Senior Tax Manager

Description:

A well-established company based in Dubai is looking for a CA / CPA to join their growing team of finance professionals as a Senior Tax Manager to assist in keeping their taxes insightful and instrumental to continued success.

The key responsibilities & duties of the incumbent would be the following:

· Accountable for the implementation of appropriate tax governance including compliance processes and controls to ensure low-risk status. Developing action plans for the resolution of issues where necessary.

· In close coordination with the tax department and CFO, designing, developing, and implementing tax processes to ensure all compliance obligations are met and appropriate records maintained.

· Working with stakeholders, including external advisers, operational teams and finance, to identify and address tax risks and opportunities and implement process improvements

· Assisting in designing and implementing transfer pricing policy and ensuring local TP filing and reporting are done

· Reviewing tax returns prior to submission and in cooperation with local accounting teams and/or external firms / providing technical inputs

· Contributing to the tax reporting

· Providing clear, practical, and business-focused advice on the tax implications of projects and tenders

· Acting as a point of contact for ad hoc taxation queries.

· Leading and supporting ad hoc tax projects

· Driving education and training on tax throughout the business

Qualifications – Chartered Accountant /CPA

· A minimum of 5 years of experience in tax and regulations

· Good at meeting deadlines and solving problem.

• Strong technical capabilities in tax areas including international tax, cross-border tax, and tax planning.
• Strong tax experience in UAE VAT, Excise, and Corporate Tax.
• Strong Leadership quality and ability to coach and mentor teams.

Personal Attributes:

• Exhibit the highest standards of professional integrity and business ethics.
• Very good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Open to new ideas from internal and external customers.
• Strong international outlook and cross-cultural exposure.