Assistant Vice President - Corporate Income Tax

Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive corporate tax strategies that align with the group's objectives and regulatory requirements
• Supervise the preparation of annual corporate income tax returns and/or review tax returns
• Maintain controls by adhering to the accounting department's policies and procedures, ensuring tax practices comply with UAE financial reporting statutes, standards, and best practices
• Lead the preparation of transfer pricing documentation
• Ensure robust tax compliance processes are in place across the entities
• Manage the periodic and annual direct and indirect tax reporting to the authorities
• Stay updated on changes to tax legislation across the region and advise on their impact on the business
• Identify opportunities to optimize tax positions and mitigate tax risks
• Manage relationships and responses to tax audits initiated by tax authorities
• Implement relevant tax updates
• Provide training and guidance to the tax team and relevant stakeholders within Finance, Accounting, Internal Control, and other departments
• Review intercompany and related party reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items
• Oversee and monitor all audit processes for the assigned area, ensuring timely completion

Qualification And Experience

RELATED YEAR OF EXPERIENCE:

Min of: 10+ years of experience of financial accounting and management accounting experience

Technical And Interpersonal Skills

• Extensive knowledge of GCC and international tax legislations is required
• Exposure to Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, Transfer pricing is required
• Understanding of UAE Direct and Indirect Tax laws, Tax registration and implementation
• Knowledge of and ability to apply international accounting standards and ERP systems
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to internal controls
• Good analytical skills
• Vigilant and detail oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Strong time management capabilities

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Tax or related fields
• A professional accounting qualification e.g. CPA or CTA is preferred

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Financial impact of Direct and Indirect Tax noncompliance
• Timeliness and accuracy of all tax related returns and reports