Tax Director MEA

Client of Calvin James Recruitment

Key Responsibilities

• Management of the tax compliance affairs of the MEA region
• Implementation of appropriate internal control frameworks and systems to improve transfer pricing compliance within the Region.
• Management of local tax filing positions and transfer pricing audits.
• Accountable for tax accounting within the region
• Preparation and maintenance of consolidated tax computations for each legal entity
• Preparation of tax related reconciliation that support the accounting records of all legal entities within the region.
• Management of external advisor relationships
• Maintenance and enforcement of tax policies and procedures within the Region.
• Act as the primary tax contact and advisor to all legal entities
• Provide tax advisory services and support to business operations within the region.
• Principle contact person for communication with tax authorities on audit and other tax queries within the region.
• Accountable to manage relationships with various tax authorities across the region.
• Contribute to ensure that the most appropriate legal, funding and tax structure for the region are implemented and maintained.
• Drive the implementation of the Group s tax strategy within the region.
• Monitor and mitigate tax risks facing the business operations within the region.
• Identifying opportunities for further enhancement and development of the tax strategy and function.
• Continuously review work processes to ensure efficient workflow to maximize efficiency and quality of information flow.

Skills and Knowledge

• Extensive understanding and experience dealing with tax regimes across the MEA region.
• Organised and detailed orientated with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office Products.
• Experience in working and operating in a matrix organization.