Job Description
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
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