Tax, Deputy Manager

Bank ABC seeks to recruit a Tax, Deputy Manager in the Group Finance Department based in our Head Office, in Bahrain.

The Tax, Deputy Manager will be required to Perform Tax computation, compliance & reporting in Bahrain covering Value Added Tax (VAT), Domestic Minimum Top up Tax (DMTT) and support in Group Tax Compliance.

Responsibilities of the role: Reporting to the Head of Group Taxes and Special Projects, the job holder will be responsible for the following:

• Preparing and validating quarterly tax compliance report
• Assist with quarterly computation and review of the Effective Tax Rate (ETR) for the Group and by each of the jurisdictions where Bank ABC is present
• Primary contact for receiving tax queries from users across the group and coordinate with appropriate internal / external persons for a timely response
• Preparation of master file and guide the units in preparing the local files for Transfer Pricing in Bahrain
• Update HO cost allocation model on an annual basis
• Gather data from units and prepare Country by Country Report (CbCR)
• Manage the VAT invoicing process
• Responsible for gathering data and preparation of VAT return in Bahrain
• Support in preparation and submission of Domestic Minimum Topup Tax (DMTT) and / or corporate tax return in Bahrain
• Maintain required records for tax compliance in Bahrain
• Support tax projects including data gathering, liaising with consultants etc.
• Support with tax related research, distribution of research information to key stakeholders
• Assist with all other tax related work that may be assigned by the Head of Group Taxes and Special Projects from time to time

Areas Of Knowledge, Qualification And Experience

• 3 - 5 years of tax experience preferably in a Big 4 firm, reputed regional advisory / tax firm or in a regional or international bank
• Chartered Accountant / ACCA / CPA or other tax related qualifications / Certification
• Advanced PC Skills – particularly on spreadsheets and presentations.
• Experienced in VAT and Corporate Taxes
• Experience with Transfer Pricing rules and underlying methodologies
• Good understanding of Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) rules and Global minimum tax, GloBE reporting rules
• IFRS and a good understanding of accounting in Banks and FIs
• Working knowledge of Data visualisation tools and data management skills
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Team Player with good communications and Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Arabic will be an advantage