Job Requisition ID: 156788

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A\xe2\x80\x9drab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world\'s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group\'s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

International Tax Manager | Group Tax | Dubai

The Al Futtaim Group is currently seeking a tax professional to join the Group Tax Team in the capacity of an International Tax Manager based in Dubai.

Overview of the role
The International Tax Manager will be part of the Al-Futtaim Group Tax Team and will report directly to the Group Tax Director. The successful Candidate will be responsible for managing the Group\'s Tax Operating Model which involves taking ownership of Tax compliance (direct and indirect Tax), Tax planning, Transfer Pricing, Tax accounting, Tax documentation and Tax risk management for the Al-Futtaim Group.

As part of the role, this position will also be responsible for ensuring Transfer Pricing compliance by all Divisions and Local Entities (in all geographies where AFG has operations) with local Transfer Pricing Regulations, OECD guidelines and the Al-Futtaim Group\'s existing Transfer Pricing Policy. It also includes executing and managing the Group\' CbCR filing requirements in line with OECD Guidelines and the Group\'s CbCR filing strategy.

The successful candidate will work closely with Group Tax Team Members, Al-Futtaim Group Businesses, third-party Service Providers, and other Tax Community Members in carrying out their responsibilities.

What you will do

Group Tax Strategy and Initiatives

• Manage the implementation of the Group Tax strategy and initiatives from a planning, compliance and risk management perspective

Tax Compliance (Direct / Indirect)

• Manage the Tax Compliance globally to ensure compliance with local Tax laws
• Advice Businesses, review VAT procedures and business processes in line with the Local VAT Laws to ensure VAT compliance

Transfer Pricing Compliance

• Review Transfer Pricing procedures, business processes and intercompany transactions in line with local Transfer Pricing Regulations, OECD guidelines and the Al-Futtaim Group\'s existing Transfer Pricing Policy to ensure Transfer Pricing compliance and advise Businesses accordingly.
• Ensure correct and timely filing of all Transfer Pricing Documentation including TP Master Files, TP Local Files, Intercompany transaction Reporting etc.

Regulatory Compliance

• Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) -Preparation of the CbCR document and filing with the Tax Authorities
• CRS/FATCA and other Tax Disclosures - Advice Businesses of the correct FATCA/CRS classification of Entities.
• Economic Substance declarations - filing economic substance Reports annually in line with the analysis performed by Group Tax

Tax Advice to the Al-Futtaim Business Community

• Provide adhoc Tax advice to Head office as well as the Businesses on local and international transactions

Tax Planning

• Identify Tax planning opportunities within the limits of Tax risk management

Tax Risk Management

• Identify, mitigate and manage Tax Risks in all geographies where Businesses operate

Tax Document Management

• Ensure all Tax documents are documented and collated on a central database

Tax Accounting

• Manage the monthly and annual Tax provisioning and Tax reporting process

Tax Controversy

• Manage Tax Audit/Tax Enquiry in collaboration with the Al-Futtaim Tax Community and third-party Service Providers

Required skills to be successful

• Tax technical skills
• Project management skills
• Ability to work on various on-going projects with good organisational and time management skills
• Fluent in English (excellent written and verbal communication skills)
• Pro-active attitude & Team player
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

What equips you for the role

• Tax, Finance or Accounting certified
• Regional Tax knowledge would be a plus
• 8-10 years in an International Tax environment
• Big 4 Accounting Firm experience required

We\'re here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish.

Before you click \xe2\x80\x9capply\xe2\x80\x9d: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.

Al-Futtaim