Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.
We are currently seeking an experienced finance professional to join our Finance Shared Service Center in the capacity of Senior Manager – TxBOT.
Overview of the role
Managing tax compliance for the Al-Futtaim Group entities in Egypt.
This managerial position is responsible for driving and executing the Effective Tax Management Model in Egypt. It includes working with Tax Community Members in Egypt and taking ownership of Tax Record to Report processes, which include tax compliance, tax accounting, and tax documentation for the Al-Futtaim Group in Egypt.
The successful candidate will work closely with Al-Futtaim Group Tax, Divisional Tax Managers along with businesses, service providers, and other tax professionals in carrying out its responsibilities.
What you will do
Tax Compliance
- Ensure correct and timely filing of all Tax Returns based on country specific tax calendars and prepare/review Direct/Indirect Tax Returns with support from Business Finance and external Tax Advisors.
Tax Community
- Coordinate with Business Finance teams in Egypt.
Tax Accounting
- Record necessary tax journal entries, manage tax provision tracking, tax balances on general ledger and compute tax liabilities.
Tax Document Management
- Ensure all documents are collected on a central database and handle requests for information, and adequate tax documentation maintained for tax audit purpose.
Tax Controversy
- Preparation and submission of timely responses to queries from Tax Authorities under the direction of Group Tax and in close collaboration with Business Finance teams. Ability to liaise with Tax Authorities in Egypt and external tax consultants in resolving tax queries and investigations.
Transfer Pricing
- Ensuring that the Egypt entities adhere to the Transfer Pricing Regulations (where applicable) and ensure proper transfer pricing documentation is maintained under the direction of Group Tax.
Tax Reporting
- Prepare various tax schedules for internal tax reporting as management requests.
Automation
- Resolving tax related system issues in close coordination with IT. Actively identify, engage and support automation initiatives.
Tax Inspections
- Being the focal point of contact with the different tax authorities in terms of all required inspections, manage the relation and documentation with support from tax consultants to reach the best inspections results. And liaise with Business Finance to ensure full understanding of the tax position for each tax type.
Other Key Responsibilities
- To liaise with relevant managers and stakeholders to ensure full collaboration and understanding of critical topics.
- Contribute to the improvement of the solutions and business processes.
- Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, management skills and domain expertise by using continuous learning & development tools.
- Contribution to business excellence initiatives
- Peer appreciation and feedback
- Maintain an excellent rapport with the business.
Required skills to be successful
- Management skills
- Tax technical skills and tax accounting
- Project management skills
- Accounting and ERP knowledge (preferably SAP)
- Ability to work on various on-going projects with good organizational and time management skills
- Pro-active attitude
- Team player
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
What equips you for the role
- Tax, Finance or Accounting certified
- Egyptian tax knowledge is essential
- Recognized professional accounting qualification is preferable
- 10-12 years of Egypt Tax experience
- Fluent in Arabic and English (written and verbal)
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Before you click “apply”: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.
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