Major Accountabilities

• Lead and manage changes in Tax master data based on legal/statutory changes and system enhancement requirements.
• Responsible for VAT compliance, including preparation of monthly VAT declarations and VAT refunds.
• Responsible for monthly and annual WHT declarations.
• Ensure timely declaration of personal income tax in the Tax portal based on data provided by P&O.
• Ensure regular follow-up with Tax authorities on VAT refunds.
• Lead and manage corporate income tax calculation and preparation of CIT return.
• Responsible for compliance with other taxes (Business tax, advertising sign tax, payment terms penalty, etc.).
• Responsible for the yearly process of Tax certificate renewal required for tenders.
• Ensure correctness of WHT master data at vendor level.
• Prepare necessary tax effect accounting entries in coordination with Statutory and Accounting Operations.
• Ensure all tax reporting requirements are performed timely and accurately.
• Advise and assist the FRA team with queries related to tax bookings.
• Act as the single point of contact with Moroccan Tax Authorities, ensuring close follow-up of credit positions and maintaining good relationships.
• Prepare all documents and analysis for direct and indirect tax audits.
• Manage local and support global tax compliance processes.
• Prepare direct and indirect tax control reconciliations and ensure timely submission.
• Review and reconcile tax account balances to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure correct application of the RACI Matrix for direct and indirect tax compliance processes.
• Cooperate with external tax advisors and auditors, liaising with Group Tax, Head of Corporate Tax MENA, and Head of Tax Operations MEA.
• Analyze and communicate tax changes published in the project and final yearly financial law; inform about any changes during the year.
• Provide ongoing tax advice to keep the company informed of matters affecting tax liability (direct and indirect).
• Proactively identify potential VAT/tax risks and lead resolution efforts with relevant departments and/or Group Tax.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, follow up on audit issues, and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure timely execution of NFCM controls assigned to Tax Operations.
• Resolve tax accounting-related issues and disputes; escalate or coordinate with departments as needed.
• Coordinate with Group Tax for the preparation of transfer pricing documentation.
• Act as backup for MEA region countries according to the backup plan aligned with the Tax Ops team.

Ideal Background

Education

• Certified Finance/Accounting specialist or similar degree.

Languages

• Local language proficiency.
• Good command of English.

Experience

• 5–7 years of tax-related experience.
• Fair knowledge of accounting.
• Preferred: SAP knowledge.