This is a temporary AVP level Indirect Tax role, wherein you will manage the Tax Function across multiple geographies.

• Responsible for compiling/preparing/reviewing the Value Added Tax (\'VAT\') returns of UAE, Johannesburg and KSA offices and ensure filing the same with the regulator within stipulated timeframe
• Review of WHT and CIF reports of the KSA office and ensure its filing in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performing daily reconciliation of tax invoice with general ledger and also ensure that the same complies with VAT
• regulations
• Circulate daily exchange rates published by Central Bank of UAE to comply with VAT regulations
• Review EIC (new or amendments) from tax reporting perspective
• Advising internal departments on their queries in a timely manner to ensure that correct advice is rendered and there
• are no lapses / breach of tax rules or regulations.
• Handle tax audit queries internal / external pertaining to UAE, KSA and Johannesburg offices
• Informing the relevant front office teams, other internal departments, regional offices administrators regarding the law/rule/provision and how to comply with the same effectively to achieve tax efficiency.
• Process / update regional policies/procedures from a tax perspective.
• Assist in development / automation of these tax reports by liaison with external third-party developer and internal
• development team

Opportunity to be part of a multi-national bank|Exposure to multiple geographies

• Good Indirect tax experience with preference for VAT knowledge
• Good understanding and ability to analyse the tax law and regulations to assess the applicability and tax impact.
• Strong numerical and financial interpretation skills to analyse and compute liability based on relevant provisions.
• Strong Excel skills to compile accurate reports and develop desired reports from source data.
• Good regional experience in the field of taxation (Financial Services)
• Good knowledge on accounting and banking products
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required to liaise with other team members for day to day activities
• Qualifications
• Educated at degree level, essential
• Professional qualifications, essential

The client is a renowned multi-national bank based in the DIFC.

• Opportunity to be part of a multi-national bank
• Exposure to multiple geographies

Michael Page