Tax Manager

A leading UAE-based construction and investment group is seeking an experienced

to join its Finance team and lead the organization's corporate tax function.

He or She shall:

• Be accountable for optimized effective tax rate in UAE, respecting currently focused on CT, the role is accountable to evolve with the regulations over time.
• Be accountable for the local tax group and related filings and own the business relation with FTA.
• Be the subject matter expert and first port of call for all CT matters for the staff (finance directors, accountants, business leaders, tax champions)
• Ensure the UAE Companies are fully compliant with applicable CT rules and regulations as well as the tax returns and reporting are being submitted accurately and on time
• Identify, quantify and communicate local CT planning strategies, including researching and developing the most tax efficient action plan and/or ownership structure
• Advise on CT implications of business transactions, analyzing related risks, and presenting solutions to optimize tax cost and structure.
• Ensure delivery of all local tax regulatory requirements, incl CT filing, registering entities for CT and ensuring that the Group’s records with FTA are up to date and correct.
• Have the understanding of the UAE CT laws, Double Treaty Taxation and TP best practices, where tax optimization structure is adopted
• Monitor and manage the local CT reporting requirements including Country by Country Reporting and Economic Substance Reporting; ensuring that the new processes are properly set up to accurately capture and record tax sensitive information
• Cooperate with IT on design, implementation, and enhancement of the tax configuration in company’s ERP systems; identification, and support with automation of manual processes,
• Implement and execute the tax training strategy for key business users across the Group,
• Enhance tax communication and coordination throughout the organization

• Business leadership team
• Finance leaders of companies
• Accounting ; Legal and Treasury
• Group Function
• Internal Auditors

• Tax Authorities
• External advisors (tax, legal)
• Third party vendors and customers
• External Audit

• Comprehensive understanding of tax compliance and local CT laws
• Skilled in the CT system in GCC is essential, including the considerations of industry specific regulations
• Strong accounting skills

• Teamwork: business partner and finance integration
• Communication: pro-active
• Integrity: always

• Advanced excel skills
• ERP experience such as Oracle or SAP.

• Master’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent certification (CPA, CA, ACCA ect…)
• Tax accreditation is strongly preferred
• Min. 8 years of management level experience in an in-house taxation role within multicultural environments (supplemented with experience in a Big 4 firm is an asset),
• Previous Exposure to UAE tax system is a must
• Critical thinking, curious
• Ability to build successful relationships with stakeholders at all levels, regardless of functional background
• Fluent in English (Arabic would be an advantage)