We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager specializing in Taxation and Reporting to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all tax-related matters, ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations, and managing financial reporting processes. Proficiency in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and experience using SAP software are essential for this role. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in taxation and financial reporting.
Responsibilities:
1. Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with local and international tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements. Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the organization's tax position.
2. Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors to ensure compliance with reporting standards.
3. Tax Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop tax planning strategies that minimize the organization's tax liabilities while maintaining compliance with tax laws.
4. Tax Provision: Manage the preparation and review of tax provisions, including deferred tax calculations and tax accruals. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of tax-related provisions in financial statements.
5. Transfer Pricing: Monitor and document transfer pricing policies to ensure compliance with local and international regulations. Review intercompany transactions to determine appropriate transfer pricing methodologies.
6. Tax Audits and Controversies: Manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities. Respond to tax notices and resolve tax-related controversies in a timely and efficient manner.
7. SAP Utilization: Utilize SAP software to streamline tax-related processes, maintain accurate tax records, and generate tax-related reports. Provide support to other finance team members in utilizing SAP for tax purposes.
8. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, providing guidance, training, and support as required. Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
9. Stay Updated: Keep abreast of changes in Egyptian tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards, particularly IFRS. Proactively assess the impact of changes on the organization's tax position and financial reporting.
Qualifications and Skills:1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CPA or ACCA are highly desirable.2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax management, taxation, or financial reporting, with a focus on IFRS.3. Strong knowledge of local and international tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.4. Proficiency in using SAP software for tax-related processes and reporting.5. Excellent understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting standards (IFRS).6. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team effectively.7. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.8. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate complex tax matters to stakeholders at various levels.