Majid Al Futtaim invites you to join us in our quest to create great moments for everyone, everyday! We are the leading shopping mall, residential communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving over 560 million visitors a year. For the past two decades, we have shaped the consumer landscape across the region, transforming the way people shop, live and play, while maintaining a strong sustainability track record and the largest mall in the world to attain LEED Gold EBOM Certification. We have over 45,000 team members in 17 international markets representing over 100 nationalities – all keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy being BOLD, PASSIONATE and TOGETHER, then Majid Al Futtaim is the destination for you.

The role will be primarily responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and filing of tax returns. In addition to monitoring current and impending changes to the tax regulations, developing tax strategies and policies that help the business maintain compliance with local tax laws and regulations, perform estimations, analysis, planning, and research and oversee audits. Will be acting as advisor/expert for tax and government relations and the main focal point for operations and business.

Job Details – Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Ensure compliance with the tax laws.
• Provide support in the preparation and successful completion of tax audits.
• Provide support in the preparation and timely filing of the below tax returns or provide the necessary documents to the tax advisors to prepare the tax returns based on the laws and regulations:

1)    Income Tax yearly

2)    Withholding tax - quarterly

3)    VAT -    monthly

4)    Social Security - monthly

5)    Salary tax - monthly

6)    Stamp duty – monthly if required

7)    Entertainment tax – advance payment

8)    Any other taxes (capital gain, real estate….)

• Will be required to prepare the tax reconciliations for the returns submitted and maintain the files for each of the returns submitted for audit and reference purposes as per statutory limitation.
• Will provide support for the Tax audit readiness by ensuring the availability of all supporting documents and all tax filing for the previous years.
• Will need to provide a reporting dashboard monthly to the tax team showing the tax compliance status.
• Maintain master data tax codes and update them regularly to ensure accurate tax reporting (customer master, item master)
• Monitor and review when necessary, documentation at operational level to ensure tax compliance. This will include contract reviews / amendments, invoice documents, supporting and recharges from intercompany etc.
• Liaise and coordinate with FSSC AP/AR/GL teams and all business units finance teams to ensure that all tax entries have been recorded / captured for reporting and compliance purposes. 
• Analyze company expenses from tax perspective.
• Maintain company legal documents and contracts.
• Maintain and follow up on company operation licenses and provide all documents needed to issue/renew company licenses
• Report directly to Tax & Government Relations Manager
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Other Context (if applicable):

•   Performs any additional adhoc duties as and when required by the Head of Department. Able to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

•   Occasional travel may be required within the region to support new project openings.

•   Adheres to MAF Entertainment policies and procedures with regards to HSE, grooming, code of conduct, work ethics, working hours and attendance.

•   Act as MAF Entertainment Culture Ambassador.

Personal Characteristics and Required Background:

•   The ideal candidate is a team player, works closely with finance shared service and operation teams to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.

•   Extensive knowledge of all types of taxes (corporate income tax, vat, withholding….)

•   Strong accounting and analytical skills.

•   Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX accounting system

•   3+ years of experience in tax and accounting.

•   Excellent written and oral communication skills (Both Arabic and English).

•   Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.