Job Details

Skills And Tools:

• Communication
• Tax Preparation
• Tax Planning
• International tax and transfer pricing
• ERP
• SAP
• Tax Regulations
• VAT (Value Added Taxes)
• WHT (Withholding Tax)
• Tax Compliance
• Tax Laws

Job Exerpt

Local Tax Manager

Job Description

The Senior Tax Specialist will be responsible for managing/supporting any tax topics in the Middle East and North Africa, especially with focus on the following tasks: Ensure that the legal entities meet internal and external compliance requirements (Corporate Income Tax, Value Added Tax, Tax Accounting, Withholding Tax, Transfer Pricing) Actively manage and provide support in tax audits and litigations Manage communication/negotiations with tax authorities, auditors and external tax advisors ensuring effective communication and collaboration, incl. managing of external budgets Collaborate with Global Tax Team members to identify, plan, and execute opportunities for tax planning and tax optimization Manage and ensure proper implementation of tax law changes, incl. the coordination with IT and key business stakeholders Oversee transfer pricing policies and ensure compliance with intercompany transactions Transformation of manual compliance in automated processes and identify process improvements on local and regional level (both for direct taxes and indirect taxes) Provide guidance and support to other departments on tax-related matters, including tax implications of business decisions and transactions ensuring a high level of “customer” satisfaction and building good business relations with key stakeholder

Job Requirements

University degree (or equivalent) in tax, business studies, economics, finance, or a related field Strong communication skills and a positive team player with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively across countries and departments Strong knowledge of tax regulations in the region, ideally with focus on at least one of the following countries: Saudi-Arabia, United Arab Emirates and/or Egypt Strong preference to work in technical/software-driven processes (SAP ERP) Ability to manage tasks effectively, prioritize deadlines, and communicate progress across teams Proficient in English and Arabic (both written and spoken)