Specialist, Taxation; Emiratized

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of the job is to:

• A self-starter and motivated individual
• Shows good drive and initiative with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders across the bank
• Deals with external consultants wherever required

Deals with Tax authority as required on a timely basis

• Prepare VAT / GST return filing documents as required under Group Tax Policies i.e. procedures manuals, SOPs etc.
• Support the Group Tax team in the representation on all Finance / IT systems projects concerning VAT / GST data requirements.
• Identify VAT / GST requirements in systems that need to automate and highlight to the Tax manager.
• Collect and follow up Indirect tax compliance submissions from international sites.
• Support Tax manager in arranging audit data to close out audit points raised and ensure minimization of new audit points.
• Keep up to date with relevant Tax technical developments.
• Ensure timely AOV submissions by performing transactional review and account reconciliation.
• Support Tax manager in VAT / GST internal projects as and when required.

• Delegation of Authority for Taxation as required
• Key support for tax information for Group Finance
• Group Tax Policy adherence
• Group Governance Policy for Taxation
• Delegated authority on administration for Corporate Tax as well as Tax Transfer Pricing matters internally

• Relevant academic qualifications (Accounting/Tax preferred)
• First or Second-degree qualification
• Professional Tax qualification.

• 3+ years of experience in banking industry and 2+ years’ experience in Indirect Tax (VAT/GST) compliance.
• Experience of indirect tax processes and a good understanding of different technologies applied in a tax environment.
• Good knowledge of IT systems and use of tax accounting system.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Quick learner and self-motivated.
• Able to record issues and propose solutions.
• Ability to handle pressure and tight time frames.

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