Tax Manager

POSITION DETAILS

Tax Manager 

Department: F&AM

Organisation: Finance

Level of position (level description): 4

Title of Line Manager: Finance Manager with dotted line to VP Tax

MANDATE

• Assisting and managing all areas of Egyptian direct and indirect tax, including tax structuring, tax controversy, tax compliance and tax accounting.

 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The core responsibilities of this role can be broadly categorized into two workstreams: (i) Tax Compliance and Tax accounting

(60%); and (ii) Tax Structuring (40%).

 

Tax Compliance and Tax Accounting:

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of (local) tax returns, as well as international tax filings (if applicable);
• Maintain compliance with all applicable tax regulations and identify potential risks;
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors for reviews, filings, and regulatory reporting;
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and communicate their potential impact on the organization;
• Manage tax audits and tax controversy matters, including liaising with tax authorities and external tax advisors;
• Oversee the preparation and review of tax provisions, ensuring accurate reporting in financial statements;
• Collaborate with the accounting team to reconcile tax accounts and ensure accurate reporting of tax liabilities and deferred taxes;
  • Assist in the preparation of tax-related disclosures for financial reporting and audits;
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls related to tax processes;

 

Tax Structuring:

• Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies to support business objectives and minimize tax exposure;
• Provide guidance on the tax implications of business initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions;
• Partner with legal and financial teams to optimize organizational structures and cross-border tax arrangements;
• International tax and tax structuring, both with regards to managing tax risks and optimizing returns for existing projects and projects in the development stage;
  • Review of tax assumptions in financial models

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Review contracts and assist in drafting contracts that are in line with structuring decisions to ensure tax exposure are reduced; 
• Acting as internal adviser for tax related questions;
• Liaise with the Transfer Pricing Manager to comply with transfer pricing policies and documentation.

 

Critical INTERFACES

Provide support to the line organization with regards to project planning and execution (including Business Development, Project Finance, Legal, EPC, O&M and A&M). 

CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES 

5.1 Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;

Experience: Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in tax compliance, accounting, and structuring, preferably in corporate tax department;

Language: fluent both written and spoken in English, other languages can be an advantage;

 

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in tax compliance software and ERP systems;
• Strong understanding of tax regulations;
• Expertise in tax accounting principles;
• Experience in tax controversy, financial models, tax compliance and tax structuring.

 

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across departments.

 

Key Attributes:

• High attention to detail and accuracy;
• Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating tax risks;
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align tax strategies with business goals.

 

Behavioural Competencies

• Our company Values and Leadership values are mapped to behavioural competencies that are generic and required for all roles. To learn more about our values see scatec.com
• Predictable: Good Communicator Demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way

 

 

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