Jude de Sequeira

( Director Tax and Zakat ( CPA- Canada CA- Pakistan
Jude de Sequeira

Jude Thaddeus de Sequeira serves as a trusted expert in tax advisory—combining global standards with local insight to deliver precise, regulation-aligned solutions that simplify complexity and support informed decision-making.

More about the expert

With over 25 years of experience in Zakat and tax advisory in Saudi Arabia, Jude de Sequeira brings a unique combination of international accreditation and practical understanding of local regulations.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Karachi in 1980, followed by a Chartered Accountant designation in Pakistan (CA – 1988) and a Canadian (CPA  – Ontario) in 2003.

Jude spent most of his professional career at one of the Kingdom’s largest consulting firms, where he managed complex tax and zakat portfolios and contributed to the development of regional quality control frameworks across the Middle East and North Africa.

Education & Certifications:

  • Bachelor of Commerce – University of Karachi
     
  • Chartered Accountant – Pakistan (CA) – 1988
     
  • Chartered Professional Accountant – Ontario, Canada (CPA) – 2003
     

Areas of Specialization:

  • Zakat and tax advisory in Saudi Arabia
     
  • Field audits and objections before tax authorities and committees
     
  • Transaction restructuring for tax efficiency
     
  • International tax compliance and treaty application
     
  • Building tax databases and regional control systems
     

Strategic Contributions:

  • Advised Saudi and international groups in oil & gas, petrochemicals, manufacturing, investment, and trade
     
  • Led full-scale field audits for major clients
     
  • Delivered tax training seminars across East Asia and Europe