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Tax Manager

Location

Cairo, Egypt

Salary

Competitive

Contract Type

Permanent

Work Type

Full Time

Posted on

23 Mar 2026





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Last Update: 07.04.2022 - HR

1. POSITION DETAILS

Job Description name (Competency Framework)

Tax Manager

Job title

Department F&AM

Organisation Finance

Level of position (level description) 4

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

2. MANDATE

Assisting and managing all areas of Egyptian direct and indirect tax, including tax structuring, tax controversy,

tax compliance and tax accounting.



3. 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;



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- 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.





4. 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).





5. 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, prefera-

bly in corporate tax department;

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

- Technical Skills:

o Proficiency in tax compliance software and ERP systems;

o Strong understanding of tax regulations;

o Expertise in tax accounting principles;

o Experience in tax controversy, financial models, tax compliance and tax structuring.

- Soft Skills:

o Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities;

o Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;

o Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across departments.

- Key Attributes:

o High attention to detail and accuracy;

o Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating tax risks;

o Strategic thinker with the ability to align tax strategies with business goals.

5.2 Behavioural Competencies – APPLICABLE FOR ALL, DO NOT CHANGE

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



https://scatecsolar.com/work-with-us/working-in-scatec-solar/#vision-and-values



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- Driving results: Result oriented: Demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritize and work independently

- Changemaker: Entrepreneurial: Demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust

- Working together: Team Player Demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

Level 5 : Build team, Develop talents, Passion for leadership and champion our culture are mapped to:

- Business Savvy Demonstrate understanding of strategy and priorities of the business, risk taking, value adding, goal oriented

- Influencer Demonstrate credibility, responding convincingly to challenge, influence decisions of higher management, provides direction





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