Job Description

Job



Description:

We are

seeking an experienced Tax Officer to join our team. As a tax specialist,

you'll be a key player, leveraging your expertise in VAT and Corporate Tax to

ensure compliance, optimize our tax strategy and drive value creation. This

role reports to the Head of Finance & Accounts and will require to work

closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of

transactions.



Main



Accountabilities:

• Tax


Compliance & Filing: Meticulously prepare and manage VAT/Corporate Tax

filings and compliance reports for multiple entities of the Group. Conduct

complete management of VAT and Corporate Tax compliance tasks ensuring precise

and prompt tax return submissions as well as maintain all tax and transfer

pricing related documents in accordance with regulatory requirements. Manage

withholding tax matters including reviewing contracts, ensuring proper

withholding and filing of withholding tax returns.



• Tax Risk


Management: Identify potential tax risks and develop risk mitigation

strategies.



• Strategic


Tax Planning: Partner with senior management to develop and execute tax

strategies that align with our business goals. Your insights will be

instrumental in minimizing tax liabilities while maximizing opportunities for

tax optimization and savings. Help design and implement tax policies and

strategies, and evaluate managerial processes to ensure compliance with

relevant statutes and regulatory codes.



• Audit


Readiness: Prepare our tax records and documentation with military precision,

ensuring they are audit-ready at all times. Act as the main point of contact

for internal/external audit or an examination by regulatory authorities and

ensure safeguarding our tax positions.



• Tax


Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on all tax

matters including VAT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing and Withholding Tax.

From providing guidance on the tax implications and preparing impact analysis

of business decisions to offering strategic recommendations for tax-efficient

structures, your expertise will be invaluable in shaping our financial

strategy.



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Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance our tax processes, systems,

and controls. By identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency gains,

and risk mitigation, you'll help us stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving

tax landscape.



Job



Specifications:

• A minimum


of 6-8 years of experience in a similar role in the UAE, KSA or Singapore, with

a strong background in both VAT and Corporate Tax. Prior experience at a Big 4

or Tier 2 audit firm is highly preferred, providing you with the depth of

knowledge and breadth of experience needed to excel in this role.



• A


Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

Professional qualifications such as CTA, ACCA, CPA or CA are strongly

preferred, demonstrating your commitment to excellence in the field of

taxation.



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Proficiency in tax compliance software and ERP systems is essential, allowing

you to efficiently manage tax data and extract valuable insights. Advanced

Excel skills are also desirable, enabling you to perform complex tax

calculations and analysis with ease.



• Strong


analytical skills are a must-have, enabling you to dissect complex tax issues,

identify key trends, and develop innovative solutions. Your ability to think

critically and solve problems will be critical to your success in this role.



• Excellent


verbal and written communication skills are essential, as you'll be required to

effectively communicate complex tax concepts to a diverse range of

stakeholders. Your negotiation skills and ability to build relationships and

influence decision-making will be key to your effectiveness in this role.



• A


collaborative mindset is essential, as you'll be working closely with

colleagues across departments to achieve common goals. Your willingness to

share knowledge, support your teammates, and contribute to a positive work

environment will be highly valued.



If you're a

self-starter with a passion for Taxation and a proven track record of success,

we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.