instrumental in navigating complex tax environments.
Education and Expertise
Andy Oliver earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biology from the University of Portsmouth, where he studied from 1980 to 1983. His educational background provides a foundation for his analytical skills, which he applies in his tax-related roles. His expertise encompasses tax accounting, risk advisory services, and compliance, with a focus on multinational businesses.
Professional Background
Andy Oliver has a diverse professional background in tax management and advisory services. He began his career at HM Revenue & Customs as an Inspector from 1983 to 1989. He then worked for Ernst & Young as an Executive Director in Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services from 1997 to 2011. After a brief tenure at Samsung Electronics as European Senior Tax Manager in 2015, he returned to Price Waterhouse Coopers, where he held the position of Director in Corporate Compliance Services until 2014.
Achievements in Tax Management
Throughout his career, Andy Oliver has led significant tax projects, including the assessment, design, and implementation of new tax reporting processes for UK-based multinational groups. He has assisted a US group in managing the impact of an ERP system upgrade on their tax reporting system across Europe. His experience includes designing, reviewing, and testing controls over tax reporting processes for SOX 404 compliance, as well as leading audits of tax for multinational businesses across various industries.
Experience with Tax Accounting Projects
Andy Oliver has extensive experience in tax accounting projects, including balance sheet reviews and GAAP conversions. His work has involved leading audits and ensuring compliance with tax regulations for multinational corporations. His role in these projects has contributed to the development of robust tax reporting processes and compliance frameworks within the organizations he has served.