Tax Accountant

Tax Compliance:

• Assist in ensuring timely and accurate filing of all tax returns, including corporate tax, and other applicable taxes, mainly operating in KSA, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Egypt.
• Maintain and organize tax records and documentation.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of tax filings and related documents, analysing transactional data to ensure compliance with tax requirements.
• Filing of the UAE Economic Substance Regulations notifications, reports and returns.
• Support the documentation requirements and process to avail of tax treaty exemptions.

Tax Reporting:

• Prepare tax provision calculations and assist with financial statement reporting related to taxes including support for auditor queries.
• Perform tax account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of tax balances.
• Ensure that quarterly and year-end current income tax and deferred tax calculations are correctly prepared within required timeframes.
• Assist in supporting Group requirements on a timely basis including but not limited to cash taxes, uncertain tax positions, Pillar 2 calculations, tax rates reporting and losses reporting.

Tax Audits and Inspections:

• Assist in managing tax audits and enquiries from tax authorities.
• Prepare and provide necessary information, documentation and responses to tax authorities.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with the finance team to ensure proper tax accounting and reporting.
• Liaise with external tax advisors and consultants.
• Provide support and guidance to other departments on tax-related matters including Transfer Pricing team, Legal Entity Reduction program.
• Ensure compliance with Group’s Standard Operating Procedures and best practices.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated with the latest tax regulations and industry practices, assessing the impact of new legislation.
• Support the design and implementation of processes and templates surrounding tax compliance, maintaining robust reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in tax compliance and reporting.

Technical Competencies

Essential

• Fully Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CPA or other recognised Accounting qualification with experience of IFRS accounting.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience, preferably in the Middle East, with some experience of working in a tax role for a multinational construction/engineering consultancy organisation.
• Sound knowledge of Middle East tax regulations and requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office tools;=.
• High standard of (numerical) presentation skills.
• Excellent communication in English (both written and oral).
• Experience of interacting with multiple stakeholders and finance functions.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of JD Edwards, Hyperion Finance Management (HFM) and Oracle.
• Knowledge of Data Modelling, PowerPivot and PowerBI tools is an advantage.
• Big 4 experience as a senior associate.
• Grasp over Arabic language will be an added advantage.

Behavioural Competencies

Essential

• Initiative - Able to work independently with minimum supervision, make suggestions on best practice and improving current processes and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Can think of creative solutions to problems.
• Analytical - Able to analyse large volumes of data and clearly communicate findings.
• Strong interpersonal skills - Able to develop productive internal working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Teamwork - Willingly cooperate with others towards the same goals and objectives.
• Communication skills - Clear, concise and relevant in both the verbal and written form.
• Time Management - Able to prioritise and achieve objectives within strict deadlines.
• Influencing - Confident liaising with and influencing at all levels within the organisation.
• Cultural Awareness - Able to work within a diverse team and to engage all colleagues.
• Capable of intelligent debate - challenge colleagues in a constructive manner.