Jobs in UAE: International Tax Manager at Al Futtaim Group 2021

Al Futtaim is offering a job opportunity as an International Tax Manager to join the team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for 2021. The International Tax Manager will be part of the Al Futtaim Group Tax Team and will be responsible for managing the Group’s Tax Operating Model which involves taking ownership of Tax compliance (direct and indirect Tax), Tax planning, Transfer Pricing, Tax accounting, Tax documentation and Tax risk management for the Al-Futtaim Group.

Role Accountabilities:

Group Tax Strategy and Initiatives:

• Manage the implementation of the Group Tax strategy and initiatives from a planning, compliance and risk management perspective.

Tax Compliance (Direct / Indirect):

• Manage the Tax Compliance globally to ensure compliance with local Tax laws.
• Advice Businesses, review VAT procedures and business processes in line with the Local VAT Laws to ensure VAT compliance.

Transfer Pricing Compliance:

• Review Transfer Pricing procedures, business processes and intercompany transactions in line with local Transfer Pricing Regulations, OECD guidelines and the Al Futtaim Group’s existing Transfer Pricing Policy to ensure Transfer Pricing compliance and advise Businesses accordingly.
• Ensure correct and timely filing of all Transfer Pricing Documentation including TP Master Files, TP Local Files, Intercompany transaction Reporting etc.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) –Preparation of the CbCR document and filing with the Tax Authorities.
• CRS/FATCA and other Tax Disclosures – Advice Businesses of the correct FATCA/CRS classification of Entities.
• Economic Substance declarations – filing economic substance Reports annually in line with the analysis performed by Group Tax.

Tax Advice to the Al Futtaim Business Community:

• Provide adhoc Tax advice to Head office as well as the Businesses on local and international transactions.
• Identify Tax planning opportunities within the limits of Tax risk management.

Tax Risk Management:

• Identify, mitigate and manage Tax Risks in all geographies where Businesses operate.       

Tax Document Management:

• Ensure all Tax documents are documented and collated on a central database.
• Maintenance of Transfer Pricing documentation in line with the requirement of the local Tax Authorities and local Tax regulations.

Tax Accounting:

• Manage the monthly and annual Tax provisioning and Tax reporting process.
• Accurate Tax reporting in Financial Statements.

Tax Controversy:

• Manage Tax Audit/Tax Enquiry in collaboration with the Al Futtaim Tax Community and third-party Service Providers.

Candidate Qualifications and Knowledge:

1. Tax, Finance or Accounting certified.
2. Fluent in English (excellent written and verbal communication skills).
3. Regional Tax knowledge would be a plus.
4. 8-10 years in an International Tax environment.
5. Big 4 Accounting Firm experience required.

Job-Specific Skills:

1. Tax technical skills.
2. Project management skills.
3. Ability to work on various on-going projects with good organizational and time management skills.
4. Pro-active attitude & Team player.
5. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

About Al Futtaim:

Al-Futtaim’s family business traces its origins back to the 1930s on the banks of the Dubai Creek, a trailblazer for innovative trading concepts designed to enrich lifestyles. Today, Al-Futtaim is present in 29 countries, represents over 200 companies spanning the automotive, finance, retail, and real estate industries, and it is now 42,000 people strong. Currently spanning the automotive, finance, retail, and real estate industries, Al-Futtaim’s diverse and far-reaching portfolio of brands and companies are ever-present in people’s lives, from the shores of Singapore to the sands of the UAE.

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