Tax Accounting Specialist Direct Ops
Canon Emirates
5–10 years of experience
Canon Emirates
5–10 years of experience
Comprehensive tax compliance (CIT, VAT, WHT) Ensure timely filing of all declarations to the authorities. Liaise with stakeholders in the organization (Business, Finance, IT, central tax in HQ). Provide advice to the Middle East and African business, parents entity, subsidiaries, and representative offices Filing, review (in case of 3rd party) Recalculations and confirmation of tax returns of all jurisdictions under CME Main point of contact for tax audit, and taxation requirements (tax figures and disclosures) in financial audit Implementation of new tax rules and regulations. Manage relations internally and externally. Group consolidation processes and systems IFRS, US GAAP & SOX knowledge. SOCPA knowledge Experience working in a Oracle system infrastructure, Advanced Excel Experience in multinational companies or Big4 is mandatory Qualified ACA/ACCA, KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Monthly Tax reviews of parent and subsidiaries tax registers and reconciliations Monthly report to GFM and FD on tax health of parent and subsidiaries including all tax submissions and declarations. Quarter internal audit and compliance checks of all tax ledgers of parent and subsidiaries and gap analysis Regular updates on tax rules and regulations for all applicable jurisdictions Manage tax audits (internal & external). Provide training to the business. Provide support to IT for Tax related setups (CIT, WHT, VAT, all other applicable taxes). Required Skills and Qualifications: A proven track record of minimum 5 years' experience in tax (advisory or multinational). Lead successful tax implementation in entities and organizations (CIT/VAT implementation) Accounting knowledge (P/L, BS, CFF, Disclosures) Experience with Tax portals, tax systems, ERP system. Orion and/or OneSource is a benefit. Finance or tax education at university level. AP In charge of A/P ensuring process accuracy, on time suppliers payments, accruals, prepaid, SGA and B/S accuracy. Maintain supplier statement of accounts and get formal balance confirmation from all suppliers Cash Management (Collections, Receipts and Petty Cash) Responsible for 100% cash / collections accuracy. Ensure that all petty cash transactions properly supported, with right approvals and in line with policies and procedures Accurate Bank Reconciliations 0 unjustified deltas in monthly bank reconciliations Reconciled monthly basis, 100% accuracy Accounting Accuracy / Month Close Properly handle all guarantees and leases + maintain proper records Proper month close + B/S recs for all accounts under direct responsibility, 100% accuracy Banks & Insurance Ensure to maintain adequate and valid insurance cover over the year Support the business with the timely issuance of new guarantees and bonds Effectively handle relationship with banks + insurance
A proven track record of minimum 5 years' experience in tax (advisory or multinational). Lead successful tax implementation in entities and organizations (CIT/VAT implementation) Accounting knowledge (P/L, BS, CFF, Disclosures) Experience with Tax portals, tax systems, ERP system. Orion and/or OneSource is a benefit. Finance or tax education at university level. Qualified ACA/ACCA.