Principal Tax Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Dubai seeks an experienced Principal Tax Specialist to manage regional tax compliance and reporting. The role involves collaborating with finance and tax teams for compliance, leading VAT and corporate tax filings, and mitigating tax risks. Applicants should possess a degree in accounting or finance, with at least seven years of tax experience in the GCC, and requisite qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CPA. Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of relevant experience in tax advisory or multinational tax function.
• Knowledge of GCC direct and indirect tax laws including VAT and WHT.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax compliance, planning, and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and corporate tax teams.
• Manage various tax audits and ensure timely issue resolution.

Skills

Direct and indirect tax laws knowledge

Accounting principles

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or commerce

ACA, ACCA, or CPA equivalent

Tools

Enterprise resource planning software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an experienced and meticulous Principal Tax Specialist to join the EMEA team! The role will report to the EMEA Financial Controller and 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 business transactions.
• Lead the identification and mitigation of tax risks across the region.
• Coordinate with the 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.

Required Skills

• 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.

Desired Skills

• 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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