Principal Tax Specialist

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

Job summary

A major international company in Dubai is seeking a Principal Tax Specialist to lead tax compliance and planning activities across the GCC region. The successful candidate will collaborate with finance and corporate tax teams, manage tax audits, and ensure adherence to local and international regulations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, CPA certifications, and a minimum of 7 years' relevant experience. Strong tax knowledge and effective communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant experience in tax functions.
• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect tax laws within the GCC region.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax compliance, planning, and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams.
• Manager tax audits and prepare documentation.

Skills

Tax compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or commerce

ACA, ACCA, or CPA equivalent

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an experienced and meticulous Principal Tax Specialist to join the EMEA team! We are looking for a result-oriented Principal Tax who will report to the EMEA Financial Controller. This role will lead the regional tax compliance, planning, and reporting activities while ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations. The role will function as the primary point of contact for tax related matters in the region.

What You'll Be Doing

• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and corporate tax teams to lead tax related projects across multiple jurisdictions in the GCC region, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Lead value added tax (VAT), withholding tax (WHT), and corporate tax filings for various countries.
• Assess the impact of transfer pricing regulations within the group company transactions.
• Lead the corporate tax provision calculations under local accounting procedures and U.S. generally accepted accounting procedures for various group entities in the region.
• Manage various tax audits and ensure timely resolution of tax issues.
• Prepare and maintain adequate tax documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor, interpret and communicate changes in various direct and indirect tax legislation and assess their impact on the business transactions. Lead the identification and mitigation of tax risks across the region.
• Coordinate with corporate tax team and provide tax advisory support to various internal stakeholders.
• Perform ad hoc audit and accounting related responsibilities associated with this position as deemed appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or commerce.
• ACA, ACCA, or CPA equivalent required.
• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant experience, preferably with a tax advisory firm or multinational company tax function, analyzing and preparing direct and indirect taxes for a multinational corporation.
• Knowledge of direct and indirect tax laws within the GCC region (corporate income tax, DMTT, VAT, WHT, Transfer pricing).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, direct and indirect tax laws and regulations within GCC region.
• Proficiency in enterprise resource planning software and Microsoft Office Suite; advanced excel knowledge preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication and people skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Knowledge of local accounting guidance for income taxes; knowledge of U.S. ASC 740 accounting for income taxes preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Hard working, quick learner with a positive “can do” attitude.
• Able to work as part of a team and under pressure, handle multiple tasks and meet required deadlines.

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