Job Description

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi's Finance Team.
By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
Team/Role Overview
The Tax manager is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. This position requires developed communication and diplomacy skills in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. They will provide advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business.
What you'll do
The GCC Tax manager coordinate, review, monitor or plan for each of the following;

• Oversight and management of all direct and indirect tax processes and reporting in UAE, Qatar and Iraq.
• Management of tax consultant and tax authorities' relationship for UAE, Qatar and Iraq.
• Management of Tax audits, investigations and tax litigations etc. for UAE, Qatar and Iraq.
• Act as business tax advisor for GCC countries (UAE, Qatar, Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia).
• Review of Local tax law changes and implications (and inform senior management appropriately) for GCC countries.
• Timely execution of tax payments / filing and preparation for UAE, Iraq and Qatar.
• Implementation and management of Tax GRC and related controls.
• Review the tax position of the Bank and searching for opportunities for its optimisation.
• Direct/ Indirect tax accruals, Contingent tax reserves and Effective Tax Rate management for UAE.
• Review of tax rules and compliance with the requirements, implementation of changes in the ongoing process.
• Review and Assessment/notice orders negotiations with tax authorities.
• Management of Tax balance sheet accounts including deferred tax assets, FIN 48 reserves etc.
• Assistance with execution of global/ cluster tax requests for GCC countries.
• Advisory to business and functional teams on tax implications for UAE and GCC countries.
• Coordination and timely preparation of transfer pricing documentation.

What we'll need from you

• Strong understanding and proven experience of UAE and GCC tax laws and regulations.
• Experience within a banking organisation would be preferential.
• Preferable to hold a Accounting qualification.

What we can offer you
By joining Citi Dubai, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well. Discover more HERE.
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
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Job Family Group: Finance
Job Family: Tax
Time Type: Full time
Most Relevant Skills Assessment, Credible Challenge, Financial Acumen, Management Reporting, Risk Management.
Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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