Job Description
Thank you for your interest in working for our Company. Recruiting the right talent is crucial to our goals. On April 1, 2024, 3M Healthcare underwent a corporate spin-off leading to the creation of a new company named Solventum. We are still in the process of updating our Careers Page and applicant documents, which currently have 3M branding. Please bear with us. In the interim, our Privacy Policy here: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/ continues to apply to any personal information you submit, and the 3M-branded positions listed on our Careers Page are for Solventum positions. As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Job Description:3M Health Care is now SolventumAt Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleAs a Middle East & Africa Tax Specialist (m/f/*), you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Reporting to the EMEA Tax Leader, you will make an impact by:Direct TaxCollecting, analyzing and summarizing information to be provided to an outside compliance provider for income tax filings.Assist the EMEA Leader with corporate income tax compliance, planning and advisory in the Middle East & AfricaSupport any governmental and company-related corporate income tax audits that arise in the Middle East & AfricaReviewing, analyzing and evaluating proposed and newly enacted tax laws and regulations, and relevant case lawSupporting the EMEA Leader in identifying ways to optimize direct tax processesRespond to questions and issues from business units and functional groupsTeaming across functions to ensure compliance with local legislation. Indirect Tax Assisting the EMEA Tax Leader in managing and coordinating indirect tax advisory, planning and audit activities across the Middle East & AfricaFacilitating the selection of external service providers to support projects as neededPartnering with the Indirect Tax Compliance Team on indirect tax audits. Coordinate VAT audit strategy, appeals and litigation with any other impacted internal stakeholders. Conducting legal research and answer questions and challenges raised by Tax Authorities. Review written responses and documents provided to Tax Authorities and/or Tax Courts.Teaming with the Trade Compliance team to understand Import VAT treatment Understand country business scenarios and the indirect tax impact of same, including required system configurations General Reviewing and analyzing third party and intercompany transactions and contracts, both international and domestic to evaluate the direct and indirect tax impact, advise management and provide solutions in order to optimize cash flowsManagement of WHT tax payment and filings Coordination of property tax payment and filings where relevantYour Skills and ExpertiseTo set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or higher in Tax or Finance (completed and verified prior to start)Experience with Direct Tax within Saudi Arabia and/or the UAE. Experience with Indirect Tax a strong advantage.Ability to analyze complex fact patterns and transactions, and identify tax issuesAbility to conduct research in tax law using adequate tools efficiently and apply the findings to the facts in order to provide useful advice, recommend appropriate course of action and develop viable solutionsFluency in English and ArabicAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Strong interpersonal skillsGood business and financial acumen.Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and/or SAP for invoice processing and high level financial data analysisWork Type: HybridWork location (2 Options): 1.) On-Site –Dubai, United Arab Emirates2.) RemoteTravel: May include up to 5% International Travel Relocation Assistance: No relocationMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.Diversity & Inclusion(*) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, civil status, disability, family status, or membership of the travelling community.Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process. Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of @solventum.com. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.Solventum Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at Solventum are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with theterms.
