About our client:
Our Client operates in the Cosmetics Industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in France. It has its branches spread to more than 150 countries, providing employment to more than 85,000 people all over the world. They fall in the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World. Their core business is to provide tailor made beauty to their clients. They have the advantage of having Diverse and Globalized product lines.Responsibilities:

• As a Tax Manager in our team, you will work as a business partner and provide support in areas such as:
• Manage and support preparation of annual corporate income tax return, VAT, economic substance reporting etc.
• Oversee preparation of transfer pricing documentation in collaboration with external advisor and Tax Director
• Ensure robust tax compliance processes are in place across the countries in the region
• Ensures effective and timely reporting to internal stakeholders
• Support with the periodic and annual direct and indirect tax reporting to the authorities
• Support with the periodic and annual reporting to the Group Tax department.
• Closely monitor changes to tax legislation across the region and advise on the impact of the new legislation on the Business
• Support with identifying opportunities to optimize tax positions and to mitigate tax risks
• Support with the management and response to Tax audits initiated by the tax authorities
• Support with the implementation of relevant tax updates
• Interacts effectively and works closely with the Tax community as well as other functions (accountants, controllers, legal, IT etc.)
• Provide training as needed to relevant stakeholders within Finance, Accounting, Internal Control and other departments.

Requirements:

• A Master's degree in Tax Law, international Business Law, CPA, CTA or ACCA is preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant working experience within Big 4 or international Business environment (FMCG experience is preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of GCC and international tax legislations is required
• Exposure to Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, Transfer pricing is required
• Knowledge of import, export procedures and Free zones schemes
• Proactive attitude toward problem-solving
• Excellent analytical and communication skills both verbal and written
• Fluent communication in English. Arabic is highly preferred, enabling you to seamlessly interact with stakeholders across the GCC.

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