Offshore Wind
Manager, International Tax
Our client are looking for an International Tax Manager who will add value in a multi-disciplinary context and provide an in-depth knowledge and advice on international tax and transaction advisory matters as well as transfer pricing and FATCA/CRS. They will maintain functional excellence by working in alignment with tax team in Group Finance. To manage and supervise our clients operational tax compliance obligations outside the UAE in order to ensure compliance with regulations and standards at all times.
Responsibilities
Tax Advisory for International Projects and Transactions
Provide transaction tax support to commercial and finance teams in relation to new project bids, investments and transactions
Review and assess the tax implications and risks/opportunities associated with transactions, financing / re-financing, mergers & acquisitions, investments, operational changes and expansions, etc
Design tax efficient holding structures which optimize tax costs and ensure long-term robustness and compliance with evolving international tax environment
Support project teams with base case tax assumptions for financial models
Review legal documentation from a tax perspective (e.g. tax warranties, indemnities, tax clauses, etc.)
Work closely with project teams and the legal team to ensure that the tax impact on economics and any tax related negotiation points are thoroughly understood throughout the project life cycle
Manage and enhance relationships with external tax advisors.
Transfer Pricing
Support with managing Group transfer pricing (TP) matters, UAE TP compliance and implementing TP policy in day-to-day business activities
Liaise with local finance teams and supervise local TP requirements (e.g. Local Files, TP disclosure forms, etc.)
Advise on cross-border related party arrangements
Advisory for International Tax Compliance
Supervise international tax compliance process and provide guidance to local finance teams in order to ensure compliance with internal policies, local tax compliance and reporting requirements.
Provide support/guidance related to operational tax compliance, reporting/financial statements.
Collect tax related information and tax compliance status updates from local teams (e.g. tax filing/payment position, tax audits and litigations, tax attributes, risks/exposures, etc.).
Provide guidance to overseas subsidiaries in order to ensure they are compliant with the requirements of the local tax legislation and their tax position is optimised.
UAE CIT
Participate in design of CIT and TP model for our clients (business operation, systems, processes and resources to meet CIT compliance, filing and reporting requirements) and support the development of project and change management strategy/blueprint
Participate in implementing the system design requirements into the business ready for CIT go live (e.g. intercompany recharges, transfer pricing, etc.)
FATCA/CRS
Assist with FATCA/CRS matters, provide comments/guidance on relevant forms in order to ensure alignment and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations/matters
Policy and Procedure Enhancement and Development
Support with development of policies and procedures, their implementation and maintenance so that tax activities meet standards, compliance and regulatory requirements, align to business requirements, and increase operational efficiency
Identify opportunities for the continuous improvement of policies and procedures taking into account ‘industry best practice’, in order to improve business processes, and increase operational effectiveness
Management Reporting
Ensure that all reports are prepared timely and accurately
Continuous improvement of policies, systems and processes
Contribute to the continuous improvement and implementation of unit systems, policies and procedures covering all areas of activity so that all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements and standards are fulfilled while ensuring that policies and procedures support the delivery of the strategy
Compliance with information security policies, procedures and requirements at all times
Adhere to any applicable information security policies and procedures and identify and report security incidents and suspected weaknesses to the appropriate point(s) of contact
Protect assets under care (e.g. laptops and other devices) and information/credentials against unauthorized access, sharing, and/or damage/loss, in accordance with the Information Classification and Handling Procedure
Clear desks of all sensitive material and log off/ lock workstations at the end of the day and when leaving desk for a prolonged period in accordance with Acceptable Usage Policies
Ensure not installing, copying or modifying of any software on equipment without authorization
Quality Health and Safety Environment (QHSE)
This includes participating (when requested) in QHSE audits, office inductions, incident reporting and review of QHSE performances as applicable
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor in taxation (Tax LLM), finance or related field
CTA, ADIT, ACCA or qualified accountant (preferred)
Preferred Experience
5-7 years of experience in international taxation, transactions tax structuring (preferred) or equivalent experience
Transfer pricing (preferred)
Experience gained through either employment with Big 4 accounting firms or law firms, international work with a top-tier taxation advisory firm and/or UAE-based historic experience is required
Experience in clean energy industry (preferred)
Job-Specific Skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate/ multifunctional environment
Project management and implementation of complex tax structuring advice in conjunction with
professional tax and legal advisers, and ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues from business teams
In-depth knowledge of international taxation, accounting and IFRS standards
Experience of interacting with tax authorities, assisting clients with tax audits, tax appeals, preparing supporting documentation, etc
Good knowledge of international taxation, OECD MTC and UN MTC, OECD TP Guidelines, BEPS/MLI, Pillar 1 and Pillar 2, EU tax legislation, principles of corporate taxation, accounting and IFRS standards
Commercially aware and capable of explaining complex tax issues to stakeholders and recommended the preferred approach
Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and confidently
