Position:   Tax Executive
open to :   Locals only
Location:  Baghdad 


Summary of the Job:

The position is responsible for supporting the tax affairs of the company with relevant Tax authorities in both South and North Iraq and all stakeholders (internal and external) in the best interest of the company.


What You Can Expect from The Role

• Negotiating maximum tax benefits for the business and maintaining cordial relationships with tax authorities.
• Lobbing in tax authorities to safeguard the business risks and minimize the cost of taxes for the company.
• Reduction of compliance risks by ensuring accurate & timely filing of all tax returns as per Iraqi law in the tax department.
• Ensuring smooth Income Tax Audits and handling of the tax assessments proceeding with tax authorities.
• Give clarity on all tax laws to ensure adequate implementation/adaptations by the company.
• Coordinating with Accounting, and Business planning teams to ensure adequate tax provision in accounting records, at each month-end closing., and correct tax estimates in rolling and strategic business plans.
• Coordinating with External Auditors (as per Iraqi Law) for all tax-related matters.
• Coordinating with the Local Auditor to prepare the local financial statements.
• Coordinate with related stakeholders (internal and external) to solve matters, which are prerequisites for getting tax clearance.
• Minimization of transaction risks by tax review of all the business agreements for any tax implications and through day-to-day tax advice on various tax issues.
• Any other assignment given by the line manager and senior management.

What You Bring:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting. Master’s degree is preferred.
• 5+ years ‘experience in finance, 2+ years at least in taxation affairs, Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English is a must.
• Well-versed in Tax laws
• Good knowledge of accounting.