Senior Accountant, Transactional Tax | Majid Al Futtaim Global Solutions | Egypt

ROLE SUMMARY

The candidate’s primary objective is to ensure that all tax operational needs in Egypt are met. The successful candidate will work closely with the corporate team, business teams, and service providers. They will be responsible for the accurate and timely filing of tax returns, collaborating with Global Solutions teams to prepare the necessary analysis as required by tax authorities, while also maintaining up-to-date knowledge of applicable tax regulations.

ROLE PROFILE

• Ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations. 
• Responsible for the preparation of all periodic tax compliance requirements, including VAT, WHT (local and offshore), payroll tax, corporate tax, etc.
• Review documentation such as contracts and invoices to determine the correct tax treatments and ensure that all supporting data—such as schedules and working papers related to tax compliance—is collected and maintained regularly.
• Work closely with consultants for the review, finalization, and submission of tax filings.
• Liaise with tax authorities for ongoing audits and other tax matters, while building and maintaining strong relationships with tax representatives.
• Review the tax portal monthly to confirm that all compliance submissions and payments are reflected correctly. Maintain records of payment proofs.
• Prepare required tax reports for various types of taxation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting (mandatory).
• Minimum of 5–6 years of relevant experience, preferably in a large organization within a tax environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of taxation and statutory regulations.
• Experience working in an audit firm is preferred.
• Chartered Accountant qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, or ICAEW) is preferred.
• Familiarity with the real estate sector is a plus.