Group Tax Manager

Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C.P.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and warehousing company based in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Group Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance and contribute to tax-related projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Tax Economics/Accounting, a formal tax qualification, and at least 5 years of relevant experience in tax management. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Big Four Tax firm or as an in-house tax professional.
• Experienced in operating with top management and in people management.
• Regular external contact with Tax Authorities and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Group's tax affairs, including compliance and related processes.
• Support with Quarter End Closing and prepare tax provisions.
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Accounting, Legal, and FP&A teams.

Skills

Finance/tax knowledge

IT skills with SAP/Oracle/Cognos/MS Office

Strong focus on compliance

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication in English

Interpersonal skills

Management and leadership skills

Education

Bachelors’ degree in Tax Economics/Accounting

Formal tax qualification/member from CTA, IFA, NOB

Job description

Job Summary:

The Group Tax Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day tax compliance affairs for the Group, ensuring adherence to tax regulations and supporting business operations. This role involves active participation in tax compliance processes, contributing to tax-related projects, and providing tax support to internal stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities

Compliance

• Manage the Group's day-to-day tax affairs, including the group’s tax compliance and related processes.
• Assist in the preparation and review of the group’s Corporate Tax Compliance filings.
• Assist in the readiness of OECD Pillar 2 Tax filings, which includes collecting the relevant Pillar 2 data, aligning with our portfolio companies on local Pillar 2 Compliances (registration, DMTT filings, provisioning,
• Owning and preparing the process of transfer pricing documentation, including master file, local files, country-by-country reporting, and relevant Pillar 2 Compliance obligations (i.e. entity classifications, registrations with authorities, GIR return, DMTT, etc.). ensuring overall tax compliance.
• Assist in the preparation and review of VAT returns filings, including e-invoicing implementation projects in several jurisdictions.
• Maintaining and executing the Group's tax control framework.
• Support with Quarter End Closing and prepare tax provisions and forecasts.

Advisory

• Support the implementation efforts related to new tax regulations.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of Operational Transfer Pricing initiatives.
• Partner with and manage relationships with external tax advisors and assist with interactions with Tax Authorities as needed.

• Support efforts to pursue refunds, credits, and incentives as the company enters new markets or locations.
• Collaborate closely with the Corporate Accounting, Legal, and FP&A teams, as well as local Tax and Finance teams.
• Stay informed of new tax legislation and regulations to be the to-go-to person for tax matters.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Tax Economics/Accounting.
• Formal tax qualification / membership from CTA, IFA, NOB, or similar body is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Big Four Tax firm, and / or as an in-house tax professional with an international organization.
• Experienced in operating with the top levels within an organization; experienced in people management for regular contact with employees, managers and executives across all functions and geographies of the organization, both remotely and in person.
• Accustomed to regular external contact with Tax Authorities, government agencies, lawyers, and 3rd party service providers.

Your Proficiencies

• Good finance/tax knowledge along with well-developed IT skills with SAP, Oracle, Cognos and/or MS Office.
• Strong focus on Compliance.
• Proven ability to take ownership of a project from start to completion.
• Analytical, strong attention to detail, strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage virtual teams.