ROLE:
The role will be primarily responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and filing of tax returns and provide support to the FP&A, Legal, and Accounting departments, ensuring an understanding of the diverse tax implications. In addition to monitoring current and impending changes to the tax regulations, developing tax strategies and policies that help the business maintain compliance with local tax laws and regulations, perform estimations, analysis, planning, and research and oversee audits to preserve financial health and sustainability of the business.
Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge in the KSA, UAE & local taxation systems and have worked with companies with Headquarters situated in the GCC region.
The following job description details the skills and competencies required for this level.
Requirements:
- 3+ Years Of Experience In Tax And Accounting.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA, CMA or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office and any Accounting software (Quickbooks, SAP, Zoho, Sage)
- Excellent Written And Oral Communication Skills (Both Arabic And English).
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to create and present reports
- Strong Accounting, Analytical, And Research Skills.
- Extensive Knowledge Of All Types Of Taxes (Corporate Tax, Vat, Withholding, Transfer Pricing.).
- Team Player, Works Closely With Finance Shared Service And Operation Teams To Ensure Compliance With Tax Laws And Regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Compliance with Tax Laws:
Manage and maintain the company's tax database. Ensure complying with all relevant tax laws in the region, by forwarding required information to Tax authorities, currently present and part of our expansion plans.
Ability to identify the various tax laws and any changes implemented. Offer support and guidance during audits. Delivering a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within the timeframe.
- Minimizing Tax Liability: Conduct the preparation of tax payments and the estimation and tracking of tax returns. Strategizing to minimize the company's tax liability across the region. Explore legal incentives, and deductions to improve the company's tax position and reduce the amount of taxes paid. Providing innovative tax planning and reviewing complex income tax returns.
- Risk Management: To Assess and manage risks, ensuring that the company avoids legal issues related to taxes.
- Financial Planning and Budgeting: Work alongside our FP&A department to incorporate tax implications into budgeting and financial planning processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and finding ways to reduce tax obligations across offices.
- Tax Reporting: Preparation and submission of tax returns (VAT), Corporate Tax, Withhold Tax, Stamp Tax, Transfer Pricing and any other Tax obligation especially in regions with complex tax structure similar to Egypt and Pakistan. Assist with the online/physical submission of the returns and ensure submission deadlines are adhered to.
- Audit Support: Deliver internal analysis/reports to Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, flagging key risks, exposures etc., as well as tax opportunities, Support our Accounting team with the Audit process relating to taxation by organizing and providing all necessary documentation and explanations to our tax auditors.
- Cross-Border Taxation: Managing cross-border taxation in different tax jurisdictions and regulations. Help in navigating international tax laws, transfer pricing, and other related issues.
- Tax Planning Strategies: Develop and implement tax planning strategies aligned with the company's overall business goals. Support on M&A, capital investments, and other business activities with potential tax implications
