Tax Specialist Middle East, Turkey and Africa

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Tax Specialist Middle East, Turkey and Africa

Job Description

We’re looking for a Tax Specialist Middle East, Turkey and Africa to join our Group Tax team in Gurgaon

Working for Signify means being creative and adaptive. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment that allows you to build your skills and career. Together, we’re transforming our industry.

As the world leader in lighting, we’re constantly ahead of the curve. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we’re breaking new grounds in data analytics, AI, and smart homes, offices, cities and more!

Signify is proud to be a leader in climate action, acting in line with the latest climate science. We are committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040.

As Tax Specialist Middle East, Turkey and Africa, you’ll be responsible for tax matters in the MEA region, and be part of the regional tax team in India, reporting the regional lead in India. 

You will be part of the global Group Tax team of Signify, which spans a diverse global network of over 30 professionals operating as one integrated, internal tax function for Signify businesses worldwide advising on transfer pricing, corporate income tax, and VAT. 

If you match this description, get in touch!

What you’ll do

• You’ll be the expert of local Tax advice, focused on Corporate Income Tax, Transfer Pricing, and VAT.
• You’ll deal with the Tax audits.
• You’ll act as the Group Tax local contact regarding Tax projects of Signify in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa.
• You’ll oversee the formulation and execution of Group Tax strategy: processes, policies, guidelines, risk control framework, monitoring, compliance.
• You’ll assist the external service providers for tax returns, transfer pricing, and Tax Accounting.

Your qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with minimum 5 years of experience post CA qualification or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, or Tax law.
• You have good experience working in the region and have an eagerness to learn and develop
• You have at least 3 years of proven tax experience with (international) tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and tax accounting.

Key Skills/Competencies:

• Progressive work experience in Tax consulting, Advisory, Accounting
• You are communicating well in English
• Candidate should have good knowledge of Corporate Taxation, International Taxation and Indirect Tax regulations of MEA
• Effective stakeholder management and ability to work effectively in a team
• Candidate should be having prior working experience in SAP

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