Finance Assistant manager - Tax Management

Tax Compliance & Filing: Manage the preparation and timely filing of all corporate income tax, VAT, payroll tax, withholding tax, and other statutory returns to ensure full compliance with Egyptian regulations.Tax Accounting & Reporting: Maintain accurate tax balances on the General Ledger, calculate tax provisions, and oversee the completion of quarterly and annual tax reports and reconciliationsAudit & Authority Management: Act as the primary liaison with the Egyptian Tax Authority to handle queries and deadlines, while also coordinating with internal and external auditors for tax inspections and reviews.Strategic Advisory & Planning: Provide proactive tax advice and planning to the business, finding solutions for complex tax issues, and participating in the development of financial and legal strategies.Contract & Risk Review: Draft and review agreements to reform tax clauses, identifying potential tax exposures and ensuring all contracts align with current tax lawsStakeholder Collaboration: Serve as the key link between the local Finance team and the Group Tax team for day-to-day matters, ensuring alignment on corporate standards and data requirements.Legislative Monitoring & Analysis: Track industry trends and changes in Egyptian tax laws to update internal policies, conducting tax analyses and internal committee checks to ensure readiness.Vendor & Database Management: Coordinate with outsourced tax preparation providers and maintain a comprehensive company tax database to organize all provisions, payments, and historical records.Contract & Clause Management: Actively draft agreements and reform tax clauses in business contracts to identify potential tax exposure and ensure the company is protected against fiscal risks.

Experience: Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in Finance & Tax roles with specific expertise in tax compliance and regulatory reporting.Technical Knowledge: Deep technical knowledge of Egyptian Tax Laws is mandatory (including VAT, Corporate Income Tax, Payroll Tax, Transfer Pricing rules, and Withholding Tax).Documentation Skills: Proven ability in drafting legal/tax clauses and preparing detailed tax paperwork and presentations for authorities.Accounting & Systems: Strong knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping procedures and excellent MS Excel proficiency are a must for analyzing data and managing ledgers. (SAP is plus )Communication: Fluent English is required for reporting to the Group level and negotiating with external auditors or stakeholders.Problem Solving: Strong analytical and numeracy skills, with the ability to operate independently to drive outcomes and solve complex technical tax problems.Soft Skills: Excellent negotiation skills and a team-player mindset, capable of supporting internal and external auditors effectively.