Merike Oja

Merike joined KPMG on 2004. Merike has more than 20 years of experience working in the field of taxes of which 17 years she has been with KPMG. Her main responsibility and specialization area is indirect tax services. Merike has been involved in engagements with respect to business reviews from a compliance and opportunity perspective, cross border and domestic supply chain optimization, VAT risk management projects, re-structuring operations and cash-flow enhancement structures. Prior to joining KPMG Merike worked in the public sector. Her experience gained in Tartu County Tax Board, followed by Tartu Tax Board, has provided varied understanding of the Estonian tax system from the perspective of the tax authority. Merike worked in Estonian Agricultural University giving lectures on taxes and in Public Service Academy as a lecturer on VAT.