Alshaya Group Looking for Senior Tax & Compliance Manager – Finance – Kuwait at Kuwait ,  Gulf Full Time

Finance
Our multi-disciplined finance teams support and improve business performance while maintaining effective and robust control. We have teams working within our retail divisions reviewing financial performance, identifying trends, spotting opportunities and supporting business planning and decision making. In our Central Finance Team, business performance is recorded, reported and analyzed on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Finance staff also play an active role in the review and enhancement of business processes and technology usage.

Role Profile:
Work in conjunction with relevant Business Accounts Manager, Business Finance Manager & IT Team to plan, manage and implement various Taxation related Accounting requirements in Middle East to ensure that Financials Accounting is fully Tax compliant. Support all Tax Inspections and implement necessary changes in accounting processes / documentation retention resulting due to gaps noted in Tax Inspections.

The below Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:

• Maintains knowledge on current and emerging Taxation developments/trends, assesses the impact, and collaborates with relevant stakeholder to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies.
• Ensure identification, development, and implementation of tax accounting process improvements that improve compliances across the organization.
• Enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives within assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Contributes to Business and Corporate strategy creation for his/her assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Executes approved Tax Compliances processes strategy for his/her assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Acts as a subject matter expert around changing tax laws and the implications they will have the Business / Company.
• Oversee the day-to-day tax accounting, planning, compliance, and policy functions.
• Ensure that return filing processes are carried in house mostly and engage with Tax Consultants, as the need be.
• Develop and implement a tax strategy and structure based for new business within Compliance framework and present recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure proper and timely completion of domestic and international direct and indirect tax returns, including all related analysis and support.
• Monitor and manage tax applicability, collection and reporting requirements and processes (sales tax, VAT, WHT, Corporate Income Tax, Excise Tax & Zakat etc)
• Management of all Tax Inspections with in given timelines and provide support to Tax Consultants for the same.
• Review existing accounting policies and recommend changes to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Co-ordination and works towards successful tax inspection, objections & appeal with in given timelines.
• Liaises with Internal & External auditors to ensure compliance with relevant Taxation requirements and standards.
• Assist on tax planning projects and tax-specific workstreams for integration initiatives, product launches and international business expansion
• Monitor transfer pricing arrangements between the entities
• Assess and implement appropriate internal controls related to tax accounting processes and procedures

Requirements:
Degree / Post graduate qualifications in Accounting, Audit & Tax. 10 Years + Post qualification experience in large multinational Retail Organization.
Skills:
In depth knowledge of Taxes in Middle East, Oracle System, ability to read / write / speak English and Arabic. About Us:
Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise which was first established in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya Group is one of the world’s leading brand franchise operators, offering customers an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands, including: Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, Cos, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Vavavoom, Pottery Barn and KidZania.

Alshaya Group’s portfolio extends across MENA, Russia, Turkey, and Europe, with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well as a growing online and digital business.

Operating in multiple sectors including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group colleagues are united by a commitment to delivering great customer service and brand experiences.

Fresh, modern, and relevant, Alshaya’s constantly evolving retail portfolio reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and restaurants in prestige malls, to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online, Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to be.