Group Tax Manager (Focus on Indirect Tax)

Job description / Role

Our client, an international multi billion SAR service provider is searching for a Group Tax Manager to help them implement VAT across their entities and manage their Local and International Tax function. Reporting into the Group CFO, the role will be responsible for all tax related issues across multiple entities and countries, based from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Our client has recently engaged globally renowned consultancies to assist them in restructuring their finance discipline to create a more innovative, dynamic function. They are an international service provider, leading in multiple industries across the Middle East and GCC. HQ from Riyadh, with main offices in Dubai, this group has shown continuous development and growth and aims to harness this further.

Description

The Group Tax Manager is responsible for local (country specific) and International Tax regulations, implications and treatment for the Group

Main accountabilities lie within the following areas:
* Implementation of VAT across the group
* Manage current and deferred tax as per local tax regulations re. VAT
* Manage Direct and Indirect Tax planning
* Manage monthly and quarterly Tax (VAT) filing as per local tax regulations
* Manage Current and Deferred Tax (International Tax treatment) as per Accounting (IFRS) policies
* Manage Tax computation and review for monthly (With Holding Tax), quarterly and annual (Zakat) tax filing
* Liaise with local Tax authorities for audit and compliance
* Initiate and manage Tax optimization projects (Transfer pricing, Intercompany charges etc.)
* Review and approve tax reconciliation
* Regulatory and statutory Tax reporting

Job Offer
Candidates will receive a TAX FREE package combined with an above market bonus scheme, family medical insurance and annual flight allowance per annum to your home country. Internationally based candidates will receive relocation assistance.

Requirements

Only candidates with the below attributes will be considered:

* Certified Accounting or Tax Qualification
* More than 8 years in a dedicated Tax function
* Experience in Indirect Tax/ VAT - any implementation work is highly desired
* Experienced in International Tax Regulations and treatments (focus on Indirect Tax)
* Big Four Tax Practise experience, combined with Industry experience with an International Group is preferred
* Experienced with Tax Planning, Compliance & Tax Reporting
* Strong experience in working with multiple tax authorities across a region
* Fluent in English (Arabic is highly desired but not essential)

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.