Job Description

BandLevel 4

Summary-To provide expert advice for a specific area in Finance Specialty. Support the business with complex analysis, reporting, forecasts etc.

Major Accountabilities Lead and manage changes in Tax master data based on legal/statutory changes and system enhancement requirements. Responsible for VAT compliance, including preparation of monthly VAT declarations and VAT refunds. Responsible for monthly and annual WHT declarations. Ensure timely declaration of personal income tax in the Tax portal based on data provided by P&O. Ensure regular follow-up with Tax authorities on VAT refunds. Lead and manage corporate income tax calculation and preparation of CIT return. Responsible for compliance with other taxes (Business tax, advertising sign tax, payment terms penalty, etc.). Responsible for the yearly process of Tax certificate renewal required for tenders. Ensure correctness of WHT master data at vendor level. Prepare necessary tax effect accounting entries in coordination with Statutory and Accounting Operations. Ensure all tax reporting requirements are performed timely and accurately. Advise and assist the FRA team with queries related to tax bookings. Act as the single point of contact with Moroccan Tax Authorities, ensuring close follow-up of credit positions and maintaining good relationships. Prepare all documents and analysis for direct and indirect tax audits. Manage local and support global tax compliance processes. Prepare direct and indirect tax control reconciliations and ensure timely submission. Review and reconcile tax account balances to ensure accuracy. Ensure correct application of the RACI Matrix for direct and indirect tax compliance processes. Cooperate with external tax advisors and auditors, liaising with Group Tax, Head of Corporate Tax MENA, and Head of Tax Operations MEA. Analyze and communicate tax changes published in the project and final yearly financial law; inform about any changes during the year. Provide ongoing tax advice to keep the company informed of matters affecting tax liability (direct and indirect). Proactively identify potential VAT/tax risks and lead resolution efforts with relevant departments and/or Group Tax. Liaise with internal and external auditors, follow up on audit issues, and implement corrective measures. Ensure timely execution of NFCM controls assigned to Tax Operations. Resolve tax accounting-related issues and disputes; escalate or coordinate with departments as needed. Coordinate with Group Tax for the preparation of transfer pricing documentation. Act as backup for MEA region countries according to the backup plan aligned with the Tax Ops team. Ideal Background Education Certified Finance/Accounting specialist or similar degree. Languages Local language proficiency. Good command of English. Experience 5-7 years of tax-related experience. Fair knowledge of accounting. Preferred: SAP knowledge.

Skills DesiredCompliance And Controls, Critical Thinking, E2E Process View, Financial Accounting, Financial And Management, Giving And Receiving Feedback, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Rapid Problem Solving, Reporting, Tax, Treasury

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