Tax Strategy Senior Analyst - Middle East (ME)

Coordinate, manage, build technical tax (VAT and CIT) arguments to ensure timely response to queries from tax authorities, including tax audits and VAT refund claims, voluntary tax disclosures. Communicate with Tax Authorities until audits and VAT refunds are closed. Support in conducting tax training sessions with various stakeholders as and when required. Assist in developing and implementing tax strategy, policies and procedures for VAT accounting, compliance, and audits. Provide tax advice/support on various service lines / business projects. Cooperate with global tax teams to align on the tax strategy and business model. Support ERP system projects in the region related to indirect taxes and other tax technology related topics such as implementation of e-invoicing/e-reporting. Advise businesses on tax matters in case of acquisitions and divestitures. Supervise the implementation of processes and policies on the integration of newly acquired businesses within the region. Responsible for and supervising the implementation of VAT in countries within the region which are adopting a VAT system, including but not limited to: assessing business impacts, understanding IT systems and business processes that are affected by VAT, partnering with IT teams in their implementation and testings, with the goal maximizing the review of VAT processes from an ERP point of view and from a reporting/submitting point of view. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance/ Tax, professional accounting or tax qualification is considered a great asset. 5+ years of progressive Indirect Tax (Value Added Tax) experience in Middle-East (especially in GCC region) acquired in a multinational company, Big 4 experience is a big plus Excellent technical and practical knowledge about VAT in Middle East countries Being a Tax Agent in UAE is desirable. Practical knowledge about CIT in Middle East countries is desirable. Ability to deal with the Tax Authorities directly, with demonstration of soft skills as well as technical knowledge and experience Experience of using ERP systems (especially SAP) and Value Added Tax implementations is desirable. Exposure to US GAAP or IFRS, Sarbanes Oxley or similar Internal Control procedures Team Player: partners with more than 200 people located in Ops, VAT Pune COE and Global Tax team Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Fluent in professional English (speaking and writing). Knowledge of other languages especially Arabic desirable. Experience a dynamic blend of work and leisure in one of the world's most exciting cities.