Job Purpose To manage the Group tax systems, tax processes, controls, procedures and direct tax compliance across all divisions, ensure tax systems are efficient & effective and monitor compliance to tax processes.
Job Requirements
Education/Certification and Continued Education
Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree or master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Finance
Professional Tax Qualification such as Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA/ACA/ATT) or equivalent
Years of Experience
Minimum 6-8 years in a tax role
Knowledge of GCC tax regulations is an advantage
Experienced in managing Tax systems and processes with 3 to 5 years experienced in systems implementation
Knowledge and Skills
Should have strong interpersonal skills
Should have strong leadership and management skills
Should be result oriented
Should have strong analytical/ problem solving abilities.
Should have strong interpretation and presentation capabilities.
Should have strong influencing skills
Essential Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Roles and Responsibilities
Provides support to the Head of Tax in managing systems and processes, tax controls and procedures for the Group
Provide support in reviewing all Direct Tax compliance of the Group in close collaboration with Head of Tax and Senior Manager \xe2\x80\x93 Direct Tax
Ensures compliance with local tax laws and accounting standards.
Manages systems and processes risks
Continually improve and enhance systems and process
Create and maintain the Group Tax Control framework
Functional Roles and Responsibilities
Coordinate the improvement of the tax solutions and business processes
Liaise with relevant managers and stakeholders to ensure full collaboration and understanding on critical topics
Streamline tax processes through automation
Compile the annual tax filings including Corporate Tax, Withholding tax, Tax retention, Zakat, etc. prior to submission to the local authorities
Ensure correct and timely filing of all Direct tax compliances based on country specific tax calendars