Senior Tax Accountant – Tax Compliance & Reporting

About the role

The Senior Tax Accountant will lead tax compliance and reporting for Al-Futtaim Group entities in Egypt. This position oversees the Effective Tax Management Model, ensures accurate tax record‑keeping, and coordinates with internal finance teams and external tax advisors. The role is pivotal for maintaining tax compliance, supporting audits, and driving process automation.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and file all direct and indirect tax returns in line with Egyptian tax calendars.
• Record tax journal entries, manage tax provisions, and compute tax liabilities on the general ledger.
• Maintain a central repository of tax documentation and respond to audit requests.
• Liaise with Egyptian tax authorities and external consultants to resolve queries and inspections.
• Ensure transfer pricing compliance and proper documentation under group tax direction.
• Produce internal tax schedules and support management reporting.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities in collaboration with IT.

Required profile

• Certified in Tax, Finance or Accounting.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• 10‑12 years of tax experience within Egypt, covering compliance, reporting, and controversy management.
• Strong understanding of Egyptian tax legislation and transfer pricing rules.

Required skills

• Tax technical expertise and tax accounting.
• Project management capabilities.
• ERP knowledge, preferably SAP.