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Job description / Role
About the Role:
The purpose of this role is to assist Central Tax Team ('CTT') in all Group tax matters (direct & indirect) covering all countries covered under GEMS Education, such as:
- Corporate Tax and International tax matters;
- M&A deals ;
- Tax structuring ;
- Transfer Pricing;
- UAE VAT (10%-20%) ;
- Tax compliances
- Tax audits and assessments
Key Accountabilities:
- Assist the CTT with tax matters for the group across all geographies:
- Implementation of corporate tax and Global Minimum Tax with the relevant support from external tax advisors (CTR, Transfer Pricing, CbCR and ESR).
- Prepare and submit corporate tax and international tax filing and maintain documentation.
- Coordinate with the internal cross functional teams and tax advisors on the ongoing tax assignments of the Group (withholding tax, restructuring, corporate tax).
- Monitor tax compliance for all geographies covered in GEMS Menasa region. Ensure tax compliance trackers are regularly updated across the Group.
- Minimize tax penalties and supporting local teams in handling tax assessments.
- Provide inputs to the IT, finance and accounting teams in relation to tax change implementation in the IT system and FS.
- Monitor changes in the tax environment in order to understand their impact on the group.
- Assist CTT in internal and external audits and to provide necessary information and documentation.
- Assist CTT with ad hoc tasks, information gathering, policy update, training and reporting.
- Assist CTT in compliance with VAT filings, data review, addressing business team or FTA queries for UAE entities.
Requirements
Qualifications Experience & Skills:
- University degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
- CPA/CA or equivalent essential
- Overall 8-10 years of experience, international taxation and minimum 4 years working in Big 4 environment is essential
- Experience working in the tax function in the Middle East for a large MNC group (preferable)
- Microsoft Excel proficient
- Exhibit interpersonal skills while interacting with cross-functional teams.
- Maintain a high level of attention to detail, the ability to work independently, adjust priorities, and work in a continuously changing environment.
About Your Benefits:
An attractive remuneration package is on offer to the successful candidate including tax-free salary, medical cover, tuition fee concessions, annual leave, and end of service benefits.
About the Company
GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.