- Assist in ensuring timely and accurate filing of all tax returns, including corporate tax, and other applicable taxes, mainly operating in KSA, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Egypt.
- Ma intain and organize tax records and documentation.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of tax filings and related documents, analysing transactional data to ensure compliance with tax requirements.
- Filing of the UAE Economic Substance Regulations notifications, reports and returns.
- Support the documentation requirements and process to avail of tax treaty exemptions.
Tax Reporting:
- Prepare tax provision calculations and assist with financial statement reporting related to taxes including support for auditor queries.
- Perform tax account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of tax balances.
- Ensure that quarterly and year-end current income tax and deferred tax calculations are correctly prepared within required timeframes.
- Assist in supporting Group requirements on a timely basis including but not limited to cash taxes, uncertain tax positions, Pillar 2 calculations, tax rates reporting and losses reporting.
Tax Audits and Inspections:
- Assist in managing tax audits and enquiries from tax authorities.
- Prepare and provide necessary information, documentation and responses to tax authorities.
Collaboration and Support:
- Work closely with the finance team to ensure proper tax accounting and reporting.
- Liaise with external tax advisors and consultants.
- Provide support and guidance to other departments on tax-related matters including Transfer Pricing team, Legal Entity Reduction program.
- Ensure compliance with Group s Standard Operating Procedures and best practices.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated with the latest tax regulations and industry practices, assessing the impact of new legislation.
- Support the design and implementation of processes and templates surrounding tax compliance, maintaining robust reconciliations.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in tax compliance and reporting.
Technical Competencies
Essential
- Fully Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CPA or other recognised Accounting qualification with experience of IFRS accounting.
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience, preferably in the Middle East, with some experience of working in a tax role for a multinational construction/engineering consultancy organisation.
- Sound knowledge of Middle East tax regulations and requirements.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office tools;=.
- High standard of (numerical) presentation skills.
- Excellent communication in English (both written and oral).
- Experience of interacting with multiple stakeholders and finance functions.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of JD Edwards, Hyperion Finance Management (HFM) and Oracle.
- Knowledge of Data Modelling, PowerPivot and PowerBI tools is an advantage.
- Big 4 experience as a senior associate.
- Grasp over Arabic language will be an added advantage.
Behavioural Competencies
Essential
- Initiative - Able to work independently with minimum supervision, make suggestions on best practice and improving current processes and procedures.
- Problem Solving - Can think of creative solutions to problems.
- Analytical - Able to analyse large volumes of data and clearly communicate findings.
- Solid interpersonal skills - Able to develop productive internal working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
- Teamwork - Willingly cooperate with others towards the same goals and objectives.
- Communication skills - Clear, concise and relevant in both the verbal and written form.
- Time Management - Able to prioritise and achieve objectives within strict deadlines.
- Influencing - Confident liaising with and influencing at all levels within the organisation.
- Cultural Awareness - Able to work within a diverse team and to engage all colleagues.
- Capable of intelligent debate - challenge colleagues in a constructive manner.