Senior Specialist Indirect Tax – ADNOC Schools Vacancies

Job Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage VAT/GST correct determination, reconciliation and controls, system configuration.
• Advise on an ad hoc basis on various taxation matters including indirect tax risks and opportunities, VAT, customs and excise advisory matters and related compliance and reporting obligations.
• Review and advise on the commodity trading tax risk framework for AGT and affiliates.
• Coordinate internal and external audits on indirect taxes.
• Support preparation of all Department progress reports to provide accurate and timely information to AGT Management to effectively manage the business
• Manage all indirect tax compliance obligations, in accordance with laws and regulations as well as Company and Group principles and policies, including VAT, Customs and Excise Duties.
• Manage indirect tax payment deadlines, in accordance with law and Group requirements and policies.
• Responsible for UAE and International indirect tax compliance, including VAT/GST, Customs and Excise duties.
• Preparation of indirect tax reporting and filing for UAE and international subsidiaries (Singapore, Swiss, UK and US).
• Communicate corporate business ethics and the Code of Conduct to employees within the Department and ensure compliance to the Corporate Policies and guidelines.
• Contribute and support the establishment of a Tax Risk Management System within the Department, while identifying and assessing relevant domain risks and implementing measures to manage and mitigate all identified risks within the Department.
• Prepare and maintain tax guidance and instructions to finance, trading operations and functional leaders to ensure a proactive tax risk management.
• Monitor expenditure against approved Department budget on a regular basis; investigate, highlight and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.
• Manage the implementation of the AGT Performance Management System for individuals within the Department in accordance with AGT approved guidelines.

Required Education & Experience:

• Experience with setting up tax compliance and reporting processes and controls
• Experience with international indirect taxation, application of trade and cooperation agreements
• Knowledge of UAE/GCC and European VAT, Customs and Excise law and regulations (Singapore GST is a plus)
• Self starter, organized, open communication, ability to deal with changes effectively.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in international indirect tax, either in house or accounting firms (global trading industry is a clear plus)
• Knowledge of Customs documentation requirements and trading and shipping international practices
• Knowledge of tax laws of these Countries is a distinct advantage: Singapore, UK, Switzerland, U.S.
• University degree in economics and/or fiscal law