VAT Manager

Function

The Tax Manager role is based out of Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is responsible for leading the Tax

compliances for the Sharaf Shipping Agency entities based in the UAE. The Tax Manager will have primary

responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Direct, Indirect Tax and Statutory Financial Compliance

laws of UAE, while providing thought leadership and insights to the senior management on complying with

overall tax & statutory regulations including International Transfer pricing regulations. Furthermore, the

Tax Manager will work with the international locations of SSA and other group entities as may be required,

to ensure that Related Party transactions are aligned with global and local tax laws, as may be applicable.

Organization structure

Direct Functional Reporting: General Manager Finance, SSA Dubai.

Matrix Reporting: Chief Financial Officer, SSA.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Ensure compliance with the Direct Tax Laws of the United Arab Emirates.

Provide a practical solution-oriented approach towards structuring RP transactions while ensuring

compliance with applicable tax laws.

Work with the respective Accounts teams of the UAE based legal entities to ensure adequacy of tax

provisions including Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities.

Liaise with the Tax consultants for various tax related matters including documentation, assessments,

filing of Tax Returns, etc.

Provide a proactive approach towards preparing the respective legal entities for future Direct Tax

assessments.

Provide effective coordination with the international entities of SSA for tax related matters on behalf

of the UAE based legal entities.

Ability to understand and interpret the applicable Indirect Tax laws of UAE for practical application in

routine business operations.

Be the primary support for the concerned Accounts teams for Tax assessments (Direct & Indirect) are

scheduled for the UAE based legal entities.

Co-ordination and support to the various departments on their tax related queries for routine business

operations.

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Ensuring compliance with all tax related Statutory regulations as applicable to the company.

Coordinate with the Statutory Audit Firms for tax related matters during annual audit cycles.

Professional Qualifications and Critical experience

Age profile – 35-38 years

Experience as a Tax Manager for a minimum period of 3 years and above in a MNC entity or in a Big 6

Audit Firm handling Tax consultancy assignments.

Experience in the Shipping industry (line or agency) will be an added advantage.

Qualified CA (Chartered Accountant) from ICAI / ACCA / ICAEW / CPA.

Diploma / Certificate in International Taxation.

Knowledge of IFRS accounting principles.

Command over various Direct tax laws of the jurisdiction of employment.

Command over international taxation laws including OECD regulations.

Broad understanding and knowledge of Indirect Taxes will be an added benefit.

Excellent knowledge of MS Office and office management software (ERP etc.).

Soft skills

Excellent communication skills in English – Read, Write, Speak.

Ability to work with and lead a multi-cultural team with a hands-on approach.

Excellent organization and detail-oriented skills.

Ability to work under pressure and at flexible hours.

Demonstrate conflict management and cross-functional skills.

Ability to work towards and deliver on strict timelines.

Ability to work with cross functional teams and support GM-Finance in achieving functional objectives.