Job Description

About Us As a leader in luxury retail in the Middle East, Al Tayer Group's retail division, Al Tayer Insignia, hosts a portfolio of some of the world's best luxury brands in the fashion, jewellery, home and department store categories. Complementing its position in luxury retail, Al Tayer Insignia has also built new frontiers in lifestyle retail, representing leading brands in the Beauty, Home, Fashion and Hospitality sectors. Our brands include Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols and Armani to name just a few! About The Role The Analyst System and Tax Compliance core responsibility to participate and carry out reconciliation of data points between financials and tax returns and in ensuring the underlying systems and reports are functioning as designed from tax compliance perspective. What You'll Be Doing Strategic Roles and Responsibilities Responsible for carrying out reconciliation of data points between financials and tax returns Functional Roles and Responsibilities Carry out validation checks to ensure completeness and accuracy of underlying base reports used by tax team to prepare their submissions Support System & Tax Compliance Team and Tax Manager Retail in coordination with BU Finance teams to manage efficient tax processes ensuring compliance with local laws and accounting standards; (review of VAT/Tax assessments, VAT/Tax payments, VAT/Tax refunds, audits, etc) Support System & Tax Compliance Team and Tax Manager Retail in development & implementation of any new VAT/Tax principles released by the relevant authorities Support System & Tax Compliance Team and Tax Manager Retail in managing tax audits and assist in the coordination of appeals/ reconsideration requests ensuring all data is compiled to support tax positions taken. Provide input from a compliance perspective into the development of company policies. Cooperate with other functions and provide support by answering VAT/Tax related queries Keep up to date with new laws/ guidance and updates released by FTA and other Tax authorities and determine the impact on compliance processes and relevant changes. About You You have a passion for selling and ability to priorities and organize own work in order to make the most efficient use of time available. You are driven to exceed goals and possess a desire to improve ways of working. You have interest in retail. Education, experience and skills: Degree level - Major in Finance, Accountancy and / or Tax. Accounting skills - Qualified CA, CPA, ACCA equivalent. 4 years' experience in accounting function in a mid-large size business operation Working knowledge and exposure to major ERPs, BI tools and an advanced excel skills. Data analytics experience (working with large data) Knowledge of GCC tax regulations is an advantage. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis software. You take ownership and responsibility of your tasks Should have good organizational and planning abilities including the ability to deal with/work under pressure and tight deadlines Should have good analytical, numerical, research skills and attention to details Should have strong problem-solving abilities Should have strong interpretation capabilities. Ability to navigate self under complex situation Excellent Written and Oral English. Schedule: Shift: