Agility Hiring for Tax Director – MENA Job at Dubai Full Time

Job Summary:

The MENA Tax Director will:

• a)oversee Agility’s tax compliance and new business projects, monitor new tax legislation, and implement tax efficiencies for the group, with a current focus on UAE Corporate Tax and OECD Pillar 2, and
• b)manage the tax control framework and day-to-day tax activities and act as the Main Business Point of Contact for all tax matters for both internal and external stakeholders.

You are an experienced tax professional, with 10+ years’ tax experience and able to provide added value to the overall Tax department. The jobholder will be expected to deputize for the Global Tax Director

Your Responsibilities

• Manage the MENA Tax control framework and day-to-day Tax affairs, including the group’s tax compliance, providing strategic direction, technical guidance, and acting proactively as the Business Partner for both Agility Corporate office and Agility’s global Businesses.

• You will be working on:
  • the implementation of the UAE CT,
  • the implementation of the OECD Pillar 2,
  • designing and implementing Transfer Pricing optimizations,
  • designing and implementing the Groups tax control framework,
  • tax returns and related documents to ensure compliance,
  • the preparation of worldwide transfer pricing documentation, including master file, local files, and country by country reporting, and
  • any other requirements.
• Recognize technical tax issues, perform research and analysis to support management decision-making.
• Ensure appropriate tax advice is sought to identify risks, opportunities, and steps for implementation.
• Partner and manage the relationship with external tax advisors and Tax Authorities.
• Responsible to provide tax provisions and forecasts to facilitate the decision-making process.
• Pursues refunds, credits and incentives as the company moves into new markets or new locations to maximize tax benefits to the company.
• Works closely with the Corporate Team: Accounting, Legal, FP&A and the local Tax and Finance teams.
• Remain up to date with new legislation.

Requirements

Your Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Tax Law/Economics/Accounting. Master’s degree in corporate taxation is preferred.
• Formal tax qualification / membership from CTA, IFA, NOB, or similar body is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a Big Four Tax firm, and / or as an in-house tax professional with an international organization.
• Experienced in operating with the top levels within an organization; experienced in people management for regular contact with employees, managers and executives across all functions and geographies of the organization, both remotely and in person.
• Accustomed to regular external contact with Tax Authorities, government agencies, lawyers, and 3rd party service providers.

Your Proficiencies

• Good finance/tax knowledge along with well-developed IT skills with SAP, Oracle, Cognos and/or MS Office.
• Proven ability to take ownership of a project from start to completion.
• Analytical, strong attention to detail, strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage virtual teams.