Our client is seeking a qualified Finance & Tax Manager with a minimum of 6 years\' experience managing financial reporting, overseeing treasury operations, and ensuring alignment with UAE and international regulations. This role will support UAE Corporate Tax and VAT compliance, familiarity with KSA tax, Zakat, and related regulations would be an advantage. Please respect the criteria requirements and only apply if you meet these as you will not be considered if you do not, this role is not open to candidates who do not currently reside here.Description:

• Manage consolidation for multiple entities across geographies, ensuring accuracy of financial data
• Submit weekly and monthly financial reports to management for analysis and decision-making. Prepare the budget and forecasting process, monitoring budgets/forecasts against actual performance
• Review accounting of Mergers and Acquisitions (IFRS 3), Subsidiaries, Joint ventures, and other complex transactions at the holding level in accordance with IFRS
• Managing the Budget and forecasting process and monitoring such budgets/forecast against actuals performance
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate quarterly and annual audit processes and ensure timely completion
• Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions to negotiate terms, services, and fees, and optimize banking arrangements for our clients\' needs
• Support in day-to-day treasury operations, including wire transfers and other transactions, to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Support the tax compliance process, including preparing and reviewing tax returns (Corporate Tax, VAT, & other applicable taxes), and adhering to filing deadlines
• Perform transfer pricing analysis and reporting, manage the delivery of Corporate-tax due diligence assignments ensuring 100% compliance with regulations
• Develop and lead both tax-savings opportunities and tax solutions by working closely with multiple stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with KSA tax and Zakat regulations, including accurate and timely filings
• Offer support and guidance for tax compliance matters related to the formation of new legal entities, both domestically within UAE and internationally
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize financial processes and drive operational efficiency

Salary:
AED 15,000 to 25,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.Requirements: Criteria:

• Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; one of the following qualifications CA/CPA/ACCA is essential
• 6+ years relevant experience in the field of Finance and Tax
• Detail-oriented with a thorough understanding of IFRS
• Knowledge of UAE tax laws is a must and familiarity with KSA tax and Zakat regulations would be an advantage
• Experience in dealing with cross-border and transfer pricing issues in GCC region
• Experience working under tight deadlines with global teams
• Experience in the education industry will be an added advantage
• Must have strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Well presented with excellent communication skills
• Must currently reside in the UAE

Please respect the criteria requirements and only apply if you meet these as you will not be considered if you do not. We thank you for your application, however due to the high volume of candidate applications, we only accept online applications in the first instance.ABOUT THE COMPANYSapphire Recruitment Consultants is an executive search, selection and recruitment agency lead by a management team with over 28 years of experience in the international and local recruitment market. Located in Dubai, we are ideally situated to offer our expertise to the region.Our focus is to provide professional services that encourage long-term relationships with clients, effectively placing personnel in positions that showcase their skills; and as a result, making a material contribution to the company.

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