Professional Profile
Highly experienced tax professional with over two decades of progressive responsibility in taxation, audits, and investigations within the Ministry of Finance and the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA).
Demonstrated leadership as a former Team Leader at MRA, with substantial exposure to international tax standards and regulatory frameworks. Brings deep expertise in VAT, tax compliance, fraud investigation, and the auditing of SMEs and large-scale taxpayers — all underpinned by a strong commitment to ethical conduct and professional integrity.
Well-known for his ability to demystify complex tax laws for individuals, businesses, and professionals. He has received specialised training in fiscal investigation, BEPS, and computerised auditing, further reinforcing his credibility in high-stakes audit environments.
Recognised as an in-house trainer for MRA officers and a regular contributor to regional tax workshops, he is widely respected as a trusted authority in VAT compliance, audit preparedness, and fiscal law interpretation, consistently upholding the highest standards of accountability and integrity throughout his career.
Professional Experience
Team Leader – Medium & Small Taxpayers Department
Mauritius Revenue Authority
Led audit and assessment teams focused on medium and small enterprises. Spearheaded improvements in audit methodologies and ensured compliance with national tax regulations.
Investigator – Fiscal Investigations & Objections & Appeals Department
Mauritius Revenue Authority
Conducted complex tax investigations, managed appeals, and contributed to high-profile fiscal enforcement cases.
Tax Investigator – Large Taxpayers Department
Ministry of Finance / Mauritius Revenue Authority
Investigated tax irregularities in large corporate entities and ensured adherence to national VAT and tax laws.
Designated Officer – Revenue Authority
Ministry of Finance
Supported tax collection and enforcement processes in the newly structured Revenue Authority.
Revenue Officer – VAT Department
Ministry of Finance
Managed VAT compliance, audit and assessments in alignment with evolving tax legislation.
Assistant Revenue Officer – Sales Tax Division
Ministry of Finance
Clerical Officer – Ministry of Industry
Government of Mauritius
Training & Qualifications
Hassimjee Galamali brings a strong foundation in both technical tax knowledge and investigative practice, reinforced by diverse regional and international training. As a Certified Trainer for internal programmes at the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA), he has contributed to the development of junior officers and cross-departmental teams.
He has completed advanced training with OECD and LHDN Malaysia on Auditing Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) for BEPS, and participated in a CATA workshop on auditing in cash-based economies, enhancing his strategic capabilities in complex audit environments. His investigative acumen was further sharpened through the Financial Investigative Techniques programme conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Department of the Treasury and MRA.
Hassim has undergone specialised training in auditing in a computerised environment, legal issues in tax administration, and customs and Freeport procedures for VAT officers, which equip him with a comprehensive understanding of both domestic and cross-border compliance frameworks.
He is also an alumnus of the CATA Commonwealth Management Development Programme, and completed technical and induction training for tax investigators at the MRA’s Tax Training School, reinforcing his standing as a well-rounded tax professional with expertise in audit, investigation, and capacity-building.