Senior Finance and Tax Manager

Job Description : SENIOR FINANCE AND TAX MANAGER DUBAI Leading Investment Group in Dubai. They are looking to hire a Senior Finance and Tax manager. · Assist in developing and implementing the Accounting & Finance Operations strategies and plans annually · Design and implement policies and processes (Accounting / Tax / Finance Operations) for the entire Finance function, while working closely with the management · Advice on best practices and areas for improvements to ensure accuracy in IFRS and other regulations · Guarantee compliance through reviewing and sustaining of Account Reconciliations, Finance DOAs and Finance Activity Checklist · Reviewing and approving of authorised Bank signatory and payments · Guide and handle the VAT function by developing and implementing tax policies & procedures · Ensuring all tax fillings are accurate and timely · Handle, overview and sign-off on multiple tax related technical consultancies · Advise the internal departments on all tax implications and optimisation of multifaceted transactions: leasing team on leasing transactions, legal department on contracts or HR on employee reimbursements or payroll etc. · Assist all internal stakeholders with technical support on tax related inquiries · Provide requested analysis or other ad-hoc duties · Increase awareness within the departments on all tax related matters · Analyse and recommend on finance policies and DOA's, as well as ensure compliance on various policies, procedures and transaction related matters · Provide feedback to the CFO on various articles, papers and memorandums for the Senior Management and head office · Act as the person of contact for internal, Government and FTA audits: management of audit results · Handle all audit findings for all audits, develop the resolution strategy and oversee the implementation of the findings at the suggested time · Actively be involved in the processes of Account Reconciliation: analysing of balance sheets, P&L accounts and monthly reporting of the results to Senior Finance management · Handle accounting implications and provide technical support with IFRS / local guidelines · Act as the Project management lead and provide assistance in regards to various IT and ERP projects that involves tax, financial and accounting implications · Maintain all changes in regulations and ensure they are updated onto the ERP system · Manage accurate issues logs and strategies for multiple IT and ad hoc duties · Suggest proposals to Senior Management (CEO, CFO, CCO) on potential opportunities and strategies to improve efficiency and compliance within the finance function · Establish and maintain relationships with important stakeholders and key departments to guarantee the FTA & Government audits are completed accurately and on time · Provide leadership assistance within the function: evaluating individual performance, developing and motivating staff in order to increase efficiency · Promote and create awareness on organisation culture that encourages reward benefits and motivators · Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting or any related field · CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA or an equivalent qualification in accounting is preferred · 8 to 10 years of experience: minimum 3 years of experience within the middle east · Experience working with multinational companies / Big 4 is advantageous · Excellent knowledge of VAT and related laws and its regulations to UAE · Experience liaising with the Tax authorities and consultants · Working knowledge of IFRS reporting · Experience working with internal controls, IT systems and ERPs · Excellent analytical, interpersonal and writing skills · Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle / Fusion)

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