Group Taxation Manager

Forvis Mazars in Qatar; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The Group Taxation Manager at Forvis Mazars in Qatar will oversee all direct and indirect tax activities, ensuring compliance and optimizing the group’s tax position across jurisdictions. You will manage corporate tax filings, VAT, audits, and intercompany transactions while coordinating with regional tax authorities.

Reporting to senior management, you will develop and execute group-wide tax strategies, lead cross-border planning, and ensure governance across ESR, BEPS, and UBO requirements, in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law.
• 10+ years of corporate taxation experience.
• Master’s degree or LLM in Taxation preferred.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, or CTA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international tax laws and transfer pricing.
• Experience with tax audits, disputes, and planning strategies.
• Proficiency with tax compliance software and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance across the group.
• Manage corporate tax filings, VAT, withholding taxes, and customs duties.
• Coordinate transfer pricing documentation and global compliance.
• Lead tax planning for projects, restructurings, and intercompany transactions.
• Support audits and respond to tax authorities with documentation.
• Partner with legal, finance, and commercial teams on tax structuring.
• Implement tax governance and ESR/BEPS/UBO requirements.

Skills

Corporate taxation

VAT

Transfer pricing

Tax planning

Tax compliance

ERP systems

SAP

Oracle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Law

Master's degree in Taxation (LLM)

CA/CPA/CTA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description:The Group Taxation Manager is responsible for overseeing all direct and indirect tax activities across the group, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, efficient tax planning, and effective risk management. This role involves managing corporate tax filings, audits, transfer pricing, and implementing tax strategies to optimize the group’s tax position while aligning with local and international regulations.Key Responsibilities:Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance activities including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, customs and excise duties.Manage tax returns preparation and ensure timely filing for all group entities across jurisdictions.Ensure accurate accounting for taxes in financial statements and tax provisions.Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and resolving tax-related queries.Manage relationships with tax consultants, auditors, and tax authorities.Oversee the preparation of transfer pricing documentation and ensure global compliance including automating deliverables for jurisdictional VAT and Transfer pricing compliances.Develop and implement group-wide tax strategies that optimize tax positions and minimize risk.Lead tax planning for new projects, restructuring, M&A, and intercompany transactions and collaborate with legal, finance, and commercial teams on tax structuring, contract reviews, and business expansion.Report to senior management on Jurisdictional tax exposures, existing and prospective.Implement and improve tax governance, controls, and systems across the group including ESR (Economic Substance Regulations), BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting), and UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Ownership) requirements.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law. A Master’s degree or LLM in Taxation is preferredProfessional qualifications such as CA, CPA, or CTA is preferred10+ years of experience in corporate taxation, preferably in a multinational or large group environmentStrong knowledge of international tax laws, transfer pricing, and local tax regulationsExperience in tax audits, dispute resolution, and tax planning strategiesProficiency in tax compliance software and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle etc.)Key Skills:Technical Skills:Expertise in corporate, VAT, and international tax lawsStrong knowledge of transfer pricing and tax provisioning standardsProficiency in tax reporting, compliance tools, and ERP systemsAnalytical & Problem-Solving Skills:Ability to analyze complex tax scenarios and develop strategic solutionsStrong judgment in managing tax risks and evaluating alternativesCommunication & Leadership:Effective communication with tax authorities, consultants, and senior managementLeadership skills to guide tax teams and manage cross-border coordinationOrganizational & Time Management:Strong project and time management skills for handling multiple deadlinesAbility to organize compliance schedules across diverse jurisdictionsStrategic & Continuous Improvement:Vision to align tax strategy with business objectivesCommitment to continuous improvement of tax processes and systems