Analyst System & Tax Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Roles and Responsibilities

Responsible for carrying out reconciliation of data points between financials and tax returns
Functional Roles and Responsibilities

Carry out validation checks to ensure completeness and accuracy of underlying base reports used by tax team to prepare their submissions
Support System & Tax Compliance Team and Tax Manager Retail in coordination with BU Finance teams to manage efficient tax processes ensuring compliance with local laws and accounting standards; (review of VAT/Tax assessments, VAT/Tax payments, VAT/Tax refunds, audits, etc)
Support System & Tax Compliance Team and Tax Manager Retail in development & implementation of any new VAT/Tax principles released by the relevant authorities
Support System & Tax Compliance Team and Tax Manager Retail in managing tax audits and assist in the coordination of appeals/ reconsideration requests ensuring all data is compiled to support tax positions taken.
Provide input from a compliance perspective into the development of company policies.
Cooperate with other functions and provide support by answering VAT/Tax related queries
Keep up to date with new laws/ guidance and updates released by FTA and other Tax authorities and determine the impact on compliance processes and relevant changes.
Desired Candidate Profile
Degree level – Major in Finance, Accountancy and / or Tax.
Accounting skills – Qualified CA, CPA, ACCA equivalent.
4 years’ experience in accounting function in a mid-large size business operation
Working knowledge and exposure to major ERPs, BI tools and an advanced excel skills.
Data analytics experience (working with large data)
Knowledge of GCC tax regulations is an advantage.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis software.
You take ownership and responsibility of your tasks
Should have good organizational and planning abilities including the ability to deal with/work under pressure and tight deadlines
Should have good analytical, numerical, research skills and attention to details
Should have strong problem-solving abilities
Should have strong interpretation capabilities.
Ability to navigate self under complex situation
Excellent Written and Oral English.