Tinaz Daruwala

Current Employer/Organisation Name

Sherwin Williams UK Limited 

What have you been doing since leaving Exeter, and what are you doing now?

I worked at a firm AVASK as Indirect Tax Consultant for 10 months. Then I moved to PwC London as Senior Associate Indirect Taxation and now I am working with Sherwin-Williams as Senior Tax Analyst 

Why did you choose this career? And what do you enjoy most about your work?

I have been working in Tax for about 8 years now. And it felt reasonable to continue in that direction 

Please tell us if you were a member of any societies, groups or sports clubs?

I was the post graduate student representative at the Business School 

What did you enjoy most about your programme and what was the biggest highlight?

I think the remote study option was good flexibility that allowed to time to do other things while I was studying. I wouldn’t change anything about my time at Exeter or at the Uni

What did you most enjoy about studying here?

The remote study option was great. The professors were great

Why did you choose to study at Exeter?

It offered a course in Taxation 

What skills and experiences have been most useful for your career?

Excel skills is a must. Adaptability to new regulations also a must

What advice would you give to a current student who wishes to pursue your career?

Have extensive knowledge in your area of work before you chose to come here as that will act as your guiding light to be more employable

What are your plans for the future?

I am going to continue to work in the UK