Head of Tax
- Recruiter
- Robert Walters Middle East
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 06 Jan 2019
- Closes
- 06 Jan 2019
- Ref
- 3869438
- Job role
- Tax
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Director
Exciting Opportunity for Head of Taxation in a multinational company based in Dubai, UAE.
The successful candidate will report directly to the VP Finance / GM Finance - Taxation Department and responsible for all tax operations including VAT implementation and compliance, tax planning and other tax policies and procedures. Also, responsible to oversee tax compliance, tax audits, and tax accounting matters affecting all UAE operations.
Responsibilities:
Provide recommendation to support company goals through audit, tax advisory and risk assessment.
Investigate the implications of tax laws and advise on tax related issues to ensure the compliance of laws and regulations Offer support in order to minimize task risks associated with international business operations and dealings
Responsible for setting objectives for direct reports that is aligned with the company goals.
Facilitate training for team growth
Coordinate with the internal and external departments for all tax operations
Facilitate and implement various tax projects.
VAT implementation and roll out of UAE compliance.
Assess and support tax transactions for financial department
Provide expert knowledge to stakeholders on International Tax Laws.
Knowledge / Experience (Skills):
Bachelor's degree or above in Commerce / Economics / Finance with a certification as a CA, CPA, CTA, or other certification relevant to tax specialization.
Excellent presentation skills and the ability to train on system usage
Time management and organizational skills
Excellent knowledge of MS office and administrative skills
Awareness of UAE laws, rules and regulations
MS Office Package (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
7+ years in similar experience in Tax
2+ years in international Retail Business in country with taxation exposure
The successful candidate will report directly to the VP Finance / GM Finance - Taxation Department and responsible for all tax operations including VAT implementation and compliance, tax planning and other tax policies and procedures. Also, responsible to oversee tax compliance, tax audits, and tax accounting matters affecting all UAE operations.
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