Fortes Investment is seeking a Senior Tax Officer with expertise in VAT and Corporate Tax. This role is pivotal in ensuring tax compliance, optimizing tax strategy, and driving value creation across multiple entities within the Group.

Responsibilities:

• Tax Compliance & Filing: Prepare and manage VAT/Corporate Tax filings, ensuring timely tax return submissions and compliance with regulations.

• Tax Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential tax risks.

• Strategic Tax Planning: Collaborate with senior management to minimize tax liabilities and maximize tax-saving opportunities.

• Audit Readiness: Ensure tax records are audit-ready and manage audits by internal/external auditors and regulatory authorities.

• Tax Advisory: Advise stakeholders on tax matters, including VAT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, and Withholding Tax.

• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve tax processes, systems, and controls.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 6-8 years of experience in VAT and Corporate Tax, preferably in UAE, KSA, or Singapore, with prior experience in a Big 4 or Tier 2 audit firm.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional qualifications such as CTA, ACCA, CPA, or CA are strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in tax compliance software and ERP systems, with advanced Excel skills for complex tax calculations.

• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across teams to achieve goals.

Benefits:

• Exciting career development opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

• Competitive compensation package.