Tax Specialist

Egis India Consulting Engineers Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Engineering in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a Tax Specialist to manage end-to-end tax compliance for Middle East and South Asia entities within a centralized shared services model.

You will prepare VAT returns, manage tax accounting in ERP, support audits, and ensure accuracy of monthly closings with a focus on VAT and withholding taxes.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or ACCA qualification.
• 4–8 years of experience in tax, preferably in the MESA region.
• Experience in General Accounting (R2R).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review VAT returns for UAE, KSA, ZATCA and FTA.
• Maintain VAT compliance calendar and perform VAT reconciliations.
• Validate output VAT and input VAT, and intercompany cross-charge treatments.
• Handle withholding tax computations and returns.
• Support corporate and deferred tax calculations and posting in ERP.
• Assist with tax audits and liaise with tax authorities.
• Perform month-end close activities focused on tax accounts.

Skills

Tax compliance

R2R accounting

Education

CA / ACCA

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP

Job description

Tax Specialist

Company Description Egis Engineering is an independent multi-disciplinary consultancy providing engineering services for the built environment. We are based in the Middle East, India and deliver engineering solutions around the globe. Joining Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients across every aspect of transport, energy, and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world. Egis group comes with more than 50 years of experience and a team of 20,000 employees in over 120 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

Job Description

Role Purpose: To manage end-to-end tax compliance for Middle East and South Asia entities while supporting General Accounting within a centralized shared services model.

• Prepare and review VAT Returns, ensuring accurate & timely filings (UAE, KSA, ZATCA,FTA).
• Maintain VAT compliance calendar for all entities.
• Validate output VAT & Input VAT recoverability.
• Reconcile VAT GL to VAT Returns; Input VAT to AP Ledger and Output VAT to AR Ledger.
• Handle VAT treatment for intercompany cross charges and reverse charge mechanisms.
• Support for tax audits and coordinating with tax authorities (ZATCA and FTA) during audits and discussions.
• Determine applicability of Withholding Tax.
• Validate vendor payments for correct WHT deductions.
• Prepare Withholding Tax returns.
• Support corporate tax calculations, deferred tax calculations, posting tax journals in ERP.
• Perform book to tax reconciliations.
• Provide audit support, prepare schedules, reconciliation and maintain tax process documents.

Role extension towards General Ledger

• Execute month-end close activities: Accruals, provisions, reclassifications
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations (with strong focus on tax accounts)
• Validate trial balance accuracy across entities (with strong focus on tax accounts)
• Support statutory audits and group reporting
• Work within ERP environment (e.g., Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP)

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / ACCA
• 4–8 years of experience in: Tax (MESA region preferred)
• General Accounting (R2R)

Additional Information

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic.

If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

Experience Level Mid Level