Regional Tax Manager

Job Description : REGIONAL TAX MANAGER DUBAI Company is a well known & respected global consultancy firm, who have been involved in numerous instantly recognisable projects. Job Description · Create, implement and further develop regional tax strategy · Lead all regional tax matters including corporate tax, international tax, VAT, withholding tax, including structuring, compliance and risk mitigation · Identify strategic and tactical tax issues for the business and provide and implement appropriate (technical) solutions within the boundaries of law / regulations and in accordance with group tax strategy · Implementation of transfer pricing methodologies, as appropriate. · Monitor and execute tax related compliance with various stakeholders (Country by Country reporting, Economic Substance rules) · Key contact management with tax advisors and local tax authorities · Monitor, quantify and report uncertain tax positions and tax risks including preparation of tax position papers, where required · Oversee calculation of tax provisions for quarterly reporting to the Group and for statutory reporting · Report to internal stakeholders on (expected) tax metrics, both on actuals as well as plan based · Manage a remote, outsourced tax team The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will most likely come from a Big 4 Tax background, or alternatively have experience with an Engineering related consultancy business. They will also demonstrate; · Experience within medium / large business · Expert knowledge of Middle East and relevant tax regimes · Detailed experience of international tax, including transfer pricing, double tax treaties, permanent establishments, withholding tax · Practical experience of managing tax risks · Detailed knowledge on VAT application · Strong management and team leadership experience · Experience of leading major change programs · Ability to manage relationships with Exec / Board stakeholders · Able to work to deadlines and adapt to changing conditions · Experience in design & engineering industry would be beneficial The successful candidate will likely also be; · Fully qualified with both Accounting (or by experience) and Tax professional bodies. · Big 4 (international) tax experience in Middle East or a mature market. · Arabic language skills are preferred but not necessary. What's on Offer a hugely competitive package, of between 30,000 & 40,000 AED per month, in addition to a discretionary bonus scheme and a strong benefit package.

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