Accounting & Tax Manager

OBJECTIVE

LVMH Fashion Group Middle East are seeking a dynamic and accomplished candidate for the position of Accounting & Tax Manager to be based from our Dubai head office covering the ME region to oversee the Accounting function. The candidate will work under the direction of the CFO & MD, whilst partnering with key stakeholders in their markets and the wider finance function.

The ideal candidate should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be proactive & possess high level of communication & leadership skills to lead the accounting team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting:

• Manage & oversee the daily operations of the accounting department
• Prepare and review appropriate ledger accounting data
• Maintain the general ledger system and prepare monthly financial statements
• Provide accurate data and recommendations to controlling team and CFO
• Ensure that all accounting processes align with IFRS and current local financial legislations
• Ensure that all major projects, month-end, and year-end reports are completed accurately and on time
• Coordinate and complete annual audits
• Improve processes and initiate corrective actions
• Help to uniformize processes between all brands at local level
• Reporting of the P&L and BS to HQ.

Tax:

• Facilitate and manage the preparation of all the company's tax forms (tax returns, income tax, withholding tax)
• Ensure accurate, timely filing of all tax forms
• Plan for and develop overall filing calendar
• Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments
• Help in the frame of the new income tax implementation in the coming months
• Provide support with various internal audits and special tax related projects.

Compliance:

• Help controlling team with all compliance requirements
• Ensure a robust control environment in line with Group standards and policies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Minimum of 10 years experience in Management and Accounting ideally within retail business
• Excellent leadership and communication skills minimum of 5 years experience leading a team in a similar position
• Strong understanding of accounting, finance, and management principles
• Excellent mathematic skills
• Proficiency with computers, especially book
• keeping software and MS Office
• High level of efficiency and accuracy
• Attention to detail and the ability to analyze large amounts of data
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines.