Manager-Corporate Taxation

IFFCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Dubai seeks a Tax Manager responsible for overseeing the tax function in the region. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant experience in VAT and indirect tax matters, and hold a professional accounting qualification. The role involves compliance with tax laws, strategic planning, and providing training to finance teams. Proficiency in handling tax issues in a multinational context is essential, as is a strong understanding of applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Around 5-7 years of experience in VAT and indirect tax matters in MNCs or Big Four audit firms.
• Experience managing the tax function independently.
• Prior work experience in the assigned region is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understanding applicable direct and indirect tax laws in the assigned region.
• Timely regulatory filings and resolution of tax accounting.
• Strategic tax planning and risk mitigation.

Skills

GST Returns

Indirect Taxation

Financial Risk Management

Financial Compliance

Global Perspective

Education

Professional accounting/tax qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent)

Legal qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Direct responsibility for the Tax function in assigned country/region. Develop a complete understanding of applicable Direct and Indirect tax laws and frameworks. Keep updated on the latest developments. Support relevant BUs in properly understanding, implementing and complying with applicable assigned country, regional tax laws. Effectively use technology to improve direct and indirect tax compliance processes and controls. Facilitate strategic tax planning. Proactively identify and mitigate tax risks. Ensure timely regulatory filings, tax accounting and processing of refunds.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Obtain a complete understanding of applicable direct and indirect tax laws and frameworks in the assigned country and wider region.
• Keep updated on the latest amendments/judgements.
• Work closely with a cross‑functional team to evaluate the impact of tax on IFFCO’s operations.
• Ensure that these are satisfactorily addressed.
• Identify potential contentious tax issues/interpretation of law. Obtain clarity and ensure resolution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable direct tax, WHT and VAT/other indirect tax laws.
• Conduct periodic tax audits.
• Ensure timely regulatory filing, tax accounting/reconciliation, resolution of accrual accounts and processing of refunds, where applicable.
• Effectively use technology at all stages of the indirect tax compliance process to help businesses save time, reduce risk, lower costs, improve cash flow and unlock indirect tax savings.
• Facilitate strategic tax planning and achievement of business objectives and tax‑saving opportunities.
• Proactively identify and mitigate tax risks.
• Provide periodic training to BU Finance, Supply Chain, SSC and other teams on VAT implementation, documentation and compliance. Mentor BU / SSC tax compliance teams.

KPIs

• Gain a strong understanding of applicable direct and indirect tax laws/framework in the assigned countries and region.
• Keeping updated on the latest developments.
• Support BUs in proper understanding and compliance with direct and indirect tax laws in assigned countries/region.
• Facilitate strategic tax planning.
• Proactively identify and mitigate tax risks.
• Ensure timely regulatory filings, tax accounting/ reconciliations and processing of refunds.

Work experience requirement

• Around 5‑7 years relevant experience (at least 3 years managing the function independently) in handling VAT and other indirect tax matters in MNCs (preferably in the CPG industry) or Big Four audit firms.
• Prior work experience in the assigned region will be preferred.

Qualification

• Professional accounting/tax qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
• A legal qualification will be an added advantage.

Competencies

• GST Returns, Indirect Taxation
• Financial Risk Management
• Global Perspective
• Financial Compliance
• Leading and Managing Change
• Instills trust
• Taxation and Impact on Business
• Ownership & Result Orientation
• Knowledge of Local Laws and Regulations