Prof. Ass. Dr. Sc. Remzi Smajli
Born in Skenderaj on 01.05.1963, originally from Prishtina, married with three children
He completed primary and secondary school in Skenderaj in 1981. He attended and graduated from the Faculty of Economics during the years 1982-1986.
In 1991, he enrolled in postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Economics in Prishtina, attending all semesters; however, due to political reasons and others, he could not continue with exams and returned to these studies in 2010, completing them in 2011, earning a Master’s degree in Economic Sciences. In 2012, he enrolled in doctoral studies in Tirana and completed them in 2016, earning the title of Doctor of Science in the field of Finance.
Work Experience
Worked in the Municipal Assembly in Skenderaj from 1987 to 1990, where he was expelled by the then Serbian regime.
Worked in private business “Europa 91” during 1991-1998 in a personal private company.
From 2000 to 2006, worked in Kosovo Tax Administration as an inspector, team leader, and operational manager, later as manager for planning and analysis in the central office.
From 2007 to 2010, worked professionally as a financial expert, financial advisor, and accountant.
At the beginning of 2010, returned to Tax Administration in leadership roles from head of the tax investigations unit to advisor in the Forced Collection Division.
From 2016 to 2018, served as Board Director at the Economic Bank of Prishtina.
He holds a license from the Ministry of Justice as a Bankruptcy Administrator and is a licensed financial expert at the Basic Court in Prishtina. He is a trainer at the Academy of Justice.
Academic Work
Currently a university professor.
2012/2013 at Fama College teaching: Money and Finance, Public Finance, Control and Audit
2013/2014, 2014/2015, 2015/2016, 2016/2017 at Fama College teaching: Auditing and Analysis of Financial Statements and International Finance
Since 2016 at AAB College teaching: Money, Banking and Credit, Public Finance, Accounting, Financial Auditing and Analysis, and International Finance
He is a licensed judicial expert by the Kosovo Judicial Council and on the list of experts for the Basic Court since 2004. He has worked on over 300 financial expert reports in civil and criminal fields for Basic Courts, Commercial Courts, Supreme Court, and the Prosecutor’s Office.
Education
Doctor of Economic Sciences – Finance – UET Tirana, 2016
Master of Economic Sciences – Diploma – Faculty of Economics, University of Prishtina, 2011
Economist – Diploma – Faculty of Economics, University of Prishtina, 1986
Economic High School Diploma – Ramiz Sadiku High School, Skenderaj, 1981
Special Skills
Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Languages: Albanian (native), English (fluent), Serbo-Croatian
Over 10 certificates for basic and advanced training in tax management and financial investigations
Numerous trainings and specializations in various fields
Scientific Publications
His scientific contributions include numerous publications in indexed journals such as SCOPUS and Google Scholar. Notable works include:
Smajli, R. (2013). Reflections of tax policy for Kosovo’s integration into global circle. Revista Shqiptare Socio Ekonomike.
Smajli, P. (2014). Fiscal policy in Kosovo on the path of European Union. International Journal of Multidisciplinary.
Smajli, P. (2014). Domestic public debt and risk indicators in Kosovo.
Smajli, P. (2015). Impact of taxation as a contribution towards a healthy society. Humanities and Social Sciences Review.
Smajli, P. (2017). Modernization of tax structure in Kosovo. European Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Smajli et al. (2022). Key macroeconomic indicators of economic growth in developing countries. Journal of Governance & Regulation.
Smajli et al. (2024). The impact of international transactions on Kosovo’s Balance of Payments: Econometric Analysis. Migration Letters.
And several others on topics like foreign direct investment, trade, economic stability, and fiscal policy.
Scientific Conferences:
He has participated and presented at many international conferences on topics like tax impact, fiscal policy, economic growth, and sustainable development across Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Malta, Austria, France, and the UK.
Prof. Ass. Dr. Remzi Smajli is a highly experienced figure with contributions across academia, institutions, private enterprise, banking, corporate financial management, and economic development. He is recognized for his dedication to economic quality, innovation, and institutional advancement.