Senior Tax Accountant

Overview Of The Role:The Senior Manager Tax Back Office is responsible for managing tax compliance for the Al-Futtaim Group entities in Egypt. This includes driving and executing the Effective Tax Management Model, overseeing tax record-keeping processes, and coordinating with tax professionals. The role is critical in ensuring tax compliance, accurate tax reporting, and effective tax document management, contributing significantly to organizational efficiency and financial effectiveness.What You Will Do:Tax ComplianceEnsure correct and timely filing of all tax returns based on country-specific tax calendars.Prepare and review Direct/Indirect Tax Returns with support from Business Finance and external Tax Advisors.Tax CommunityCoordinate with Business Finance teams in Egypt.Work closely with Al-Futtaim Group Tax, Divisional Tax Managers, and other tax professionals.Tax AccountingRecord necessary tax journal entries and manage tax provision tracking.Handle tax balances on the general ledger and compute tax liabilities.Tax Document ManagementEnsure all documents are collected on a central database.Handle requests for information and maintain adequate tax documentation for audit purposes.Tax ControversyPrepare and submit timely responses to queries from Tax Authorities.Liaise with Tax Authorities in Egypt and external tax consultants to resolve queries and investigations.Transfer PricingEnsure adherence to Transfer Pricing Regulations and maintain proper documentation under Group Tax direction.Tax ReportingPrepare various tax schedules for internal tax reporting as requested by management.AutomationResolve tax-related system issues in coordination with IT.Actively identify and support automation initiatives.Tax InspectionsServe as the focal point of contact with tax authorities for all required inspections.Manage relations and documentation with support from tax consultants to achieve optimal inspection results.General ResponsibilitiesLiaise with relevant managers to ensure collaboration and understanding of critical topics.Contribute to business excellence initiatives and process improvements.Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills through continuous learning.Required Skills To Be Successful:Management skillsTax technical skills and tax accountingProject management skillsAccounting and ERP knowledge (preferably SAP)What Qualifies You For The Role:Certified in Tax, Finance or Accounting.Fluent in Arabic and English (written and verbal).Essential Egyptian tax knowledge.10-12 years of Egypt Tax Experience.For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.