Tax Analyst Full Time

About the job Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Support with preparation and filing of Monthly VAT returns for the tax group and ensuring payment of VAT liability
Organize and update the tax database/Mapping through the VAT Engine
Preparation of various reconciliations reports
Share financial entries with the accounting department and ensure at all times VAT GLs are reconciled
Liaise with internal and external auditors
Support businesses with their queries on VAT along with all subsidiaries

Education & Experience:

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
Preferable to have Master’s/ACA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent.
More than 3 years of diversified experience in the Field of accounting Finance, banking industry and taxation (indirect taxes)

Key Job Complexity:

Work experience as a Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst or Tax Preparer
Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
Strong understanding of banking systems and hands on with office suite (MS excel & MS word)
Excellent analytical and time management skills
Fluent in English (writing and speaking)
Keen attention to detail
Ability to detect and assess VAT issues and risks.

Technical Competencies:

Sharia Principles of Islamic Finance
Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge
Bank Systems Knowledge
Banking Products, Services and Operations Knowledge
Financial Reconciliation
Financial Reporting
Ledger Posting and Financial data entry.
Internal / External Audit Liaisons

Behavioural Competencies:

Engage the Customer
Act with Ownership
Empower to Decide
Maintain Transparency & Communicate to Share
Share Knowledge & Work as One

Leadership Competencies:

Problem solving, comfortable working in team, take initiatives, focus on results & go to person for VAT and excellent communication skills.