CME _Tax Accounting Specialist Direct Ops_ Dubai

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE
• Comprehensive tax compliance (CIT, VAT, WHT)
• Ensure timely filing of all declarations to the authorities.
• Liaise with stakeholders in the organization (Business, Finance, IT, central tax in HQ).
• Provide advice to the Middle East and African business, parents entity, subsidiaries, and representative offices
• Filing, review (in case of 3rd party) Recalculations and confirmation of tax returns of all jurisdictions under CME
• Main point of contact for tax audit, and taxation requirements (tax figures and disclosures) in financial audit
• Implementation of new tax rules and regulations.
• Manage relations internally and externally.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Monthly Tax reviews of parent and subsidiaries tax registers and reconciliations
• Monthly report to GFM and FD on tax health of parent and subsidiaries including all tax submissions and declarations.
• Quarter internal audit and compliance checks of all tax ledgers of parent and subsidiaries and gap analysis
• Regular updates on tax rules and regulations for all applicable jurisdictions
• Manage tax audits (internal & external).
• Provide training to the business.
• Provide support to IT for Tax related setups (CIT, WHT, VAT, all other applicable taxes).
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• A proven track record of minimum 5 years' experience in tax
(advisory or multinational).
• Lead successful tax implementation in entities and organizations
(CIT/VAT implementation)
• Accounting knowledge (P/L, BS, CFF, Disclosures)
• Experience with Tax portals, tax systems, ERP system. Orion and/or
OneSource is a benefit.
• Finance or tax education at university level.

1. AP 

• In charge of A/P ensuring process accuracy, on time suppliers payments, accruals, prepaid, SGA and B/S accuracy. 

• Maintain supplier statement of accounts and get formal balance confirmation from all suppliers 

1.  Cash Management (Collections, Receipts and Petty Cash) 

• Responsible for 100% cash / collections accuracy. 

• Ensure that all petty cash transactions properly supported, with right approvals and in line with policies and procedures 

1.  Accurate Bank Reconciliations 

• 0 unjustified deltas in monthly bank reconciliations 

• Reconciled monthly basis, 100% accuracy 

1.  Accounting Accuracy / Month Close 

• Properly handle all guarantees and leases + maintain proper records 

• Proper month close + B/S recs for all accounts under direct responsibility, 100% accuracy 

1. Banks & Insurance 

• Ensure to maintain adequate and valid insurance cover over the year  

• Support the business with the timely issuance of new guarantees and bonds 

• Effectively handle relationship with banks + insurance

Qualifications

Group consolidation processes and systems
• IFRS, US GAAP & SOX knowledge.
• SOCPA knowledge
• Experience working in a Oracle system infrastructure,
• Advanced Excel
• Experience in multinational companies or Big4 is mandatory
• Qualified ACA/ACCA,