Tax manager ( GCC)

Responsibilities:

• As a Tax Manager in our team, you will work as a business partner and provide support in areas such as:
• Manage and support preparation of annual corporate income tax return, VAT, economic substance reporting etc.
• Oversee preparation of transfer pricing documentation in collaboration with external advisor and Tax Director
• Ensure robust tax compliance processes are in place across the countries in the region
• Ensures effective and timely reporting to internal stakeholders
• Support with the periodic and annual direct and indirect tax reporting to the authorities
• Support with the periodic and annual reporting to the Group Tax department.
• Closely monitor changes to tax legislation across the region and advise on the impact of the new legislation on the Business
• Support with identifying opportunities to optimize tax positions and to mitigate tax risks
• Support with the management and response to Tax audits initiated by the tax authorities
• Support with the implementation of relevant tax updates
• Interacts effectively and works closely with the Tax community as well as other functions (accountants, controllers, legal, IT etc.)
• Provide training as needed to relevant stakeholders within Finance, Accounting, Internal Control and other departments.

Requirements:

• A Master's degree in Tax Law, international Business Law, CPA, CTA or ACCA is preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant working experience within Big 4 or international Business environment (FMCG experience is preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of GCC and international tax legislations is required
• Exposure to Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, Transfer pricing is required
• Knowledge of import, export procedures and Free zones schemes
• Proactive attitude toward problem-solving
• Excellent analytical and communication skills both verbal and written
• Fluent communication in English. Arabic is highly preferred, enabling you to seamlessly interact with stakeholders across the GCC.