Tax Accountant

Job Description

As part of our Global Tax Team (comprised of more than 40 professionals, organized by regions), you will play a crucial role in supporting accurate and timely tax filings, staying updated on tax regulations, and supporting the Senior Tax Manager to deliver high quality tax reporting for the Middle East entities, and the wider Global Tax team as necessary. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of tax laws and regulations.

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, analyzing 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 recognized 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 organization.
- 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.