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Define and own the Group tax strategy, tax governance framework, and tax risk appetite, aligned with ADCG's investment and business objectives.
Ensure compliance with statutory regulations relating to Corporate Income Tax (CIT), VAT, and international taxation.
Provide strategic tax advisory services and support business operations across the Group, including advising the Group CFO and Executive Management.
Project and plan the Group's annual tax obligations in line with the business plan.
Establish and oversee tax policies, processes, and procedures to ensure activities are performed in a controlled and consistent manner.
Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize the effective tax rate and cash tax savings.
Lead the implementation and ongoing compliance efforts related to OECD BEPS 2.0, e-invoicing, and other tax initiatives.
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and other functions to adapt structures and policies in response to tax developments.
Serve as the subject matter expert on all tax matters across the Group.
Prepare, review, and approve tax calculations, estimates, provisions, accruals, and tax reports.
Establish appropriate systems and processes for tax risk management.
Act as the key point of contact for subsidiaries and joint ventures, providing guidance and support while reviewing quarterly and annual tax return submissions and supporting documentation.
Lead engagement with tax authorities, respond to tax queries, provide support during tax audits, and manage relationships with statutory auditors, VAT auditors, external tax advisors, and tax authorities locally and internationally.
Review current and deferred tax provisions and remain up to date with regulatory developments.
Facilitate tax audits, review significant transactions, oversee tax reporting dashboards, and prepare periodic tax reports for management.
Lead tax-related business initiatives, including tax structuring and due diligence for acquisitions, divestments, and new investments, both locally and internationally.
Drive continuous improvement of tax systems, processes, and practices in line with international best practices and evolving business requirements, including supporting change management initiatives.
Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of reports in accordance with Group requirements, policies, and standards.
Oversee the Group's transfer pricing policy and documentation, including master files, local files, and related-party disclosures.
Manage relationships with external tax advisors and oversee related budgets.
Present regular updates on tax exposures, risks, and the effective tax rate outlook to the Group CFO and Executive Management.
Monitor UAE, GCC, and international tax developments, assess their impact on the Group's structures and investments, and communicate key implications to stakeholders.