Senior Tax Accountant - Dubai

The Senior Tax Accountant will be primarily responsible for the delivery of tax reporting and compliance requirements in the assigned region. When required, the Senior Tax Accountant will also provide support with general finance and accountancy functions, when tax related matters allow it.

Key duties will include preparing tax calculations, payments and returns for the assigned region as well as maintaining and reporting accurate accounting records for audit purposes.

 The role holder will have in-depth technical tax knowledge and will be able to demonstrate a proven ability to identify and manage tax risks. They will also have an in-depth understanding of financial accounting principles - especially the management of receivables and payables.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help with improvements regarding the tax accounting and compliance process
• Assist with both external and internal tax audits, including collating and preparing the necessary documentation. Prepare and review responses, and where applicable liaise with external advisors and the tax authority
• Ensure adherence to compliance-related deadlines such as extensions, tax estimate requirements, tax return filings and other tax related services
• Prepare, record and submit tax entries in the assigned region to the Line Manager
• Ensure the organisation is up to date all local tax legislation. Identify and ensure any non-compliance is reported and properly addressed
• Perform year-end accrual review and prepare the tax provision
• Liaise with auditors (internal and external) and tax consultants
• Review and analyse financial statements for necessary tax adjustments and prepare periodic tax reports
• Prepare tax payments, estimates and track tax returns. Prepare corresponding accounting entries
• Compile data and perform inquiries relative to the tax provision and tax return processes
• Forecast tax predictions to senior managers
• Prepare and review other various annual and quarterly tax reports
• Ensure proper archiving of tax related documents as per the relevant statute of limitations
• Support with ad hoc questions that arise and dealing with tax authority enquiries
• Maintain and update the tax database with information such as supplier and customer details
• When necessary, assist in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements, budget performance, and interim required financial reporting as well as accounts analysis and reconciliations