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