Management Accountant

Company Description

Tawazon Chemical Co. LLC is a multinational organization that has been in operation for over three decades. The head office is located in Dubai with subsidiary operations at various locations, covering markets in Africa, Middle East, Subcontinent and South East Asia.

Job Description

The Tax and Audit Manager is responsible for managing direct and indirect tax compliance, statutory audits, transfer pricing matters, internal audits, financial reporting support, and compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions including UAE, KSA, Kenya, India, and Indonesia. The role ensures timely tax filings, regulatory compliance, audit coordination, accurate financial reporting, and adherence to IFRS and group reporting requirements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Indirect Tax

• Preparation of monthly VAT returns in UAE/KSA
• Review of monthly VAT/GST returns for KSA, Kenya, Indonesia, and India.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of indirect taxes across all jurisdictions.
• Maintain compliance with local VAT/GST regulations and updates.

Direct Tax

• Monthly review of withholding tax payments in India, Kenya, and Indonesia.
• Review withholding tax transactions and annual WHT filings in KSA.
• Review annual income tax returns in KSA, Kenya, India, and Indonesia.
• Compute and coordinate payment of installment taxes in India and Kenya.
• Computation of Corporate Tax Return in UAE.
• Liaise with tax consultants and advisors on direct tax matters.

Assessments & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare reports, reconciliations, and schedules required by tax authorities.
• Coordinate with consultants for timely responses to tax assessments and notices.
• Ensure proper archiving and maintenance of tax documentation.
• Review and update compliance checklists periodically.
• Secure monthly compliance checklist sign-offs.
• Review Companies Act annual returns and statutory forms in Kenya and India.
• Review and ensure filing/payment of local jurisdictional taxes and statutory forms.

Group Audit & Financial Reporting

• Compile and prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Respond to audit queries raised by external auditors.
• Prepare leads and consolidated financial statements.
• Coordinate remote operations audits and ensure timely completion.
• Review income tax and deferred tax calculations for applicable jurisdictions.

Tax Audit & Transfer Pricing

• Coordinate with tax auditors for completion of tax audits in India, Kenya, Indonesia, and KSA.
• Coordinate with transfer pricing auditors for preparation of TP audit reports.
• Track related-party transactions and ensure adherence to transfer pricing policies.
• Maintain transfer pricing documentation and compliance.

Internal Audit & IFRS Compliance

• Respond to internal audit observations and queries.
• Track closure of internal audit findings.
• Compute provisions including inventory, receivables, and tax provisions.
• Calculate foreign exchange gains/losses for remote operations.
• Prepare and maintain IFRS 9 and IFRS 16 workings.
• Pass elimination entries for consolidation.

MIS, Budgeting & Reporting

• Prepare and review Management Information System (MIS) reports.
• Prepare reconciliations and reports required by Head Office.
• Collect financial and operational information from Sales teams.
• Assist Finance Manager in preparation of individual and consolidated budgets.
• Support management reporting and strategic finance initiatives.
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Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce

CA / CPA / ACCA / CMA or Master’s Degree

5–8 years of experience in taxation, audit, and financial reporting

Additional Information

Strong understanding of VAT, GST, corporate tax, IFRS, audit coordination, and reconciliations