MENA Tax GCR - Advanced Analyst

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As part of our GCR_team, you are expected to compute/review Corporate tax, deferred tax and various other tax compliance activities associated as part of our client deliverables.

The opportunity

We’re looking out for a staff with strong accounting knowledge and willing to learn country specific tax laws and regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of our service offering.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Tax Analyst / Advanced Tax Analyst in GDS Tax, you will be focused on preparation of projects/services in the domain of Tax. Your main responsibilities as a Tax/Advanced Tax Analyst are:

• Responsible for preparing/reviewing the corporate income tax provisions and other tax related work for the audit team and clients located in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Support in various projects for tax accounting, risk advisory services, preparation of deferred tax calculation based on IAS (International Accounting Standard) 12, preparing financial statement disclosures related to tax or zakat and deferred tax. A very good understanding of IAS12/ASC 740 (“tax accounting”).
• Responsible for advising the auditors, review financial statements with uncertain tax positions IFRIC (International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee) 23, income tax and zakat treatment for International IFRS (Financial Reporting Standards) - leases and recording deferred tax based on IAS (International Accounting Standard) 12.
• A working knowledge of IFRS accounting standards in general.
• Supports by providing advisory and assessment services.
• Good conceptual knowledge of direct tax law matters in general (country agnostic) that would impact tax accounting.
• Excel skills and report writing.  
• Ability to team with audit colleagues and manage stress deadlines and an attention to detail.
• Building relationships - able to develop effective relationships with the functional team and be recognized as providing a supporting role.
• Any other tax work.

Skills and attributes required for the candidates 

• Should have good knowledge of accounting and tax concepts.
• Desired understanding of MENA tax laws.
• Dynamic, innovative & problem resolution focus.
• Demonstrate good computer knowledge - in MS Excel and a basic knowledge of other MS Office, Web-based applications.
• Individual showing great interest in working with multi-country clients.
• Individual being capable of working Independently.
• Team player - driving the team towards progression.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Must be flexible to work as per middle east workdays and holidays.
• Experience working with and reporting to senior stakeholders across financial and operational functions of the business.
• Demonstrate professionalism, competence and clarity in communication when dealing with the onshore team.
• Ready to relocate to Kerala.
• Strong in multi- tasking, prioritization and time management.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Accounting professionals (CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA) with working knowledge of “tax accounting” or candidates with significant experience specifically with “tax accounting” if a professional qualification is not present.
• CA (Qualified or IPCC) / ACCA (qualified or semi-qualified) / any other professional certification.
• A minimum 1 – 3 years of experience, preferably in an Accounting/Tax.
• Excellent communication skills.

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You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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