About this role
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.
Other facts
About Majid Al Futtaim
Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is an Emirati-owned, diversified lifestyle conglomerate operating across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The Group started from one man’s vision to transform the face of shopping, entertainment, and leisure to ‘Create Great Moments For Everyone, Everyday’. It has since grown into one of the region’s most respected businesses, employing 43,000 people, with owned assets valued at US$18 billion and has the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately held corporates in the region. Majid Al Futtaim owns and operates 29 shopping malls, 7 hotels and four mixed-use communities, welcoming more than 600 million customers through its doors every year.
What you'll do
- The Senior Accountant will ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations, preparing all periodic tax compliance requirements. They will also liaise with tax authorities and maintain strong relationships with tax representatives.
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