Tax Manager - Middle East & India (Tax Planning and Financial Reporting/Compliance)

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CLOSING DATE 05 OCTOBER 2022.NOTE: Please ONLY apply if you have sufficient experience and skills required as per job description below.Job Summary.This Corporate Tax Manager position serves as the lead tax resource for the Middle East & India region, with direct and indirect tax advisory, financial reporting and tax compliance as key functions. The Corporate Tax Manager will be responsible for providing the necessary tax planning and advisory to support the region and tax compliance/provision support for the local statutory financials and US reporting. The job will encompass approximately 60% planning and 40% tax/financial reporting compliance.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Tax advisory and planning functionsReview of new contracts, projects and customer/supplier agreements and provide international tax advice on the recommended structureUndertake permanent establishment reviews and provides recommendations to reduce business riskAssists with international restructuring planning and implementationAssist with due diligence on any corporate acquisitionsAdvise on intercompany transfer pricing policies and ratesIntroduce and implement Corporate Income Tax into the UAEIntroduce and implement Value Added Tax in various ME regionsKeep abreast of new legislation and develop best practicesLocal financial and US GAAP reporting functions:Compute and advise on tax accounting for income and deferred taxes within operating jurisdictionsIdentify, evaluate, monitor, and record corporate income tax and FAS 5 uncertaintiesTax Compliance functions:Ensure that companies in various locations are compliant with various tax filings within operating jurisdictionsCoordinate and manage 3rd party tax engagements, timelines, fees, tax filings and information requests with 3rd party service providersManage permanent establishment tax filingsManage external tax audits within the operational jurisdictionsReviews transfer pricing documentation, disclosure forms, local transfer pricing files, with focus on intercompany transactionsManage Middle East VAT filing deadlines and review VAT returns.Assist with Middle East VAT queriesReview Middle East WHT returns and advise on WHT rates for transactionsManage and review economic substance reportsDevelop and implement internal controls on various tax aspectsSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position has 1 direct supervisory responsibility, who is primarily focused on VAT, local transfer pricing reporting and economic substance reports.SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREDStrategicHas and uses the required functional and technical knowledge and skills to do job at a high level of accomplishment (Functional &Technical)Able to adeptly learn the context of a challenge and quickly integrate new skills (Learning on the fly)OperatingAdept at exercising good judgment (sometimes with incomplete information) whilst being constrained by tight deadlines (Timely decision making)Be willing to provide colleagues with the information they need to complete their tasks and eliminate roadblocks (Informing)EnergyPerforms work with energy and drive while exploring other opportunities to contribute (Action-oriented)OrganizationalBuilds numerous and effective relationships through personal networks inside and outside the organisation (Organisational agility)Writes clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles (Written communications)Personal and InterpersonalFirm and diplomatic when negotiating (Negotiating)Imbued with a strong sense of customer focus (internal/external) (Customer focus)EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:(Education/No. of Years of Experience)Essential:6+ years in Big 4Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ICAS, CPA)Extensive Corporate Tax experienceTax qualificationUS GAAP knowledgeComputer literacy (including excellent command of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook & Powerpoint)Desirable:4+ years of Oil and Gas industry experienceUnderstanding of other taxes advantageousEvery day, the oil and gas industry?s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.We Power the Industry that Powers the WorldThroughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success?now and in the future.Global FamilyWe are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.Purposeful InnovationThrough purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.Service Above AllThis drives us to anticipate our customers? needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.About the TeamCorporateOur family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.

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