Tax Accountant
Job Description
Job Purpose:
Responsible for centralizing tax compliance process across multiple jurisdictions, with a primary focus on indirect taxes (VAT/GST/Sales Tax) and working knowledge of Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, and Withholding Tax. The role ensures timely and accurate tax reporting, supports audits, drives automation, and advises on cross-border tax matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review monthly tax returns across multiple countries to ensure accuracy and compliance with local regulations.
- Support local teams during tax audits by preparing documentation and managing queries from tax authorities.
- Validate input VAT recovery by reviewing sample purchase invoices.
- Ensure timely and accurate VAT return filings for all relevant jurisdictions.
- Enhance financial systems to centralize tax-relevant data for efficient reporting.
- Support automation projects to improve VAT compliance and review processes.
- Monitor regulatory changes across the Middle East and implement necessary compliance measures.
- Act as the primary liaison with tax authorities during audits and inquiries.
- Prepare regular tax dashboards and updates for senior management.
- Conduct VAT and tax compliance training sessions for internal teams.
- Help with VAT litigation and reconcile VAT numbers reported in financial statements.
- Assist group-level tax advisory and strategic tax planning.
- Supervise external tax advisors, ensuring quality and accuracy in their compliance and advisory outputs.
- Preferred experience in supporting Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and Withholding Tax (WHT) returns.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
- Professional qualifications such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or CFA (preferred but not mandatory).
Skills & Experience:
- 3–5 years of tax compliance and advisory experience with a regional focus on the Middle East.
- Deep understanding of international VAT regulations and their operational impact.
- Proven expertise in managing tax audits and assessments.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
