International Tax Analyst - Middle East/South Asia Region

Purpose/Key Objectives of the Job:

- Manage company tax matters in the Middle East and South Asia regions.

- Provide support to global tax management by gathering necessary data for tax research and planning projects.

- Collaborate closely with tax and accounting colleagues, as well as external service providers, to achieve objectives.

- Determine optimal resource allocation to accomplish goals.

- Review current processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure expected outcomes are met.

Responsibilities:

- Gather information from IM systems and finance colleagues to address requests from tax management and external service providers regarding tax planning projects.

- Oversee company tax matters in the Middle East and South Asia, including countries such as UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia (Need to know tax compliances from any 2 regions minimum)

- Review quarterly tax accounting provisions and annual tax return calculations.

- Manage company relationships with its worldwide tax compliance partner.

- Assist the global Tax Manager in collecting information from worldwide affiliates for maintaining transfer pricing documentation and CBCR compliance.

- Respond to business colleagues' requests regarding residency certificates and other queries.

- Establish and maintain productive relationships with colleagues in business and other finance departments.

Level of Autonomy:

- Prepare data, information, and reports for multiple stakeholders at various levels within the global Tax Team.

- Challenges of job holder in daily work and action taken to overcome them:

- Managing productivity, time zone differences, and meeting delivery expectations.

Job Requirements:

Education and experience:

- Chartered Accountant with relevant tax experience acquired from a Big Four and/or multinational corporation.

Specialized Skills/Requirements:

- 5-8 years of relevant experience in corporate income tax and tax accounting processes.

- Minimum of 3 years of direct experience with South Asia and/or Middle East income tax systems.

- Proficient in tax accounting, including return-to-tax calculations.

- Strong quantitative skills, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in logical reasoning.

- Ability to work in a complex business environment with multiple stakeholders.

- Results-oriented, capable of meeting deadlines, managing multiple demands, and working with varying levels in the organization.

- Significant experience with SAP, SAP BW, and proficiency in networking platforms, analysis, and reporting applications.

- Strong working knowledge of Excel and financial modeling.

- Ability to identify opportunities for improving information gathering and delivery for tax compliance.

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate and liaise with multiple international stakeholders.

- International mindset with sensitivity to cultural differences.

- Ability to interface effectively with colleagues in Finance and Information Management departments