Head of International Taxation

DesiredResults

optimize the organizations global tax positionby developing and implementing strategies that maximize taxefficiency while ensuring compliance with applicable laws andregulations

Drive StrategicDecisionmaking: The head of international taxation plays astrategic role in providing guidance and insights to seniormanagement and other stakeholders regarding the tax implications ofinternational business activities. They contribute todecisionmaking processes by assessing the tax impact of variousoptions and recommending taxefficient structures andstrategies.

FosterCrossfunctional Collaboration: Collaboration with various internalstakeholders such as finance legal and business units is essential.The head of international taxation works closely with thesedepartments to integrate tax considerations into businessoperations transactions and contracts. They provide guidance andsupport on international tax matters ensuring alignment between taxstrategies and business objectives

Stay Informed and Innovate: Keeping abreast of changes ininternational tax laws regulations and best practices is crucial.The head of international taxation must continuously update theirknowledge and drive innovation in tax planning and compliance. Thisincludes identifying opportunities for process improvementsautomation and adopting emerging technologies to enhance theefficiency and effectiveness of the international taxfunction.

Main Challenge

Mitigate TaxRisks: The head of international taxation must identify and assesspotential tax risks associated with the organizations globaloperations and transactions. They will develop and implementstrategies to minimize these risks and establish controls to ensuretax compliance.

Patient first

1. Buildand maintain relationships with external tax advisors taxauthorities and other relevant externalstakeholders
2. Coordinate with internalstakeholders and external advisors to manage international taxaudits and inquiries from taxauthorities
3. Communicate tax strategies risksand opportunities to senior management and other relevantstakeholders

Profit

1. Collaboratewith finance legal and other relevant departments to ensure taxconsiderations are integrated into business operations transactionsand contracts
2. Provide guidance and support tobusiness units regarding international tax implications of theiractivities
3. Advise on structuring of crossbordertransactions and business operations to optimize taxefficiency
4. Represent the organizationsinterests in taxrelated discussions andnegotiations.

Product

1. Develop andimplement an effective international tax strategy aligned with theorganizations goals and objectives
2. Identify taxplanning opportunities to optimize the organizations global taxposition while ensuring compliance with relevant laws andregulations
3. Monitor and assess changes ininternational tax laws and regulations to proactively adapt the taxstrategy as needed
4. Develop and implement taxrisk mitigation strategies and controls

processes

1. Ensure timelyand accurate preparation and submission of all requiredinternational tax filings including tax returns reports anddisclosures
2. Identify and assess potential taxrisks associated with international operations andtransactions
3. Monitor changes in tax laws andregulations to anticipate and address emerging taxrisks.
4. Uphold high ethical standards and ensurecompliance with legal and regulatoryrequirements

People

1. Lead and managea team of international tax professionals providing guidancecoaching and performance feedback
2. Foster aculture of continuous learning and development within theteam.
3. Ensure effective resource allocation andworkload management to meet deadlines and deliver highqualitywork

Jobrequirements:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting orrelated field
• Professional Financecertification (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Minimumof 10 years of extensive experience in international taxation orrelated role (e.g. Taxation Manager) preferably in aDiverse/multicultural business industry
• Thecandidate must be a current resident of Dubai and have validresidency status.