Taxation Expert​/Senior Tax Advisor

Education MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt(Finance), Inst. of Cost & Works Accountants(Cost & Works Accountant), Chartered Accountant(Chartered Accountant)

Category Legal

Provide strategic tax advice to senior management on complex business and taxation matters.

Lead Corporate Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax and Transfer Pricing matters.

Develop tax-efficient structures while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Advise on tax implications of M&A, restructuring, investments and major business transactions
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Manage tax planning, compliance, audits, assessments and tax risk across multiple businesses.

Represent and coordinate with tax authorities on audits, disputes, appeals and negotiations.

Monitor changes in Oman, GCC and international tax regulations and assess business impact.

Identify tax exposures and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

Work closely with Finance, Legal, Business Units, Auditors and external tax advisors.

Provide guidance to management and internal stakeholders on taxation developments.

CA preferred
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MBA Finance from a reputed university may also be considered.

Additional qualification in Taxation, International Taxation or Transfer Pricing will be an advantage.

15-20 years of progressive experience in Taxation, Tax Advisory or Tax Consulting.

Big Four experience highly preferred - Deloitte, PwC, EY or KPMG.

Strong experience in Corporate Tax, International Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax and Transfer Pricing
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Proven experience in tax audits, assessments, disputes, appeals and negotiations with tax authorities
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Experience working with CEOs, Chairmen, Boards and Senior Management
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Experience in large diversified groups, MNCs or leading tax consulting firms preferred.

GCC tax experience preferred but not mandatory.

Strong commercial acumen and excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.