Global Head of Tax
- Recruiter
- Madison Pearl
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 10 Dec 2017
- Closes
- 12 Dec 2017
- Ref
- 2545405
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Director
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide operational tax advice and support to the business in the regions and HQ at their request.
- In cooperation with the global finance team and outside counsel, manage the tax compliance process.
- In cooperation with the global finance team, review tax accruals and related tax accounting processes.
- Provide active support and assistance in tax audits in the relevant countries.
- In cooperation with business management, provide tax support with respect to acquisitions, joint ventures, reorganizations, integrations, mergers, restructuring and financing in the relevant region or countries.
- Provide tax support to the central accounting function and external auditors with respect to the global tax charges in the consolidated accounts of the group.
- International Tax due diligence.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum of 8 years' relevant experience at a “Big 4” firm and/or corporate tax department.
- Good understanding of IFRS and associated accounting principles around taxation.
- Ability to be exacting, thorough and attentive to detail, while still meeting and delivering under tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Fluency in English; Arabic/French would be an advantage.
- Some international travel is required.
Interested candidates, please apply to this advertisement or send your CV directly to kary.cheng@madisonpearl.com
*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*