Regional Tax Manager - Middle East

Job Title: Regional Tax Manager - Middle East

Overview

The Regional Tax Manager is a key member of the Corporate Tax and Transfer Pricing Department, responsible for ensuring that all regional entities comply with national and international tax laws and policies. This role involves providing tax support, reviewing legal documents, and collaborating with various departments to optimize tax efficiency and mitigate risks.

Roles & Responsibilities

- Tax Support and Compliance
- Provide tax support to ROSEN legal entities within the region on various tax topics (e.g., direct and indirect taxes).
- Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations.
- Review all taxes affecting regional operations to identify compliance issues and tax-saving opportunities.

- Business and Workflow Understanding
- Understand regional business operations, inter-corporate transactions, and third-party/customer transactions.
- Collaborate with business units to structure operations for tax efficiency and risk mitigation.

- Legal Agreements and Documentation
- Review tax clauses in legal agreements with customers and other legal documents.
- Ensure tax requirements are met in legal agreements, SEP plans, and inter-corporate documentation.

- Accounting and Tax Calculations
- Oversee the preparation of local income tax calculations and verify accurate tax accounting records and returns.
- Ensure Deferred Tax Calculations are performed and recorded in compliance with local tax legislation and IFRS.
- Monitor and record the Effective Tax Rate (ETR), ensuring proper processes are in place.

- Regional Monitoring and Risk Management
- Monitor operations in all countries where ROSEN Group operates to identify Permanent Establishment (PE) risks.
- Provide technical support to Regional Management, Finance Manager, HR, and operational teams.

- Tax Advisers and Training
- Manage relationships with tax advisers within the region.
- Provide tax training to respective units on substantive tax topics.

- Legislative Changes and Transfer Pricing
- Stay updated on legislative changes affecting regional operations.
- Monitor transfer pricing processes throughout the fiscal year.

Desired Candidate Profile

- Education:
- Master’s Degree in Commerce or Chartered Accountant.

- Capabilities:
- Excellent verbal and written English skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital document environments.
- Strong proofreading and editing skills.

- Interests:
- Ambitious individual interested in combining high technology with commercial conditions.

- Personal Traits:
- Ambitious personality with a focus on career growth within ROSEN Organization.
- Pro-active and skilled in liaising with various stakeholders to ensure timely inputs and outputs.
- High level of personal organization, meeting deadlines, and providing professional and timely responses to employees and customers.