Tax Coordinator-KERING

Job description

Kering is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Tax Coordinator to join our team in Dubai. The successful candidate will support tax compliance requirements across the Middle East and Africa – currently South Africa only - (MEA) region. This role is crucial in ensuring that Kering meets all MEA tax regulations and maintains accurate tax records. You will directly report to the MEA Tax Manager based in Dubai. You will have opportunities to work with Tax team in France and Italy on various international tax topics. Interaction with various business functions (not only finance but HR, Retail, IT, Legal, etc.) will give you good business understanding and help you to find potential improvement in tax compliance.

·  Prepare monthly/quarterly VAT returns for the UAE, KSA, Bahrain, and South Africa.
·  Ensure the completeness, accuracy, and timely submission of VAT returns to the authorities.
·  Handle month-end/quarterly reconciliations between accounting books and VAT returns.
·  Investigate discrepancies identified in reconciliations and communicate results with respective teams (e.g., ledger adjustments for any disallowances).
·  Manage month-end reconciliations between importations as per customs declarations (bayan) and accounting records (UAE and KSA).
·  Handle VAT registrations, amendments, de-registrations, and refunds.
·  Assist the Line Manager during VAT audits/inspections to ensure timely responses to tax authorities.
·  Coordinate with Finance and Legal teams to corroborate requested information during audits/inspections.
·  Provide guidance and assistance to Finance teams regarding day-to-day tax compliance.
·  Stay updated with developments in tax practices across the GCC and South Africa.
·  Proactively propose relevant changes to company processes/practices for improved tax efficiency.
·  Handle contract reporting requirements for Qatar, KSA, and Kuwait, ensuring timely submissions to relevant authorities.
·  Monitor tax retentions in Kuwait to ensure full compliance with retention regulations.
·  Support withholding tax compliance in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, including preparation, submission, and reconciliation of withholding tax returns.
·  Conduct research for advisory-related work, providing insights and recommendations on tax matters.
·  Support CIT (Corporate Income Tax) calculations in the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa.

·  Full time
·  Afrique
·  United Arab Emirates