Job Purpose:
The Group Senior Manager – Tax reports to the Group SVP - Tax and the main purpose of the role is the provision of expert tax advice, guidance and assistance primarily in support of DP World’s Logistics Pillar activities globally, such as Market Access, Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding amongst others. The job is to provide tax support in setting up and managing the tax aspects of DP World Logistics’ Pillar holding structure, rolling out the new Logistics Pillar management fee structure, supporting and integrating new Logistics business acquisitions, and various other tax workstreams such as tax risk management etc.
Key Accountabilities:
- Manage and provide comprehensive tax support on global tax planning opportunities for the Logistics businesses, new business acquisitions, and work with the Logistics businesses to deliver accurate expert tax optimization projects (Corporate Tax, Withholding Tax)
- Identify, manage and provide effective recommendations on the resolution of legacy (and new) tax issues associated with acquired Logistics businesses, as well as support prospective tax planning opportunities for the Logistics business entities globally.
- Support the Group Tax team with the implementation and maintenance of the transfer pricing policies for the Logistics businesses (based on the Group Tax established TP Policy for the Logistics Pillar) and ensure rolling out the same out to new business set ups/acquisitions, as so required.
- Support in identifying and explaining key factors and drivers affecting the Logistics businesses effective tax rate
- Ensuring that the licence fees for Digital products - developed specifically for the Logistics businesses by DP World Digital - are priced in accordance with the Group Tax established TP policy for these digital solutions, including the rolling out the same out to new business set ups/acquisitions, as so required.
- Support the interim and year-end group tax reporting for the Logistics entities as part of the bi-annual tax reporting cycle led by Group Tax.
- Manage tax related queries, reviews, audits and disputes and work effectively with advisors in relevant circumstances.
- Support the regular updates of the DP World Logistics legal ownership structure charts (to be integrated in the wider DP World Group chart)
- Monitor the Logistics entities’ tax risks exposures and recommend on the level of risk provisions, if required, and develop and implement policies and strategies to mitigate these risks.
- Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviours in harmony with DP World’s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- University degree in Fiscal Law or Economics / CPA and/or Master of Science in Taxation
- Prior knowledge, experience and track record in advising Logistics businesses is a plus
- Approx. 10-12 years solid post qualification experience either as a tax lawyer at an international law firm or as a tax advisor with a Big 4 firm, and/or industry, specializing in corporate tax structuring and international tax planning
- Preferably experience working in the Middle East region
- Knowledge of cross-border transactions and experience of managing tax (re)structuring projects through completion
- Fluency in English, and any other language is a plus (Arabic, French for example)
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills
- Commercial awareness and understanding of business needs
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,100 employees from 161 nationalities, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.
We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity drive innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.
