Key Job Responsibilities
Tax Compliance and Reporting
- Manage and ensure compliance with UAE tax laws, including Corporate Tax, VAT, and Transfer Pricing.
- Oversee the timely and accurate filing of tax returns, including Corporate Tax, VAT, and CbCR notifications, across jurisdictions.
- Monitor and implement changes in tax regulations, ensuring timely updates to tax policies and compliance processes.
- Collaborate with auditors and internal teams for tax-related financial reporting and audits.
International Tax and Transfer Pricing
- Develop and maintain Transfer Pricing documentation, including Master Files, Local Files, and CbCR reporting.
- Conduct assessments of inter-company transactions, ensuring compliance with the OECD guidelines and local regulations.
- Advise on cross-border tax implications, including withholding taxes, Permanent Establishments, and tax treaty benefits.
- Provide support on Global Minimum Tax (Pillar 2) compliance and transitional safe harbour rules.
Tax Planning and Strategy
- Analyze and provide tax-efficient structuring for corporate transactions, new investments, and business expansions across the Middle East.
- Identify tax-saving opportunities while mitigating risks and ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Provide strategic tax advisory to senior management on potential tax implications and planning opportunities.
Tax Risk Management and Process Improvement
- Assess and mitigate tax risks by implementing robust internal controls and policies.
- Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tax compliance and reporting.
- Represent the organization during tax audits and disputes, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
Education Qualification, Work Experience & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree or relevant professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in Corporate Tax, and international taxation, with specific expertise in UAE and Middle Eastern tax regulations.
- Strong understanding of OECD guidelines, including Transfer Pricing and Global Minimum Tax (Pillar 2).
- Technical expertise in tax structuring, tax planning, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions.
- Proficiency in managing tax filings, payments, and reporting requirements for multinational organizations.
- Ability to interpret and apply tax regulations effectively within a multinational business framework.
- Strong project management skills to handle multiple complex tax projects while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
- Familiarity with global minimum tax concepts, particularly OECD Pillar 2, is an added advantage.