Job Description

The role will also include involvement in various tax advisory work.

• Preparation of direct and indirect tax returns and provision of tax information to external advisers as relevant, as well as managing the timely payment of taxes and filing of returns in all jurisdictions.
• Preparation of tax provisions and disclosures for Group and subsidiary financial statements.
• Prepare relevant tax reporting for the parent group, Investment Corporation of Dubai.
• Act as a point of contact for day-to-day tax queries from within the business, including assisting the wider Finance team with VAT queries and tax related documentation required by clients, seeking the assistance of the Group Tax Manager as appropriate.
• Monthly tax accounting and reconciliation of tax balance sheet accounts, identifying any issues.
• Management of external tax adviser invoice processing, ensuring fees are in line with budget, and performing monthly reviews of related accruals.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and ensure that key processes related to tax are fully documented and up to date.
• Assist with the preparation of tax technical documentation, such as those required for transfer pricing purposes.
• Provide ad-hoc support on tax matters to the Group Tax Manager and Finance Director.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme matching up to 5% of salary
• Private medical insurance plus life assurance coverage

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth tax knowledge is essential for this role.
• Experience in international taxes or an in-house environment would be an advantage.
• Multi-tasking and prioritization of conflicting demands on your time.
• Experience of working to deadlines, with the ability to identify and manage key issues and risks.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced use of Excel.
• Good communication, presentation, and organization skills.
• A breadth of knowledge across direct and indirect taxes is desirable.
• Qualified or part qualified (ACA or ACCA) with corporate tax experience.