Manager – Tax

Alert International; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy in Kuwait is seeking an experienced tax manager to oversee tax compliance and provide strategic advice. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of GCC tax laws and be bilingual in English and Arabic. This position requires collaboration with finance and legal teams to ensure effective tax management and compliance practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax management, preferably in GCC.
• In-depth knowledge of VAT, corporate income tax, and transfer pricing regulations.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic tax advice and ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
• Conduct analysis of applicable taxes and develop tax plans.
• Manage filing of tax returns and coordinate audits with tax authorities.

Skills

Tax management experience

Trial Balance / General Ledger Review

Knowledge of financial accounting and IFRS

Knowledge of GCC tax laws

Tax technology tools and software

Bilingual in English and Arabic

Strong communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Finance

Professional qualification of CA, ACCA, or CPA

Job description

Description

In this role, you will be responsible for providing strategic tax advice, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations, and contributing to the efficient management of the organization’s tax position and manage compliance with tax laws and regulations applicable in GCC countries and Egypt.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough analysis of applicable taxes and regulations to provide expert advice on tax compliance, develop and maintain tax plans, compliance procedures and risk assessment frameworks, mitigate financial risks to ensure effective tax management.
• Manage and oversee the filing of regular tax information and returns and coordinate and manage tax audits, inquiries and notices from tax authorities.
• Prepare and review VAT, corporate tax, withholding tax, and other applicable returns and filings.
• Collaborate with finance, legal and operations teams to ensure our tax strategies and policies are implemented accurately per tax compliances.
• Ensure compliance with GCC transfer pricing regulations, including preparing documentation and reports.
• Maintain documentation and records related to tax filings, provisions and other tax-related activities
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on financial issues, including tax implications of business decisions and transactions.
• Identify potential tax risks and propose risk mitigation strategies. Stay updated with changes in tax laws and regulations and proactively identify potential risks or opportunities.
• Assess the impact of new tax regulations on the company’s operations and provide recommendations

Skills

• Experience in tax management, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment in GCC.
• Experienced in performing Trial Balance / General Ledger Review, review of Statutory Financial Statements including Consolidation Financial Statements.
• Sound knowledge of financial and management accounting and IFRS.
• In-depth knowledge of GCC tax laws, VAT, corporate income tax, and transfer pricing regulations.
• Familiarity with tax technology tools and software.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic is required (both written and spoken).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Team Player & Team builder.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Commerce, accounting, taxation or a related field.
• Professional qualification of Chartered Accountant (CA) or ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)